Fabric sample Imo Graphite Ocean (IMO 45)

Popular upholstery materials include woven fabrics, velours, velvets and chenilles. Woven fabrics have a strong weave and are durable, velours and velvets are soft and elegant, and chenilles stand out for their thick, pleasant texture and resistance to everyday use.

Dense woven fabrics and synthetic chenilles made of polyester or polyamide are usually the most durable. Their strength comes from a compact weave, additional surface protection and high abrasion resistance, confirmed by a result of around 50,000–100,000 cycles in the Martindale test.

When choosing an upholstery fabric, go for a material that is resilient, easy to clean and suitable for everyday use. Velours, velvets, woven fabrics and flock are popular, combining durability well with an attractive look. How intensively the furniture is used and whether there are children and pets at home also matter.

Current upholstery trends favour bouclé, velour, velvet and retro-style corduroy. The most popular choices are materials with a strongly defined, three-dimensional texture in warm, natural earth tones.

IMO is a modern upholstery material with a striking, three-dimensional texture. Thanks to a distinctive pile-weaving technology, the fabric is thick and soft, with a pronounced melange finish.

A fabric swatch set is a collection of small samples that let you assess the colour, texture and thickness of the material. It makes it easier to compare the available options and choose the best one before buying a larger quantity of fabric.

A fabric's abrasion resistance shows how well it copes with friction and heavy use. This parameter is determined by the Martindale test – a higher number of cycles means greater durability. A result below 10,000 cycles mainly applies to decorative fabrics, 20,000–40,000 cycles is suitable for home furniture, and more than 40,000 cycles means high durability.

When choosing an upholstery fabric, consider how the furniture will be used and the needs of your household. With children and pets, water-repellent, easy-clean materials such as Monolith, Venus Velvet or flock are a good solution, as they offer high abrasion resistance and limited absorption of liquids.

The best type of fabric depends mainly on its use. For furniture, durable plush, velours with a water-repellent coating and densely woven fabrics are often chosen. For clothing, breathable natural materials such as cotton and linen, or hard-wearing synthetic fabrics, work better.

For sofa fabric, a weight in the range of 300–500 g/m² works well. It provides adequate thickness and solidity, although a dense weave and high abrasion resistance also affect the material's durability.

Imo Grafitowy Ocean is the colour variant with the code IMO 45. The shade's name combines a graphite tone with a cooler, deep character. A swatch is the best way to judge how this shade looks under your lighting and alongside other elements of your interior.

The fabric is a plush, textured material, so its surface is not completely smooth. The tangible texture gives it a more decorative character and affects the way the material reflects light.

PES stands for polyester, so the entire material is made of polyester fibres, with no other materials blended in. When choosing upholstery, look at this composition together with the performance parameters. Imo Grafitowy Ocean achieves 80,000 abrasion cycles and a pilling resistance rating of 4–5.

Imo Grafitowy Ocean weighs 380 g/m² with a tolerance of ±5%. This parameter indicates the mass of one square metre of material and helps compare fabrics of different construction. Combined with the textured finish, it gives a fuller picture of this upholstery's character.

The fabric achieves 80,000 cycles in the abrasion resistance test. This is an important parameter when choosing material for furniture used regularly, as it shows how the surface behaves under repeated friction.

Its pilling resistance is 4–5. This is a very good result, indicating that the fabric has little tendency to form small bobbles during use.

In the colour fastness to rubbing test, the material scored 5 dry and 4–5 wet. This means very good dye durability during contact and rubbing, including in damp conditions.

Light fastness is rated 4. When choosing a deep graphite shade, it is worth looking at the swatch where the furniture will stand, as the perception of the colour may change depending on the type and intensity of light.

The fabric combines a plush, textured surface with high resistance to abrasion and pilling, plus very good colour fastness to rubbing. This combination of parameters makes Imo Grafitowy Ocean worth considering when choosing upholstery for furniture intended for regular use.

A swatch lets you check not only the true shade but also the texture, weave and thickness of the material. A standard swatch measures around 3.5 × 4.5 cm, so you can hold it against a wall, the floor or other furnishings and see how the colour looks in your own home. You can order up to 5 swatches completely free of charge.

The IMO 45 variant is available, among others, on the Gory divan bed with storage. Ordering a swatch before buying lets you assess the colour and texture of the upholstery before choosing a specific furniture option.

Yes. If you are debating between models, fabrics, colours, sizes, or configurations, please contact our team. We will help you go through the key issues and ensure that the chosen piece of furniture will meet your needs.

Yes. We can prepare a visualization of a selected piece of furniture in your interior. Just send us a photo of the room, its dimensions, and indicate the model, color, and fabric you are interested in. This will make it easier for you to assess the proportions of the furniture and its fit into the overall arrangement.

You can order free fabric samples and check the material in your own home. A sample allows you to see the actual shade, texture, and how the fabric looks in daylight and artificial light. You can typically order up to 5 different samples.

Yes. At Pillovely, you can take advantage of the option to purchase furniture online in installments. Available financing options will appear during checkout, allowing you to choose the solution best suited to your budget.

At the moment, carry-in and assembly (Pillovely Service) is available for deliveries within Poland only. Outside Poland, we deliver your furniture to the address given in your order – see our shipping policy for details. If you have any questions, our team will be happy to help.

Our team remains at your disposal even after purchase. If you have questions about your order, fulfillment, delivery, or product, you can contact Customer Service at: 604 833 422. We will help you check the status of your case and advise on further steps.

If you notice a defect, damage or other irregularity, you can submit a complaint to our team. It is helpful to have your order number, a description of the situation, and photos showing the problem ready. Based on this information, we will be able to efficiently verify your submission and propose a further solution.

In specific cases, it is possible to return a product in accordance with the store's current rules and regulations regarding distance selling. Personalized products are not returnable. Before making a purchase, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with the current return policy.

Before purchasing, check not only the dimensions of the furniture itself but also the width of doors, corridors, stairwells, and elevators. If you're unsure, you can send us photos and dimensions of the space: we'll help assess if the chosen model will be suitable.

Of course. You don't have to make decisions on your own. You can contact our Customer Service Office: 733 701 733 or directly Ms. Oliwia at: 604 833 422. We will help you choose a product, fabric, configuration, check delivery options, payment or visualization, and answer your questions before finalizing your purchase.