Fabric and Leather

FABRIC

Imported furniture generally offers only limited cover options which may compromise the search for individuality. Here at Proud Furniture by choosing Australian Made furniture you have a unique opportunity to customise your selections with a huge variety of fabric options. Proud furniture recommends the use of Warwick Fabrics. Warwicks provide an array of fabrics with various benefits to the consumer.

Warwick Halo Fabrics - All Warwick Halo fabrics are woven to precise specifications and tested to exacting standards for colourfastness, abrasion and inherent stain resistance. Additionally, Warwick Halo fabrics are resistant to pilling and mould/mildew while impervious to attack by moths, silverfish and insect pests.

Warwick Health Guard - Warwick’s HealthGuard high performance fabrics are specifically developed for long-term protection against the house dust mite, mould and bacteria while maintaining an odour-free surface. HealthGuard™ is odour-free and specially developed to reduce dust mites which can trigger respiratory conditions such as asthma, allergies and even eczema symptoms. The National Asthma Council Australia has implemented the Sensitive Choice program, symbolized by the butterfly logo, to help consumers make informed choices about products that may help reduce asthma and allergy triggers. In March 2007, Warwick HealthGuard™ fabrics Macrosuede™, Macro-soft, Macro-hide, Macquarie, Macarthur, Miranda and Tritan® ranges all received acceptance to the Sensitive Choice program. Find out more by visiting www.sensitivechoice.com

For more info on Warwick fabrics visit www.warwick.com.au.

LEATHER

Proud Furniture offers an outstanding range of leathers and fabrics. Our collection of leather and fabrics reflect both the latest style trends and the best of traditional quality. When it comes to leather, overall quality and durability is essential to us and that is why we use FDRA approved leathers. All leathers are not the same. Proud furniture offers an array of different types of 100% leather that feel soft and subtle.

Corrected Grain – this means that the leather has been stamped so that it is free of any inconsistency or scarring.

Full Grain – Full grain leather varies in density and presents with natural scars and marks throughout the hide.

LEATHER CARE & MAINTANENCE

Proud Furniture recommends regular maintenance of your lounge to retain the quality of your suite. Whether you decide on leather or fabric, your suite will require periodic maintenance. Is determined by the furniture use, your own maintenance, upkeep and environmental conditions. As a good 'rule of thumb' overall cleaning is recommended every 3 to 6 months for most family room lounges.

Leather suites require periodic cleaning to gently remove dirt and grime. The kit that Proud Furniture recommends is specifically formulated to maintain the leather without harming the delicate protective seal. Some cleaners appear to remove grime effortlessly however they are often far too strong, especially when used regularly. They can damage or indeed remove the seal coat with disastrous results after only a few applications. Proud Furniture can provide you will the follow product to assist you in the maintenance of your leather lounge.

FABRIC CARE & MAINTANENCE

We take great pride in the fabric selection we have available to our customers and recognise that proper care is essential for maintaining fabrics in the best possible condition. This begins with making the right selection which is why we recommend that you ask one of our qualified sale staff the performance categories and treatment details of the fabric you have purchased

We recommend you use WARWICK FABRIC CARE KIT (includes Cleaner, Deodoriser, Protector) RRP $79.99. This kit can be purchased from any one of our stores. It includes:
SPOT CLEANER - Halo Fabric Spot Cleaner is a new formulation cleaner specifically developed for its efficacy on stubborn household stains in upholstery, drapery and carpets.
FABRIC PROTECTOR – Halo Fabric Protector is primarily used as a secondary application for textiles that have been spot cleaned to remove stubborn stains. This product is generally suitable for use on most conventional fibre types including cotton, linen, wool, acrylic, polyester, and polypropylene/olefin.
DEODORISER – Halo Fabric Deodoriser has been developed for its efficacy in neutralizing and sanitising offensive odours at their source and is suitable for all upholstery, drapery and carpets. It is safe and environmentally biodegradable. It contains a unique biocide additive that effectively controls the growth of bacteria.

Proud Furniture recommends the use of this fabric maintenance kit in good faith and should not be considered as a guarantee that all stains may be removed. For severe stains please consult a professional upholstery cleaning company

LEATHER KIT (CLEANER AND CONDITIONER) RRP $79.99
Proud Furniture stocks and supplies a leather care kit especially for use on Italian Leather and all other pigmented leathers.

CLEANER - Regular cleaning with Proud Furniture's Leather Maintainence Kit is recommended particularly if the furniture is in regular use

CONDITIONER - This product helps furniture to retain its suppleness and should be used after the cleaner has been applied