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Imagine / Vibe

by Sommers Co. Inc. · United States · PLA435 · Published 08 Sept 2009
About this material

This lightweight and tough upholstery material also known as “Vibe”, by Knoll Textile is made from durable polyurethane. The material can be slightly stretched, has a soft feel and is abrasion resistant.
The polyurethane polymer is cast on textile-embossed release paper and then foam-laminated to dyed polyester circular knit backing.
It is available in 27 colours of which some have encapsulated metallic pigments within the outer polyurethane .
The material has antimicrobial additives (Silver Ion) and is fire retardant.
Usage: indoor / outdoor
Recommended for indoor upholstery, wall panels, and accessories like handbags, footwear, etc
Available on roll, 137cm in width, and 37 meters per roll

Material properties

Sensorial

Glossiness:SatinTranslucence:0%Structure:OpenTexture:MediumHardness:ResilientTemperature:CoolAcoustics:ModerateOdour:NoneWeight:Light

Technical

Fire resistance:GoodUV resistance:GoodWeather resistance:GoodScratch resistance:GoodChemical resistance:Moderate

Environmental

Renewable:No
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