Umber

Umber is a sophisticated wool upholstery fabric, featuring a distinctive small-squared pattern in brown melange. Lending its name from the earthy brown pigment umber, the soft brown melange is Umber’s absolute defining feature, softening the geometric design, and creating a poetic watercolour effect. The fabric’s soft aesthetic is enhanced by an organic, handcrafted quality, creating a fabric that brings comfort, calm and serenity to spaces anytime and anywhere.

  • Meets Möbelfakta requirements

Design and colours are developed by Luisa Allegri

Performance

Abrasion
200,000 — rubs martindale (EN ISO 12947-2)
200,000 — rubs martindale (ASTM D4966) (heavy duty upholstery)
Pilling
4-5 — scale 1-5, max. 5 (EN ISO 12945-2)
Light fastness
5-6 — scale 1-8, max. 8 (EN ISO 105-B02)
Rubbing fastness dry/wet
4-5 /4-5 — scale 1-5, max. 5 (EN ISO 105x12)

Flammability

BS EN 1021 1&2 Cigarette and Match
BS EN 1021-1 Cigarette
BS EN 1021-2 Match
BS 5852 Part 1 0,1 Cigarette & Match, The Furniture and Furnishing Regulations 1988
BS 5852 Crib 5
Class Uno UNI 9175 Class 1 I EMME
CA TB 117-2013
ASTM E 84 Class 1

Will also pass other flammability standards. Flame retardant performance is dependent upon the foam used. Contains no flame retardant chemicals.

Abrasion resistance
Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 12947-2/14465 In accordance with EN 14465 28513136a 1/23/2023 PDF
ASTM D4966 Martindale (heavy duty) 23-000040 1/23/2023 PDF

Pilling
Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 12945-2 28513136a 1/23/2023 PDF
ASTM D4970 Pilling 23-00040 1/23/2023 PDF

Colour fastness to light
Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 105 B02 Method 2 2023AN6039 2/7/2023 PDF
AATCC 16 Light fastness 2023AN6039 2/7/2023 PDF

Dry and wet rubbing/crocking
Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 105-X12 Rubbing dry/wet 2023AN6096 3/23/2023 PDF
AATCC 8 or 116 Dry/wet crocking 2023AN6096 3/23/2023 PDF

Seam slippage
Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 13936-2 28513136a 1/23/2023 PDF
ASTM D4034 Yarn slippage at a sewn seam 23-000040 1/23/2023 PDF

Colour Fastness to Perspiration
Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 105-E04 28513228 1/23/2023 PDF
AATCC 15 Perspiration 23-000040 1/23/2023 PDF

Flammability
Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN 1021 1&2 Cigarette and Match 35 kg/m3 CMHR foam 23/60523B/01/23 1/22/2023 PDF
BS EN 1021-1 Cigarette 20-22 kg/m3 non-fire retardant polyurethane foam 23/60523A/01/23 1/22/2023 PDF
BS EN 1021-2 Match 20-22 kg/m3 non-fire retardant polyurethane foam 23/60781/03/23 3/20/2023 PDF
BS 5852 Part 1 0,1 Cigarette & Match, The Furniture and Furnishing Regulations 1988 20-22 kg/m3 non-fire retardant polyurethane foam 23/60523C/01/23 1/22/2023 PDF
BS 5852 Crib 5 50 kg/m3 CMHR foam 23/60523E/01/23 2/5/2023 PDF
Class Uno UNI 9175 Class 1 I EMME 346025/1 4/10/2023 PDF
CA TB 117-2013 23-000040 1/23/2023 PDF
ASTM E 84 Class 1 Unadhered 3-54182-0 12/19/2023 PDF

Breaking Force
Test Condition No. Date Download
ASTM D5034 Breaking force 23-000040 1/23/2023 PDF

VOC emission
Test Condition No. Date Download
Ansi/Bifma VOC test M7.1 237145-C 3/12/2024 PDF

Material Safety Data Sheet
Test Condition No. Date Download
Material Safety Data Sheet 250123 1/24/2023 PDF

Dry cleaning P(S).

Do not wash Do not bleach Do not iron Dry clean Do not tumble dry
Umber 1
Umber 2
Umber 3

Soft brown melange for comfort and calm

Umber is a sophisticated wool upholstery fabric comprised of 85 % premium wool and 15 % polyamide, featuring a distinctive small-squared pattern in brown melange.

Lending its name from the earthy brown pigment umber, the soft brown melange is Umber’s absolute defining feature, softening the geometric design, and creating a poetic watercolour effect.

Create positive energy

The fabric’s soft aesthetic is enhanced by an organic, handcrafted quality, creating a fabric that brings comfort, calm and serenity to spaces anytime and anywhere. With its soft, expressive look Umber is ideal for upholstering task chairs and soft seating furniture and to create a sense of well-being in premium office environments and spaces, such as lounge areas, waiting areas or co-working settings.

Romantic pastels & expressive brights

The Umber palette exudes positive energy and features 36 carefully selected soft, yet expressive shades. The colour scale spans romantic pastels, brights and neutrals – from soft peach orange, dusty blue, and sandy white to expressive pink and yellow. The soft yet expressive colours attract attention but do not dominate the surroundings and can liberally be applied to even larger surfaces and distinct pieces of furniture.

Durable & certified

Crafted from a blend of premium quality wool and polyamide, Umber boasts exceptional durability, offers a long lifespan, and ages beautifully with time and use. The fabric offers good stretch and is easy to work with, ensuring an effective production process even for soft, round shapes. Umber is certified in accordance with EU Ecolabel standards and OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100.