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HIGH ABRASION RESISTANCE
Verified by Martindale testing. Cycle values are stated in the technical data sheet.
CONTRACT
FAUX LEATHER FOR CONTRACT INTERIORS
High-performance upholstery surfaces developed for the demanding pace of contract projects.
SECTOR
BUILT
FOR HEAVY
USE
A hotel lobby chair is used hundreds of times a day and cleaned almost as often. Contract upholstery has to carry that load and still hold the design language of the space years later. In hotels, restaurants, offices and public buildings, ease of maintenance and colour retention decide the specification.
Penche Contract collections are high-performance faux leather surfaces developed for professional projects. Each collection is shaped by performance criteria set against the technical requirements of contract work; high abrasion resistance, an easy-clean structure and FR options compliant with contract standards are documented with test data in every technical data sheet.
In our R&D laboratory, colour, texture and handle alternatives are developed for every project. Interior architects and furniture manufacturers work through a flexible model supported by our fast sampling process.
Every sector asks a different question of the same surface.
Penche develops each collection around the answer.
PRODUCT FEATURES
PERFORMANCE TESTED
TO CONTRACT STANDARDS
All values are documented with test data in the technical data sheet of each collection.
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FR COMPLIANT WITH CONTRACT STANDARDS
Compliance with the fire requirements of high-traffic public spaces.
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EASY-CLEAN STRUCTURE
A stain-resistant surface texture that simplifies daily maintenance.
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LIGHT FASTNESS AND COLOUR RETENTION
Resistance to colour shift under prolonged lighting.
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NATURAL LEATHER APPEARANCE
A surface character close to natural leather, across a wide choice of textures.
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PROJECT-SPECIFIC COLOUR AND TEXTURE
Tone and surface development in line with corporate identity.
CONTRACT APPLICATIONS
HORECA
OFFICES
COMMUNAL AREAS
RETAIL & STORE FIT-OUT
THEATRES & PERFORMANCE VENUES
STADIUMS & SPORTS FACILITIES
HEALTHCARE FACILITIES
RESIDENTIAL
FAQ
COMMON QUESTIONS
ABOUT CONTRACT UPHOLSTERY
WHAT IS CONTRACT FAUX LEATHER USED FOR?
Contract collections are specified for seating, banquettes, headboards and wall panels in hotels, restaurants, offices and public buildings — anywhere one surface meets heavy circulation and a daily cleaning routine.
WHICH FIRE STANDARDS DO CONTRACT INTERIORS ASK FOR?
Public interiors in Europe and the UK are usually specified against EN 1021-1 and EN 1021-2, and in the UK often BS 5852 Crib 5. The standards each collection is certified to are listed on its technical data sheet.
HOW IS ABRASION RESISTANCE MEASURED?
By the Martindale method (EN ISO 12947). Contract specifications normally set a minimum cycle count; the figure for each collection is stated on its technical data sheet.
CAN A COLOUR BE DEVELOPED FOR A SINGLE PROJECT?
Yes. Colour, texture and handle are developed in our R&D laboratory for individual projects, and the sample follows on our fast sampling schedule.
WORKING WITH PENCHE
WHY PENCHE?
PROJECT-SPECIFIC COLOUR DEVELOPMENT
Bespoke tone and texture work in our R&D laboratory.
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET SUPPORT
Test data for every collection is shared as documentation.
FAST SAMPLING
A sampling process aligned with your design and production calendar.
FLEXIBLE PRODUCTION
A 12,000 m² facility that adapts to projects of every scale.
GLOBAL EXPORT EXPERIENCE
Project and production experience in 25+ countries.
CONTRACT
LET'S DEFINE THE RIGHT
SURFACE FOR YOUR PROJECT
Get a collection recommendation based on the technical requirements of your contract project.
