Sponsored by gmf fabrics
In casino environments, upholstery is expected to perform under constant use. From high traffic to daily wear, materials are pushed well beyond typical conditions—making durability and resilience essential from the start.
One of the most persistent challenges remains cigarette damage. A single burn can take a chair out of service, disrupt the visual consistency of the floor, and add to ongoing maintenance and replacement costs. While solutions have existed, they’ve often been limited to higher-cost options, making full-scale implementation difficult.
We developed No-Burn Upholstery™ to directly address this challenge. And now, it’s evolving.
A new generation of No-Burn Upholstery™ is making it possible to extend this level of protection more broadly. Our latest products, Anvil and Temper, are designed to deliver the core benefit of No-Burn performance—resistance to heat and surface damage from a lit cigarette—at a more accessible level for operators.
Beyond performance, construction plays a critical role. With thinner, more flexible builds, these materials are easier to upholster and conform more precisely to the contours of modern seating. The result is a cleaner, more tailored appearance across large installations, without added bulk or rigidity.
For operators, the impact is immediate: longer-lasting seating, fewer maintenance interruptions, and greater consistency across the floor. For designers, it creates more flexibility to specify performance-driven materials without compromising on look or application.
As expectations for durability continue to rise, No-Burn™ is now a practical standard rather than a specialized solution. Because in an environment where every detail contributes to the guest experience, reducing risk at the material level helps keep operations running smoothly—and the house in control.
Visit gmffabrics.com to learn more about our full No-Burn™ lineup.
