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FABRICS CARE & USAGE
Fabric Usage
There are a wide choice of fabrics available and it
is important that you select the right fabric for the application as well as creating the perfect finish to
the chairs. Not all fabrics are suitable for soft seating
/ reception seating. Fabric banding and application pages show all fabrics grouped in the relevant pricing bands together with recommended usage. We cannot guarantee the finish of any chair that is ordered in fabric that is not recommended for that application.
Measurements
All measurements are in millimeters and can have a tolerance ±12mm on all soft seating. Measurements may vary depending on components used and we reserve the right to change them from time to time.
Virus management
Hygiene is crucial to keep any virus from spreading. In times like these we should all keep distance to other people, wash our hands and make sure our workspaces are clean. Above all you should always comply to the government guidelines from your local authority.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) states that the spread of COVID-19 happens most commonly through airborne respiratory droplets (which is why face masks are the first line of defence). Once a virus lands on a surface, its efficacy immediately starts to decline. You cannot be infected by just touching something because the virus needs to reach mucous membranes in the mouth, nose or eyes. It is therefore perfectly safe to touch any fabric surface as long as you wash your hands before you touch your face.
Within 24-48 hours, the majority of viruses have lost all infectious properties, and within a few days, they have dissipated altogether. The infectious portion of this lifespan is shorter again and research shows that porous surfaces with spaces in their construction, such as fabric, trap the virus preventing its transfer during the short window of time for which it is infectious. Fabrics and fully upholstered seating products are therefore unlikely to be major carriers of the COVID-19 virus.
Fabric Care
However, we recommend the same basic principles for care and maintenance continue to apply:
• Vacuum upholstery regularly to remove dust, dirt and crumbs • Attend to stains quickly with a damp cloth
• Use branded upholstery shampoo for specific stains
• Periodically use specialist cleaning services eg dry cleaning
Most fabrics are all bleach cleanable with a 10% bleach chlorine solution (which will kill Coronavirus germs). There are also an increasing number of fabrics that are anti-microbial to protect against a wide range of bacteria which cause infection - such as MRSA, Salmonella and E.coli - which can cause serious additional ill health that must be avoided by anyone already battling a potentially lethal virus infection.
These fabrics can provide hygiene benefits in wide ranging commercial end-use areas, including healthcare, hospitality, education and contract office.
For further details contact our sales team or refer to the fabric manufacturer websites.