Dales

At Agua Fabrics, we’re known for high-performance technical upholstery fabrics. With Dales, we introduce something beautifully different — our first natural wool collection, designed to bring warmth, authenticity and refined texture into commercial interiors.

Crafted from 90% natural wool, Dales features a hopsack-like weave with a richly textured finish. The result is a fabric that feels inherently luxurious, yet is engineered to meet the practical demands of contract environments.

Natural Fibre, Commercial Performance

Dales delivers the tactile depth and softness associated with premium wool upholstery, while maintaining the safety and durability required for commercial use.

Key performance features include:

• 90% Wool, 10% Polyester – combining natural warmth with structural stability
• Crib 5 Fire Retardant – suitable for contract and commercial interiors
• Martindale >70,000 rubs – Severe Contract rating
• Moisture Vapour Permeable – naturally breathable
• REACH Compliant & Phthalate-Free

Unlike synthetic waterproof or stain-coated fabrics, Dales embraces the character of natural fibre while still meeting rigorous upholstery standards.

A Textured Hopsack Finish

The defining feature of Dales is its woven hopsack-style structure. The slightly open, tactile weave creates visual depth and a handcrafted aesthetic that works beautifully in layered interior schemes.

It brings softness and authenticity into spaces that might otherwise feel overly clinical or engineered.

Dales is particularly well suited for:

• Hotel lounges and guest rooms
• Boutique hospitality spaces
• Cruise liner interiors
• Workplace breakout areas
• Executive office seating
• Leisure environments seeking warmth and comfort

Its natural texture pairs effortlessly with smooth faux leathers, velvets, and timber finishes, allowing designers to create balanced and inviting interiors.

A Palette Inspired by Nature

Dales is available in 38 carefully developed shades, offering exceptional versatility across projects.

The palette ranges from warm, earthy tones such as Amber, Copper, Russet and Paprika, to calming greens and blues including Moss, Willow, Marine and Teal. Neutral foundations like Ash, Pebble, Slate and Putty provide subtle grounding for larger schemes.

Whether you’re creating a bold feature piece or a soft tonal environment, Dales offers depth without overpowering the design.

Sustainability and Material Integrity

As a predominantly natural wool upholstery fabric, Dales represents a step toward more fibre-diverse interior specifications.

Wool is a renewable resource and naturally breathable. Combined with Agua’s commitment to responsible sourcing and compliance standards, Dales supports projects that value both performance and material integrity.

Explore the Dales Collection

If you’re specifying contract fabric with natural character, Dales offers a refined alternative to fully synthetic upholstery ranges.

Explore all 38 shades, download technical specifications, or request a physical sample or shade card to experience the texture and quality first-hand.