X-Factor

X-Factor is a fabric created by Momentum Textiles. The fabric is made of 100% Eco-Intelligent^{® polyester and it comes in six colors. It is made for upholstery applications and is a sustainable textile created by designer Mark Goetz and May Liu.}

It has been tested at 50,000+ double rubs, so it is very durable. It has been fire tested and applies to CA Bulletin 117 Section E. The fabric is Greenguard certified for children and schools for air quality certification. According to the Momentum Textiles website, the X-Factor fabric is also created as MBDC Gold Cradle to Cradle Certified CM, something Momentum Textiles strives to achieve with all of their fabrics.

There are no harmful finishes applied to the fabric and Momentum tries to reduce environmental impact with all materials.

The fabric is water soluble so the dye applied to it will not run or fade if it encounters water. Water soluble fabrics may be spot cleaned with a cleaning solution, however it should be tested in an inconspicuous area first.

The fabric is 100% recyclable because according to Momentum Textiles, "Eco-Intelligent^®Polyesters have no heavy metals (such as antimony), chlorine and PBTs so they can be safely and perpetually recycled and re-manufactured in a closed loop system."

X-Factor fabric is $36.00/yard, which is a very good price for a high quality sustainable fabric. The availability depends on when it is ordered and the demand for the specific fabric at the time.

Corporate Headquarters

17811 Fitch Street

Irvine, CA 92614

(800) 366-6839

(949) 833-8886

Fax: (949) 833-9233

6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Pacific Time

Showroom

10147 Merchandise Mart

Chicago, IL 60654

(312) 494-0574

Fax: (312) 494-3010

DISTRIBUTION POINTS:

Anaheim, CA

Holland, MI

High Point, NC

Mississauga, ON

Massive Paisley

The Product is a paisley fabric called "Massive Paisley" manufactured by Maharam Fabrics. The fabric is made for upholstery usage and is a cotton/polyester blend with a repeat of 48" vertically and 28" horizontally.

The performance of the fabric seems to be of a high quality. According to the Maharam website, "this textile meets all appropriate flammability requirements, including California Bulletin #117 and NFPA 260, and is compatible with california Bulletin #133." The durability of the fabric is 50,000+ double rubs. Double rubbing is a test performed that mimics chair usage and testing how it holds up.

Maharam has reduced the environmental impact by using chemical free finishing as well as the portion of the fabric that is cotton is renewable. The fabric is also certified by Greenguard Environmental Institute for indoor air quality. It is made of 24% rapidly renewable cotton content.

The maintenance of the fabric requires solvent cleaning with a dry solvent, however vacuuming should take care of everyday usage and dirt. Maharam provides a more detailed description here:

http://www.maharam.com/maint_inst/Uph_S.pdf

When the product is at the end of its life the product can be fully recycled. The cotton and the polyester may both be reused for another product.

The price is $155.00/yd.

The availability depends on when it is ordered and if it is in stock.

The product over all seems highly durable with the environment in mind, it is also a very rich fabric that appears dense and luxurious.

Nearest Retailer to Baton Rouge, LA:

Kuhl-Linscomb

2424 West Alabama Street

Houston, TX 77098

713.526.6000

Maharam Fabrics

clientservices@maharam.com

800.645.3943

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