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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Dining Chair Fabric: Balancing Durability and Style in NZ Homes
Dining chairs cop food, drinks and daily sitting. Here is how to choose a dining chair upholstery fabric that looks right and lasts, plus…
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Headboard Fabric Guide: What Works, What Doesn’t and How Much You Need
Velvet, linen, boucle or leather for a headboard? Which fabrics suit an upholstered headboard, how many metres each bed size needs and what to…
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Commercial Vinyl for Cafés, Bars and Healthcare Seating in NZ
Choosing commercial upholstery vinyl for a café, bar, clinic or aged-care fit-out? What the specs mean, which grade suits each setting and NZ compliance…
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The Best Upholstery Fabrics for Homes with Pets: An NZ Guide
Cats claw, dogs shed and everyone tracks in mud. Here are the pet friendly upholstery fabrics that actually hold up in NZ homes, and…
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How to Read a Fabric Spec Sheet: Width, Weight, Rub Count and More
Width, weight, Martindale, pilling, lightfastness, cleaning codes: every upholstery fabric spec explained so you can compare fabrics properly before you order.
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Outdoor Fabrics That Survive NZ Sun: A Buying Guide for Kiwi Homes
NZ UV destroys ordinary outdoor fabric in a season or two. This guide explains which fibres, finishes and ratings hold up for cushions, covers…
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Performance Fabrics Explained: Stain-Resistant Upholstery for NZ Homes
What actually makes a performance upholstery fabric stain-resistant, which claims to trust, and how to choose one for a busy NZ family home without…
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Automotive Vinyl vs Leather Car Seats: What NZ Owners Should Know
Retrimming your car seats? We compare automotive vinyl and leather on cost, heat, UV fade, wear and repairability so NZ owners pick the right…
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Marine Vinyl vs PVC vs Solution-Dyed Acrylic for NZ Boat Upholstery
Boat seats, covers and biminis all need different materials. We compare marine vinyl, PVC coated fabric and solution-dyed acrylic for NZ sun, salt and…
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