Alberta Hyde

A high-performance faux leather designed to emulate the character of antique leather upholstery. Alberta Hyde brings a rich, aged look to demanding commercial interiors while offering Agua’s trusted technical benefits — including waterproofing, stain resistance, flame retardancy, and anti-microbial protection. This soft-handle material is ideal for a range of sectors including healthcare, hospitality, cruise, leisure, and senior living.

At Agua Fabrics, we believe that great design should never mean compromising on performance. That philosophy is at the heart of Alberta Hyde—an elegant new addition to our Alberta collection that offers a soft, sophisticated feel while delivering the durability and resilience required for contract environments.

Inspired by the look and comfort of natural suede, Alberta Hyde has been developed to combine aesthetic appeal with technical excellence. It’s a collection designed to bring warmth, texture, and performance together seamlessly, offering a practical yet refined solution for a wide range of interiors.

A Soft-Touch Faux Suede, Designed for Demanding Spaces

Alberta Hyde is crafted with a carefully considered matte finish and a luxuriously soft handle, capturing the essence of suede without the maintenance challenges that natural hides often present. It’s a tactile fabric that invites touch, adding a sense of comfort and richness to any environment.

As with all Agua collections, Alberta Hyde has been specifically developed for use in high-traffic, high-demand sectors. Every metre is designed to perform under pressure without losing its elegant appearance.

Key technical features include:

• Waterproof
• Crib 5 Fire Retardant as standard
• Stain-resistant for ease of maintenance
• Anti-microbial and anti-fungal protection
• Martindale abrasion rating >100,000 rubs

These performance attributes ensure that Alberta Hyde maintains its appearance and quality even after extensive use, making it ideal for hospitality, workplace, healthcare, cruise, and leisure projects.

A Carefully Curated Colour Palette

The Alberta Hyde collection is available in a range of 28 sophisticated colourways, offering designers and specifiers a versatile selection to suit a variety of schemes. From muted neutrals to rich, deeper tones, each shade has been chosen to complement both contemporary and traditional interiors.

Whether creating serene, tonal spaces or adding depth through contrast, Alberta Hyde provides the flexibility to realise a wide range of design visions while maintaining a soft, inviting feel.

The Practical Benefits of Faux Suede

While natural suede is loved for its luxurious texture, it can be impractical for many commercial environments due to its sensitivity to water, staining, and wear. Alberta Hyde delivers the beauty of suede while overcoming these challenges.

Its technical properties ensure:

• Ease of cleaning, with resistance to everyday spills and stains
• Consistent colour and texture over time, even in areas of heavy use
• Enhanced hygiene, with built-in anti-microbial protection
• Reduced maintenance costs, making it a smart long-term choice for clients

In busy hospitality venues, healthcare settings, or dynamic workspaces, Alberta Hyde offers the tactile appeal of suede without the worry.

Performance Without Compromise

At Agua, we understand that performance should enhance design—not limit it. Alberta Hyde exemplifies this approach, offering clients and designers a fabric that looks and feels luxurious while quietly delivering all the practical benefits required in demanding environments.

Every element, from the yarns selected to the finish applied, has been developed to ensure that Alberta Hyde remains beautiful, functional, and dependable over time.

Sustainability Considerations

As part of our ongoing commitment to responsible manufacturing, Alberta Hyde is produced without the use of harmful substances, and meets REACH standards for chemical safety. This ensures that, alongside exceptional durability, the fabric aligns with broader goals for safer, healthier interiors.

Explore Alberta Hyde

If you’re seeking a fabric that offers the sophisticated look and feel of suede, the technical performance of a leading contract textile, and the peace of mind that comes with Agua quality, Alberta Hyde is a natural choice.

To view the full colour range and request samples, please visit the Alberta Collection page or contact a member of our sales team who will be happy to assist.