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Fabric properties go far beyond the obvious visual and surface-level attributes. The fabric selection process is usually towards the end of the design process, but should not be ignored. Depending on the type of usage and the environment the office furniture is going into, selecting the right upholstery is critical if you expect the material to last long. Below are a list of important features to consider when picking upholstery materials: Abrasion When looking through fabric specs you’re bound to come across either of these two terms  - Martindale or Wyzenbeek. They’re expressed in double rubs or cycles numbers( Eg : 10,000 double rubs or 20,000 cycles). They're simply testing methods used to test the durability of the fabrics. The Wyzenbeek is the standard in the US. While they both test durability, the manner in which the testing is carried out is different. Each of them is an indicator of fabric durability. Higher the number, better the durability. But one cannot infer Mar

If there was ever a must-have in the office, irrespective of role, title or industry - it’s a writable surface . We’ve been exposed to it right from the start - from staring at kindergarten teachers write down the alphabets on the big chalkboard, to college professors or project managers jotting down ideas and information on a whiteboard. It’s almost subliminal like.  You need a space to pour out all those thoughts and ideas onto. Designing a space for your brainstorming sessions isn’t hard, but there’s no one size fits all solution.  Before we move to products - there are three points you need to evaluate before picking them Flexibility  This refers to flexibility with space, as well as the option to be moved around. Some offices require writable surfaces to go across round columns, corners, and even furniture! And in some cases, you’ll even need to move them around the room.        2. Readability It’s important to consider the content and the audience when