Every Ambla faux leather begins with a carefully selected base cloth, finished with a technically engineered coating designed for strength, flexibility and cleanability.
Because we manufacture in-house, we control the process from formulation through to finishing. That control allows us to deliver consistency — in colour, specification and performance — across every order.
It is this balance of engineering discipline and practical experience that makes Ambla a trusted material for makers, specifiers and operational teams alike.
For Ambla, ESG goes beyond materials and manufacturing. It’s about how we operate as a business — ethically, transparently and with long-term responsibility in mind.
We invest in our people, uphold strong governance standards and build trusted relationships across our supply chain. By continuously improving our environmental performance and supporting the communities around us, we’re creating lasting value that extends far beyond the product itself.
For those who work with Ambla regularly, our trade accounts provide structured pricing, direct support and dependable supply.
ISO 9001
Ambla operates to ISO 9001, supporting a consistent approach to quality, process control and continuous improvement.
ISO 14001
Ambla operates to ISO 14001, reflecting a structured approach to environmental management and continual improvement.
ISO 16949
Ambla operates to ISO 16949, supporting the process control and quality standards required for automotive applications.
UK Type Examination Module B – Merchant Shipping
Ambla holds UK Type Examination Module B approval for relevant marine applications, confirming compliance of the approved product type.
UK Quality Systems Module D – Merchant Shipping
Ambla holds UK Quality Systems Module D approval for relevant marine applications, confirming approved production quality assurance processes.
Sanitized® – Approved Brand Partner
Ambla is a Sanitized® Approved Brand Partner, incorporating recognised hygiene technology within selected materials.
Conforming to the Merchant Shipping Regulations
Ambla materials for relevant marine applications conform to the applicable UK Merchant Shipping Regulations and approval requirements.
Tested to meet rigorous standards across abrasion, fire performance and hygiene.
Stable pigments and controlled production ensure reliable colour consistency.
Engineered to deliver strength, workability and dependable compliance.
Ambla Fabrics has been the trusted partner of hundreds of firms since we launched our first product over 50 years ago. From hospitals to luxury cars, boats to buses, stadiums and cinemas – chances are you have seen Ambla, used Ambla, or sat on Ambla, wherever in the world you have been.
Ambla Fabrics has been the trusted partner of hundreds of firms since we launched our first product over 50 years ago. From hospitals to luxury cars, boats to buses, stadiums and cinemas – chances are you have seen Ambla, used Ambla, or sat on Ambla, wherever in the world you have been.
Ambla Fabrics has been the trusted partner of hundreds of firms since we launched our first product over 50 years ago. From hospitals to luxury cars, boats to buses, stadiums and cinemas – chances are you have seen Ambla, used Ambla, or sat on Ambla, wherever in the world you have been.
Ambla Fabrics has been the trusted partner of hundreds of firms since we launched our first product over 50 years ago. From hospitals to luxury cars, boats to buses, stadiums and cinemas – chances are you have seen Ambla, used Ambla, or sat on Ambla, wherever in the world you have been.
Ambla Fabrics has been the trusted partner of hundreds of firms since we launched our first product over 50 years ago. From hospitals to luxury cars, boats to buses, stadiums and cinemas – chances are you have seen Ambla, used Ambla, or sat on Ambla, wherever in the world you have been.
Ambla Fabrics has been the trusted partner of hundreds of firms since we launched our first product over 50 years ago. From hospitals to luxury cars, boats to buses, stadiums and cinemas – chances are you have seen Ambla, used Ambla, or sat on Ambla, wherever in the world you have been.
The faces behind the fabrics.
Product Designer
Fabric Specialist
Machinist
Fabric Specialist
Product Designer
Machinist
Every Ambla faux leather begins with a carefully selected base cloth, finished with a technically engineered coating designed for strength, flexibility and cleanability.
Because we manufacture in-house, we control the process from formulation through to finishing. That control allows us to deliver consistency — in colour, specification and performance — across every order.
It is this balance of engineering discipline and practical experience that makes Ambla a trusted material for makers, specifiers and operational teams alike.
Ambla faux leathers are developed for environments where regular cleaning and surface durability are essential. Formulations support hygiene protocols while maintaining structural integrity and finish over time.
Materials are tested in-house for abrasion, durability and fire performance, with accredited third-party certification supporting sector-specific standards where required.
Stockholding and dispatch are managed directly from our Lancashire site, supporting defined lead times and consistent batch control for healthcare projects.
We support the makers, upholsterers, designers and buyers who need materials they can trust for their design quality as much as their durability. Ambla designs and manufactures performance faux leather fabrics from its Lancashire production site, where coated materials have been made for generations.
Our fabrics are developed for real-world environments where durability, hygiene, compliance and appearance must work together without compromise.
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When upholstery arrives on site, approvals are done, specifications are signed, orders are placed, and installation schedules are set. Confidence in these decisions is not just about how the material looks. It comes from knowing the material will perform as needed and that all supporting information is clear, accurate, and easy to access.
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The most responsible material decisions are often the ones nobody notices. Not because they lack impact, but because years later they are still doing the job they were specified to do.
Upholstery within fitness spaces helps shape atmosphere, comfort and perception, supporting spaces that are increasingly designed around the full member experience rather than exercise alone.
A swatch can set the direction, but specification is what protects it. Colour, texture, finish and performance all shape whether the finished seat holds the same intent as the first sample.
