The NZ Upholstery journal
Guides, how-tos & honest advice
Everything we’ve learned on the workshop bench — written for upholsterers, designers and first-timers alike.
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How to Choose Upholstery Fabric: The Complete NZ Buyer’s Guide
Martindale ratings, fibre types, widths, cleaning codes and how many metres you’ll need — everything to choose an upholstery fabric that lasts.
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Leather Grades Explained: Full-Grain vs Top-Grain vs Pigmented
Full-grain, top-grain, corrected-grain, aniline, semi-aniline, bonded — what the terms mean, how each leather wears, and which to choose for your furniture.
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How to Reupholster a Dining Chair (Step-by-Step for Beginners)
The perfect first upholstery project. Tools, materials, how much fabric to buy, and a step-by-step method for a clean, professional-looking drop-in seat.
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Foam Density & Firmness Explained: Choosing the Right Cushion Foam
Density isn’t firmness. Learn what kg/m³ and Newton ratings really mean, which foam to use for seats, backs and outdoor cushions, and how thick…
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How to Clean and Care for Leather and Fabric Furniture
Cleaning codes decoded, a stain-by-stain guide for fabric, a simple leather routine, and how to fix sagging cushions and sun fade before they become…
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NZ Fire Ratings & Marine Fabrics: A Guide for Trade Upholsterers
AS/NZS 1530.3, AS/NZS 3837 group numbers, what the Building Code requires for commercial seating, and how to specify fabrics that survive NZ sun and…
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