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CAREFREE

easy care • stylish • versatile • practical

CAREFREE Relax. This fabric is designed for CAREFREE living. Meet the daily demands of life with an undemanding textile offering that takes the fret out of fabric care. High-performance CAREFREE fabric features various protective proper ties, making light work of stains and, in some cases, shielding against fire and bacteria.

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How to clean CAREFREE performance fabric......................................4

Armada........................................................16 Benevolence.............................................. 18 Carefree......................................................20 Cityscape.................................................... 22 Cocktail Lounge.......................................24 High Grove................................................ 26 Mixology......................................................28 Montenegro............................................... 30 Koolhide......................................................32 Lodgix.......................................................... 34 Relaxed Plains........................................... 36 Scandi...........................................................38 Scandi 2.......................................................40 Sven.............................................................. 42 The Big Easy...............................................44 Thor...............................................................46 Toledo.......................................................... 48

COLOURS Neutrals/greys.......................................... 7 Greys/blacks...............................................8 Neutrals/creams........................................10 Browns..........................................................11 Greens..........................................................12 Blues..............................................................13 Reds/oranges.............................................14 Yellows.........................................................15

CAREFREE properties...................................50 A guide to performance fabric badges.................................................... 52

HOW TO CLEAN CAREFREE PERFORMANCE FABRIC CAREFREE fabric features various protective proper ties, making light work of cleaning. It is, however, impor tant to treat spills and stains promptly. STEP 1 Remove excess dir t or liquid with a piece of paper towel. If the stain has already dried, gently brush off any excess residue. STEP 2 Using a spray bottle, dampen the stain slightly with clean water, and rub gently with a soft cloth to remove the stain. STEP 3 Pat dry with a clean piece of paper towel. FOR MORE STUBBORN STAINS LIKE TOMATO SAUCE, CHOCOLATE, FRUIT OR INK: STEP 1 Remove excess dir t or liquid with a piece of paper towel. If the stain has already dried, gently brush off any excess residue. STEP 2 Using a spray bottle, dampen the stain slightly with clean water. STEP 3 Apply a small amount of mild soap and rub gently with a soft cloth. STEP 4 Using a spray bottle, apply a small amount of clean water to dilute the foam. STEP 5 Pat dry with a piece of paper towel and air-dry. CAUTION Only use mild, colourless detergent and a soft cloth. We recommend using pure glycerine soap and a microfibre cloth.

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Our C AREFREE collection comes in a multitude of shades and textures.

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NEUTRALS/ GREYS Grid Blanc

Hunter Pumice

Lazy Whisper Martini Irish Cream Delight Moon Rock Homeboy Cloud Dance Esme Moonbeam Scandi Pumice Weekend Misty Esme Cloud Sequel Oats Downtown Glacier Grid Birch Matrix Silver Grey Over Check Silver Delight Morning Dove Chilling Misty Wallace Monument Lazy Graphite Thor Walnut Neo Steel Scandi Graphite

GREYS/BLACKS Wales Volcanic Tiger Stripe Mineral

Weekend Graphite Saxony Granite Over Check Granite Sequel Steel Old Fashioned Moonstruck Lazy Carbon Matrix Steel Scandi Schoolgrey Phil Mineral Downtown Pewter Martini Anise Grid Pewter Hunter Midnight Sky Old Fashioned Midnight Sky Neo Graphite Weekend Lead Delight Asphalt Mojito Storm Kim Lead Matrix Graphite Skyline Pewter Incognito Ebony Thor Eclipse Homeboy Lead Delight Phantom Hunter Volcanic Silo Ebony Swift Eclipse

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NEUTRALS/ CREAMS Thor Optic Delight Vapour Neo Ivory Hunter Arctic Scandi Brilliant Mojito Pearl Mojito Sesame Silo Pearl Sequel Crema Scandi Vanilla Thor Crema Incognito Oyster Old Fashioned Oyster Skyline Birch Thor Pumice Wales Crema Delight Pure Cashmere Thor Clay

Spritz Elderflower

Old Fashioned Latte Hunter Jeera Neo Mink

BROWNS

Gary Oats

Mojito Birch

Swift Latte Gin Fizz Kahlua Saxony Crema Jack Rough Esme Sand Matrix Lunar Saxony Stone Homeboy Nougat Neo Lunar Scandi Coriander Hunter Latte Lazy Nougat Scandi Biscotti Martini Latte Pixel Stone Weekend Nougat

Thor Sepia Downtown Aluminium Vertex Cumin Scandi Nutmeg Scandi Liquorice

GREENS Downtown Foliage Homeboy Moss

Matrix Pine Delight Lily Pad Hunter Alpine Weekend Moss

Martini Rosemary Jack Tournament Silo Rosemary Downtown Cedar Lazy Moss Skyline Cedar Phil Golden Lime Scandi Limone Hunter Cedar Thor Olive Incognito Rosemary Scandi Oceana Matrix Sage Esme Fossil Esme Feathery Grid Silver Pine Skyline Silver Pine Thor Hunter

BLUES Rory Mercury Tiger Stripe Mercury Neo Battleship Matrix Battleship Chronicle Silver Fox Weekend Shale Scandi Shale

Hunter Sea Glass Thor Tranquil Downtown Stellar Thor Teal Esme Aqua

Scandi Seafoam Delight Balsam Green Tiger Stripe Federal Scandi Pluver Kim Federal Scandi Naval Delight Denim

Wales Oceanic Downtown Sapphire Scandi Admiral Vertex Oceanic Martini Chambray Swift Prussian Blue Matrix Marina Wallace Hydro Homeboy Naval Silo Admiral Wallace Riverside Hunter Celestial Blue Over Check Oceanic Thor Lazuli Dustin Naval Incognito Admiral Skyline Sapphire

REDS/ ORANGES

Over Check Paprika

Scandi Logan

Wallace Salmon

Delight Burnt Brick

Hunter Cayenne

Thor Rooibos

Lazy Burnish

Thor Golden Ochre

YELLOWS

Neo Char treuse

Hunter Ray Flower

Lazy Lark

Homeboy Lark

Scandi Turmeric

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Durable, stylish and easy to clean – par t of the Carefree range, Armada’s got you covered with designs like Devon and Plymouth, which are designed to keep up with real life and real style. Devon is a chunky construction that comes in matching shades, while Plymouth is an update on discontinued design Spunky, a fine-textured chenille available in 12 colourways. Designs: 2 Type: Flat weaves Width: 140cm Application: Upholstery Rub count: >35 000 – >56 000

Correlates with Hertex: Benevolence and all other Carefree upholstery ranges and all cur taining ranges Correlates with Hertex Internationals: Clarke & Clarke: Indira York: Jardin

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This CAREFREE collection sees tradition meet modern living, with contemporary African patterns adding texture and vibrancy to any space in neutrals and colour. These low-maintenance fabrics are easy to clean, and have a water-repellent finish and high rub counts. Designs: 8 Brand: CAREFREE Type: Jacquards Width: 140cm

Application: Upholstery Launch date: January 2026 Rub count: >50 000 – >70 000

MARTY in Waterhole

LIBERAL in Iron

SPUNKY in Mimosa

RECKLESS in Lead

CAREFREE

Reckless and Spunky, the two fabrics in this collection, are all about stylish practicality and peace of mind. With its trendy colour palette, and anti-microbial and anti-bacterial finishes, this collection is ideal for both domestic and contract applications. This easy-clean, well-priced range has many applications, par ticularly in medical environments. Designs: 2 Brand: CAREFREE Type: Woven upholstery Width: 140cm

Application: Upholstery Launch date: June 2020 Rub count: 42 000 Correlates with: Uproot & Cuban Jungle

CITYSCAPE

Cityscape is a fabric collection that’s made for the ever-moving tempo of urban life. The three vastly different textures – Downtown, Skyline and Grid – are offered in tried-and-true neutrals and ear thy tones, and feature an easy-clean, water-only solution, ideal for the fast-paced lifestyle of the city dweller or busy suburban households. Designs: 3 Brand: CAREFREE Type: Flat-weave, embossed velvet, semi-textured velvet Width: 140cm

Application: Upholstery Launch date: April 2023 Rub count: >35 000 – >66 000

CITYSCAPE

COCKTAIL LOUNGE

Cocktail Lounge is a neat collection of two modern jacquard designs on a beautiful natural weave. Silo, an abstract swirl motif, and Incognito, a graphic block pattern, are offered in four colours, and coordinate with the plain textures in the Mixology collection. Designs: 4 Brand: CAREFREE Type: Flat-weaves and jacquards Width: 140cm – 280cm Application: Upholstery Launch date: July 2024 Rub count: >45 000 – 80 000

Correlates with Hertex: All cur taining ranges Correlates with Internationals: C&C: Masureel: Joy; Harlequin: Performance Bouclé, Reflect prints and weaves

HIGH GROVE

Carefree meets Stonehaus in this modestly priced collection where good taste and good sense come together. High Grove comprises an understated range of plains, semi-plains and tweedy weaves, all of which feature high rub counts and easy-clean proper ties. Designs: 5 Brand: CAREFREE Type: Flat-weaves and jacquards Width: 140cm – 142cm Application: Upholstery Launch date: April 2024 Rub count: >30 000 – 40 000

Correlates with Hertex: All cur taining ranges Correlates with Internationals: C&C: Midori, Orla; Harlequin: Sheers Vol 1, Reflect fabric, Reflect wallpaper 1 & 2; Masureel: The Colourbook; York: Urban Digest, New Origins

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MIXOLOGY

Mixology is a delightful mix of tones and textures in neutral shades, from creamy natural and dir ty blonde to silver greys and charcoal hues. The textures range from soft and smooth flat-weaves to woolly bouclé fabric, all sharing the understated look and feel of Scandinavian style. All these items are well priced, and suitable for both domestic and contract applications. Designs: 5 Brand: CAREFREE Type: Flat-weaves, pile, jacquards and chenille Width: 140cm Application: Upholstery Launch date: July 2024 Rub count: >50 000 – 80 000

Correlates with Hertex: All cur taining ranges Correlates with Internationals: Harlequin: Performance Bouclé, Sheers Vol 1; éditeur : Mantra; Masureel: The Colourbook; York: Urban Digest, Lemieux Et Cie

MONTENEGRO

We are pleased to add Montenegro to our ever-growing CAREFREE brand. The two well-priced plains in this collection, Balkan and Adriatic, boast 100 000 and 50 000 Mar tindale rubs respectively, and come in the latest furnishing colours as well as tried-and-true best-selling neutral shades. Designs: 2 Brand: CAREFREE Type: Jacquards and textured weaves Width: 140cm Application: Upholstery Launch date: August 2024 Rub count: >50 000 – 100 000

Correlates with Hertex: All cur taining ranges Correlates with Internationals: C&C: Secret Garden, Prince of Persia, Marianne fabric, Exotica, Vivido

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Koolhide, our extremely successful range from Spradling International, is a superquality vinyl that is ideal for outdoor, marine and medical applications. The range, which features a versatile palette, has been resampled and is fully stock-suppor ted.

Designs: 1 Brand: CAREFREE Type: Superior outdoor vinyl Width: 136cm – 137cm

Application: Upholstery Launch date: June 2020 Rub count: 100 000 – >300 000 Correlates with: Most outdoor ranges

LODGIX

Lodgix is par t of our easy-care CAREFREE brand of textured plains. Chunky weaves Neo and Matrix have significantly high Mar tindale rub counts, making them ideal for contract use, while the two-toned Sequel is perfect for high-end décor use. Designs: 5 Brand: CAREFREE Type: Woven-backed slub & melange rough weaves Width: 140cm – 145cm

Application: Upholstery Launch date: April 2022 Rub count: 30 000 – 60 000 Other performance: Easy clean Correlates with: All print ranges in 2022

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RELAXED PLAINS

This collection spor ts an easy-clean finish and features four distinctively different textures. Lazy is a medium cord, while Weekend is a textured melange, and Homeboy leans towards a wool look that is popular among Scandinavian furniture designers. With its excellent range of colours, this collection ticks most of the boxes for home, office and hospitality applications. Designs: 5 Brand: CAREFREE Type: Woven upholstery & corduroy Width: 145cm

Application: Upholstery Launch date: April 2022 Rub count: 40 000 Correlates with: County Life & Wanderlust

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Scandi is the Flynn range’s well-priced, dual-purpose replacement. In addition to its beautiful linen appearance and sophisticated colours, this range features FINX SR fabric protection, making it resistant to stains and water, bacteria repellent, oil proof and fire retardant. Designs: 1 Brand: CAREFREE Type: Natural linen-look upholstery Width: 140cm

Application: Upholstery Launch date: March 2020 Rub count: >80 000 Correlates with: All natural-look ranges

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Rub count: >80 000 Correlates with Hertex: Toledo, Light Fantastic and all other Her tex ranges Correlates with Hertex Internationals: Masureel: Rhapsody, Amani and Amazone

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Sven is a new texture in the upholstery arena. This flat-woven poly-linen has a fine hessian appearance, and is offered in both neutrals and up-to-date colourways. This Carefree collection is stain resistant and easy to clean, and is ideal for contract applications. Designs: 1 Type: Flat weave Width: 142cm Application: Upholstery Rub count: >40 000

Correlates with Hertex: Singles Club designs and all upholstery collections Correlates with Hertex Internationals: Harlequin: Zamora Masureel: Erosion

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THE BIG EASY

The Big Easy is perfect for generously sized pieces of furniture, and has the added bonus of falling under the CAREFREE umbrella – making it easy to clean and a fitting choice for both family living and holiday accommodation. The colourful stripes correlate easily with the small masculine jacquard as well as the various textured and action plains. The Big Easy is the ideal option for uncomplicated decorating. Designs: 7 Brand: CAREFREE Type: Woven jacquard upholstery (latex-backed) Width: 143cm – 145cm

Application: Upholstery Launch date: May 2022 Rub count: 50 000 Correlates with: County Life & Milano

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Not only is Thor the god of thunder, but also of strength and protection – qualities that define this faux-leather range. It falls under the CAREFREE brand, thanks to its easy-clean quality. Thor also features a super-high rub count and, given its anti-bacterial and anti-microbial proper ties, it’s ideal for medical and contract use. Designs: 1 Brand: CAREFREE Type: Vegan leather Width: 140cm Application: Upholstery and accessories Launch date: May 2024 Rub count: >100 000

Correlates with Hertex: All cur taining and upholstery ranges Correlates with Internationals: C&C: Cetara, Urban; Harlequin: Momentum 13; Masureel: Joy, Rock; York: Ar tistic Abstracts

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Toledo is a superior faux leather range that features a distressed finish, and is remarkably realistic in both look and feel. Not only are the featured colours in the collection highly commercial, but the quality of the fabric is exceptional and includes 20% of reconstituted leather. Toledo also has the advantage of being both scratch-proof, easy to clean and surprisingly well priced. Designs: 1 Brand: CAREFREE Type: Faux leather Width: 140cm Application: Upholstery Launch date: May 2025 Rub count: >40 000

Correlates with Hertex: Thor, Slow Living and all cur taining ranges Correlates with Internationals: Masureel: Amazone, Rhapsody and The Colour Book 2. Harlequin: Indoor Weave 2 C&C: Alfresco indoor-outdoor weaves

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CAREFREE PROPERTIES High-performance CAREFREE fabric features various protective properties, making light work of stains and, in some cases, shielding against fire and bacteria. BUILT-IN DURABILITY Inherent proper ties in the yarn do not wash out. CAREFREE RANGES WITH INHERENT YARN Her tex has only one range with easy-to-clean proper ties that are inherent in the yarn – the Vivalife brand. Vivalife is made of 100 % Harmolan polypropylene, a manmade yarn with easy-clean proper ties. Harmolan yarn is considered eco-friendly because: • No water is used to produce the fibres, which are used to spin the yarn • No chemicals are used to colour the yarn FINISHES Chemical finishes are added to the fabric and wash out over time. The finishes used in CAREFREE ranges are applied in two ways: with an immersion bath or they are sprayed on. Chemical finishes have different brand names; this is based on the name of the company that developed the chemicals, such as Everklean. CAREFREE RANGES THAT FEATURE THE IMMERSION BATH APPLICATION With the immersion bath method, chemicals are applied by soaking the fabric in a bath to produce a longer-lasting finish. The fabric is drawn mechanically through the bath at a predetermined speed to allow the chemicals to be absorbed. The finish can last anywhere between 20 and 50 washes, depending on the type of chemicals used. The following ranges feature such a finish: • Carefree • Cityscape • Lodgix • Scandi – Finx finish will last longer CAREFREE RANGES THAT FEATURE A SPRAYED-ON FINISH Easy-clean chemicals are sprayed onto the fabric. While this process is more affordable, it does not last as long as fabric finished with the immersion bath method. The finish usually lasts about three to five washes, depending on the type of chemicals used. The following ranges feature such a finish: • Relaxed Plains • The Big Easy

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A GUIDE TO HERTEX FABRIC BADGES EASY TO CLEAN Carefree products feature a treatment that’s applied to the yarn prior to weaving or to the surface of fabrics, creating a barrier against spills and dir t, allowing even the toughest household stains to be removed with minimal effor t. Prompt action leads to the best results. When cleaning a fabric’s surface, remove any remaining residue. Apply water and blot immediately with a clean white cloth or white paper towel; repeat this process until the residue is no longer visible on the cloth or towel. For tougher stains, apply more water to the affected area or use a mild detergent such as a colourant-free bar of soap. Then, using circular motions, rub gently with a white cloth. Repeat this process until there is no longer any soap or water residue. Avoid soaking upholstery fabric and the underlying sponge with water, as this may cause mould and odours. ST

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STAIN RESISTANT Stain-resistant fabrics prevent liquids from being absorbed and fine par ticles from adhering to them. They also aid in the release of stains during laundering. Stain resistance can be accomplished by using the natural proper ties of different fibres (some being more stain resistant than others) or by applying a stain-resistant finish. A stain-resistant finish is a water-based treatment that gives fabric water- and oil-repellent proper ties and offers protection against spills and stains. The finish penetrates the fabric and forms an invisible shield around each fibre.

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UNDERCOVER PATIO Fabrics that are suitable for undercover outdoor use are made of fibres such as polyester, acrylic, or olefin/polypropylene. These fibres are inherently more colourfast and are either solution-dyed or treated for additional protection against water, stains, mildew, and UV light. Fabrics that have a lightfastness rating of between 6 and 7 are suitable for sunny areas and undercover outdoor areas. Regular cleaning and maintenance are essential to extend a fabric’s lifespan.

OUTDOOR Outdoor fabrics are made of fibres such as polyester, acrylic, or olefin/ polypropylene. These fibres are inherently more colourfast and are either solution-dyed or treated for additional protection against water, stains, mildew, and UV light. Fabrics that have a lightfastness rating of between 7 and 8 are suitable for full, uncovered open-air use. Regular cleaning and maintenance are essential to extend a fabric’s lifespan.

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ANTI-BACTERIAL & ANTI-MICROBIAL Anti-bacterial and anti-microbial fabrics are treated or infused with one or several agents to keep microbes such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses from flourishing within their fibres. This is par ticularly impor tant as the porous surfaces of textiles tend to hold moisture and heat. Anti-microbial fabrics are commonly used in the healthcare sector – primarily for bedding, drapery, and gowns – to prevent contamination and extend the lifespan of textiles.

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FLAME RETARDANT Flame retardants are chemicals that are applied to fabric to inhibit or suppress the combustion process. They interfere with combustion at various stages of the process: during heating, decomposition, ignition, and flame spread. H

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EARTH FRIENDLY Ear th-friendly fabrics are made from sustainable materials derived from sustainably grown fibre crops or recycled material. The manufacturing process also determines a fabric’s sustainability. The most popular ecofriendly fabrics are bamboo, industrial hemp, recycled polyester, wool, Tencel, soy cashmere/silk, and sustainable cotton.

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PET FRIENDLY Pet-friendly fabrics are designed to withstand the daily wear and tear caused by animals. They repel stains and moisture, and feature tight, flat weaves that resist claw snags.

CAREFREE Relax. This fabric is designed for CAREFREE living.