Event

Event is a crepe upholstery fabric made from 100% polyester. With its crisp look, distinctive pebbly texture, and fresh colour palette, Event offers a confident and contemporary interpretation of the classic crepe fabric. The fabrics is washable at up to 60°C and is suitable for environments with special requirements regarding cleaning.

  • 100% recyclable polyester
  • Meets Möbelfakta requirements

Design and colours are developed by Inger Mosholt Nielsen

Characteristics

Dessin
8598 — Event
Application
upholstery
panel
Composition
100% Polyester
Weight
420 g/lm — 13.55 oz/lin.yd
Width
140 cm — 55 inches

Environment

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

Performance

Abrasion
100,000 — 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
5-7 — scale 1-8, max. 8 (EN ISO 105-B02)
Rubbing fastness
4-5 /4-5 — scale 1-5, max. 5 (EN ISO 105x12)
Flammability
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) ASTM D4157-07 Wyz abrasion (heavy duty)
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

Abrasion resistance

Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 12947-2 In accordance with EN 14465 A 893562-5 21 Jan 2020 PDF
ASTM D4157-07 Wyz abrasion (heavy duty) 3-14277-0 08 Apr 2021 PDF

Pilling

Test Condition No. Date Download
BE EN ISO 12945-2 A 893562-5 14 Jan 2020 PDF
ASTM D3511 Pilling 21-006186 04 Jan 2022 PDF

Colour fastness to light

Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 105 B02 Method 2 45809-01 17 Mar 2011 PDF
BS EN ISO 105 B02 Method 2 144318574 03 Feb 2021 PDF
AATCC 16 Light fastness 2022AN0017 19 Jan 2022 PDF

Dry and wet rubbing/crocking

Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 105-X12 45809-01 17 Mar 2011 PDF
BS EN ISO 105-X12 28511301 15 Feb 2021 PDF
AATCC 8 or 116 Dry/wet crocking 2022AN0017 19 Jan 2022 PDF

Seam slippage

Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 13936-2 A 893562-5 14 Jan 2020 PDF
ASTM D4034 Yarn slippage at a sewn seam 3-29298-1 08 Nov 2018 PDF

Washing Instructions

Wash or dry cleaning P(W).

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

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Wash at 40°C degrees Do not bleach Do not iron Dry clean Do not tumble dry
40°C Shrinkage 0.5%
Wash at 60°C degrees Do not bleach Do not iron Dry clean Do not tumble dry
60°C Shrinkage 1.5%