Curtain & Upholstery Fabric for Healthcare Sector
At Edmund Bell we offer a broad range of fabrics suitable for use across the healthcare market; from sheltered housing and nursing homes, to hospitals. We have a diverse range of colours, patterns and textures that provide a range of functional benefits from sound absorbing, heat insulating, waterproof, stain resistance and anti-microbial properties. All of our fabrics are flame retardant in accordance with the required FR criteria to be used safely in all areas of the healthcare sector.
We have a huge range of colour and design options allowing for careful colour combinations to ensure a beneficial effect on residents and patient moods thus having a positive impact on their well-being. Easy care, washability and durability are key priorities in the healthcare sector, and we offer a range of fabric types to meet these needs and more. Our print collections offer great versatility and can be used for curtains, chairs, bedding and accessories such as cushions, pelmets and tiebacks. Our quality base cloths boast the highest levels of flame retardancy and durability suitable for all healthcare environments. Our light exclusion ranges of blackout and dimouts can be used in this sector to provide a level of control, not only on light transmission, but also sound proofing and thermal properties when required. Our woven and print collections can be used to convey a more homely ambience to provide reassurance to residents of nursing and care homes – including children through to adults.
Below you will see a selection of our key products which are most suitable for the healthcare sector due to their technical performance features including the ability to wash at 71 degrees for thermal disinfection - but all of our decorative flame retardant fabrics can be used within the healthcare sector.
Capturing notes of a gentleman’s outfitters, EXPRESSION evokes nuances of comfort and warmth with a cosy tactile surface. With a mix of 28 colourways in wide and narrow width, varying from calming and reflective to vibrant and energetic, the perfect choice awaits for any interiors scheme. The subtle herringbone weave and melange two-tone effects are in keeping with the traditions of our British tailors, and when incorporated into any interiors scheme, are sure to stand the test of time. This inherently flame retardant dimout fabric is produced with a dense weave, diffusing up to 99.53% of the light, therefore suiting the wide-ranging requirements of contract end users. This attractive bold range has excellent practical qualities including acoustic sound absorption, meets UK and international flame retardant standards, and is available in both narrow and wide width. EXPRESSION can be washed at 71 degrees for thermal disinfection, meaning it is extremely easy to care for and clean. In addition, this fabric is OEKO-TEX® certified, which means that it is completely free from harmful chemicals and safe for human use. This fabric is widely used across the hospitality, cruise, healthcare, education and workplace markets, and can also be used in a domestic setting.
Textured twill weave MANHATTAN has been developed as a sophisticated drape as well as a versatile accessory. Its structure combines a slub profile yarn with a twill weave, so de-masculinising the twill to a structure that is surprisingly diverse and laid back. The sophisticated design enables it to work on its own as a drapery fabric, or it can be combined very successfully with our print ranges for a truly co-ordinated look. MANHATTAN is available in 27 colourways in both wide and narrow width, and has excellent practical qualities including being independently tested for UK and international flame retardant standards, and the ability to wash at 71 degrees for thermal disinfection; making it extremely easy to care for and clean. This contract fabric is widely used across the hospitality, cruise, healthcare, and workplace markets, and can also be used in a domestic setting.
One of our popular dimouts; VENUS is a soft handle plain weave with a mix of 39 colourways varying from calming and reflective to vibrant and energetic, making it the perfect choice for any interiors scheme. This inherently flame retardant dimout fabric is produced with a dense weave, diffusing 97-99% of the light, therefore suiting the wide-ranging requirements of contract end users. VENUS can also be used as a base fabric to print your bespoke designs onto – see our Printlab . This attractive bold range has excellent practical qualities including acoustic sound absorption, meets UK and international flame retardant standards, and is available in both narrow and wide width. VENUS can also be washed at 71 degrees for thermal disinfection, therefore, extremely easy to care for and clean. In addition, this fabric is OEKO-TEX® certified, which means that it is completely free from harmful chemicals and safe for human use. This fabric is widely used across the hospitality, cruise, healthcare, education and workplace markets, and can also be used in a domestic setting.
A heavy textured woven dimout fabric with a very dense weave; ATMOSPHERE is available in a vast range of 27 inspiring colours. This inherently flame retardant dimout fabric diffuses up to 99.4% of the light to suit the wide-ranging requirements of contract end users, and is suitable for a range of uses including as a face fabric, lining, trims and interior design accessories. This attractive bold range has excellent practical qualities including acoustic sound absorption, meets UK and international flame retardant standards, and is available in both narrow and wide width. ATMOSPHERE can also be washed at 30 degrees, therefore, extremely easy to care for and clean. In addition, this fabric is OEKO-TEX® certified, which means that it is completely free from harmful chemicals and safe for human use. This fabric is widely used across the hospitality, cruise, healthcare, education and workplace markets, and can also be used in a domestic setting.
A contemporary textured woven design intended to coordinate with a wide variety of decorative fabrics and interior schemes; ENIGMA is presented in a range of 29 trend-led colourways. This semi-plain textured dimout fabric is produced with a dense weave, diffusing up to 99.9% of the light, thus suiting the wide-ranging requirements of contract end users. This attractive dry linen look range has excellent practical qualities offering acoustic sound absorption, meets UK and international flame retardant standards, and can also be washed at 71 degrees for thermal disinfection; making it extremely easy to care for and clean. In addition, this fabric is OEKO-TEX® certified, which means that it is completely free from harmful chemicals and safe for human use. ENIGMA can also be used as a base fabric to print your bespoke designs onto – see our Printlab page for further details This fabric is widely used across the hospitality, cruise, healthcare, education and workplace markets, and can also be used in a domestic setting.