DESIGN
Material development begins with considered colour, texture and finish, aligned with performance requirements and real-world application.
Sectors
From healthcare and hospitality to automotive, marine and transport, Ambla fabrics are engineered to meet strict performance standards while delivering lasting comfort and durability.
Automotive
Engineered for comfort and endurance. From passenger seating to specialist vehicle applications, our automotive fabrics deliver consistent quality, compliance and resilience — maintaining appearance and performance under constant use.
Hospitality
Stylish, durable and built for high-traffic spaces. Our hospitality fabrics combine refined design with exceptional abrasion resistance and easy maintenance, making them ideal for hotels, restaurants, cruise and leisure environments where performance must meet visual impact.
Healthcare
Hygienic, compliant and dependable. Designed to support infection control and rigorous cleaning regimes, our healthcare fabrics offer advanced antimicrobial performance, wipe-clean surfaces and long-term durability across care homes, hospitals and clinical settings.
TRANSPORT
Engineered for comfort and endurance. From passenger seating to specialist vehicle applications, our automotive fabrics deliver consistent quality, compliance and resilience — maintaining appearance and performance under constant use.
EVENTS VENUES
Performance without compromise. Across rail, marine and specialist sectors, our fabrics are developed to meet strict fire safety, durability and environmental standards while maintaining comfort and design integrity.
MARINE
Engineered for comfort and endurance. From passenger seating to specialist vehicle applications, our automotive fabrics deliver consistent quality, compliance and resilience — maintaining appearance and performance under constant use.
THE AMBLA PROCESS
From concept to completion, every Ambla material is shaped by controlled design, in-house manufacturing and verified performance.
PRODUCTION
Manufactured in-house using controlled coating, embossing and finishing processes to ensure batch consistency and repeatable quality.
TESTING
Performance is verified through structured in-house testing, supported by accredited external certification where required.
DISTRIBUTION
Stockholding and dispatch are managed directly from our Lancashire site, providing clear lead times and dependable supply.
Material Thinking
Thoughtful perspectives on materials, environments and the standards that define them. Where material knowledge meets real-world application across the sectors we serve.
Inspirations
5 reasons commercial interiors date faster than they wear
Commercial interiors rarely need replacing because they've worn out. More often, they've simply fallen behind the way people expect a space to look and feel.
Insights
Why British manufacturing still has the edge
As supply chains become increasingly global, the value of manufacturing closer to home is often overlooked. We explore why British manufacturing continues to play an important role in commercial interiors.
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Insights
What a performance material should prove before it reaches site
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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Insights
Why longer-lasting materials are part of responsible specification
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.