Rhythm

With a soft, organic look combined with supreme fire retardant performance, Rhythm is one of a kind and stands out significantly from other 3D and self-supporting mesh fabrics. Rhythm is highly suitable as the bearing component for chair backs, where exceptional fire retardant performance and leading-edge design are absolute requirements. Rhythm can, however, also be used for upholstery to create daring, visual effects.

  • Meets Möbelfakta requirements

Designed by: Gabriel Design Team
Colours designed by: Cenk Kivrikoglu

Performance

Abrasion
70,000 — rubs martindale (EN ISO 12947-2)
100,000 — double rubs wyzenbeek (ASTM D4157) (heavy duty upholstery)
Pilling
5 — scale 1-5, max. 5 (EN ISO 12945-2)
Light fastness
5-7 — scale 1-8, max. 8 (EN ISO 105-B02)
Rubbing fastness dry/wet
4-5 /4-5 — scale 1-5, max. 5 (EN ISO 105x12)

Flammability

BS EN 1021-1 Cigarette
BS EN 1021 1&2 Cigarette and Match
BS 5852 Crib 5
BS 7176 Medium hazard
DIN 4102 - B1
NF P 92-503 M3
Class Uno UNI 8456 UNI 9174
CA TB 117-2013

Will also pass other flammability standards. Flame retardant performance is dependent upon the foam used.

Acoustic test air flow resistance
Test Condition No. Date Download
EN 29053 & ISO 9053-1 (airflow resistance) 3/5/2019 PDF

Abrasion resistance
Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 12947-2/14465 In accordance with EN 14465 28511321 3/4/2021 PDF
ASTM D4157-07 Wyz abrasion (heavy duty) 100k 2021AN0733 5/4/2021 PDF

Pilling
Test Condition No. Date Download
BE EN ISO 12945-2 28511321 3/4/2021 PDF
ASTM D3511 Pilling 3-41823-0 1/11/2021 PDF

Colour fastness to light
Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 105 B02 Method 2 144318731a 2/2/2021 PDF
BS EN ISO 105 B02 Method 2 78452-06 11/5/2016 PDF
AATCC 16 Light fastness 2021AN0733 3/24/2021 PDF

Dry and wet rubbing/crocking
Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 105-X12 28511321 3/4/2021 PDF
AATCC 8 or 116 Dry/wet crocking 144318575 1/18/2021 PDF

Wash stability
Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 6330 4M 40 C PC Flat dry 28511321 3/4/2021 PDF

Flammability
Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN 1021-1 Cigarette 20-22 kg/m3 non-fire retardant polyurethane foam 23/58122-18-1 1/28/2021 PDF
BS EN 1021 1&2 Cigarette and Match 35 kg/m3 CMHR foam 23/59121I1/12/21 1/6/2022 PDF
BS 5852 Crib 5 35 kg/m3 CMHR foam 2022AN6064 2/16/2022 PDF
BS 7176 Medium hazard 35 kg/m3 CMHR foam 78888 10/2/2016 PDF
DIN 4102 - B1 2016-1390 5/15/2016 PDF
NF P 92-503 M3 367160616 10/27/2016 PDF
Class Uno UNI 8456 UNI 9174 261029 11/21/2018 PDF
CA TB 117-2013 2443090099m 002 2/19/2021 PDF

Material Safety Data Sheet
Test Condition No. Date Download
Material Safety Data Sheet 9/29/2021 PDF

Wash or dry cleaning P(W).

Rhythm is made of polyester which is a material suited for environments with special requirements for cleaning.

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Wash at 40°C degrees Do not bleach Do not iron Dry clean Do not tumble dry
40°C shrinkage max 4.0%
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Poetic design meets strong functionality

With a soft, organic look combined with supreme fire retardant performance, Rhythm is one of a kind and stands out significantly from other 3D and self-supporting mesh fabrics. 

Rhythm is a unique, self-supporting mesh fabric made of 100% polyester. The design is almost kaleidoscopic with a rhythmic pattern that expands before your eyes in endless reflections. The texture is three-dimensional with a surprising visual depth – like myriads of dancing notes in an organic, vivacious composition.

Poetic colours

Rhythm comes in a range of almost poetic colours that reflect its soft and organic design, including dusty petrol, delicate green and autumn orange. The colour palette also encompasses a variety of graphic colours including classic white and black as well as stylish grey tones – from light ash to dark slate.

Supreme fire retardant performance

By combining standard polyester with fire retardant polyester, Rhythm is able to offer supreme, built-in fire retardant properties. As the only self-supporting mesh fabric on the market, Rhythm is at the forefront of the developments within fire safety regulations and is able to meet even the strictest requirements. Rhythm also has a strong environmental profile and carries the OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 label.

Create remarkable design effects

Rhythm is a strong, self-supporting fabric highly suitable as the bearing component for chair backs, where exceptional fire retardant performance and leading-edge design are absolute requirements. Rhythm can, however, also be used for upholstery to create daring, visual effects that break with conventional thinking and grapple with traditions in furniture design.