Maharam · Upholstery

Metaphor.

Metaphor by Maharam is a polyester upholstery fabric with a visible woven grid and a subtle mix of tones. Browse verified colour references, compare your choices and request samples.

Fabric overview
Metaphor — manufacturer swatch in colour 038 · Heartbeat
Manufacturer swatch · Colour 038 · Heartbeat
Composition
100% polyester
Abrasion resistance
90,000 Martindale
Pilling
3–4
Lightfastness
5–6

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45 colours

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Metaphor fabric — colour 001 · Afterfeather, manufacturer swatch 001 Metaphor fabric — colour 002 · Moonflower, manufacturer swatch 002 Metaphor fabric — colour 003 · Handcraft, manufacturer swatch 003 Metaphor fabric — colour 004 · Crossroad, manufacturer swatch 004 Metaphor fabric — colour 005 · Chondrite, manufacturer swatch 005 Metaphor fabric — colour 006 · Detective, manufacturer swatch 006 Metaphor fabric — colour 007 · Steamship, manufacturer swatch 007 Metaphor fabric — colour 008 · Electricity, manufacturer swatch 008 Metaphor fabric — colour 009 · Takeoff, manufacturer swatch 009 Metaphor fabric — colour 010 · Parachute, manufacturer swatch 010 Metaphor fabric — colour 011 · Blueshift, manufacturer swatch 011 Metaphor fabric — colour 012 · Dockyard, manufacturer swatch 012 Metaphor fabric — colour 013 · Bathe, manufacturer swatch 013 Metaphor fabric — colour 014 · Icebound, manufacturer swatch 014 Metaphor fabric — colour 015 · Thermosphere, manufacturer swatch 015 Metaphor fabric — colour 016 · Aboard, manufacturer swatch 016 Metaphor fabric — colour 017 · Agateware, manufacturer swatch 017 Metaphor fabric — colour 018 · Homeland, manufacturer swatch 018 Metaphor fabric — colour 019 · Rockfall, manufacturer swatch 019 Metaphor fabric — colour 020 · Undergrowth, manufacturer swatch 020 Metaphor fabric — colour 021 · Gremolata, manufacturer swatch 021 Metaphor fabric — colour 022 · Patina, manufacturer swatch 022 Metaphor fabric — colour 023 · Sylvan, manufacturer swatch 023 Metaphor fabric — colour 024 · Outfield, manufacturer swatch 024 Metaphor fabric — colour 025 · Windbreak, manufacturer swatch 025 Metaphor fabric — colour 026 · Saguaro, manufacturer swatch 026 Metaphor fabric — colour 027 · Barnwood, manufacturer swatch 027 Metaphor fabric — colour 028 · Cookshop, manufacturer swatch 028 Metaphor fabric — colour 029 · Amandine, manufacturer swatch 029 Metaphor fabric — colour 030 · Bodhran, manufacturer swatch 030 Metaphor fabric — colour 031 · Centerstage, manufacturer swatch 031 Metaphor fabric — colour 032 · Focaccia, manufacturer swatch 032 Metaphor fabric — colour 033 · Bumblebee, manufacturer swatch 033 Metaphor fabric — colour 034 · Microbrew, manufacturer swatch 034 Metaphor fabric — colour 035 · Sauna, manufacturer swatch 035 Metaphor fabric — colour 036 · Gazebo, manufacturer swatch 036 Metaphor fabric — colour 037 · Pirouette, manufacturer swatch 037 Metaphor fabric — colour 038 · Heartbeat, manufacturer swatch 038 Metaphor fabric — colour 039 · Shino, manufacturer swatch 039 Metaphor fabric — colour 040 · Sunrise, manufacturer swatch 040 Metaphor fabric — colour 041 · Florist, manufacturer swatch 041 Metaphor fabric — colour 042 · Beadwork, manufacturer swatch 042 Metaphor fabric — colour 043 · Framboise, manufacturer swatch 043 Metaphor fabric — colour 044 · Wisteria, manufacturer swatch 044 Metaphor fabric — colour 045 · Warrior, manufacturer swatch 045

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Test results use the manufacturer’s stated methods and scales. Martindale cycles and Wyzenbeek double rubs are not directly comparable. A physical sample is the best way to judge texture and colour.

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