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Performance fabrics and vinyls take centre stage. More substance than style? We beg to differ and we’ll show you why…
Performance look book
Waterproof fabrics and vinyls. High traffic, high demands, low maintenance but never low on wow factor.At Camira, we believe institutions shouldn’t look institutional and public spaces in any environment should inspire the people they serve. Fabric design is one of the easiest ways to introduce pattern and colour into interiors.
Camira’s products are crafted by us with combinations in mind. Let us show you how together is better.
Seat: Vita Oatmeal, Seat Back: Poplar Almond
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Made for each other, Made by Camira. Our treated fabrics are designed and manufactured by us to work beautifully together on furniture.As well as being waterproof, stain repellent, flame retardant and anti-microbial, using tighter weaves creates flatter surfaces that are more easily cleaned. Recycled yarn from our own manufacturing waste, dyed to black, helps to conceal stains while adding a textural dimension.
Connect, combine, create
Seat: Blossom Berry, Side Panels: Poplar Berry
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TopCedar Evergreen
BottomDubai Hospital installation, UAE: Cedar Tiger-Lily, Almond, Lake and Evergreen Blossom Gooseberry
RightBlossom Gooseberry Cedar Gooseberry
Southmead Hospital UK: Cedar Evergreen, Botanic and Petal
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TopSheraton Hotel, Germany: Cedar Botanic
Bottom Sheraton Hotel, Germany: Cedar Gooseberry
Right Aspen BotanicCedar Botanic
The best of both worlds. To optimise cleanability without sacrificing design and comfort, why not pair fabric and vinyl together?Camira’s treated, waterproof fabrics are engineered to be the very best a fabric can be in terms of performance. They offer excellent durability, especially when stubborn stains are spot cleaned, but they’ll never be comparable to vinyl.
Done well, mixing in a vinyl can enhance the look of a chair rather than detract from its visual appeal.
Connect, combine, create
Seat: Vita Espresso, Seat Back: Aspen Nutmeg
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Top & BottomSeat: Vita PorcelainSide Panels: Cedar Dewdrop
RightSeat Back: Blossom Tiger-LilySeat Base: Vita Espresso
Alder Hey Children’s Hospital UK: Seat: Vita Peacock, Back: Linden Gooseberry
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Challenging projects should still challenge the status quo.It’s not always necessary to cover every surface in a waterproof material.In this example, Vita vinyl is used to create an easy, wipe down seating area but Camira’s best-selling Blazer Quilt wraps around to add tactile and textural interest in an area with minimal exposure to staining. Wool also has natural stain repellent and anti-microbial properties. Truly intelligent design.
Seat: Vita Seal, Side Panels: Blazer Quilt Hourglass Plymouth
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Sometimes the most successful design choices are born out of constraints. There’s no choice but to get creative.When ‘wipe and go’ is an essential element of the specification and even treated fabrics are a ‘no go’, combining vinyls can still create an interesting and design led environment.
Vita is a leather-look vinyl, with a subtle surface grain effect and full matt appearance.
Wipe and go
Fabric: Vita Porcelain and Seal
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Waterproof fabric versus vinyl: Application guide
STAGE ONE – SCENARIO
Where is it being used? Waterproof fabric Vinyl Combination
Care Home – individual rooms Yes Yes Yes
Care Home – acute-care communal area No Yes No
Hospital – non-clinical Yes Yes Yes
Hospital – clinical No Yes No
Education – general Yes Yes Yes
Education – dining Yes Yes Yes
Hotel Yes Yes Yes
Restaurant, bar and café Yes Yes Yes
STAGE TWO – PRACTICALITY
What are the cleaning expectations? Waterproof fabric Vinyl Combination
‘Wipe and Go’ < 30 seconds per chair No Yes No
Spot clean < 2 minutes per chair Yes Yes Yes
Infection control protection Yes Yes Yes
Infection control – daily full cleaning No Yes No
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Want an environmentally friendly alternative in the fight against spills and stains?Camira’s team of innovators present Track and Trail, especially engineered for use as removable, washable upholstery. No treatments are applied to these luxurious Trevira CS fabrics.
Thick enough to soak up the stain and be shrink resistant to 60oC, machine-washing fabrics keeps them fresher for longer and allows for a softer, comfier aesthetic compared to vinyl.
Please note this fabric is not waterproof or stain-proof as it is untreated and designed to be machine washed instead.
Machine washable
Fabric: Trail Glow, Surface and Ground
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Fabric: Track Hunt
Seat: Trail Walk, Back: Track Roam
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Waterproof or washable fabric, vinyl or all three? Our team stands ready to help you deliver long lasting design statements for any project.
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