Documentation before you order
We confirm which fabrics have test documentation for your requirement.
Specifier guide · UK
Fire-safety fabrics for commercial cushions and curtains in the UK
UK contract projects usually need upholstery and curtain fabrics with documented fire performance. This guide explains the standards specifiers most often ask for, and how we confirm fabric documentation before you order.
This is general information, not compliance advice. Your fire risk assessor or specifier 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
- Seating
- BS 7176 / BS 5852
- Curtains
- BS 5867
- Documents
- Confirmed before order
- Advice
- Confirm with your assessor
Why Fabrica Kraft
How we help you comply
Honest answers
If a fabric doesn't meet your specification, we'll say so and suggest alternatives.
Recorded on your spec sheet
Each order records the fabric used for your fire file.
Matched to the space
We help you shortlist fabrics for each area.
What we make
Fabrics and documentation
Buyer’s guide
Understanding the standards
BS 7176 and BS 5852 (seating)
BS 7176 sets the fire performance of upholstered seating for non-domestic use, by hazard level. It uses BS 5852 ignition tests: low-hazard settings usually need cigarette and match tests, medium-hazard settings such as hotels and pubs usually also need Crib 5.
BS 5867 (curtains)
BS 5867 Part 2 covers curtains and drapes. Type B is commonly specified for hotels and public buildings.
What to send us
- The standard and hazard level in your specification.
- The areas each fabric is for.
- Preferred colours or ranges.
We'll confirm suitable fabrics and documentation before you order.
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. Every delivery 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 |
Foam for UK orders comes from our partner GB Foam, with quick-drain foam for outdoor and marine cushions. For contract projects, tell us your fire-safety requirement (for example BS 7176 or BS 5867) and we'll confirm which fabrics have test documentation before you order. 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 BS 5852 Crib 5?
It depends on the fabric and the filling. We confirm which fabric and foam combinations have documentation for your requirement before you order.
Who decides what my project needs?
Your fire risk assessor or specifier, based on the building's use and hazard level.
Do domestic rules apply to holiday lets?
Furniture supplied in holiday accommodation can fall under UK furniture fire-safety rules. Check with your assessor or local trading standards.
From the journal
Further reading
Start a project
Quote your project
Send sizes, quantities, photos and your fire-safety requirement. We reply with a spec sheet and itemised quote, usually within 1–2 business days.
- business@fabricakraft.com
- Delivering across the UK
