Excel Fabric

Fabric specifications

  • Composition:100% Woven nylon fabric with acrylic latex backing.
  • Roll Width: 54"
  • Roll length: 50 yards nominal
  • Fabric Weight: 7-oz/sq. yard nominal
  • Fabric Thickness: .060"

Tested toughness

This fabric has been tested by an independent testing laboratory against standards for upholstery fabrics set by the National Association of Furniture Manufacturers.

PROPERTIES
N A F M REQUIREMENT
BRAELOK FABRIC
BREAKING STRENGTH (A.S.T.M.
D-1682-59T Grab Method)
50 Lbs.
165 Lbs. Minimum
TEAR STRENGTH (A.S.T.M. D-39-61 )
6 Lbs.
18 Lbs. Average
PERCENT SHRINKAGE (N A F M-F-5A-T)
5% Maximum
1.5%
SEAM SLIPPAGE (Method 5420 Modified)
(D D D-T-191 B) At All
25 Lbs.
45 lbs.
ABRASION (Wyzenbeek Method C.of A.S.T.M.
D-1175-61T) Head Load -3 Lbs. Tension -4 Lbs.
Abradant -No.8 Canvas Duck
15,000 Double Rubs
50,000+ Double Rubs
LIGHT FASTNESS (A.A.T.C.C. Method 16A-64)
40 Hrs.
60+ Hrs.
CROCKING (A.A.T.C.C. Method 8-61)
Wet-Class 3 Minimum,
Dry-Class 4 Min.
Class 4-No Crocking
Class 4-No Crocking

Flame resistance

This fabric has the following flame resistant characteristics:

  • Flame spread rate of 0
  • Smoke density factor of 55
  • Class A standard for wall covering

The tests were conducted in accordance with the provisions of ASTM designation E84- 70, "Standard Method of Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials." Fabric was mounted to A/C board with a water based adhesive. This test method is identical to that specified in ANS No. 2.5, NFPA No.255, UL No.723 and UBC No. 42-1.
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