Mica

Mica is a cross-functional, two-toned crepe fabric with a graphic yet discreet melange effect. The fabric works equally well on vertical and horizontal surfaces and is the obvious choice for pods and other types of privacy furniture that combine seating and screen solutions in one. The fabric is available in both standard upholstery width and in screen width, has excellent stretch properties and is easy to use for upholstery of even curves and corners. All colours in dessin 2496 light/2497 dark width 140 cm/55" can also be produced in 170 cm/67". Please contact customer service for more information.

  • 100% recyclable polyester
  • Meets Möbelfakta requirements

Design and colours are developed by Inger Mosholt Nielsen

Characteristics

Dessin
2496 / 2497 / 2500 / 2501 — Mica
Application
upholstery
panel
screen
Composition
100% Post-consumer recycled polyester
Weight
2496 Light / 2497 Dark: 305 g/lm — 9.84 oz/lin.yd
2500 Light / 2501 Dark: 370 g/lm — 11.93 oz/lin.yd
Width
2496 Light / 2497 Dark: 140 cm — 55 inches
2500 Light / 2501 Dark: 170 cm — 67 inches

Environment

Environment, health, and safety
OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100
EU Ecolabel

Performance

Abrasion
60,000 — rubs martindale (EN ISO 12947-2)
100,000 — double rubs wyzenbeek (ASTM D4157) (heavy duty upholstery)
Pilling
4-5 — scale 1-5, max. 5 (EN ISO 12945-2)
Light fastness
5-8 — scale 1-8, max. 8 (EN ISO 105-B02)
Rubbing fastness
4-5 /4-5 — scale 1-5, max. 5 (EN ISO 105x12)
Flammability
Will also pass other flammability standards. Flame retardant performance is dependent upon the foam used. Contains no flame retardant chemicals.
US ACT
AATCC 8 or 116 Dry/wet crocking AATCC 8 or 116 Dry/wet crocking
ASTM D4157-07 Wyz abrasion (heavy duty) 100k ASTM D4157-07 Wyz abrasion (heavy duty) 100k
ASTM D3511 Pilling ASTM D3511 Pilling
AATCC 16 Light fastness AATCC 16 Light fastness
Abrasion test results exceeding ACT Performance Guidelines are not an indicator of product lifespan

Acoustic test air flow resistance

Test Condition No. Date Download
EN 29053 & ISO 9053-1 (airflow resistance) M104146/44 06 Mar 2019 PDF

Abrasion resistance

Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 12947-2/14465 In accordance with EN 14465 28513830 04 Aug 2023 PDF
ASTM D4157-07 Wyz abrasion (heavy duty) 100k 3-26673-0 27 Jun 2018 PDF

Pilling

Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 12945-2 99487 16 Jul 2018 PDF
ASTM D3511 Pilling 3-26673-1 14 Jun 2018 PDF

Colour fastness to light

Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 105 B02 Method 2 28513830 04 Aug 2023 PDF
AATCC 16 Light fastness 3-26673-4 25 Jun 2018 PDF

Dry and wet rubbing/crocking

Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 105-X12 28513830 04 Aug 2023 PDF
AATCC 8 or 116 Dry/wet crocking 3-26673-5 14 Jun 2018 PDF

Colour Fastness to Perspiration

Test Condition No. Date Download
AATCC 15 Perspiration 3-26673-6 25 Jun 2018 PDF

Seam slippage

Test Condition No. Date Download
ASTM D4034 Yarn slippage at a sewn seam 3-26673-2 14 Jun 2018 PDF

Washing Instructions

Wash or dry cleaning P(W).

Mica is made of polyester which is a material suited for environments with special requirements for cleaning.

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Wash at 60°C degrees Do not bleach Do not iron Dry clean Do not tumble dry
60°C Shrinkage 2.0%