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Chieftain Traditional Contract Upholstery Vinyl

Chieftain Traditional is a heavy-duty upholstery vinyl with a classic leather-grain appearance, made for commercial furniture and traditional interiors.

Part of Chieftain's Heritage collection, this hard-wearing faux leather combines a textured surface with the durability, fire performance and easy-clean properties required for demanding seating environments.

Available in eight heritage-inspired colours, the Traditional collection is particularly suitable for pubs, restaurants, hotels, private clubs, healthcare seating and furniture restoration.

Rather than ordering individual colour products, select your preferred shade from the variations above to view its corresponding image and purchase the required length.

Product Specifications

• Manufacturer: Chieftain Fabrics
• Collection: Traditional
• Material: Phthalate-free PVC surface
• Backing: Cotton/polyester blend
• Width: Approximately 137cm (54")
• Fabric weight: Approximately 915gsm
• Thickness: Approximately 1.35mm
• Bursting strength: Over 1,200kPa
• Abrasion resistance: 1,000,000 Martindale rubs
• Fire performance: BS 5852 Ignition Source 5 (Crib 5)
• Additional fire testing: EN 1021 Parts 1 and 2
• Antimicrobial testing: ISO 22196 and ASTM G21
• Surface: Traditional leather-grain texture
• Available colours: Eight
• Supply: Sold by the linear metre

These characteristics follow the manufacturer's published Heritage specifications. Current certificates should be checked for projects requiring formal technical approval.

Choose from Eight Traditional Vinyl Colours

The Traditional collection offers classic colours suited to established furniture styles and heritage-inspired interiors.

Baltic, Deep Blue

A dark blue shade particularly effective for formal seating, office furniture, hotel interiors and traditional upholstered chairs.

Blackbird, Classic Black

A black leather-look vinyl suitable for dining chairs, pub furniture, office seating and furniture requiring a small finish.

Champagne, Light Neutral

A pale, understated colour that works well with natural timber, lighter furnishings and hotel or reception interiors.

Claret, Rich Red

A traditional red shade associated with pub seating, restaurant booths, upholstered benches and classic commercial furniture.

Eucalyptus, Muted Green

A soft heritage green that complements oak, walnut and natural interior schemes. Particularly suitable for characterful furniture and traditional seating.

Malt, Warm Tan

A classic tan leather-inspired shade, used for restoring older chairs, footstools and traditional upholstered furniture.

Mocha, Medium Brown

A brown colour suited to wooden furniture, traditional restaurant seating and heritage-style upholstery.

Oxblood, Deep Burgundy

A rich, dark red-brown shade traditionally associated with club chairs, pub benches, buttoned upholstery and period-inspired interiors.

Select a colour variation above to display the matching product photograph.

Screen colours may differ from the actual material. Where precise matching is important, inspect a physical sample before ordering.

Heavy-Duty Vinyl for Pubs and Restaurants

Chieftain Traditional is made for furniture exposed to frequent use, regular cleaning and everyday wear.

Its 1,000,000 Martindale abrasion specification makes it appropriate for demanding seating applications when combined with suitable furniture construction.

Common uses include:

• Traditional pub seating and fixed benches
• Restaurant booths and banquette seating
• Hotel lounge chairs
• Private club and members' seating
• Bar stools and dining chairs
• Reception and waiting-room furniture
• Commercial upholstered benches
• Traditional and reproduction furniture

The leather-grain surface adds character without requiring genuine hide, while its consistent width makes it practical for repeat furniture manufacturing.

For seating refurbishment,

Heritage Furniture and Traditional Upholstery

Traditional vinyl is especially useful when restoring furniture originally covered in leather, leathercloth or older upholstery vinyl.

Its familiar grain and restrained colours complement mahogany, oak, walnut and dark-stained timber furniture.

The material can be combined with decorative nails, deep buttoning, piping and traditional upholstery finishing details.

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Chieftain Traditional is a heavy-duty Crib 5 upholstery vinyl with a classic leather-grain finish, available in eight heritage colours. Use it for pubs, hotels, restaurants, clubs and traditional furniture restoration.

Width: 137cm | Sold by the metre

Choose a colour to see its image. Colours may vary due to screen resolutions and settings. Samples available on request.