Tale

Tale is a self-supporting mesh fabric made from 100% post-consumer recycled polyester designed specifically to add character, comfort, and style to task chair backrests. Distinguished by a remarkable harlequin structure, an irregular melange expression, a nature-inspired, crafted texture, and soft fabric feel, Tale adds a new residential dimension to the technical mesh fabric.Tale is designed as the perfect match for upholstery fabric Tonal, and together the two fabrics offer unique mix and match opportunities for stylish task chair designs.

  • 100% recyclable polyester
  • Meets Möbelfakta requirements

Design and colours are developed by Cenk Kivrikoglu

Characteristics

Dessin
2527 — Tale
Application
upholstery
Composition
100% Post-consumer recycled polyester
Weight
365 g/lm — 11.77 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
5 — scale 1-5, max. 5 (EN ISO 12945-2)
Light fastness
6-8 — 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
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
AATCC 8 or 116 Dry/wet crocking AATCC 8 or 116 Dry/wet crocking
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 28512225 13 Jan 2022 PDF
ASTM D4157-07 Wyz abrasion (heavy duty) 21-006465 04 Jan 2022 PDF

Pilling

Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 12945-2 28512225 13 Jan 2022 PDF
ASTM D3511 Pilling 21-006467 04 Jan 2022 PDF

Colour fastness to light

Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 105 B02 Method 2 2021AN2449 13 Jan 2022 PDF
AATCC 16 Light fastness 2021AN2449 13 Jan 2022 PDF

Dry and wet rubbing/crocking

Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 105-X12 Rubbing dry/wet 2021AN2698 21 Jan 2022 PDF
AATCC 8 or 116 Dry/wet crocking 2021AN2698 21 Jan 2022 PDF

Seam slippage

Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 13936-2 28512225 13 Jan 2022 PDF
ASTM D4034 Yarn slippage at a sewn seam 21-006466 10 Jan 2022 PDF

Wash stability

Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 6330 6M 60 C PC Flat dry 28512225 13 Jan 2022 PDF

Colour Fastness to Perspiration

Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 105-E04 28512225 13 Jan 2022 PDF

Breaking Force

Test Condition No. Date Download
ASTM D5034 Breaking force 21-006466 10 Jan 2022 PDF

Washing Instructions

Wash or dry cleaning P(W).

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

Click here for guidance relating to disinfection. Link to Stain Guide...

Wash at 60°C degrees Do not bleach Do not iron Dry clean Do not tumble dry
60°C Shrinkage 1.0%