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17 Jul 2024

At Exit Fabrics we bring new air to your leatherette chairs!

Upholstered furniture, such as chairs, armchairs, stretchers, sofas, etc…is a key element in sectors such as Sanitary and Contract, since the design of the furniture, its durability and functionality comes into play. At Exit Fabrics, textile factory, we offer a wide range of high-quality vinyls of different colours, textures and prints, complying with the most optimal technical characteristics and their corresponding certifications. We are experts in upholstery leatherette chairs.

What is leatherette to upholster chairs?

Leatherette or vinyl is a chemical coating fabric of PU or PVC, or the mixture of both. It is a product of easy cleaning, high strength, durability and timelessness and allows to adapt to all types of sectors, spaces and applications

What kind of leatherette to choose?

Upholstering your chairs with leatherette we offer you a very good quality alternative, providing a modern and elegant touch, with a wide range of designs and colours. Leatherette or vinyl is a material for upholstery easy to clean, which provides functionality, versatility, durability and also protects the furniture from daily wear and tear, with the advantage of being of non-animal origin. 

In our vinyl catalogue we have several types of leatherette, each with the technical properties and certifications required by each sector. 

Are the following:

Venus F.R. It is the base collection, and from which depart the other sister collections, which combine perfectly (Venus Tex FR, Venus Lux FR, Venus Geo FR and Venus Design FR).  Its 44 plain colours make it a basic to coordinate with any trend colour. This vinyl has been created to meet the most demanding needs of the Contract furniture world, as it complies with all fireproof regulations required in the sector. It has all the Technical Certifications (of flammability, cytotoxicity, biocompatibility, resistant to stains such as blood and urine, etc.) so it becomes an ideal vinyl for the healthcare sector, as well as, for gyms (particularly sensitive to sweat), nurseries or educational centres for children (as it is a vinyl free of Phthalates) and for maritime furniture (IMO certification). A beautiful vinyl, durable thanks to its enormous resistance to abrasion with its more than 500,000 cycles Martindale. It has a high-tech finish called Vinyl-save, developed to meet the highest requirements of furniture manufacturers and the health sector. VINYL-SAVE guarantees excellent protection of the upholstery, can be used with total confidence in the most demanding environments. Upholstered furniture, equipment and installations last a long time thanks to this type of finish, which in addition to allowing an easy cleaning, is resistant to wear, more ecological, more stable and more durable.   

Venus Geo F.R. It is a vinyl collection for upholster with a surface with two-colour appearance and three-dimensional engraving.  It has a tone on tone in five colours. Its highlight features such includes that it is flame retardant, can be used indoors and outdoors (Outdoor use: to avoid colour degradation, we recommend using the colours beige, brown and grey), resistant to dirt and with high resistance to abrasion

Venus Lux F.R. Another vinyl from Exit Fabrics, textile factory, with a semi-gloss finish. It gives a modern air to the furniture and for that reason, in the hotel and Contract sector, they choose this material. Highlights the fact that is flame retardant, with high resistant to abrasion, resistant to dirt, can be used indoors and outdoors (Outdoor use: to avoid colour degradation, we recommend using the colours beige, brown and grey), etc

Venus Tex F.R. It is a vinyl with textile appearance that fits very well with our plain collection Venus F.R.  With the Tex version, our customers can choose from 16 trendy colours. Its look is rustic, fact that allows it to integrate perfectly in both modern and classic furniture. There are many advantages of this vinyl material for upholstery: high abrasion resistance, flame retardant, phthalates free, indoor and outdoor use (Outdoor use: to avoid colour degradation, we recommend using the colours beige, brown and grey), resistant to dirt, etc.

Venus Design F.R. It is a vinyl to upholster with a discreet floral design. It allows you to incorporate its design to small and large upholstered surfaces. In addition to being able to combine it with their respective plain colours of the Venus FR collection. It is fireproof, abrasion and dirt resistant, suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. (Outdoor use: to avoid colour degradation, we recommend using the colours beige, brown and grey).

The collections Venus Geo F.R., Venus Lux F.R.., Venus Tex F.R. and Venus Design F.R. . have a finish called Acticide, which features protection against mould stains and discolorations, preserves appearance, prevents bacteria and protects against long-term microbial attacks. It has a treatment with a developed fungicide that provides to soft PVC a microbial protection against fungi and bacteria.

Garden FR: It is suitable for indoor and outdoor use (Outdoor use: to avoid colour degradation, we recommend using the colours beige, brown and grey), this vinyl guarantees durability, resistance and timelessness to the upholstered furniture. Its matt and rough texture, as well as its colour range allows it to be adapted to all types of sectors, spaces and applications. 

Fresh FR: Matt leather simile of veined texture with sober colours. Suitable for upholstery and covering vertical surfaces for the decoration of all types of environments.  Its flame retardant and antibacterial characteristics make it a vinyl to consider for the healthcare sector.  

Lima FR: Leatherette specially designed for upholstery on rigid surfaces. Its resistance to fire makes it suitable for furniture upholstery for collective use.  Thanks to its antibacterial properties it is applied in waiting areas, operational chairs and stretchers in the healthcare sector. Its cheerful colours will bring great personality to these generally neutral spaces. 

Love: Synthetic leather collection made of polyurethane, specially designed for the home sector for its exquisite hand and durability. Love is warm to the touch and matt texture providing ideal solutions for all types of upholstery and decoration.  

Puma FR: Vinyl with elephant skin matt engraving. Collection intended for collective use as both as its price as its characteristics make it suitable for countless applications. From upholstered headboards, furniture of all kinds (chairs, armchairs or stools), or also, vertical walls. 

Sidney FR: Leather simile for upholstery pleasant to the touch. Fire resistant, matt and with great fashion colourful.  This collection is used for furniture both private and collective use in a variety of sectors. It should be noted for its strict regulations the suitability of this product to the healthcare sector

Advantages of using leatherette for upholstery chairs

Among the advantages of using leatherette as fabric to upholster chairs are:

Durability of leatherette. It is a durable and resistant material, ideal for chairs of great public concurrency.

Variety of leatherette for upholstery chairs.  At Exit Fabrics we have a wide range of textures, designs and colours to satisfy our customers. 

Cost-effectiveness. Upholstering chairs with leatherette is betting on a high- quality material at a competitive price.

The care of leatherette chairs

From Exit Fabrics, textile factory in Spain, we offer a series of tips to properly care for your leatherette upholstered chairs: 

Clean the vinyl periodically: To maintain its appearance and prevent the accumulation of contaminants and dirt we recommend that any stain, spill or dirt should be cleaned quickly to avoid permanent staining. Use soapy solutions of PH neutral or special products for vinyl fabrics to remove stains from the surface of the material.  Clean only with a clean white cloth moistened with warm water, rub with gentle circular movements. For more difficult stains use a soft brush with a solution of neutral soap and warm water rubbing with circular movements. The surface that has been washed with soap should then be cleaned with a microfiber cloth moistened with clean water and finally, dry the surface.  The use of cleaners, detergents, lacquers, solvents with alcohol mixtures, xylene-based liquids, acetone and MEK is prohibited, which cause damage and exponentially shorten the useful life of the upholstered material.     

Upholstering chairs with leatherette can transform your space, making it more elegant. We could say that rejuvenates your furniture and improve the aesthetics of the place.  Contact Exit Fabrics, fabric manufacturers in Barcelona. We are glad to bring your chairs and furniture to life.