How durable is vinyl upholstery on commercial stacking chairs?

Commercial-grade vinyl upholstery (also called faux leather, PVC vinyl, or leatherette) on stacking chairs typically lasts 5–10 years in normal commercial use. Quality commercial vinyl resists: abrasion (60,000+ Wyzenbeek double-rub equivalents); moisture and staining; basic disinfectants (check manufacturer guidelines for specific products); and UV fading in well-lit but not sun-exposed environments. The failure modes of vinyl are: cracking and peeling at high-flex seams (particularly the seat front edge and back corners) over time; UV yellowing in direct sunlight; and tearing from sharp objects. For high-turnover event environments, a reinforced 8-gauge commercial vinyl is more durable than lighter-weight vinyl. OfficeFurniture2go.com carries stacking chairs with commercial-grade vinyl upholstery — call 1-800-460-0858.