Some patterns may not be appropriate for wallcovering due to matching and seaming issues. A mock up and different backcoating may be required for upholstered wall systems. Because we use Lytyn in combination with polyester, Hardwear products feel more like a woven textile and less like a solid film vinyl. Hardwear uses premium polyester in combination with Lytyn while Alloy is a blend of olefin and Lytyn. Hardwear is designed for wallcovering as well as seating.
Alloy is appropriate for wallcovering only.
Hardwear acts like a vinyl, but has the look and feel of a woven fabric. It is easy to clean, incredibly durable, colorfast and stain resistant. In terms of abrasion resistance, there is nothing else like it in the marketplace. Because these zones experience high traffic and abuse, most fabrics can look dingy after a short period of time. Hardwear will continue to look great many years later.