Varier Fabric Types

In the configurator, you can choose from various upholstery options for your Varier chair. Each fabric and leather type has its own look, feel and performance characteristics. Below you will find an overview of all available Varier upholstery options, including detailed information, so you can make a well-informed choice.

Not sure which one to choose? Start with the material that suits you best, then choose the colour. Tonal, Capture and Select are accessible and strong basic choices. Looking for a distinctly luxurious look? Then take a look at Vidar, Hallingdal 65 or one of the leather types.

Quick Selection Guide

Practical & easy to maintain: Tonal / Ultra
All-round fabric choice: Capture / Select
Luxurious wool look: Re-wool / Hallingdal 65 / Vidar
Natural & characterful: Technicolour / Dunes

Choose the Material That Suits You

Not sure exactly which upholstery you want yet? Start with the material type. Each material has its own appearance, comfort and level of maintenance. Once you know which material suits you best, choosing a specific colour or fabric becomes much easier.

Material	Characteristics	Associated upholstery options
Recycled polyester	Practical, soft and easy to maintain. Durable, colourfast and suitable for daily use at home or in the office.	Tonal
Wool / polyamide	Warm, strong and comfortable. The natural look of wool is combined with extra strength and shape retention.	Capture, Select
Wool / nylon	Luxurious, durable and resilient. Wool provides comfort and a rich appearance; nylon strengthens the fabric.	Re-wool, Vidar
British wool	Natural, pure and full of character. A warm wool fabric with a rich, artisanal appearance.	Technicolour
Wool / viscose	Classic, strong and refined. Wool provides durability and resilience, while viscose adds extra sheen and colour depth.	Hallingdal 65
Protected leather	Leather with a protective finish. Easy to maintain, calm in appearance and suitable for more intensive daily use.	Ultra
Aniline leather	Very natural and luxurious leather. Soft, matte and unique in character, with visible natural markings and a patina that develops with use.	Dunes

Tip: use this table to quickly choose the right material. Then scroll further for all technical details and colour options per upholstery type.

1. Tonal - Recycled Polyester

Fabric type: Tonal is a soft upholstery fabric made from 100% recycled post-consumer polyester. Its rich, layered structure gives the fabric extra depth and a refined appearance. Thanks to its combination of simplicity, comfort and functionality, Tonal fits perfectly into a wide range of interiors.

Composition: 100% post-consumer recycled polyester
Abrasion resistance: 100,000 Martindale
Sustainability: OEKO-TEX® certified, EU Ecolabel
Pilling: 4-5
Lightfastness: 6-8
Design: Cenk Kivrikoglu
Produced in: Lithuania
Cleaning: Vacuum regularly and carefully using a soft brush. Blot stains immediately, do not rub. Professional cleaning recommended.

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2. Capture - Wool / Polyamide

Fabric type: Capture is a lightly felted, multicoloured wool upholstery fabric in which light and dark shades come together to create a refined and lively melange pattern. The fabric has a robust, artisanal texture with an organic appearance and feels comfortable and tactile. Capture gives the chair a warm, inviting and positive look. Composition: 85% New Zealand wool, 15% polyamide
Abrasion resistance: 200,000 Martindale
Sustainability: OEKO-TEX® certified, EU Ecolabel
Pilling: 4-5
Lightfastness: 5-7
Design: Cenk Kivrikoglu
Produced in: Lithuania
Cleaning: Vacuum regularly and carefully using a soft brush. Blot stains immediately, do not rub. Professional cleaning recommended.

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3. Re-wool - Wool / Nylon

Fabric type: Re-wool is a rich and sustainable wool-blend upholstery fabric, partly made from recycled wool from leftover material from Kvadrat’s yarn spinners. The fabric has deep colour expression and a lively surface, with an appearance reminiscent of colourful stitching on a dark background.

Composition: 45% recycled wool, 45% new worsted wool, 10% nylon
Abrasion resistance: 100,000 Martindale
Sustainability: EU Ecolabel, Greenguard Gold, HPD, EPD
Pilling: 4
Lightfastness: 6-7
Design: Margrethe Odgaard
Produced in: United Kingdom
Cleaning: Vacuum regularly and carefully using a soft brush. Blot stains immediately, do not rub. Professional cleaning recommended.

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4. Select - Wool / Polyamide

Fabric type: Select is a classic wool upholstery fabric with an elegant look and very high abrasion resistance. Thanks to its good stretch and strong quality, the fabric is particularly suitable for intensive use, for example in work and project environments.

Composition: 85% New Zealand wool, 15% polyamide
Abrasion resistance: 200,000 Martindale
Sustainability: OEKO-TEX® certified, EU Ecolabel
Pilling: 4
Lightfastness: 5-8
Design: Cenk Kivrikoglu
Produced in: Lithuania
Cleaning: Vacuum regularly and carefully using a soft brush. Blot stains immediately, do not rub. Professional cleaning recommended.

Colours:

5. Technicolour - British Wool

Fabric type: Technicolour is a tactile wool upholstery fabric with a lively melange character. The fabric is woven in Great Britain from locally sourced British wool and combines two yarns in each colourway using a simple plain weave. This creates a rich, energetic appearance with a natural and refined texture.

Composition: 100% British worsted wool
Abrasion resistance: 80,000 Martindale
Sustainability: EU Ecolabel, Greenguard Gold, HPD, EPD
Pilling: 4
Lightfastness: 6-7
Design: Peter Saville
Produced in: United Kingdom
Cleaning: Vacuum regularly and carefully using a soft brush. Blot stains immediately, do not rub. Professional cleaning recommended.

Colours:

6. Hallingdal 65 - Wool / Viscose

Fabric type: Hallingdal 65 is a classic wool upholstery fabric and a true Kvadrat classic. The combination of wool and viscose creates a strong, flexible fabric with rich colour expression. Wool provides durability and resilience, while viscose adds sheen and depth to the colours.

Composition: 70% new wool, 30% viscose
Abrasion resistance: 100,000 Martindale
Sustainability: EU Ecolabel, Greenguard Gold, HPD, EPD
Pilling: 3-4
Lightfastness: 7
Design: Nanna Ditzel
Produced in: Norway
Cleaning: Vacuum regularly and carefully using a soft brush. Blot stains immediately, do not rub. Professional cleaning recommended.

Colours:

7. Vidar - Wool / Nylon

Fabric type: Vidar is a high-quality bouclé upholstery fabric with a deep, compact structure and a distinctive texture. The even loops give the fabric a rich, graphic appearance and allow colours to stand out powerfully. Thanks to its soft satin sheen and dense weave, Vidar feels inviting and has a luxurious, layered character.

Composition: 94% new wool, 6% nylon
Abrasion resistance: 100,000 Martindale
Sustainability: EU Ecolabel, Greenguard Gold, HPD, EPD
Pilling: 4
Lightfastness: 5-7
Design: Fanny Aronsen, recoloured by Raf Simons
Produced in: Norway
Cleaning: Vacuum regularly and carefully using a soft brush. Blot stains immediately, do not rub. Professional cleaning recommended.

Colours:

8. Ultra - Protected Leather / Leather

Fabric type: Ultra is a versatile protected leather designed for daily use. The leather is buffed and given an embossed texture, making it feel soft and refined. Thanks to its even grain, Ultra has a calm, uniform appearance. The strong protective layer makes the leather easy to maintain and helps slow down discolouration and visible ageing caused by light exposure.

Composition: Protected leather
Tanning process: Chrome-tanned
Sustainability: OEKO-TEX® Leather Standard certified
Finish: Strong surface protection
Colouring: Water-based aniline dye
Lightfastness: Increased resistance to discolouration thanks to protective finish
Origin: Outside the EU
Cleaning: Remove stains with water and a clean cloth. Avoid aggressive cleaning agents.

Colours:

9. Dunes - Aniline Leather

Fabric type: Dunes is an exclusive aniline leather with a soft, velvety touch and a matte, natural appearance. Through treatment with sanding, polishing and leather oil, the leather feels supple and luxurious. Natural markings remain visible, making each hide unique. Through use and exposure to light, Dunes develops a beautiful patina over time and the surface becomes smoother and shinier.

Composition: Aniline leather
Tanning process: Chrome-free tanned
Sustainability: Nordic Swan Ecolabel
Colouring: Water-based aniline dye
Finish: Leather oil for extra body and suppleness
Lightfastness: Develops a natural patina through light and use
Origin: European hides from Italy, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Scandinavia
Cleaning: Clean carefully with a dry or slightly damp soft cloth. Avoid aggressive cleaning agents and excessive water.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Martindale?

Martindale is a test that indicates how abrasion-resistant a fabric is: how well the fabric withstands friction. The higher the value, the better the fabric is suited for intensive use.

From 50,000: intensive daily use at home & in the office
From 100,000: contract quality / professional use
From 200,000: very high abrasion resistance, suitable for intensive professional use

Which Varier fabric is the easiest to maintain?

For the easiest maintenance, Tonal or Ultra are generally the best choices.

Tonal is a practical fabric made from recycled polyester, suitable for daily use.
Ultra is protected leather and is therefore easier to wipe clean than open, natural leather.

Which upholstery is most suitable for intensive use?

For intensive use, Capture and Select are particularly strong choices, both with 200,000 Martindale. Tonal, Re-wool, Hallingdal 65 and Vidar are also very suitable for daily and professional use, with 100,000 Martindale.

What is the difference between Ultra and Dunes?

Ultra is protected leather. It has a calmer, more uniform appearance and is easier to maintain. This makes Ultra suitable for daily use and situations where convenience is important.
Dunes is aniline leather. This leather feels more natural and luxurious, but is more sensitive to stains, light and signs of use. Dunes develops its own patina over time.

Which upholstery has the most distinctive look?

For a lively or distinctive look, Capture, Re-wool, Technicolour and Vidar are good choices.

Capture has a multicoloured melange effect.
Re-wool has deep colour expression with a lively surface.
Technicolour has a natural, melange character.
Vidar has a rich bouclé structure with plenty of texture.

Which fabric is the most sustainable choice?

Within the Varier collection, there are several sustainable choices. Tonal is made from 100% recycled post-consumer polyester. Re-wool contains recycled wool. In addition, fabrics such as Capture, Select, Technicolour, Hallingdal 65 and Vidar have sustainability certifications such as EU Ecolabel and/or other environmental certifications.

Do fabrics or leather discolour due to sunlight?

Every fabric and leather type can discolour over time due to direct sunlight. It is therefore better not to place the chair in strong direct sunlight for extended periods. Dunes is intentionally designed to develop a natural patina through light and use, while Ultra is more resistant to visible ageing thanks to its protective finish.