The Martindale unit represents the number of abrasive cycles a fabric can withstand before showing noticeable wear or yarn breakage. It is the standard metric for specifying upholstery durability in commercial and residential settings. A rating of 20,000 is suitable for general domestic use, while heavy-duty commercial fabrics require 40,000 or more.
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This velvet looks great but it only rubs to 15,000 Martindale, so we can't spec it for the hotel lobby chairs.
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