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Abbey Fabrics
Accreditation: ISO 9001:2000

Faux Suede
Country of manufacture UK

Available in an extensive range of colours, patterns and textures, these fabrics provide an aesthetically
appealing, durable, hygienic and low-maintenance alternative to real suede.

AXIOM Faux Suede - Suede alternative fabrics
Axiom Suede is a 100% polyester micro-fibre fabric, manufactured to replicate the look and feel of fine, genuine suede. Soft and supple to the touch and thus easily tailored, it is also very hard-wearing. The fabric is teflon-coated and stain resistant. It is also resistant to salt water and chlorine.



Applications
Axiom fabrics have been designed to withstand the most demanding contract uses, but is also highly suitable for residential furnishings, yacht interiors and aircraft seating and trimming. Applications range from hotels, offices, night clubs, restaurants, residential homes, hospitals and health centres, dental surgeries, fitness and spa clubs, and airports. Axiom Suede is also used for seating and trimming in buses, cars, recreational vehicles, power-boats and cruise liners.
 
 

Finish and appearance
Axiom Suede is available in over 130 colours, textures and realistic animal prints. The colours of Axiom Suede range from the subtle beige, brown, tan and yellow shades of genuine suede, through vibrant reds, blues and greens, to monochrome greys, black and white. The jacquard woven animal patterns include zebra, tiger and calf skin, whilst Axiom Suede, Ostrich and Caiman are available in 52 colourways. Bespoke colours and patterns can be ordered at a minimum quantity of 300m.

Dimensions
Axiom fabrics are supplied in 1.4x30.0m rolls .

Technical data
Axiom products are exceptionally hard-wearing, exceeding the industry-accepted Wyzenbeek test standard for abrasion. This test indicates how many times the fabric can be rubbed without showing signs of wearing through to the fabric backing. Axiom Suede fabrics achieved a value of 100,000 double rubs. The fabric range is fire-rated to BS 5852 Crib Source 5 and IMO Resolution A652 (16) Sources 0 & 1, and can be treated to CAA standards.

Technical support
Abbey Fabrics offers full technical support and advice on specific requirements of fabric development.

Installation and maintenance
Axiom Suede is Teflon-coated for stain resistance, and is machine washable at 40°C. The manufacturer recommends regular brushing with a medium bristle brush to keep Axiom Suede fabrics looking their best.

Projects
Axiom Suede and animal prints have been used in a variety of applications including the BAFTA Awards seating, onboard luxury yachts, in the marine industry for panelling and bed surrounds as well as seating, in fitness centres, in RVs, and in the Space Shuttle.

Features:
Axiom Ostrich is available in 12 colourways
High-performance Axiom Suede replicates the look and feel of genuine suede
A variety of realistic animal prints are available, Zebra, tiger, ostrich and caiman are just some of the animal prints offered.

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