Oruga

At Agua Fabrics, texture and performance go hand in hand. With Oruga, we introduce a soft, luxurious chenille upholstery fabric that delivers exceptional comfort without compromising on technical capability.

Designed for commercial interiors that demand both tactility and durability, Oruga combines a sumptuous velvet-like handle with full contract-level performance — making it a rare offering in the chenille category.

Soft Touch, Serious Durability

Oruga is a dense, richly textured chenille with a hand-woven appearance and a comforting depth of pile. Its dual-weave construction creates subtle colour variation between warp and weft, giving the fabric a natural sense of movement and visual depth.

While exceptionally soft, Oruga is engineered for demanding environments

Key performance features include:

• Crib 5 Fire Retardant – compliant for commercial and marine interiors
• Waterproof – Hydrostatic Head BS3424 > 1 metre
• Stain Resistant – excellent cleanability across common commercial spills
• AguaGuard365 Anti-Microbial Protection – resistant to bacteria and fungi
• Martindale >100,000 rubs – Severe Contract durability
• Bleach Cleanable
• REACH Compliant & Phthalate-Free

For a textured chenille, achieving this level of durability is exceptional — making Oruga suitable for high-traffic commercial settings where softness is often sacrificed for strength.

Depth, Texture and Colour

Oruga is available in 16 carefully selected shades, ranging from calming neutrals to bold, expressive tones.

The palette includes earthy hues like Cargo and Umber, fresh greens such as Gecko, and deeper blues including Sonic and Little Lake. Soft neutrals like Sandy, Mouse and Ashen provide versatile foundations for broader schemes.

Its ability to take colour beautifully enhances the depth of the chenille weave, allowing designers to create upholstery that feels layered and considered.

Applications Across Commercial Interiors

Oruga is ideally suited for environments where comfort and durability must coexist:

• Hospitality lounges and guest seating
• Cruise liner cabins and public areas
• Senior living and care environments
• Leisure and spa spaces
• Workplace breakout and collaboration zones

It brings warmth and tactility to interiors without compromising hygiene, fire safety or long-term resilience.

Texture Without Compromise

Chenille fabrics are often associated with softness but limited durability. Oruga challenges that expectation — delivering the opulence of a textured upholstery fabric alongside full contract specification.

Its dense handle, visual depth and commercial-grade performance make it a versatile choice for designers seeking impact and practicality in equal measure.

Explore the Oruga Collection

If you’re specifying commercial upholstery fabric with luxurious texture and contract durability, Oruga offers a refined solution.

Explore all 16 shades, download technical specifications, or request a sample or shade card to experience the softness and performance first-hand.