What Is Flame Retardant Leather Fabric?
Flame retardant leather fabric combines a leather-style surface with the durability and fire performance required for commercial textile applications.
BEGOODTEX currently offers a 100% flame retardant polyester construction at 800 g/m² and 150 cm width, developed primarily for furniture upholstery, bags, and backpacks.
Is BEGOODTEX Leather Fabric Genuine Leather?
The current BEGOODTEX Leather Fabric product is 100% flame retardant polyester, rather than animal-hide leather.
For B2B sourcing, buyers should therefore confirm the actual material composition rather than relying only on the term “Leather Fabric.” This is especially important when requirements involve weight, cleaning, abrasion resistance, flame performance, or material specifications.
Is Leather Fabric Good for Sofa Upholstery?
Yes. Heavyweight leather-style fabric is suitable for sofas, chairs, hotel furniture, and other frequently used upholstered surfaces where durability and easy maintenance are important.
BEGOODTEX BG-116 has a weight of 800 g/m² and is also tested for abrasion resistance under ASTM D4966-12 and ISO 12947-2, making wear performance an important part of its upholstery positioning.
Is Flame Retardant Leather Fabric Waterproof?
Water resistance depends on the exact surface construction and finishing rather than the name “Leather Fabric” alone.
The current BEGOODTEX BG-116 product lists ISO 4920 among its additional performance standards, alongside its wear-resistance testing. Buyers should confirm the required level of water protection for the intended product before ordering.
Leather Fabric vs. Woven Upholstery Fabric
Leather-style fabric provides a smoother, more closed surface that is useful when easy cleaning, strong surface durability, and a distinctive leather appearance are priorities.
Woven upholstery fabric usually offers more variation in yarn texture, softness, breathability, and decorative patterns.
The better choice depends on the required appearance, abrasion level, cleaning method, hand feel, and final use.
What Flame Retardant Standards Can Leather Fabric Meet?
The current BEGOODTEX flame retardant Leather Fabric BG-116 is tested to BS 5852 Crib 5 for furniture upholstery.
Additional performance testing includes ASTM D4966-12 and ISO 12947-2 for abrasion resistance, and ISO 4920 for water repellency.
The required standard should always be confirmed according to the exact fabric and finished product rather than assuming that all leather-style fabrics carry the same certification.
