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Warwick Fabrics: An Australian Buyer's Guide to Upholstery, Velvet and Curtain Fabric
What Warwick is known for, which ranges suit cushions, upholstery and curtains, what its fire testing means, and how to order Warwick cushions made to measure in Australia.
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Warwick is one of the best-known names in Australian interiors. Founded as an Australian design house, it supplies upholstery fabric, velvets, faux leathers, drapery and sheers to designers, upholsterers and homeowners around the world. If you are searching for Warwick fabrics in Australia, this guide explains what the ranges are good for, how to read the specs, and how to get cushions and curtains made in them without buying fabric by the metre.
Quick answer: Warwick is an Australian design house, and the Warwick fabrics we carry are made for indoor use: upholstery weaves, Novara velvet, Lustrell faux leather, and drapery and sheers. Choose hard-wearing weaves or faux leather for daily seating, mid-tones for sunny window seats, and order swatches before you decide. We make Warwick cushions and curtains to your size, so there is no loose fabric to buy.
What Warwick fabrics are best for
The Warwick fabrics we carry are indoor fabrics; Warwick makes its outdoor fabrics as separate ranges. It looks and feels more residential than performance outdoor fabrics, which makes it a favourite for living rooms, bedrooms, window seats and hotel guest rooms. For anything that sits outside in sun or rain, choose Sunbrella instead.
- Upholstery fabric: textured weaves and plains for seat cushions, window seats and benches
- Velvet: ranges such as Novara for a rich, soft finish on throw cushions and lounge seating
- Faux leather: the Lustrell family, a leather-look fabric rated for heavy commercial use, ideal for dining benches and banquettes
- Curtain fabric: drapery weights and sheers for full-length curtains
Warwick ranges we stock
We keep a selection of Warwick in stock so it can be made into cushions to your size. Popular ranges include:
- Ronan and Dion: everyday upholstery plains in a wide colour range, 100% polyester
- Novara: velvet in jewel tones and soft neutrals
- Lustrell Charisma, Aura and Atomic: leather-look upholstery for high-use seating
- Taormina, Twiggy, Zeppelin and Syros: patterned and textured designs for statement cushions
- Casimir, Nikita, Eastwood and Beachcomber: textured weaves for a relaxed, natural look
Browse the full selection in our Warwick upholstery collection.
Understanding Warwick's fire testing
Warwick tests its fabrics to the Australian and New Zealand standard AS/NZS 1530.3, which measures ignitability, spread of flame, heat and smoke. On the spec sheets for ranges such as Ronan, Dion, Beachcomber and Lustrell Charisma, the spread of flame index is 0 out of 10, the best possible score. This is the standard most Australian commercial projects ask for. If you are specifying for a US project that requires Cal TB 117-2013 or NFPA 260, see our fire safety and flammability standards page.
How to choose the right Warwick fabric
- Think about use. Daily-use seating needs a hard-wearing weave or faux leather. Throw cushions can be softer velvets.
- Think about light. Strong afternoon sun through a window can fade any indoor fabric over time, so choose mid-tones for sunny window seats.
- Think about cleaning. Faux leathers wipe clean. Woven fabrics need vacuuming and spot cleaning.
- Order swatches first. Colours look different on screen, so check a swatch in your own light before you order.
Getting Warwick cushions made to measure
You don't need to buy fabric by the metre and find an upholsterer. Pick a Warwick fabric, enter your sizes in our cushion builder, and we cut and sew the cushion to fit, within ½ inch of your measurements. We make:
There is no minimum order, cushions are made to order in 2–3 weeks, and complete cushions ship to Australia. For Australian orders we use foam from Premier Group in Sydney.
Frequently asked questions
Is Warwick fabric suitable for outdoor cushions?
No. The Warwick upholstery ranges we carry are designed for indoor use. For outdoor cushions, use Sunbrella, which resists fading, mould and moisture.
Where is Warwick fabric from?
Warwick is an Australian design house that supplies fabric internationally.
Can I get Warwick cushion covers only?
Yes. Choose cover only in the builder and measure your existing foam.
Looking for outdoor cushions too? See our guide to custom outdoor cushions in Australia.
