Healthcare Upholstery Fabrics
Monteiro's healthcare upholstery fabrics are coated fabrics for hospitals, clinics, care homes and patient seating. Every collection here carries Sanitized® antimicrobial and antifungal protection, is tested to EN 1021, NFPA 260 and Cal TB 117 and resists alcohol-based disinfectants — REACH-compliant and made in Portugal. For bleach-based cleaning, choose a bleach-tested collection such as CHANCE Mediflex, MARA or FURNA.
Specifying for medical devices or clinical equipment? See our fabrics for medical equipment.
Browse the collection below, or speak to a specialist for project specifications and free samples.
- Free samples
- Stock service from one rollon stock-service fabrics
- 10-year warrantyon stock-service fabrics
- ISO 9001 & 14001certified manufacturer
- Made in Portugalcoated fabrics since 1967
Choose a fabric and a colour, then add the free sample to your cart.
Built for clinical use
Engineered for healthcare environments
- Material
- Coated fabric
- Antimicrobial & antifungal
- Sanitized® antibacterial and antifungal protection
- Disinfection
- Resists alcohol-based disinfectants; bleach-tested collections available
- Abrasion resistance
- Up to 400,000 Martindale, by collection
- Fire performance
- EN 1021-1+2, NFPA 260 and Cal TB 117 on every collection; BS 5852 Crib 5 on CHANCE Crib 5, MARA, FURNA, GARBE and ELEFANTE
- Chemical compliance
- REACH-compliant
- Origin
- Made in Portugal
Frequently asked questions
What makes a fabric suitable for healthcare upholstery?
Healthcare upholstery fabrics must withstand repeated disinfection, inhibit microbial growth and meet fire-safety requirements — while staying comfortable for patients. Monteiro's healthcare fabrics are coated fabrics with Sanitized® antimicrobial and antifungal protection and REACH compliance.
Can Monteiro healthcare fabrics be cleaned with alcohol or bleach?
Every collection here resists alcohol-based disinfectants. For bleach-based protocols, choose a bleach-tested collection such as CHANCE Mediflex, MARA or FURNA — ask us for the test reports. Avoid abrasive pads and undiluted solvents.
Are these fabrics antimicrobial?
Yes — every collection here carries Sanitized® antibacterial and antifungal protection. CHANCE Mediflex is also tested for antiviral activity (ISO 18184) and to ISO 10993 for cytotoxicity, skin sensitisation and irritation.
Where are Monteiro healthcare fabrics used?
They are specified for hospital and clinic furniture, patient and examination seating, wheelchairs and mobility seating, dental practices and care-home upholstery — anywhere that demands hygienic, hard-wearing surfaces.
Which fire standards do the fabrics meet?
Every collection here is tested to EN 1021-1+2, NFPA 260 and Cal TB 117. CHANCE Crib 5, MARA, FURNA, GARBE and ELEFANTE are also tested to BS 5852 Crib 5. All are REACH-compliant. Ask our team for the certificates your project requires.
Can I order samples of the healthcare collection?
Yes — request free samples or the full technical data sheet, and our specialists will help you match the right fabric to your specification.
Speak to a healthcare upholstery specialist
Tell us about your project and we'll recommend the right antimicrobial fabric, share the relevant certificates and send samples.
