Fabric group01
For example, Linara, Mode and Metaphor.
Explore group 1The kin. material library / HAY
HAY fabrics.
Find your feel.
The same sofa. A completely different character.
Get to know the fabric groups, explore the textures and find a shortlist that feels like home.
Fabrics and leathers to explore · Original HAY photography · Personal advice from kin.
01 / Understand the choice
What does a
fabric group mean?
It sets the upholstery price.
It doesn’t tell the whole story.
HAY places fabrics into price groups. For the same sofa and configuration, the group helps determine what you pay. A higher group is not a durability score: compare the composition, surface, care and test results too.
Fabric group02
For example, Olavi by HAY, Steelcut Trio 3 and Turf.
Explore group 2
Fabric group03
For example, Bolgheri, Fiord 2 and Hallingdal 65.
Explore group 3
Fabric group04
For example, Coda 2, Vanir and Vidar 4.
Explore group 4Current HAY fabrics available in the UK, listed A–Z. Availability varies by furniture model and colour. See the full HAY overview
The HAY fabric library
Find your fabric.
Explore fabrics and leathers, choose your colours and request samples. Select a furniture model for prices where available.
Explore the fabrics, or choose your furniture to compare prices.
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Shown in 0391 Group 1 KvadratAtlas
Wool blend
37 HAY colour references
Fabric facts & colours
Availability varies by furniture model and colour; kin. will confirm your choice and sample availability.
- Composition
- 90% new wool (worsted), 10% nylon
- Abrasion resistance
- 100,000 Martindale
- Pilling
- 4–5
- Lightfastness
- 6–7
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Shown in 0221 Group 1 KvadratAutumn
Polyester
14 HAY colour references
Fabric facts & colours
Availability varies by furniture model and colour; kin. will confirm your choice and sample availability.
- Composition
- 100% recycled polyester
- Abrasion resistance
- 50,000 Martindale
- Pilling
- 4–5
- Lightfastness
- 6–7
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Shown in LGG60 Group 3 HAYBolgheri
Mixed fibres
1 HAY colour reference
Fabric facts & colours
Verified colours from HAY’s upholstery overview. Availability varies by model; kin. will confirm your chosen fabric and colour for your product.
- Composition
- 35% viscose, 26% wool, 17% polyamide, 15% silk, 7% linen
- Abrasion resistance
- 30,000 Martindale
- Pilling
- 3–4
- Lightfastness
- 5
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Shown in 0114 Group 2 KvadratCanvas 2
Wool blend
45 HAY colour references
Fabric facts & colours
Availability varies by furniture model and colour; kin. will confirm your choice and sample availability.
- Composition
- 90% wool, worsted, 10% nylon
- Abrasion resistance
- 100,000 Martindale
- Pilling
- 4
- Lightfastness
- 5 / 5-6 / 6
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Shown in 0242 Group 4 KvadratCoda 2
Wool blend
18 HAY colour references
Fabric facts & colours
Verified colours from HAY’s upholstery overview. Availability varies by model; kin. will confirm your chosen fabric and colour for your product.
- Composition
- 90% new wool, 10% nylon
- Abrasion resistance
- 100,000 Martindale
- Pilling
- 4
- Lightfastness
- 5–7
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Shown in 0696 Group 3 KvadratDivina 3
Wool
56 HAY colour references
Fabric facts & colours
Availability varies by furniture model and colour; kin. will confirm your choice and sample availability.
- Composition
- 100% new wool
- Abrasion resistance
- 45,000 Martindale
- Pilling
- 3
- Lightfastness
- 5–7
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Shown in 0753 Group 3 KvadratDivina MD
Wool
27 HAY colour references
Fabric facts & colours
Availability varies by furniture model and colour; kin. will confirm your choice and sample availability.
- Composition
- 100% new wool
- Abrasion resistance
- 45,000 Martindale
- Pilling
- 3
- Lightfastness
- 5–6
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Shown in 0527 Group 3 KvadratDivina Melange 3
Pure wool
38 HAY colour references
Fabric facts & colours
Verified colours from HAY’s upholstery overview. Availability varies by model; kin. will confirm your chosen fabric and colour for your product.
- Composition
- 100% new wool
- Abrasion resistance
- 45,000 Martindale
- Pilling
- 3
- Lightfastness
- 5–7
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Shown in 0352 Group 3 KvadratEncircle
Trevira CS
17 HAY colour references
Fabric facts & colours
Availability varies by furniture model and colour; kin. will confirm your choice and sample availability.
- Composition
- 100% Trevira CS
- Abrasion resistance
- 80,000 Martindale
- Pilling
- 4
- Lightfastness
- 5–7
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Shown in 0562 Group 3 KvadratFiord 2
Wool blend
39 HAY colour references
Fabric facts & colours
Verified colours from HAY’s upholstery overview. Availability varies by model; kin. will confirm your chosen fabric and colour for your product.
- Composition
- 92% new wool (worsted), 8% nylon
- Abrasion resistance
- 60,000 Martindale
- Pilling
- 4–5
- Lightfastness
- 5–7
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Shown in Cognac Group 5 HAYGrano leather
Leather
6 HAY colour references
Fabric facts & colours
Availability varies by furniture model and colour; kin. will confirm your choice and sample availability.
- Composition
- Olive-leaf tanned leather
- Lightfastness
- 5
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Shown in 0526 Group 3 KvadratHallingdal 65
Wool & viscose
58 HAY colour references
Fabric facts & colours
Verified colours from HAY’s upholstery overview. Availability varies by model; kin. will confirm your chosen fabric and colour for your product.
- Composition
- 70% new wool, 30% viscose
- Abrasion resistance
- 100,000 Martindale
- Pilling
- 3–4
- Lightfastness
- 5–7
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Shown in 41 Group 4 RomoIce FR
Cotton blend
4 HAY colour references
Fabric facts & colours
Availability varies by furniture model and colour; kin. will confirm your choice and sample availability.
- Composition
- 82% cotton, 18% polyester
- Abrasion resistance
- 100,000 Martindale
- Lightfastness
- 5
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Shown in Black Special fabrics HAYLift
Polyester
6 HAY colour references
Fabric facts & colours
HAY lists Lift for the O2 Lounge Chair and Ottoman. Ask kin. to confirm suitability for your furniture and sample availability.
- Composition
- 100% polyester
- Abrasion resistance
- 35,000 Martindale
- Pilling
- 5
- Lightfastness
- 6
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Shown in 142 Group 1 RomoLinara
Cotton & linen
18 HAY colour references
Fabric facts & colours
Linara 313 is confirmed from the manufacturer file; HAY’s chart has a misprint. Availability varies by model, so kin. will confirm your choice.
- Composition
- 63% cotton, 37% linen
- Abrasion resistance
- 36,000 Martindale
- Pilling
- 4
- Lightfastness
- 5–6
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Shown in 304 Group 3 HAYLoft
Viscose blend
5 HAY colour references
Fabric facts & colours
Verified colours from HAY’s upholstery overview. Availability varies by model; kin. will confirm your chosen fabric and colour for your product.
- Composition
- 80% viscose, 11% polyester, 9% cotton
- Abrasion resistance
- Over 100,000 Martindale
- Pilling
- 4–5
- Lightfastness
- 5
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Shown in Warm grey Group 1 HAYMaglia
Cotton blend
6 HAY colour references
Fabric facts & colours
Availability varies by furniture model and colour; kin. will confirm your choice and sample availability.
- Composition
- 42% viscose, 36% cotton, 16% acrylic, 6% polyester
- Abrasion resistance
- 35,000 Martindale
- Pilling
- 4–5
- Lightfastness
- 5
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Shown in 0551 Group 2 KvadratMelange Nap
Wool blend
26 HAY colour references
Fabric facts & colours
Availability varies by furniture model and colour; kin. will confirm your choice and sample availability.
- Composition
- 97% new wool (worsted), 3% nylon
- Abrasion resistance
- 60,000 Martindale
- Pilling
- 3
- Lightfastness
- 6
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Shown in 038 Group 1 MaharamMetaphor
Polyester
45 HAY colour references
Fabric facts & colours
Verified colours from HAY’s upholstery overview. Availability varies by model; kin. will confirm your chosen fabric and colour for your product.
- Composition
- 100% polyester
- Abrasion resistance
- 90,000 Martindale
- Pilling
- 3–4
- Lightfastness
- 5–6
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Shown in 053 Group 1 MaharamMode
Recycled polyester blend
72 HAY colour references
Fabric facts & colours
Colours from HAY’s supplied swatch archive, including references outside its January 2026 overview. Ask kin. to confirm current availability for your furniture.
- Composition
- 80% post-consumer recycled polyester, 20% polyester
- Abrasion resistance
- 100,000 double rubs · Wyzenbeek
- Pilling
- Class 4
- Lightfastness
- 40+ hours
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Shown in 0723 Group 2 KvadratNaveli
Wool
24 HAY colour references
Fabric facts & colours
Availability varies by furniture model and colour; kin. will confirm your choice and sample availability.
- Composition
- 100% new wool (worsted)
- Abrasion resistance
- 50,000 Martindale
- Pilling
- 4–5
- Lightfastness
- 6–7
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Shown in NV2488S Group 5 CamoNevada leather
Leather
2 HAY colour references
Fabric facts & colours
Availability varies by furniture model and colour; kin. will confirm your choice and sample availability.
- Composition
- Aniline leather
- Lightfastness
- 4
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Shown in 15 Group 2 Romo & HAYOlavi by HAY
Mixed fibres
10 HAY colour references
Fabric facts & colours
Verified colours from HAY’s upholstery overview. Availability varies by model; kin. will confirm your chosen fabric and colour for your product.
- Composition
- 54% polyester, 26% acrylic, 20% cotton
- Abrasion resistance
- 70,000 Martindale
- Pilling
- 3–4
- Lightfastness
- 5–6
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Shown in 37 Group 2 RomoOsumi
Cotton blend
13 HAY colour references
Fabric facts & colours
Verified colours from HAY’s upholstery overview. Availability varies by model; kin. will confirm your chosen fabric and colour for your product.
- Composition
- 80% cotton, 20% polyester
- Abrasion resistance
- 75,000 Martindale
- Pilling
- 4
- Lightfastness
- 5
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Shown in 05 Group 1 HAYOverlap
Polyester
8 HAY colour references
Fabric facts & colours
Availability varies by furniture model and colour; kin. will confirm your choice and sample availability.
- Composition
- 100% recycled polyester
- Abrasion resistance
- 30,000 (HAY durability rating; test method not stated)
- Pilling
- 5
- Lightfastness
- 5
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Shown in 0462 Group 4 KvadratRaas
Wool blend
29 HAY colour references
Fabric facts & colours
Availability varies by furniture model and colour; kin. will confirm your choice and sample availability.
- Composition
- 92% new wool (worsted), 8% nylon
- Abrasion resistance
- 100,000 Martindale
- Pilling
- 4–5
- Lightfastness
- 6–7
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Shown in 0108 Group 2 KvadratRe-wool 2
Wool blend
25 HAY colour references
Fabric facts & colours
Availability varies by furniture model and colour; kin. will confirm your choice and sample availability.
- Composition
- 45% wool, worsted, 45% recycled wool, 10% nylon
- Abrasion resistance
- 100,000 Martindale
- Pilling
- 4
- Lightfastness
- 6 (ISO 1-8) / 6-7 (ISO 1-8) / 7 (ISO 1-8)
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Shown in 0271 Group 1 KvadratRelate
Trevira CS
35 HAY colour references
Fabric facts & colours
Availability varies by furniture model and colour; kin. will confirm your choice and sample availability.
- Composition
- 100% Trevira CS
- Abrasion resistance
- 80,000 Martindale
- Pilling
- 4–5
- Lightfastness
- 5–7
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Shown in 0113 Group 1 KvadratRemix 3
Wool blend
72 HAY colour references
Fabric facts & colours
Availability varies by furniture model and colour; kin. will confirm your choice and sample availability.
- Composition
- 90% wool, worsted, 10% nylon
- Abrasion resistance
- 100,000 Martindale
- Pilling
- 4
- Lightfastness
- 5 / 5-6 / 6 / 6-7 / 7
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Shown in 05 Group 3 RomoRuskin
Wool blend
4 HAY colour references
Fabric facts & colours
Availability varies by furniture model and colour; kin. will confirm your choice and sample availability.
- Composition
- 70% viscose, 15% linen, 10% wool, 5% polyamide
- Abrasion resistance
- 60,000 Martindale
- Pilling
- 3
- Lightfastness
- 5
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Shown in Black Group 5 HAYSense leather
Leather
6 HAY colour references
Fabric facts & colours
Availability varies by furniture model and colour; kin. will confirm your choice and sample availability.
- Composition
- Aniline leather
- Lightfastness
- 3
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Shown in Mohawi 21 Special fabrics SkandilockSheepskin
Sheepskin
2 HAY colour references
Fabric facts & colours
HAY’s Chisel selection: Mohawi 21 and Espresso 15. Other furniture uses different sheepskin shades and pile lengths; kin. will confirm suitability.
- Composition
- Australian Crossbred, Lamb/sheep
- Lightfastness
- Varies by colour
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Shown in SI1259 Group 4 CamoSierra leather
Leather
44 HAY colour references
Fabric facts & colours
Availability varies by furniture model and colour; kin. will confirm your choice and sample availability.
- Composition
- Corrected leather
- Lightfastness
- ≥4 (ISO 105-B02)
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Shown in 0535 Group 2 KvadratSteelcut 3
Wool blend
40 HAY colour references
Fabric facts & colours
Verified colours from HAY’s upholstery overview. Availability varies by model; kin. will confirm your chosen fabric and colour for your product.
- Composition
- 90% new wool (worsted), 10% nylon
- Abrasion resistance
- 100,000 Martindale
- Pilling
- 3–4
- Lightfastness
- 5–7
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Shown in 0114 Group 3 KvadratSteelcut Quartet
Wool blend
19 HAY colour references
Fabric facts & colours
Availability varies by furniture model and colour; kin. will confirm your choice and sample availability.
- Composition
- 90% wool, worsted, 10% nylon
- Abrasion resistance
- 100,000 Martindale
- Pilling
- 4-5
- Lightfastness
- 6 / 6 (ISO 1-8) / 6-7
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Shown in 0466 Group 2 KvadratSteelcut Trio 3
Wool blend
54 HAY colour references
Fabric facts & colours
Verified colours from HAY’s upholstery overview. Availability varies by model; kin. will confirm your chosen fabric and colour for your product.
- Composition
- 90% new wool (worsted), 10% nylon
- Abrasion resistance
- 100,000 Martindale
- Pilling
- 4
- Lightfastness
- 5–7
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Shown in 136 Group 1 HAYStory
Cotton blend
12 HAY colour references
Fabric facts & colours
Availability varies by furniture model and colour; kin. will confirm your choice and sample availability.
- Composition
- 75% recycled cotton, 25% polyester
- Abrasion resistance
- 40,000 Martindale
- Pilling
- 4
- Lightfastness
- 4–6
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Shown in 720 Group 2 HAYTadao
Wool blend
4 HAY colour references
Fabric facts & colours
Availability varies by furniture model and colour; kin. will confirm your choice and sample availability.
- Composition
- 46% wool, 20% linen, 19% polyester, 15% cotton
- Abrasion resistance
- 40,000 Martindale
- Pilling
- 4
- Lightfastness
- 4
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Shown in Sand Group 2 HAYTurf
Bouclé blend
11 HAY colour references
Fabric facts & colours
Verified colours from HAY’s upholstery overview. Availability varies by model; kin. will confirm your chosen fabric and colour for your product.
- Composition
- 30% polyester, 28% wool, 28% acrylic, 10% cotton, 4% other fibres
- Abrasion resistance
- 90,000 Martindale
- Pilling
- 4
- Lightfastness
- 4–5
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Shown in 2107 Group 1 SpradlingValencia
Vinyl upholstery
76 HAY colour references
Fabric facts & colours
Availability varies by furniture model and colour; kin. will confirm your choice and sample availability.
- Composition
- Vinyl with urethane topcoat
- Abrasion resistance
- 300,000 Martindale
- Lightfastness
- 4–5
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Shown in 0413 Group 4 Kvadrat · Raf SimonsVanir
Wool blend
18 HAY colour references
Fabric facts & colours
Verified colours from HAY’s upholstery overview. Availability varies by model; kin. will confirm your chosen fabric and colour for your product.
- Composition
- 92% new wool (worsted), 8% nylon
- Abrasion resistance
- 100,000 Martindale
- Pilling
- 3–4
- Lightfastness
- 6–7
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Shown in 0323 Group 4 Kvadrat / Raf SimonsVidar 4
Wool blend
41 HAY colour references
Fabric facts & colours
Verified colours from HAY’s upholstery overview. Availability varies by model; kin. will confirm your chosen fabric and colour for your product.
- Composition
- 94% new wool, 6% nylon
- Abrasion resistance
- 100,000 Martindale
- Pilling
- 4–5
- Lightfastness
- 5–7
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Shown in 01 Group 2 HAYVolume by HAY
Wool blend
3 HAY colour references
Fabric facts & colours
Availability varies by furniture model and colour; kin. will confirm your choice and sample availability.
- Composition
- 29% polyester, 25% wool, 25% acrylic, 21% cotton
- Abrasion resistance
- 40,000 Martindale
- Pilling
- 4
- Lightfastness
- 5
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Shown in 1851 Group 2 HAYYuma
Wool blend
6 HAY colour references
Fabric facts & colours
Availability varies by furniture model and colour; kin. will confirm your choice and sample availability.
- Composition
- 70% wool, 30% polyester
- Abrasion resistance
- 36,000 Martindale
- Pilling
- 4
- Lightfastness
- 5
Your samples.
Choose up to three colours to compare here and request as samples.
Email kin. for advice
About fabric tests
Test results use the manufacturer’s stated methods and scales. Martindale cycles and Wyzenbeek double rubs are not directly comparable. A physical sample is the best way to judge texture and colour.
Material focus / HAY Loft
Small threads.
Big character.
A distinctive weave.
Five ways to make it yours.
Loft combines 80% viscose, 11% polyester and 9% cotton in a visibly varied surface. HAY places it in group 3 and lists five colour references. See how it works on different pieces below.
Compare Loft with your favouritesHAY reports over 100,000 Martindale, lightfastness 5 and pilling 4–5. These are separate tests, not a stain or snag guarantee.
Loft on HAY furniture
Original Loft inspiration, featuring Mags, Arbour and AAC. These photographs show the named pieces, not Quilton. Screen colour varies: confirm your choice with a physical sample.
04 / Made for your everyday
Choose for the room
you actually live in.
A beautiful fabric should suit your habits as well as your home.
See it morning & evening.
Place samples beside your floor, walls and other textiles. Check daylight and artificial light. Direct sun and strong heat can change upholstery over time.
Tell us about real life.
Children, pets, favourite jeans, snacks on the sofa: all useful context. An abrasion number doesn’t tell you how a fabric handles spills or claws.
Know the routine.
Vacuum regularly with an upholstery nozzle. Gently absorb spills promptly; avoid rubbing. Follow the guidance for your exact textile before trying a cleaner.
Is group 4 better than group 1?
It costs more for the same sofa configuration, but it is not automatically more durable or more suitable. For example, HAY lists Metaphor in group 1 at 90,000 Martindale and Bolgheri in group 3 at 30,000 Martindale. Their composition and appearance are different too. Choose for the balance that matters to you.
What do Martindale, lightfastness and pilling mean?
Martindale measures resistance to abrasion under test conditions. Lightfastness describes resistance to fading from light; pilling describes the tendency for small fibre balls to form. None is a complete measure of everyday suitability. Mode uses a different abrasion test, Wyzenbeek, so its double-rub figure should not be compared directly with Martindale. Its lightfastness result is also reported differently.
Which fabric is best for children or pets?
There is no single answer from the group number. Tell us about spills, claws, colour preferences and how much maintenance you want to do. We’ll help you look at the weave, care guidance and available samples. We don’t label these fabrics stain-proof or pet-proof.
Can I wash the covers or use a stain remover?
A fabric’s composition does not mean a sofa cover is removable or machine washable. Follow the instructions for your exact sofa and upholstery. HAY’s general guidance advises against spot cleaning individual marks; ask us for the appropriate textile-specific care advice before applying cleaning products.
Can I choose a colour that is not shown here?
The fabric photographs are starting points. Open the HAY colour chart on each card for the wider palette, then send us the fabric name and colour code. We’ll confirm availability for your model and UK order before you commit.
Why is there no price for a fabric?
Prices appear after you choose a model, where a matching fabric option is available. If there is no matching price, you can still browse colours and request samples. We’ll confirm the fabric, colour and price for your furniture.
Fabric groups, composition and test results: HAY Fabric & Leather Overview · January 2026. Care: HAY care guide and Kvadrat care guidance. Guide reviewed September 2026.
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