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The simplest solution is often the most difficult. Discovering the simplicity of Perla, recognises Frans Dijkmeijer’s great talent. For many years, the Dutch textile designer has hallmarked Kvadrat’s textile fabrics with his precision designs, and Perla is no exception.
There are three variations of this upholstery. The difference in the weaving method employed reflects the coarseness of the texture: coarse, medium and fine. The fabric acquires its relief and structure from the yarn which is common to all three. The structure is reminiscent of tweed.
Design: Frans Dijkmeijer
Type: Upholstery Composition: 100% new wool Yarn type: Staple, semi-worsted Binding: Semi-plain Width: 140 cm Weight: Approx. 800 g/lin.m Repeat: None
Cleaning: Dry cleaning or cleaning with foam detergents.
Abrasion
Approx. 35.000 rubs acc. to the Martindale method, EN ISO 12947
Pilling
Note 4, EN ISO 12945
Lightfastness
Note 5-7, ISO 105-B02
Flame resistance
EN 1021-1 / 2 BS 5852, ignition source 2 DIN 4102 B2 UNI 9175, 1IM US Cal. Tech. Bull. 117 IMO A.652(16)
Crib 5 and M2 when flame protected No use of brominated flame retardants
Benefits of wool
Wool is a renewable resource Wool is very comfortable because of its ability to absorb / give off humidity Wool is flame retardant Wool is biodegradable Wool is naturally soil resistant Wool ages with grace
Quality benefits
Good abrasion Low pilling Good lightfastness Flame retardant
Environmental benefits
Complies with EU Ecoflower Long life span No use of AZO dyes, which may split off carcinogenic acryl amines No use of dyes containing heavy metals / Complies with ETAD norm No content of formaldehyde No use of brominated flame retardants Biodegradable spinning oil We adhere to the limits set by the Danish Environmental Protection Agency’s “List of Undesirable Substances”
Reduced Emissions
Indoor air quality certified under the Greenguard for Children & Schools Program, complies with CA Section 01350 requirements for schools and accepted for CHPS Low-Emitting Materials credits. www.greenguard.org
