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Fabrics Grading Fabric Catalog 2019 Sylvester Alexander 526 10th St. Blvd. NW Hickory, NC 28601 (P/F)828-838-1099 Cleaning Codes W- Spot clean with soap and water: Clean this fabric with the foam only of a water-based cleaning agent to remove overall soil. Many household cleaning solvents are harmful to the color and life of the fabric. Cleaning by a professional furniture cleaning service only is recommended. To prevent overall soil, frequent vacuuming or light brushing to remove dust and grim is recommended. S- Solvent clean only: Clean this fabric with pure solvents (petroleum distillate-based products, Energine, Carbona, or similar products may be used) in a well-ventilated room. Cleaning by professional furniture cleaning service only is recommended. Caution: Carbon Tetrachloride, as is it is highly toxic. To prevent overall soil, frequent vacuuming or light brushing to remove dust and grime is recommended. WS- Solvent or spot clean: Clean this fabric with the foam only of a water-based cleaning agent or with a pure solvent in a well-ventilated room (petroleum distillate-based products, Energine, Carbona, or similar products may be used). Cleaning by a professional furniture cleaning service is recommended. To prevent overall soil, frequent vacuuming or light brushing to remove dust and grime is recommended. X- Clean this fabric only by vacuuming or light brushing to prevent accumulation of dust or grime. Water-based foam or solvent based cleaning agents of any kind may cause excessive shrinking or fading. Resilience TX- Every Resilience TX fabric is tested and ensured not to pill or fuzz up like an old sweater. Resilience TX fabrics are immersed in stain-resistant finish allowing liquids to bead up; blot spill with towel. Fabric Grade (B) $15-$18 (C) $19-$22 (D) $23-$35 (E) $27-$30 (F) $31-$34 (G) $35-$38 (H) $39-$42 (I) $43-$46 (J) $47-$50 (K) $51-$54 (L) $55-$58 (M) $59-$62+ Leather Grade (B) $5-$7 (C) $8-$9 (D) $10-$11 (E) $12-$13 (F) $14+ The recommended cleaning codes are devised as the results of tests made by the fabric manufacturers having adhered to the methods requested by the Joint Industry Upholstery Standards Committee. They in no way intend to imply that we are in any way guaranteeing these fabrics or the cleanability thereof. The fabric list is not entirely conclusive of the fabrics available online. Prints and new fabric information are available by calling customer service at 828-838-1099. Crypton Home Pattern: Bae Pattern: Coconut Content: 100% Polyester Content: 53% Olefin, 47% Polyester Railroad: E Railroad: Yes Cleanability: W Cleanability: W Abrasion: 39,000 DR Abrasion: 60,000 DR Grade: E Grade: C Pattern Charlotte Pattern: Disco Crepe Content: 100% Polyester Content: 51% Solution Dyed Nylon, 49% Poly Repeat: N/A Repeat: N/A Cleanability: W Cleanability: W Abrasion: 50,000 DR Abrasion: 100,000 DR Grade: M Grade: K Pattern: Fire Pattern: Hayley Content: 100% Recycled Polyester Content: 100% Polyester Repeat: H 0” V 0.35” Rail Road Repeat: N/A Cleanability: W Cleanability: W Abrasion: 60,000 DR Abrasion: 50,000 DR Grade: M Grade: L Pattern: Gibson Pattern: Granbury Content: 100% Polyester Content: 79% Rayon, 21% Polyester Railroad: No Railroad: Yes Cleanability: WS Cleanability: W Abrasion: 204,000 DR Abrasion: 63,000 DR Grade: D Grade: E Pattern: Henry Pattern: Jumper Content: 100% Polyester Content: 82% Rayon, 16% Poly, 2% Nylon Railroad: No Railroad: Yes Cleanability: W Cleanability: W Abrasion: 100,000 DR Abrasion: 63,000 DR Grade: E Grade: F Pattern: Pioro Line Pattern: Sophie Content: 49% Solution Dyed Nylon, 51% Polyester Content: 100% Polyester Repeat: H 0” V 0.375” Railroad Repeat: N/A Cleanability: W Cleanability: W Abrasion: 50,000 DR Abrasion: 50,000 DR Grade: L Grade: I Pattern: Stillion Stripe Pattern: Strata Content: 44% Solution Dyed Nylon, 56% Poly Content: 100% Recycled Polyester Repeat: H 4.875” V 0.375” Repeat: H 0” V 5.25” Cleanability: W Cleanability: W Abrasion: 50,000 DR Abrasion: 50,000 DR Grade: M Grade: K Solids Pattern: Amelia Pattern: Arban Rib Content: 100% High UV Polyester Content: 47% Nylon, 53% Polyester Repeat: N/A Repeat: Railroad Cleanability: Bleach Clean Cleanability: W Abrasion: 48,000 DR Abrasion: 100,000 DR Grade: L Grade: L Pattern: Balsamo Pattern: Banks Content: 84% Rayon, 16% Cotton Content: 82% Polyester, 18% Cotton Railroad: Yes Railroad: No Cleanability: S Cleanability: S Abrasion: 30,000 DR Abrasion: 100,000 DR Grade: E Grade: F Pattern: Bedford Pattern: Bleecker Content: 100% Polyester Content: 100% Polyester Repeat: N/A Repeat: N/A Cleanability: Resilience TX Cleanability: Resilience TX Abrasion: 100,000 DR Abrasion: 100,000 DR Grade: D Grade: D Pattern: Bliss Pattern: Briallen Content: 90% Sunbrella Acrylic, 10% Solution Content: 86% Rayon, 14% Cotton Dyed Polyester Railroad: No Repeat: N/A Cleanability: S Cleanability: Bleach Cleanable Abrasion: 30,000 DR Abrasion: 30,000 DR Grade: G Grade: M Pattern: Cambric: Pattern: Conga Content: 90% Polyester, 10% Linen Content: 100% Bell-Dura Polyolefin Railroad: E Repeat: H 14” V 11.25” Cleanability: S Cleanability: Bleach Cleanable Abrasion: 90,000 DR Abrasion: 60,000 DR Grade: C Grade: M Pattern: Cortlandt Pattern: Crosby Content: 100% Polyester Content: 100% Polyester Repeat: N/A Repeat: N/A Cleanability: Resilience TX Cleanability: Resilience TX Abrasion: 100,000 DR Abrasion: 100,000 DR Grade: E Grade: J Pattern: Dart Pattern: Essex Content: 100% Bella-Dura Polyolefin Content: 100% Polyester Repeat: H 6.75” V 3.375” Repeat: N/A Cleanability: Bleach Cleanable Cleanability: Resilience TX Abrasion: 80,000 DR Abrasion: 100,000 DR Grade: M Grade: E Pattern: Evere Pattern: Fedora Content: 51% Rayon, 22% Linen, Content: 100% Polyester 16% Polyester, 11% Cotton Railroad: E Railroad: E Cleanability: S Cleanability: S Abrasion: 60,000 DR Abrasion: 18,000 DR Grade: B Grade: E Pattern: Fulton Pattern: Fisher Content: 100% Polyester Content: 100% UV Polyester Repeat: N/A Repeat: H 1.5” V 0” Cleanability: Resilience TX Cleanability: Bleach Cleanable Abrasion: 100,000 DR Abrasion: 100,000 DR Grade: M Grade: M Pattern: Gent Pattern: Garnet Content: 80% Rayon, 20% Linen Content: 58% Rayon, 35% Polyester, Railroad: No 7% Cotton, 1% Nylon Cleanability: S Railroad: Yes Abrasion: 30,000 DR Cleanability: S Grade: D Abrasion: 54,000 DR Grade: E Pattern: Hadley Pattern: Greenwich Content: 100% Bella-Dura Polyolefin Content: 100% Polyester Repeat: H 4.5” V 3.73” Repeat: N/A Cleanability: Bleach Cleanable Cleanability: Resilience TX Abrasion: 80,000 DR Abrasion: 100,000 DR Grade: M Grade: E Pattern: Handloom Pattern: Halsey Content: 100% Bella-Dura Polyolefin Content: 100% Bella-Dura Polyolefin Repeat: H 1.80” V 3.2” Repeat: H 0.18” V 8.10” Cleanability: Bleach Cleanable Cleanability: Bleach Cleanable Abrasion: 50,000 DR Abrasion: 55,000 DR Grade: M Grade: M Pattern: Hudson Pattern: Home Run Content: 100% Polyester Content: 100% Polyester Repeat: N/A Railroad: Yes Cleanability: Resilience TX Cleanability: S Abrasion: 100,000 DR Abrasion: 66,000 DR Grade: E Grade: B Pattern: Illumination Pattern: Inspiration Content: 100% Post-Consumer Recycled Poly Content: 100% Post-Consumer Recycled Poly Repeat: N/A Repeat: N/A Cleanability: Greenshield Cleanability: Greenshield Abrasion: 185,000 DR Abrasion: 250,000 DR Grade: M Grade: M Pattern: Lafayette Pattern: Lewitt Content: 60% Acrylic, 40% Polyester Content: 100% Bella-Dura Polyolefin Repeat: N/A Repeat: H 4.75” V 0.5” Cleanability: Resilience TX Cleanability: Bleach Cleanable Abrasion: 100,000 DR Abrasion: 50,000 DR Grade: H Grade: M Pattern: Loomis Pattern: Ludlow Content: 100% Bella-Dura Polyolefin Content: 100% Polyester Repeat: H 0.08” V 0.125” Repeat: N/A Cleanability: Bleach Cleanable Cleanability: Resilience TX Abrasion: 90,000 DR Abrasion: 100,000 DR Grade: M Grade: E Pattern: Manalapan Pattern: Marco Content: 61% Rayon, 21% Polyester, Content: 100% UV Polyester 18% Cotton Repeat: N/A Railroad: Yes Railroad: Yes Cleanability: S Cleanability: Bleach Cleanable Abrasion: 45,000 DR Abrasion: 90,000 DR Grade: G Grade: K Pattern: Mercer Pattern: Mikasa Content: 100% Polyester Content: 48% Cotton, 47% Viscose, 5% Flax Repeat: N/A Repeat: H 0.37” V 0.25” Cleanability: Resilience TX Cleanability: S Abrasion: 100,000 DR Abrasion: DR Grade: K Grade: L Pattern: Montauk Pattern: Morado Content: 92% Polyester, 8% Linen Content: 100% Bella-Dura Polyolefin Repeat: N/A Repeat: H 0.125” V 0.125” Cleanability: Resilience TX Cleanability: Bleach Clean Abrasion: 100,000 DR Abrasion: 65,000 DR Grade: E Grade: M Pattern: Perry Wool Pattern: Rodeo Content: 70% Wool, 20% Polyester, 5% Nylon, Content: 100% Polyester 5% Acrylic Railroad: E Repeat: N/A Cleanability: WS Cleanability: X Abrasion: 60,000 DR Abrasion: 100,000 DR Grade: B Grade: L Pattern: Rubino Pattern: Savile Content: 70% Rayon, 30% Polyester Content: 92% Polyester, 8% Linen Railroad: Yes Railroad: Yes Cleanability: S Cleanability: S Abrasion: 45,000 DR Abrasion: 63,000 DR Grade: D Grade: B Pattern: Siesta Pattern: Snapshot Content: 100% UV Polyester Content: 82% Polyester, 18% Rayon Repeat: H 13.5” V 27” Railroad: Yes Cleanability: Bleach Cleanable Cleanability: S Abrasion: 100,000 DR Abrasion: 60,000 DR Grade: M Grade: B Pattern: Striato Pattern: Thompson Contents: 93% Polyester, 7% Rayon Content: 100% Polyester Railroad: No Repeat: N/A Cleanability: S Cleanability: Resilience TX Abrasion: 60,000 Abrasion: 100,000 DR Grade: F Grade: K Pattern: Synergy Pattern: Zesty Content: 100% Polyester Content: 76% Polyester, 21% Acrylic, Railroad: E 3% Linen
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