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Q. Are all of your fabrics suitable for aviation use?
Q. How wide are your fabrics?
Q. What is the minimum fabric order?
Q. I have some DIPI samples from old that I don't see on the website — can I still get these?
Q. I see one of your fabrics listed under the "Crew Seating" category but want to use it for a passenger seat. Why do you differentiate?
Columbia Faux Leather Questions
Q. What is the difference between Columbia and Columbia 4-way stretch faux-leather material?
Q. Is 4-way stretch appropriate for seating use?
Q. How wide?
Q. Custom colors?
Sheepskin Questions
Q. What is the average size of a sheepskin hide?
Q. What is the size of your sheepskin panels (SSP)?
Q. The sample set I have has colors on it that don't match up to the samples on the website, are they discontinued?
E-Leather Questions
Q. What is E-Leather?
Q. Why don't you have any sample pictures of E-Leather on your website?
Fabric Questions
Q. Are all of your fabrics suitable for aviation use?
A. Yes. All our fabrics are manufactured, tested, and certified to FAR 25.853 12 second vertical burn test requirements.
Q. How wide are your fabrics?
A. 54 inches wide.
Q. What is the minimum fabric order?
A. For stock fabrics one yard is minimum order required.
Q. I have some DIPI samples from old that I don't see on the website — can I still get these?
A. Most discontinued fabrics are gone for good, but we may be able to source some items, or find suitable alternatives. Please call to ask.
Q. I see one of your fabrics listed under the "Crew Seating" category but want to use it for a passenger seat. Why do you differentiate?
A. We categorize our fabrics by what they are commonly used for, not to exclude them from any use that you may choose.
Columbia Faux Leather Questions
Q. What is the difference between Columbia and Columbia 4-way stretch faux-leather material?
A. Our Columbia 4-way DEF-GS has a multi directional stretch and is easier to work with for covering curved surfaces such as headliners, glare shields, and window surrounds. The Columbia DEF-CD has a slightly heavier substance and has a two directional stretch.
Q. Is 4-way stretch appropriate for seating use?
A. No. Although it has been used for seating, we recommend the Columbia DEF-CD 2-way stretch as the appropriate material for seating due to its heavier substance and dimensional stability.
Q. How wide?
A. 54 inches.
Q. Custom colors?
A. We do have access to some additional colors that are not sampled or on the website, so please ask if there is a color you don't see. Truly custom orders usually require a 300 linear yard order, but again, please ask if you have a custom project.
Sheepskin Questions
Q. What is the average size of a sheepskin hide?
A. Approximately 8 square feet, although as a natural product every hide varies in size and texture. Typically a skin will yield a panel size 18"x 36".
Q. What is the size of your sheepskin panels (SSP)?
A. 24" x 42".
Q. The sample set I have has colors on it that don't match up to the samples on the website, are they discontinued?
A. Not necessarily. Over the years we have had some colors change names only. Although some colors are truly discontinued, please call to check.
E-Leather Questions
Q. What is E-Leather?
A. E-Leather is a lightweight, extremely durable, consistent, high performance recycled leather product on a roll, that offers superior yield, and is easily cleaned and maintained. Please see the link to their website from our Partner Page for more information.
Q. Why don't you have any sample pictures of E-Leather on your website?
A. E-leather is manufactured to customer specifications and requires a 400 linear yard minimum production run. Plans are in place to introduce a limited stock line. Please contact us if you have projects that you would like to discuss.