Corduroy, also known as cord, is velvet with parallel ribs. This ribbed structure gives a sofa, chair or pouffe a warm, distinctive texture. At Bladi you can buy corduroy upholstery fabric by the metre, with a fine 1 cm rib or a wide rib of about 2.5 cm.
Our corduroy upholstery fabrics
Corduroy: fine 1 cm rib
The Corduroy upholstery fabric has a 1 cm wide rib running along the length of the fabric. The velvety rib gives a warm, inviting look and the fabric is designed for heavy use.
- Composition: 83% polyester, 17% nylon
- Weight: 330 g/m²
- Roll width: 140 cm
- Martindale: 90,000 to 100,000 rubs
- Care: washable at 30 degrees
- Colours: 16, from white and ivory to moss green, old rose, anthracite and black
TILIA: wide 2.5 cm rib
TILIA corduroy has a dense, soft surface with parallel stripes about 2.5 cm wide. It creates a cosy feel in your interior. The fabric suits a range of interior styles with ease and stands up to daily use.
- Composition: 100% polyester
- Weight: 420 g/m²
- Roll width: 140 cm
- Martindale: over 100,000 rubs
- Colours: white, beige, grey, dark grey and black
What can you use corduroy for?
Corduroy is suitable for sofas, chairs, pouffes and cushions, at home and in offices or hospitality. TILIA is used for sofas, armchairs, pouffes, chairs and headboards, as well as throws and cushions. With corduroy, the direction of the rib affects how a piece of furniture looks.
Corduroy is part of our velvet upholstery fabric collection. You will also find both fabrics among our sedari fabrics for Moroccan sofas. Our article on velvet versus ribbed fabric explains which upholstery suits your furniture best.
Want to see the colours first?
With the CORDUROY sample hanger you can see and feel all the colours of the Corduroy fabric at a glance. That way you can choose the colour at home to match your existing furniture, curtains and cushions.
Frequently asked questions about corduroy
What is the difference between Corduroy and TILIA?
Corduroy has a fine 1 cm rib and weighs 330 g/m². TILIA has wider stripes of about 2.5 cm and weighs 420 g/m². Both fabrics are 140 cm wide.
Is corduroy hard-wearing enough for a sofa?
Yes. Corduroy achieves 90,000 to 100,000 Martindale rubs and TILIA over 100,000 rubs, so both are suitable for heavy use.
How do you care for Corduroy?
Corduroy is washable at 30 degrees and easy to keep clean.
Take a look at our other upholstery fabrics in Antwerp. Order your corduroy by the metre online at Bladi.
