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SYDNEY Technical Specifications

This flame-proofed 100% smooth cotton velvet is available in an assorted array of colors to fit any taste. Sydney is excellent where FR is required. Sydney may be ordered in full pieces only, drop shipped directly to you from the mill.

COMPOSITION: Pile: 100% cotton Back: 100% cotton

OVERALL COMPOSITION: 100% cotton

WIDTH: 54" - 137cm

WEIGHT: 20/21 oz/yd - 651.0 gr/mtr

BACKCOATING : None

FINISH: FR treated & resin

CLEANING CODE: S

TEAR STRENGTH: warp: 2.7 kgf 6.0 lbs 26.7 N weft: 2.7 kfg 6.0 lbs 26.7 N

SEAM STRENGTH: warp: 23.7 kfg 52.1 lbs 232.0 N weft: 28.0 kfg 61.6 lbs 274.0 N

ABRASION: warp: exceeding 25,000 double rubs, weft: exceeding 25,000 double rubs

SHRINKAGE: warp 1.5%, weft 1.5%

LIGHT FASTNESS: Light shade 40 hrs. Dark shades 60 hrs.

CROCKING: Light shade wet:4 dry: 5, Dark shade wet:3 dry:4

FLAME RESISTANT: UFAC Class 1, NFPA 701 small scale & large scale, New York Port Authority, California Administrative Code Title 19 Paragraph 1237.1

CLEANING CODE - S (Clean only with Drycleaner Solvent. Do not saturate. Do not use water. Pile fabric may require brushing to restore appearance. Cushion covers should not be removed and dry cleaned.)