Question: How are the DelightMyTaste fabrics compared to Others?
Answer:
We offer a curated range of fabrics in different colors and qualities. If you would like to match an existing fabric/color we recommend you to always order samples to see how it looks in the real environment. You can see the full range of fabrics on our swatch page.
Question: What is the Martindale rating for fabrics?
Answer:
The Martindale rating is a measure of a fabric's durability and resistance to abrasion (wear and tear). It’s determined by a standardised test in which the fabric is rubbed against a standard abrasive surface in a figure-eight motion until it shows visible signs of wear. The result is given in Martindale cycles, or rubs.
Here’s a general guide to what the ratings mean:
- 10,000–15,000 rubs – Suitable for light domestic use, such as decorative cushions or occasional furniture
- 15,000–25,000 rubs – Good for general domestic use, like everyday household sofas and chairs
- 25,000–30,000 rubs – Designed for heavy domestic or light commercial use
- 30,000+ rubs – Suitable for high-traffic commercial areas, such as public seating, offices, or restaurants
The higher the Martindale number, the more durable the fabric.
Question: What is the 'color fastness to light rating'?
Answer:
When exposed to sunlight all fabrics can fade. Natural fibres and fabrics tend to fade quicker when exposed to sunlight whilst synthetic fabrics are more resistant.
The standard 'color fastness to light rating' on fabrics measures the resistance to change colour and is measured on a 1-8 scale, where 1 is the most likely to change/fade and 8 is the very best result as it is not likely to fade at all. The requirement for interior textiles is between 5-6 and for outdoor textiles between 6-8.
Here's a guideline:
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Rating 4: Suitable for rooms with moderate sunlight. Some fading may occur over time.
Rating 5: Better for rooms with strong, constant sunlight. The fabric will maintain its color for a longer period. - Rating 6+: Ideal for spaces with very intense sunlight, like rooms with large, south-facing windows.
- Rating 7-8: Ideal for fabrics exposed to intense sunlight over extended periods, like in outdoor furniture.
Please check the 'color fastness to light' rating for each fabric in the “Fabric Information” on the product.
Question: Why is my cover’s pattern positioned differently than the image on delightmytaste.com?
Answer: Our covers are custom made, each one is specially cut from our fabric rolls. This means there can be variations between the pattern placement on your custom cover and the example images on our website.
Question: What kind of fabric is good for near a window or natural light source?
Answer: If your furniture is near a natural light source, like a window, we recommend you choose fabrics with fewer or no natural fibres for your DelightMyTste cover. Natural fibres, such as cotton, hemp, linen, and wool, can change their colour and tone if exposed to natural light for long periods of time. Synthetic fibres, like polyester, are resistant to colour changes caused by natural light exposure.The type of fibres in our fabrics is listed on the product page under “FABRIC INFORMATION”.
Question: Why is my cover’s colour slightly different from the fabric sample?
Answer: Natural, unbleached fabrics haven’t gone through chemical processing to change their colour. Because of this, there's natural variation in the fabric. This can lead to slightly different tones on fabric samples, online pictures, and finished custom covers.
Question: What is not included in the warranty?
Answer: General wear and tear, and pilling over time.
Cuts, rips, and breakages caused by improper use, accidents or incorrect installation.
Fading/discolouration or shrinkage caused by lack of or incorrect care in accordance to the DelightMyTaste Care Guide.
Fading/discolouration caused by sunlight.
Natural changes in surface colour over time on wooden products as wood is a living material.
A warranty is not offered on repaired/replacement products where the warranty has already been used. Instead this item will be covered by the general right of complaint.
Question: What covers are suitable for pet owners?
Answer: For pet owners, we recommend Linen Blend, a durable linen/cotton fabric with a strong weave that resists light scratching and doesn't collect hair as easily. It's also stain protected, for liquid spill, the protective coating repels the liquid and makes the fabric easier to wash.
Organic Cotton is another suitable fabric with similar qualities, but it’s less fur friendly as it can accumulate more hair and lint compared to Linen Blend and any 100% linen fabric. Our velvet fabrics also hold up well and the material tends to discourage pets from scratching the covers, but note that Linen Blend and Organic Cotton are our only fabrics with stain protection. Keep in mind that almost all our fabrics are machine-washable.