Aquaclean fabrics
Six easy-care upholstery fabrics from Sunbury Design, all in our range C. Aquaclean protection is built into every fibre, so spills from red wine and beer to biro and even permanent marker can be cleaned off with just water. 173 colours, from faux leathers to wool effects and chenille.
Good to know
- Even tough stains clean off with just water
- Hygiene protection against bacteria, viruses and mites in every range
- Fire rated for contract use, and every range meets CRIB 5
- All six are in range C, the middle of our five price bands
- Add the colours you like to your enquiry list and we will send samples
The Aquaclean ranges
Nubuck Aquaclean
The newest Aquaclean range: a soft, suede-like surface with a slight nap that is warm to the touch, and certified for severe contract use.
See the 29 colours
Nappa Aquaclean
The range that set the standard for easy-care contract fabrics: a very durable, high-quality faux leather with a nubuck-style finish.
See the 40 colours
Lana Aquaclean
The look of a smart wool, with the same resistance to red wine, beer, food, biro and even permanent marker.
See the 24 colours
Kiko Aquaclean
Modern and simple: a textured weave in a wide choice of tonal and contrasting colours.
See the 25 colours
Darwin Aquaclean
A natural-looking weave in which flecks of several colours add interest, made for severe contract and hospitality use.
See the 29 colours
Nexus Aquaclean
A luxurious, high-performance chenille whose weave gives an organic movement of colour, in soft hues and statement shades.
See the 26 coloursPhotos: Sunbury Design.
How Aquaclean works
Aquaclean is not a treatment sprayed onto the finished fabric. It is built into every fibre during manufacture: each one is covered with an invisible layer that stops dirt soaking into the fabric.
It works in two ways. Spills stay on the surface instead of soaking in, so they can be blotted up with a cloth, and a stain that has already dried can be released with a little water.
Every range also includes Safe Front, an invisible barrier against bacteria, viruses and mites that helps against odours too.
Cleaning in three steps
- Remove anything left on the surface.
- Apply a little water to the stain, directly or with a clean, wrung-out cloth, and leave it for a few seconds.
- Press the damp cloth onto the stain and rub gently in small circles. Repeat if needed.
Filtered or bottled water avoids limescale marks. From the Aquaclean care guide.
Cleans with just water
Spills that permanently mark most fabrics, from red wine and beer to food, biro and even permanent marker, can be removed with just water.
Hygiene built in
Every range includes Safe Front protection, tested to ISO 20743 with a 99.99% reduction in bacteria after 24 hours.
Made for contract use
Rated for severe contract upholstery, to BS 7176 Medium Hazard, and the toughest qualities reach 250,000 Martindale rubs.
Kinder materials
Halogen free and PFC free, REACH compliant, and tested for harmful substances to OEKO-TEX Standard 100.
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Choose your colours
Filter by range or colour, then add the colours you would like to see to your enquiry list, and we will send samples.
173 colours shown, in 6 ranges
Nubuck Aquaclean
The newest Aquaclean range: a soft, suede-like surface with a slight nap that is warm to the touch, and certified for severe contract use.
- 29 colours
- 250,000 rubs
- BS 7176 Medium Hazard
- CAL 117
- NFPA 260
- Bing1025
- Brogue1005
- Byron1016
- Cavern1012
- Chocolate1014
- Clod1008
- Coal1015
- Coast1028
- Cookie1007
- Daffy1019
- Fanta1022
- Hit1023
- Karma1002
- Kermit1018
- Matador1026
- Mono1001
- Pail1006
- Parchment1003
- Pear1021
- Pine1024
- Sand1013
- Silverbirch1004
- Spark1027
- Swim1029
- Timid1020
- Wash1010
- Westminster1009
- Wild1017
- Woodland1011
Nappa Aquaclean
The range that set the standard for easy-care contract fabrics: a very durable, high-quality faux leather with a nubuck-style finish.
- 40 colours
- 250,000 rubs
- BS 7176 Medium Hazard
- US and marine standards
- Adobe8725
- Arabica8710
- Arcus8731
- Artesan8703
- Aurora8716
- Barn8732
- Bijou8730
- Bluefin8720
- Bonbon8721
- Bumblebee8733
- Celeste8734
- Doe8712
- Gainsboro8735
- Granola8704
- Grape8726
- Gum8713
- Hibiscus8736
- Ink8719
- Iznik8737
- Leaf8724
- Maya8705
- Milk8711
- Montigo8715
- Moonlight8718
- Mortar8714
- Mustard8738
- Pacas8709
- Peanut8706
- Pigeon8739
- Puff8702
- Regatta8740
- Sangria8727
- Shepherd8741
- Smoke8717
- Soft8742
- Spray8728
- Tribe8707
- Tundra8743
- Zetland8744
- Zeus8745
Lana Aquaclean
The look of a smart wool, with the same resistance to red wine, beer, food, biro and even permanent marker.
- 24 colours
- 250,000 rubs
- BS 7176 Medium Hazard
- IMO (marine)
- Angel9708
- Archive9719
- Attic9715
- Bake9711
- Bayleaf9702
- Caraway9713
- Dimple9720
- Duke9701
- Fireball9709
- Floral9727
- Grit9718
- India9714
- Ketchup9710
- Kimono9726
- Koala9706
- Loam9716
- London9707
- Mole9705
- Moss9703
- Picton9721
- Spider9704
- Tide9722
- Vivid9712
- Zambezi9717
Kiko Aquaclean
Modern and simple: a textured weave in a wide choice of tonal and contrasting colours.
- 25 colours
- Severe contract use
- BS 7176 Medium Hazard
- CAL 117
- NFPA 260
- IMO (marine)
- Antibes9809
- Charleston9822
- Coconut9824
- Corsair9810
- Cumin9805
- Dorchester9814
- Grizzly9821
- Gypsy9815
- Honeydew9804
- Kale9807
- Lobster9801
- Marrow9808
- Orlando9812
- Poppy9802
- Prosecco9823
- Radicchio9816
- Ravine9818
- Shiraz9813
- Soy9817
- Sterling9819
- Surf9811
- Swan9825
- Sydney9803
- Turquoise9806
- Wizard9820
Darwin Aquaclean
A natural-looking weave in which flecks of several colours add interest, made for severe contract and hospitality use.
- 29 colours
- Over 60,000 rubs
- BS 7176 Medium Hazard
- CAL 117
- NFPA 260
- IMO (marine)
- Aniseed0721
- Barracuda0707
- Biscay0719
- Bounty0727
- Budgie0710
- Camilla0714
- Congo0701
- Digger0725
- Dubai0713
- Evergreen0703
- Goat0728
- Jungle0704
- Koi0716
- Locust0711
- Medal0712
- Moselle0706
- Party0708
- Relish0717
- Rose0715
- Rubik0729
- Snowdon0723
- Sprite0718
- Sturgeon0724
- Thicket0702
- Tonic0726
- Treacle0720
- Tuscany0705
- Zephyr0722
- Zone0709
Nexus Aquaclean
A luxurious, high-performance chenille whose weave gives an organic movement of colour, in soft hues and statement shades.
- 26 colours
- Fire retardant
- Durable
- Atom3401
- Auckland3402
- Bluejay3403
- Brainstorm3404
- Brisbane3405
- Brunswick3406
- Bunny3407
- Chic3408
- Dream3409
- Fairy3410
- Incense3411
- Lightning3412
- Lyric3413
- Marco3414
- Medusa3415
- Morning3416
- Orbit3417
- Paris3418
- Pod3419
- Rapid3420
- Shard3421
- Spruce3422
- Taurus3423
- Terracotta3424
- Viper3425
- Zumba3426
Swatches show each colour as a guide, and the woven ranges have more texture than a screen can show. Ask for samples before you order.
Easy-care fabrics for busy hospitality spaces
In a busy bar, restaurant or hotel, upholstery has to cope with spills every day. Aquaclean fabrics are made for exactly that: the protection is built into every fibre, so most spills can be cleaned with just water.
Sunbury Design offers six Aquaclean ranges in our range C, from the soft, suede-like Nubuck and the hard-wearing Nappa faux leather to the wool-effect Lana, the textured Kiko and Darwin weaves and the Nexus chenille. Our in-house designers can help you choose, and samples are available on request.
Questions we are often asked
What is Aquaclean?
Aquaclean is a stain-resistant technology built into every fibre of the fabric during manufacture, so that stains such as red wine, beer, food, biro and even permanent marker can be removed with just water.
How do I clean an Aquaclean fabric?
Remove anything left on the surface, apply a little water to the stain (directly or with a clean, wrung-out cloth) and leave it a few seconds, then press the damp cloth onto the stain and rub gently in small circles, repeating if needed. Filtered or bottled water avoids limescale marks.
Is Aquaclean hygienic?
Every Aquaclean range includes Safe Front, which protects against bacteria, viruses and mites. It is tested to ISO 20743, with a 99.99% reduction in bacteria after 24 hours, and to ISO 18184, at 91% effective against feline coronavirus.
Are Aquaclean fabrics fire rated?
Yes. Every range meets CRIB 5 for contract upholstery, and most are certified to BS 7176 Medium Hazard, with marine and US ratings on several.
Which price range are the Aquaclean fabrics in?
All six are in our range C, the middle of our five price bands, so they suit most hospitality budgets.
Can I have samples?
Yes. Add the colours you would like to your enquiry list as you browse, then send the list, and we will send the samples to you.
