Technical guides
How to Calculate COM Yardage for Banquettes and Chairs (2026 Method)
A step-by-step method for calculating COM fabric and COL leather for banquettes and chairs: 54 in widths, railroaded vs up-the-bolt, repeats, worked tables.
Contract Upholstery Fabric Performance: Wyzenbeek, Martindale, TB 117-2013
How to read contract upholstery performance specs: Wyzenbeek double rubs, Martindale cycles, ACT guidelines, CAL TB 117-2013, BS 5852 and EN 1021, cleaning codes.
How to Write a Seating Finish Schedule and FF&E Specification
How to write custom seating into an FF&E schedule and spec: item sheets, finish codes, COM fields, performance requirements and approvals, with a worked example.