Noma

Upholstery fabric Noma is distinguished by its attractive, durable and all-round two-toned melange design, its excellent fire resistance and strong environmental profile. Made from 100% post-consumer recycled flame retardant polyester, Noma is an eco-friendly alternative to standard flame retardant polyester fabrics. It meets all common European fire safety standards, diverts waste from landfill and saves virgin materials.

  • Meets Möbelfakta requirements

Designed by: Inger Mosholt Nielsen
Colours designed by: Cenk Kivrikoglu

Characteristics

Design no.
2502 — Noma
Application
upholstery
Composition
100% Post-consumer recycled polyester fr (fr inside the fiber)
Weight
440 g/lm — 14.19 oz/lin.yd
Width
140 cm — 55 inches

Environment

Environment, health, and safety
OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100
EU Ecolabel

Performance

Abrasion
60,000 — rubs martindale (EN ISO 12947-2)
100,000 — double rubs wyzenbeek (ASTM D4157) (heavy duty upholstery)
Pilling
4-5 — scale 1-5, max. 5 (EN ISO 12945-2)
Light fastness
5-8 — 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
DIN 4102 - B1
NF P 92-503/504/505 M1
BS 7176 Medium hazard
BS EN 1021 1&2 Cigarette and Match
BS 5852 Crib 5
Class Uno UNI 9175 Class 1 I EMME
AM 18 - NF D 60-013-(only for fabric)
CA TB 117-2013
Will also pass other flammability standards. Flame retardant performance is dependent upon the foam used.
US ACT pass
AATCC 8 or 116 Dry/wet crocking AATCC 8 or 116 Dry/wet crocking
CA TB 117-2013 CA TB 117-2013
ASTM D4157-07 Wyz abrasion (heavy duty) 100k ASTM D4157-07 Wyz abrasion (heavy duty) 100k
ASTM D3511 Pilling ASTM D3511 Pilling
AATCC 16 Light fastness AATCC 16 Light fastness
Abrasion test results exceeding ACT Performance Guidelines are not an indicator of product lifespan

Acoustic test air flow resistance

Test Condition No. Date Download
EN 29053 & ISO 9053-1 (airflow resistance) M104146/45 06 Mar 2019 PDF

Abrasion resistance

Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 12947-2/14465 In accordance with EN 14465 28513831 01 Nov 2023 PDF
ASTM D4157-07 Wyz abrasion (heavy duty) 100k 3-27450-3 06 Aug 2018 PDF

Pilling

Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 12945-2 101092 30 Aug 2018 PDF
ASTM D3511 Pilling 3-27450-2 18 Jul 2018 PDF

Colour fastness to light

Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 105 B02 Method 2 2024AN0313 23 Feb 2024 PDF
AATCC 16 Light fastness 3-27801-0 21 Aug 2018 PDF

Dry and wet rubbing/crocking

Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 105-X12 Rubbing dry/wet 2024AN0313 23 Feb 2024 PDF
AATCC 8 or 116 Dry/wet crocking 3-27801-1 21 Aug 2018 PDF

Flammability

Test Condition No. Date Download
DIN 4102 - B1 2018-1638 08 Aug 2018 PDF
NF P 92-503/504/505 M1 CM-23-P-046 26 Oct 2023 PDF
BS 7176 Medium hazard 35 kg/m3 CMHR foam 94987-01 20 Feb 2018 PDF
BS EN 1021 1&2 Cigarette and Match 30 kg/m3 non fire retardent foam 101092 08 Aug 2018 PDF
BS 5852 Crib 5 35 kg/m3 CMHR foam 94987-01 20 Feb 2018 PDF
Class Uno UNI 9175 Class 1 I EMME 256856/1 10 Sep 2018 PDF
AM 18 - NF D 60-013-(only for fabric) PM - 19 - 012 17 Apr 2019 PDF
CA TB 117-2013 3-27451-2 26 Jul 2018 PDF

Colour Fastness to Perspiration

Test Condition No. Date Download
AATCC 15 Perspiration 3-27451-7 31 Jul 2018 PDF
BS EN ISO 105-E04 101092 30 Aug 2018 PDF

Breaking Force

Test Condition No. Date Download
ASTM D5034 Breaking force 3-27451-4 01 Aug 2018 PDF

Seam slippage

Test Condition No. Date Download
ASTM D4034 Yarn slippage at a sewn seam 3-27451-3 02 Aug 2018 PDF
BS EN ISO 13936-2 101092 30 Aug 2018 PDF

Wash stability

Test Condition No. Date Download
BS EN ISO 6330 6M 60 C PC Flat dry Dimensional Stability to Washing at 60dg.C 101092 30 Aug 2018 PDF

Resistance to Bleach Cleaning

Test Condition No. Date Download
Internal test according BIFMA HCF 8.1 and ACT Method 1 1:10 Sodium Hypochlorite 5,25-6,25% 05 Oct 2020 PDF

VOC emission

Test Condition No. Date Download
Ansi/Bifma VOC test M7.1 961098C 29 Jan 2021 PDF

Material Safety Data Sheet

Test Condition No. Date Download
Material Safety Data Sheet 30 Sep 2021 PDF

Wash or dry cleaning P(W).

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

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Wash at 60°C degrees Do not bleach Do not iron Dry clean Do not tumble dry
60°C shrinkage max 1.5%

Bold Colours – Impactful Spaces

Noma’s colour palette (2024) introduces vibrant, refined shades that bring a touch of sophistication to any interior. Crafted to meet the growing demand for deeper, more dramatic and impactful tones in hospitality and premium commercial spaces, these new colours pair beautifully with Noma’s existing range of greens, blues, turquoises, warm reds, and earthy browns - perfect for creating interiors with a strong, memorable presence.

Quality You Can Trust, Value You’ll Appreciate

Noma offers outstanding flexibility and resilience, performing beautifully across varied applications. Ideal for upholstery on both soft and hard surfaces, its tasteful melange pattern naturally hides everyday stains, such as coffee, making it a stylish and practical choice for high-traffic hospitality spaces.

Fire-Safe and Environmentally Conscious

Noma is certified by both EU Ecolabel and OEKOTEX® STANDARD 100. Its fire protection is built to last through wash after wash. Furthermore, we utilise recycled materials that match the quality and fire safety of new, non-recycled materials. This ensures Noma maintains high standards while supporting a more eco-friendly approach - perfect for offices, healthcare settings, and public spaces where comfort, environmental consciousness and safety go hand in hand.