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Shimmer Velvet 340gsm

Shimmer Velvet 340gsm

Luxurious velvet with characteristic shimmer.

Shimmer velvet is a luxurious and sumptuous fabric that can be used for a wide range of soft furnishings and upholstery projects.

The fabric has a short pile velvet with a stick backing which makes it incredibly easy to handle. The velvet pile creates a shimmer effect that catches the eye and gives the fabric a distinctive look.

Our shimmer velvet is a 100% polyester fabric printed using dye sublimation. This fabric printing process offers bold, bright colour and durability making it suitable for upholstery.

Specification

Type
Velvet
Ink
Dye Sublimation
Weight
340gsm
Width
140cm
Composition
100% Polyester
Properties
Shiny
Origin
Manufactured and finished in China. Printed in the United Kingdom.
Certification
OEKO-TEX Eco Passport Certified Ink (NEP 1902) info
Care
Hand wash only at 30 °C / 85F. Do not tumble dry. Do not iron. Do not bleach. Do not dry clean. Dry flat. Do not wring. Care Instructions

Standards

Standard Information Certificate
EN ISO 105-X12:2016 Dry: 4-5, Wet: 4-5 EN ISO 105-X12:2016.pdf
EN 71-3:2019 [1] EN 71-3:2019.pdf
EN ISO 12945-2:2000 [1] 125 Cycles: 5, 250 Cycles: 5, 500 Cycles: 5, 1000 Cycles: 5 EN ISO 12945-2:2000.pdf
[1] Expired standards - this standard has been withdrawn and is potentially replaced by a newer standard.

Representative samples have been independently tested against commercial standards by a UKAS accredited lab. Learn more Please note care instructions are provided for guidance only and recommend testing to ensure the fabric is suitable for your intended use.

Prices

Size Quantity Price Saving
Swatch 3 for 2 £2.99 -
Fat Quarter £15.99 -
Linear Metres 1m £29.99 -
5 - 10m £28.49 5.0%
10 - 40m £27.74 7.5%
40m+ £26.99 10.0%
  • No setup charges
  • Prices inclusive of VAT (where applicable)
  • Swatches and fat quarters are not eligible for bulk discounts.
  • Bulk discounts are based on the cumulative total per fabric. For example, you can order 10m with 10 designs, or 10m of the same design. The bulk discount is automatically applied during checkout.

Alternative Fabrics

Usage and Safety Instructions

Curtains

The main requirements when making curtains from our fabric are related to fire safety.

The following are relevant standards for fire safety for curtains:

Standard Description
BS 5867-2:2008 Fabrics for curtains, drapes and window blinds - Flammability requirements. Specification
EN 13772:2011 Textiles and textile products - Burning behaviour - Curtains and drapes - Measurement of flame spread of vertically oriented specimens with large ignition source
EN ISO 6941:2003 Textile fabrics — Burning behaviour — Measurement of flame spread properties of vertically oriented specimens
IMO FTP Code 2010 Part 7 Test for vertically supported textiles and films

The exact requirements depend on the end use and where the product is going to be used.

There are few specific requirements for consumer use, however, if the product will end up in a public place, generally the requirements are stricter.

You must make sure your fabric of choice meets the necessary fire safety requirements.

Note that construction of the final piece can change the fire safety characteristics, including the choice of thread, accessories, lining, etc.

If your intend to retail your products, it is highly recommended to get the final products tested for fire safety before marketing them for sale.

Garments

The main requirements when making garments from our fabric are related to labelling

The following are relevant standards for garments:

Standard Description
EN 13402:2002 Size designation of clothes
EN 14682:2014 Safety of children's clothing - Cords and drawstrings on children's clothing - Specifications

You must make sure you construct your garments safely, but otherwise, the only strict requirements are about labelling, which only apply if you're looking to market your creations for sale.

Soft Furnishings

If you're making soft furnishings using our fabric, then you need to make it safely.

The primary concern is fire resistance. There are many standards that apply to soft furnishings:

Standard Description
BS 5815-3:2021 Sheets, sheeting, pillowslips, towels, napkins, counterpanes and continental quilt secondary covers suitable for use in the public sector - Specification for counterpanes and continental quilt secondary covers including flammability performance
BS 7175:1989 Methods of test for the ignitability of bedcovers and pillows by smouldering and flaming ignition sources
EN ISO 12952-1:2010 Textiles — Assessment of the ignitability of bedding items - Part 1: Ignition source: smouldering cigarette
EN ISO 12952-2:2010 Textiles — Assessment of the ignitability of bedding items - Part 2: Ignition source: match-flame equivalent

And please note this list is not exhaustive - every country has its own regulations and some may be stricter or more relaxed than shown here.

Also, the requirements largely depend on where your item will be used. Furnishings destined for home use have much more relaxed requirements than those intended for use in a school or hospital, for example.

You should make sure that this fabric meets your specific requirements for fire safety when making your end product, whether it is for sale or not.

You can use our FR standards as a guideline, but it is important that you understand the different standards and to which situations they are applicable.

If in doubt, contact FIRA for advice in the UK about fire safety for furniture.

Disclaimer

Please note this information is inteded for guidance only. You should check appropriate standards yourself to make sure your product conforms to all the necessary safety standards for your particular use case.