Chieftain Healthcare & Heritage
Chieftain is a highly engineered extreme performance vinyl fabric suitable for the most demanding applications. It has been used by the NHS for over 30 years. It is our heavy-duty range and it is exceptionally hard wearing. Chieftain is Crib 5, REACH compliant, phthalate free, anti-microbial and has been tested to an abrasion level of 1,000,000 rubs.
Characteristics
Surface | Phthalate free PVC |
Backing | Cotton / PES |
Weight | 915g/m²± |
Thickness | 1.35mm± |
Bursting Strength | 1,200+kPa |
Abrasion | 1,000,000 Martindale Rubs |
Roll length | 25 metres |
Width | 1.37 metres± |
Flame retardancy
BS5852 Ignition Source 5 – Crib 5 as Standard
EN 1021 Parts 1&2
Furniture & Fire Regulations 1988 Part 4&5
For all technical certificates, please email enquiries@chieftainfabrics.com.
Antimicrobial
ISO 22196, ASTM G21, Independent testing has verified that Chieftain is effective at reducing the spread of MRSA, E coli, Coronavirus, and other similar bacteria.
Jungle test / Tropical test
ISO 1419:1995 Accelerated Aging Test
Applications
High traffic areas, healthcare, restaurant, hotel, etc.
T&Cs
Batch to batch variations in shade may occur within commercial tolerances. We reserve the right to alter technical specifications without notice. The Unregistered Design Rights and the Copyright in all designs are the exclusive property of Chieftain Fabrics.
Wash and Care
Chieftain Fabrics vinyl should be cleaned regularly. Pollution by oil, fat and ink must be removed immediately. Clean with warm, mild soapy water and a micro-fibre cloth or a soft hand brush and dry immediately. Please, do not use solvents, chloride, abrasives, chemical cleaning agents or wax polishes. Note that colourings by jeans or other textiles are excluded from any manufacturer‘s guarantee.
For further cleaning information, please see our ‘Wash and Care‘ section.