Choosing the fabric for a booth usually comes down to color and pattern, and that is the least important decision of the entire process. The more important question is: how will this fabric behave after two years of daily use, not how it looks in the first photo.
How many Martindale cycles are needed in catering
Abrasion resistance is measured in Martindale cycles, and that is the first number you should ask about. None of the fabrics we offer for commercial spaces have fewer than 40,000 cycles, and the majority of our selection exceeds 100,000. This applies to both high-quality velours and Polish-made faux leathers.
The parameter itself says little without the context of use. A restaurant booth for long dinners, where guests sit for an hour or two, withstands a different load than a pub seat where someone comes and goes every half hour, rubbing against the edge every time they stand up. The latter situation wears out the fabric faster, even with a similar number of guests per day.
When is a certificate needed
Certification is sometimes a condition for property handover, not an extra add-on, and most commonly applies to hotels and facilities with fire safety requirements. We have fabrics with various certifications, according to customer needs.
If your venue has such requirements, mention it during the first conversation before we start choosing the color. Then we immediately narrow down the selection to fabrics that meet these requirements: +48 535 080 040.
Light or dark fabric: what does it mean in practice
Color has a practical meaning, not just an aesthetic one. Light fabrics show stains and signs of wear faster than dark ones.
Dark ones, on the other hand, can be harder to choose in daylight in a small room because they visually take up space. Patterned ones mask minor dirt better than a solid color, which matters where cleaning is done once a day rather than after every guest.
Velour or faux leather: what is the difference in practice
Velour and faux leather wear differently, even though both go through the same Martindale test. Faux leather can be wiped with a damp cloth and you are back to work, which is why it ends up in nightclubs and places where spilled drinks are an everyday occurrence.
Velvet provides a warmer look and works better in a cafe or restaurant with longer visits. Cafe Beluga w Bonn we just went with velvet because a cafe operates at a different rhythm than a club. The standard finish for the booth is black CZ-1, and for any other finish, the price is determined individually.
Why order a sample before deciding
A fabric sample decides what a screen cannot. Texture, thickness, and the way the fabric drapes over the foam can only be seen through direct contact.
We send the sample kit after a phone call, once we know how intensively the booth will be used and in what kind of interior it will be placed. This way, the package contains fabrics that make sense for your venue, rather than the entire palette. We ship within 1 to 2 business days of the call.
When we sew with customer-provided fabric
We sew using client-provided material if the designer or investor has already chosen the fabric. Hôtel Royal Beaulaincourt in France We finished the furniture in the restaurant area with Alcantara provided by the client.
This is a solution for design studios that create interiors using a single material and do not want to deviate from the chosen collection.
How to describe the conditions in your premises to the manufacturer
Describe how intensively the lodge will be used and how many hours a day it will be in motion. Selection for specific conditions is easier than choosing a color from the entire palette by feel.
Also, tell me if the venue has certification requirements and if the fabric needs to match the existing interior. We'll go over the rest on the phone: +48 535 080 040.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Martindale cycles should restaurant fabric have?
Minimum 40,000. None of the fabrics we offer for commercial spaces go below this value, and the majority of our range exceeds 100,000 cycles.
Do you have certified fabrics?
Yes, we have fabrics with various certificates, according to customer needs. Mention during the conversation what your venue requires.
How much does premium fabric cost?
We do not list fabric prices in the price list because there are too many types. We provide a quote upon a specific selection.
When will I get the sampler?
Within 1 to 2 business days of the phone call. We select it for your location instead of sending an entire pallet.
Will you sew from my fabric?
Yes. We sew from customer-supplied materials if you already have a fabric chosen by the designer or investor.
Mariusz Wolski · owner of KAIZEN sp. z o.o. · in the furniture industry since 2005