Montauk publishes Martindale numbers up front—Hoover Dark Gray clocks 35 k cycles while still feeling plush under palm. Numbers above 30 k classify as “heavy commercial,” yet Montauk avoids the plastic sheen common in contract synthetics. The secret: solution-dyed polyester yarns backed with acrylic for dimensional stability. Result? Sofas in boutique lobbies that survive suitcase wheels and still photograph like day one.

Beyond the Couch: Wallcoverings that Absorb Sound & Repel Water
Montauk’s vinyl line turns bare walls into multi-taskers. A micro-embossed PVC face diffuses mid- to high-frequency echo, while the closed-cell