Plan a swatch shortlist
Messe Frankfurt lists Heimtextil for 12–15 January 2027 in Frankfurt am Main. Decorative upholstery fabrics are among the organiser’s Interior Design categories. Arrange visits around the furniture applications and fabric constructions in your buying brief.
Check the yarn and the weave together
Ask the supplier to identify the construction. On a chenille sample, view the surface close-up and again at furniture scale under the same light. Compare how much of the weave remains visible around the raised yarn. The original MPW0245 close-up shows lighter threads between softly raised chenille rows.
Match the swatch to the quote
Keep a physical swatch with the reference and shade code. Record fabric weight, fabric width and any backing, then ask for the usable cutting width separately. MPW0245 is listed at 430 g/m² and 142 cm fabric width. For a project with a performance requirement, request test data for the exact reference and finish.