Chieftain Ravel Water Repellent Contract Upholstery Fabric, 137cm Wide Cumin

Chieftain Ravel contract upholstery fabric It has a sofa in Umami, with coordinating fabric rolls and colour swatches. Image for illustrative purposes only.

Chieftain Ravel Water Repellent Contract Upholstery Fabric

Chieftain Ravel is a heavy-duty contract upholstery fabric made for furniture exposed to frequent use and demanding conditions. It has a 100% polyester surface, waterproof backing and water-repellent finish, Ravel combines the appearance of woven upholstery fabric with durability and practical maintenance.

With 100,000 Martindale abrasion resistance, Crib 5 fire performance and antimicrobial protection, Ravel is particularly suited to commercial seating, hospitality furniture and high-traffic environments.

Water-Repellent Upholstery Fabric with Waterproof Backing

Ravel is engineered with a water-repellent fabric surface and waterproof backing, providing two important features for furniture used in demanding environments.

The surface finish helps resist water penetration from everyday splashes, while the backing provides an additional moisture barrier behind the woven material.

This construction makes Ravel particularly useful for furniture where moisture resistance, durability and appearance are important.

Suitable applications include:

• Restaurant, café and bar seating
• Hotel bedrooms, lounges and reception furniture
• Commercial bench and banquette seating
• Office chairs and workplace breakout areas
• Domestic sofas and armchairs
• Waiting-room and reception seating
• Suitable covered outdoor seating and furniture

For alternative materials intended specifically for exposed outdoor furniture and marine applications, see Marine & Outdoor Fabrics.

Heavy-Duty Fabric for High-Traffic Commercial Seating

Ravel has been tested to 100,000 Martindale abrasion rubs, making it suitable for frequently used contract seating.

Its 500gsm construction offers a durable woven surface for professional furniture manufacturing and upholstery refurbishment.

When restoring commercial sofas and chairs, the supporting materials are equally important.

Where seating requires additional support, see Upholstery Springs & Webbing for traditional and furniture applications.

Stain-Resistant Upholstery Fabric with Antimicrobial Protection

Chieftain Ravel features a stain-resistant finish designed to make routine upholstery cleaning more practical.

The fabric also incorporates antimicrobial protection tested to AATCC147, helping inhibit the growth of certain bacteria and fungi on the treated material.

These characteristics make Ravel particularly relevant to hospitality seating, offices, waiting areas and other commercial furniture applications.

For everyday maintenance, remove spillages promptly using an absorbent cloth. More persistent marks should be treated following Chieftain's recommended cleaning instructions.

Avoid solvents, abrasive cleaners, synthetic detergents, wax polishes and aerosol cleaning products.

Crib 5 Contract Upholstery Fabric

Chieftain Ravel meets BS5852 Ignition Source 5, commonly referred to as Crib 5.

This fire-performance specification is relevant to furniture manufactured for many commercial and contract environments, including hospitality, offices and public seating areas.

Compliance must be assessed for the complete furniture construction, including the covering fabric, foam, fillings and any required interliners.

Professional Furniture Upholstery and Cushion Making

Ravel is suitable for producing fitted upholstery panels, seat cushions, back cushions, chair covers and commercial seating.

For replacement cushions and new furniture manufacturing, the Foam Cut to Size service provides made-to-measure upholstery foam.

To achieve a smoother cushion finish, combine suitable foam with Upholstery Felts & Wadding.

Professional cushion-making projects may also require Upholstery Piping Cords for decorative edges and Upholstery Zips & Sliders for removable covers.

For cutting, measuring and fitting, see Professional Upholstery Tools and Workroom Supplies.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Manufacturer	Chieftain Fabrics
Collection	Ravel
Surface composition	100% Polyester
Width	137cm ±
Weight	500gsm ±
Abrasion resistance	100,000 Martindale rubs
Fire performance	BS5852 Ignition Source 5, Crib 5
Surface finish	Water repellent and stain resistant
Backing	Waterproof
Antimicrobial testing	AATCC147
Standard roll length	25 metres
Applications	Contract, hospitality, indoor and suitable outdoor upholstery

Ravel Colours and Fabric Samples

Chieftain Ravel is available in 21 colourways, including Umami, Aspen, Chianti, Kingfisher, Guacamole, Marmalade, Prussian Blue and Zinc.

The extensive colour selection allows upholsterers and furniture manufacturers to create coordinated commercial interiors and individual furniture designs.

Screen resolutions, lighting and monitor settings may affect colour appearance. Physical fabric samples are recommended before ordering, particularly where accurate colour matching and fabric texture are important.

For larger furniture projects, ordering sufficient fabric from the same manufacturing batch is advisable to minimise possible shade variations.

Chieftain Ravel is a heavy-duty, water-repellent contract upholstery fabric with a 100% polyester surface and waterproof backing. made for demanding commercial and domestic furniture applications, it is durable, stain resistance and practical everyday maintenance.

With 100,000 Martindale abrasion resistance, Crib 5 fire performance and antimicrobial protection, Ravel is used for restaurant seating, hotels, offices, hospitality furniture and suitable outdoor upholstery.

• Width: 137cm | Weight: 500gsm
• Water-repellent surface and waterproof backing
• Available in 21 colours

Screen colours may vary; samples are recommended.