You don't have to go to Europe to buy.

Try World Auto Upholstery in Santa Paula CA
World Upholstery & Trim, American Manufacturer of Car/Auto Upholstery, Carpet, Convertible Tops, Car Seats, Headliners & Door Panel Parts for Classic European Cars like Mercedes, BMW, Porsche, Jaguar, Fiat, Ferrari and Alfa Romeo
800-222-9577

About four years ago I ordered 8 yards of Palomino MB Tex to recover my living room recliner, and started a thread about it.

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/tech-help/393044-consider-mb-tex-your-upholstered-household-furniture.html

Duke