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Specifier guide · Australia
Fire-safety fabrics for commercial cushions and curtains in Australia
Many commercial projects in Australia require upholstery and curtain fabrics with documented fire test results, most often to AS/NZS 1530.3. This guide explains what the standard measures, where it usually applies and how we document the fabrics we supply.
This is general information, not compliance advice. Your building certifier or fire engineer sets the requirement for each project.
- No minimum order
- Made to order in 2–3 weeks
- Spec sheet before cutting
- Sunbrella x Fabrica Kraft tag
- Common test
- AS/NZS 1530.3
- Documents
- Sent with your quote
- Fabrics
- Warwick and Sunbrella
- Advice
- Confirm with your certifier
Why Fabrica Kraft
How we help you comply
Fabric choice matched to the space
We help you shortlist fabrics with results for the area you're specifying.
Clear records
Each order's spec sheet records the fabric used, for your compliance file.
Honest answers
If a fabric doesn't have the result you need, we'll tell you and suggest one that does.
What we make
Fabrics with test results
Buyer’s guide
Understanding the requirements
What AS/NZS 1530.3 measures
AS/NZS 1530.3 tests how a material ignites, spreads flame, releases heat and produces smoke. Results are reported as indices that specifiers compare with the limits for their building.
Where it usually applies
Requirements come from the National Construction Code and depend on building class and area. Hotels, aged care, health and public buildings commonly specify tested fabrics for curtains and upholstery. Your certifier confirms what applies.
What to send us
- The standard and any index limits in your specification.
- The areas the fabric is for.
- Your preferred colours or ranges.
We'll reply with fabrics that have matching results.
How it works
From your brief to your door
- 01
Send your brief
Sizes, quantities, fabric ideas and your deadline. Photos, drawings or old covers all work. We reply the same day during business hours.
- 02
Approve the spec and quote
You get a spec sheet with every dimension and option, plus a project quote. Nothing is cut until you sign off. Order swatches if you'd like to see the fabric first.
- 03
We make it
A deposit starts production, which takes 2–3 weeks for standard shapes, 5–6 weeks for custom shapes made from your template, and 8–12 weeks for Ultraleather and Gabriel. Rush production is available for standard shapes. If anything slips, you hear from us before the date, not after.
- 04
Delivered, tracked and insured
The balance is due before dispatch. Delivery is free Australia-wide, and every parcel is tracked and insured. Covers and foam may arrive separately, and foam needs 12–18 hours to expand once unpacked.
Materials
Choosing the right fabric
| Fabric | Best for | Indoor / outdoor | Lead time | Care |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunbrella | Patios, pool decks, restaurant terraces, busy indoor seating | Both | 2–3 weeks | Machine washable, bleach-cleanable for mildew |
| Sunbrella Rain & marine | Cushions that stay out in the rain, boats, docks | Outdoor | 2–3 weeks | Waterproof; wipe clean |
| Sunbrella Horizon vinyl | Boats, splash zones, booths that get wiped down all day | Both | 2–3 weeks | Wipe with mild soap and water |
| Warwick | Lobbies, guest rooms, staged living rooms, designer residential | Indoor | 2–3 weeks | Vacuum, spot clean, annual professional clean |
| Velvet | Lounges, bars, banquettes with a richer look | Indoor | 2–3 weeks | Professional clean |
| Ultraleather | Restaurant booths, high-traffic seating, healthcare-adjacent spaces | Indoor | 8–12 weeks | Soap and water; disinfectant-friendly |
| Gabriel | Contract interiors and specified commercial projects | Indoor | 8–12 weeks | Vacuum, gentle spot clean |
Seat, back and outdoor foam for Australian orders is made in Australia by our partner Premier Group, with quick-drain foam for outdoor and marine cushions. For commercial spaces with fire-safety requirements, ask us for the fabric maker's published test results, including AS/NZS 1530.3 where the fabric has been tested. Full cleaning steps are in our FAQs.
FAQ
Questions we get asked
Can't find your answer? Email business@fabricakraft.com or call +1 302-803-5171.
Do your fabrics meet AS/NZS 1530.3?
Many Warwick ranges are tested to AS/NZS 1530.3. Results vary by fabric, so we confirm the specific fabric for your project and send the test results.
Who decides what my project needs?
Your building certifier or fire engineer, based on the National Construction Code and the building's use.
Can you send test results before I order?
Yes. We send them with your quote.
Does Sunbrella have Australian test results?
Sunbrella upholstery fabrics are tested to US and international standards, including Cal TB 117-2013 and NFPA 260. Ask us for the documents available for your chosen fabric. See our fire safety standards overview.
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Send sizes, quantities, photos and your delivery address. We reply with a spec sheet and itemised quote, usually within 1–2 business days.
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