Which fabric do you choose? The Martindale test helps you make a durable choice
Are you looking for a fabric that will last? Then the Martindale score an important factor to consider. This test measures how durable a fabric is and helps you determine whether it is suitable for intensive use.
💡 Our advice: For furniture that is used daily, choose altalways a substance with minimum 20.000 rpm.
What is the Martindale test?
The Martindale test determinesalt how well a fabric resists wear and tear by placing it under a machine that repeatedly rubs the fabric against an abrasive pad. The number of 'turns' (frictions) a fabric can withstand before wear becomes visible is determined byalt the score.
What Martindale score do you need?
✅ Normal use (20.000 - 30.000 rpm)
✔ Suitable for daily use in households
✔ Ideal for sofas, chairs and dining areas.amechairs
✅ Intensive use (30.000 - 50.000 rpm)
✔ For busy households, offices and waiting roomsamers
✔ Resistant to heavy use and light commercial applications
✅ Very intensive use (50.000+ revolutions)
✔ Perfect for hospitality venues, offices and public spaces
✔ Maximum wear resistance, resistant to heavy loads
🎯 Advice: For a sustainableame we recommend choice altalways a substance with a minimum 20.000 rpm to choose from, so that you are assured of a long lifespan.
Why is the correct Martindale score important?
- Prevents rapid wear and premature replacement
- Keeps furniture looking beautiful for longer
- Saves costs on maintenance and replacement
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