Athlon Plus

Athlon Plus is a knitted performance polyester fabric characterised by a new and distinctive aesthetic that combines a futuristic, high-tech expression with a strong vintage vibe, bringing back the feel of the sixties. Available in two versions. Athlon meets US flammability standard CA TB 117-2013 and Athlon Plus meets EU flammability standard EN 1021 1&2.

  • Meets Möbelfakta requirements

Designed by: Inger Mosholt Nielsen
Colours designed by: Gabriel Design Team

Characteristics

Dessin
6501 — Athlon Plus
Application
upholstery
Composition
56% Polyester, 44% Trevira CS
Weight
750 g/lm — 24.19 oz/lin.yd
Width
140 cm — 55 inches

Environment

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

Performance

Abrasion
100,000 — rubs martindale (EN ISO 12947-2)
100,000 — double rubs wyzenbeek (ASTM D4157) (heavy duty upholstery)
Pilling
5 — scale 1-5, max. 5 (EN ISO 12945-2)
Light fastness
5-7 — scale 1-8, max. 8 (EN ISO 105-B02)
Rubbing fastness
4-5 /4-5 — scale 1-5, max. 5 (EN ISO 105x12)
Flammability
BS EN 1021-1 Cigarette
BS EN 1021 1&2 Cigarette and Match
CA TB 117-2013
Will also pass other flammability standards. Flame retardant performance is dependent upon the foam used.
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
CA TB 117-2013 CA TB 117-2013
Abrasion test results exceeding ACT Performance Guidelines are not an indicator of product lifespan

Abrasion resistance

Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 12947-2/14465 In accordance with EN 14465 28511541 28 Apr 2021 PDF
ASTM D4157-07 Wyz abrasion (heavy duty) 100k 21-001609 18 May 2021 PDF

Pilling

Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 12945-2 28511541 28 Apr 2021 PDF
ASTM D3511 Pilling 21-001609 18 May 2021 PDF

Colour fastness to light

Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 105 B02 Method 2 2021AN1330 16 Jun 2021 PDF
AATCC 16 Light fastness 2021AN1327 04 Jun 2021 PDF

Dry and wet rubbing/crocking

Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 105-X12 Rubbing dry/wet 2021AN1330 16 Jun 2021 PDF
AATCC 8 or 116 Dry/wet crocking 2021AN1327 04 Jun 2021 PDF

Flammability

Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN 1021-1 Cigarette 20-22 kg/m3 non-fire retardant polyurethane foam 23/58449-3-2 28 Apr 2021 PDF
BS EN 1021 1&2 Cigarette and Match 35 kg/m3 CMHR foam 23/58449-3-3 28 Apr 2021 PDF
CA TB 117-2013 21-001286 21 Apr 2021 PDF

Breaking Force

Test Condition No. Date Download
ASTM D5034 Breaking force 21-001609 18 May 2021 PDF

Seam slippage

Test Condition No. Date Download
ASTM D4034 Yarn slippage at a sewn seam 21-001609 18 May 2021 PDF

Washing Instructions

Wash or dry cleaning P(W).

Athlon Plus 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 4.5%