China Raise
Raised, brushed knitted base fabric that gives rexine a soft, cloth-like reverse.
- Construction
- Knitted, raised face
- Weight
- Any GSM
Industry guide
Fabrics for Furniture & Automotive Upholstery
Soft, conformable rexine bases for seating and interior trim
Upholstery rexine is stretched over foam, stapled at the frame and sat on every day, and the base fabric carries most of that load. China raise gives the reverse a soft, cloth-like hand, and tricot gives the stretch and recovery that keeps seating smooth over curves. We supply both to rexine manufacturers serving furniture and automotive buyers.
What this application demands
Key requirements
Stretch over curves
Arms, bolsters and car seats need a knitted base that follows the shape without wrinkling.
Comfort against skin
A raised reverse feels warmer and more premium, and reduces the plastic feel of the finished material.
Bond strength
The coating must stay bonded under repeated flexing. The base construction and surface decide the bond.
What we supply
Fabrics for furniture & automotive upholstery
Each is made to your GSM, width, thickness and shade. We recommend sampling two or three options and comparing them on your own line.
Tricot (Warp Knitting)
Warp-knitted tricot base with controlled stretch, strong recovery and run resistance.
- Construction
- Warp knit
- Weight
- Any GSM
We specialise in developing all kinds of fabrics
Looking for a fabric not listed here? Share a swatch, a photograph or your specification, and we will source or develop it to your GSM, width, thickness and shade, dyed or greige.
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Points to confirm with your supplier
These details determine whether an order performs as intended.
- 01Knitted or woven base, and why
- 02Raised or plain reverse
- 03The weight and width of the base
- 04Consistency of supply for repeat programmes
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Questions
Frequently asked
Which base is best for sofa rexine?
A knitted base, tricot or China raise, so the material stretches over arms and cushions. China raise adds a softer reverse.
Do you supply finished rexine?
Our regular range covers base fabrics, and we also source finished rexine to specification. Send a sample of what you need.
Enquiries
Send us your fabric requirement.
Share the fabric, GSM, width and colour you need, and we will send a quotation within 1 working day.