Description
Leatherette Ranchero Range for Upholstery, Commercial Seating, Automotive Interiors, Headboards & Hospitality Furniture
Leatherette Ranchero Range is a high-quality flame-retardant expanded vinyl fabric designed for domestic upholstery, commercial seating, automotive interiors, headboards, cushions and hospitality furniture. Supplied in a practical 140cm width, it features a durable leather-look surface with a soft handle and a knitted cotton backing that adds strength, stability and flexibility during upholstery work. Available by the metre, the Ranchero Range offers a practical and stylish alternative to genuine leather for both professional and home furnishing projects.
The fabric is designed to meet BS 5852 Ignition Sources 0 and 1 when used with standard polyurethane upholstery foams, making it suitable for a wide range of seating and interior applications. Selected colours are also available in a CRIB 5 option for environments requiring a higher level of fire performance, including hotels, restaurants, offices, healthcare facilities and other commercial interiors. Its easy wipe-clean surface also makes it well suited to high-use seating and furniture where straightforward maintenance is important.
Fabric Specs
| Fabric Width | 140cm |
| Fabric Type | Flame-Retardant Expanded Vinyl Leatherette |
| Composition | Expanded Vinyl with Knitted Cotton Backing |
| Backing | Knitted Cotton |
| Surface Finish | Durable Leather-Look Finish with a Soft Handle |
| Fire Retardancy | BS 5852 Ignition Sources 0 and 1 |
| CRIB 5 Option | Available on Selected Marked Colours |
| Properties | Durable, Flexible, Flame Retardant, Soft Handle, Stable and Easy to Clean |
| Care | Easy Wipe-Clean Surface |
| Applications | Upholstery, Commercial Seating, Automotive Interiors, Headboards and Hospitality Furniture |
Uses
Leatherette Ranchero Range is ideal for:
- Domestic furniture upholstery
- Commercial seating
- Restaurant seating
- Pub and cafe seating
- Bar and club interiors
- Hotel furniture
- Office seating
- Reception and waiting-area furniture
- Healthcare seating with suitable CRIB 5 colours
- Public-sector furniture applications
- Automotive interiors
- Car seat upholstery
- Vehicle trim and interior panels
- Campervan and motorhome seating
- Headboards and bed panels
- Upholstered wall panels
- Bench and booth seating
- Dining chairs and stools
- Cushions and decorative panels
- Hospitality furniture
- Furniture restoration and reupholstery
- High-traffic interior projects
The combination of a soft leather-look surface, strong knitted cotton backing and recognised fire-retardant performance makes the Ranchero Range suitable for a wide variety of upholstery environments. Selected CRIB 5 colours provide an additional option for hospitality, healthcare and commercial projects where enhanced fire safety is required.
FAQs
What is Leatherette Ranchero Range?
It is a flame-retardant expanded vinyl upholstery fabric with a knitted cotton backing, designed to provide the appearance of leather with practical durability and easy maintenance.
Does this fabric meet fire safety standards?
Yes, the Ranchero Range is designed to meet BS 5852 Ignition Sources 0 and 1 when used with standard polyurethane upholstery foams.
Is CRIB 5 available?
Yes, selected marked colours are available in a CRIB 5 option for applications requiring a higher level of fire-retardant performance. Explore Crib 5 Leatherette
Can this fabric be used for commercial seating?
Yes, it is suitable for restaurants, pubs, cafes, hotels, offices, bars, clubs and other commercial seating environments.
Is it suitable for healthcare and public-sector interiors?
Selected CRIB 5 colours may be suitable for healthcare, public-sector and other higher risk commercial environments, subject to the specific requirements of the project.
Can Leatherette Ranchero be used for automotive interiors?
Yes, it is suitable for car interiors, vehicle trim, campervan seating, motorhome interiors and other automotive upholstery applications.
What does the knitted cotton backing provide?
The knitted cotton backing adds strength, flexibility and stability, helping the leatherette handle well during cutting, sewing and upholstery installation.
Is Ranchero Leatherette easy to clean?
Yes, the surface is designed to be wiped clean, making it practical for seating and furniture used regularly in domestic and commercial environments.
Can it be used for headboards and decorative panels?
Yes, its leather-look surface and flexible construction make it suitable for headboards, wall panels, cushions and other decorative upholstery projects.
How wide is the fabric?
The Ranchero Range is supplied in a practical 140cm width, making it suitable for furniture upholstery, vehicle interiors and commercial seating projects.
Certification
Accreditation(s):
Certificate: Ranchero Fire Retardant Certificate
Accrediting Inst/Lab: Gort
Download: FR Certificate
The Ranchero Range is designed to meet BS 5852 Ignition Sources 0 and 1 when used with standard polyurethane upholstery foams. Selected marked colours are also available with CRIB 5 fire-retardant performance for projects requiring a higher level of fire safety.
