Mass Transport Upholstery Fabrics
Monteiro's mass transport upholstery fabrics are fire-rated coated fabrics for bus, train, metro and tram seating. Every fabric in the collection delivers heavy-duty abrasion resistance, is stain-resistant and easy to clean — REACH-compliant and made in Portugal.
Browse the collection below, or speak to a specialist for project specifications and free samples.
Built for public transport
Engineered for transport interiors
- Material
- Coated fabric
- Fire performance
- Engineered to meet public-transport fire-safety standards
- Abrasion resistance
- Heavy-duty, rated for intensive transit use
- Stain & vandal resistance
- High; non-absorbent, resists everyday soiling
- Cleanability
- Wipe-clean with mild detergent
- Light & colour fastness
- Colour-fast, resists fading
- Phthalates
- Phthalate-free
- Chemical compliance
- REACH-compliant
- Origin
- Made in Portugal
Frequently asked questions
What makes a fabric suitable for public transport seating?
Public transport seating fabrics must endure constant use, resist abrasion and vandalism, shrug off stains and clean up quickly — while meeting strict fire-safety requirements. Monteiro's mass transport fabrics are fire-rated coated fabrics that are heavy-duty, stain-resistant, easy to clean and REACH-compliant.
Do these fabrics meet transport fire-safety standards?
Yes. The fabrics are engineered to meet public-transport fire-safety standards for bus and rail interiors. Requirements vary by application and region, so ask our team for the specific bus or rail certificates your project requires.
How abrasion- and vandal-resistant are they?
The collection is heavy-duty and rated for intensive transit use, standing up to constant passenger contact. The non-absorbent coated surface resists scuffing and everyday soiling, helping seating stay presentable across long service life.
Are they easy to clean in high-use environments?
Yes — the coated surface wipes clean with a mild detergent, so depots and cleaning crews can keep seating hygienic quickly between services without solvents or abrasive pads.
Where are these fabrics used?
They are specified for bus, coach, train, metro and tram seating, as well as grab handles and interior panels — anywhere public transport interiors demand fire-rated, hard-wearing, easy-to-clean surfaces.
Can I order samples?
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 transport upholstery specialist
Tell us about your fleet or project and we'll recommend the right fire-rated, heavy-duty fabric, share the relevant certificates and send samples.
