Portafino No.2 Recycled Upholstery Velvet Fabric in Black
Portafino No.2 in Black is an unapologetically bold, classic velvet reimagined for the eco-conscious home. Rich and saturated, this plain black velvet upholstery fabric offers graphic depth, a sleek surface, and a confident, architectural presence in any space. Woven entirely from 100% recycled polyester, it pairs sustainability with timeless style — a rare combination that makes this fabric as thoughtful as it is visually striking.
With its soft matte pile and tactile, even handle, Portafino No.2 is ideal for general domestic upholstery projects. From statement armchairs to dark-toned ottomans or headboards, it provides a grounding counterpoint to colourful interiors, while also holding its own in monochromatic schemes. As part of our Velvet Upholstery Fabric collection, this design brings a contemporary edge to a traditional fabric form — elevated, versatile, and sustainably made.
Plain Upholstery Fabric collection, offering a solid colour base with a refined finish. It’s also a strong choice for darker palettes — and pairs seamlessly with other deep hues from our Black Upholstery Fabric collection, which celebrates bold simplicity across both patterned and plain designs.
You can read more about what makes a durable, high-performing upholstery material in our blog post What Makes a Good Upholstery Fabric? Key Qualities Explained. Like every fabric in the Portafino Recycled Velvet Fabric collection, this colourway is designed to support circular design decisions while offering all the beauty and quality you’d expect from Saint and Poet.
Product Specification
Exempt fabric Non-FR must be used with a schedule 3 (FR) interlinear or if suitable receive FR treatment to conform to BS5852 Part 1 Source 0 (Cigarette) and 1 (Match)
Product Testing
At Saint & Poet we aim to ensure the highest quality. To ensure this our product has been subject to appropriate upholstery testing, to which you can view the results below.
- Colour Fastness To Rubbing - Grade B (General Contract Grade)
- Colour Fastness To Light - Grade B (General Contract Grade)
- Resistance to Tearing - Grade A
- Piling Resistance - Grade A
These results mean all of our product is appropriate for Heavy Domestic use and General Contract purposes.
Shipping & Delivery
At Saint & Poet, we strive to make your shopping experience as seamless and enjoyable as possible. We offer free shipping for all UK orders. International orders are subject to a shipping fee that is shown at checkout. Please note that all import duties are subject to the specific countries laws and are your responsibility. We use only the best packaging materials to ensure your fabrics arrive in a perfect condition.Please note there is a 14 working day lead time on any treated orders. If you have any questions about our shipping methods or costs, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Returns & Refund Policy
At Saint & Poet we want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase from. We take great effort to ensure the products we sell are represented as accurately as possible on screen through multiple images. However, colours on screens can vary. This is due to computer screens generating colour through RGB, comapred to our digital printers which print with CMYK. This combined with different contrast and brightness settings can make the fabric appear more muted. This is why we advise you to order a sample prior to ordering.
Cut fabrics which are cut and specifically produced to your requirements are unfortunately non refundable.
Returns cannot be accepted for fabrics (unless faulty) as they have been cut to your order requirements, therefore we strongly advise that you use the sampling service before purchasing fabric so that you can be sure that the fabric is the correct shade. Please note that cut fabrics are non-refundable unless there is a defect or error on our part.s.
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