Upholstery determines the appearance of upholstered furniture and comfortable rest. What fabric is best for sofa upholstery, and what parameters should be followed when choosing?
The sofa unites the family for communication and relaxation, serves as a spare bed. Therefore, upholstery for upholstered furniture should not only be aesthetic and pleasant to the touch, but also very durable, especially if there are small children and animals in the house. Also, textiles for covering the sofa may vary depending on its actual purpose and location in the house.
Upholstery fabric quality
When buying a ready-made sofa or separately upholstery fabric, it is important to pay attention not only to the appearance and color, but also to other characteristics. It is best to familiarize yourself with the product passport, which contains all the basic data by which you can determine the quality of the material.
What to look for when choosing upholstery:
- aesthetics- the fabric should match the interior of the room in color and texture. It happens that a new sofa with plain upholstery looks luxurious, but after a while it is noticeably worn. To avoid this effect, you can choose a fabric with a three-dimensional pattern or pattern - this will help to mask the protruding villi;
- comfort- the upholstery should be pleasant to the touch (not too hard or prickly);
- wear resistance- this parameter is checked by the "Martindale test" and indicated in the product passport. The minimum indicator worthy of purchase is 20 thousand cycles for abrasion;
- color fastness and processing- this parameter characterizes the fabric resistant to moisture, friction and does not fade under the influence of sunlight;
- density - denser fabric will be durable. The minimum indicator is 200 g / m.
- stability- the fabric retains its shape, does not stretch or shrink after washing or cleaning. If the stability score is low, the upholstery will have to be removed and dry-cleaned, making the upholstery expensive to maintain.
- peeling- on high-quality fabric, which can withstand more than 500 cycles of friction, pellets do not form at all. Such material retains an attractive appearance for a long time.
- impregnation or spraying– upholstery for the sofa should be chosen with additional protection. The most effective is impregnation, which effectively protects each fiber of the fabric, increases the life of the upholstery and facilitates maintenance. There are various protective compositions.
Before buying a sofa, make sure that the upholstery can be removed as a cover. Removable material is easy to wash and clean, as well as prepare the sofa for reupholstering. If the upholstery is firmly fixed on the furniture base, specialists will be able to change the coating.
natural materials
All fabrics suitable for sofa upholstery can be divided into three large groups: natural, synthetic and artificial. Each species has its representatives, a number of advantages and disadvantages.
An upholstery fabric is considered natural if it contains at least 30% natural fibers.
- Wool is made from the natural skin of animals such as sheep or goats. This is an eco-friendly, very warm material, resistant to dirt and odors. Dense felted wool becomes windproof.
- - vegetable fiber sensitive to light. Perfectly absorbs moisture, "remembers" the shape after heating, easily wrinkled and quickly wiped off.
- – a fabric made from vegetable fibers, smooth and matte. Dense, over 380 g / m, the fabric is used for upholstery on its own, in its pure form. Such material is safe for health and environmentally friendly.
natural fabrics:
- perfectly pass air;
- do not cause allergies;
- pleasant to the touch.
Flaws:
- wear out quickly;
- crumple;
- shrink after washing;
- are expensive.
Synthetic materials
Synthetics is a fabric that is obtained by chemical synthesis. This material is radically different from the artificial method of manufacture.
- - fabric made of, smooth and shiny, very light, unpretentious and durable.
- Wool-like fabric made from polyester fibres. Easy to wash, retains its shape and is highly durable;
- Lavsan - resembles polyester and also consists of polyester, but is made in a different way. This material does not absorb moisture, does not fade, keeps its shape.
- Acrylic is produced in a complex chemical way from natural gas, or rather, with the help of hydrocyanic acid and acetylene, which is obtained from gas. The finished material is very similar to natural wool. Unpretentious acrylic does not wrinkle and is pleasant to the touch.
Synthetic fabrics:
- easy to care for;
- wear-resistant;
- retain color brightness for a long time;
- do not wipe;
- don't sit down.
Flaws:
- do not pass air well;
- accumulate static electricity.
artificial materials
Fabrics, the threads for which were industrially made from natural materials, are called artificial.
- obtained from wood pulp. This fabric is called "artificial", it is very soft, absorbs moisture better than cotton, and is dyed in various colors.
Artificial fabrics:
- soft and comfortable;
- perfectly pass air;
- absorb moisture, i.e. hygroscopic.
Flaws:
- wear out quickly and require replacement after a while;
- are easily crushed.
Upholstery for a sofa, consisting entirely of any one type of fabric, is quite rare on sale. Most often, upholstery material consists of complex threads (natural, artificial and synthetic).
Varieties of furniture fabrics on the front layer
Depending on the formation of the front layer, sofa upholstery fabrics can be divided into two large groups:
- Woven (shannil, suede);
- Non-woven (flock, leatherette).
Drawing on such fabrics, respectively, also happens to be woven (weaving of colored fibers) and printed (dyeing of the finished monophonic material).
Upholstery for children's room
The fabric for the children's room must meet high quality standards. It should be safe, environmentally friendly and easy to maintain. The high activity of the child suggests that the upholstery will be extremely wear-resistant.
Perfect fit:
- chenille;
- flock;
- natural linen;
- printed cotton.
It is best to purchase fabrics coated with a special protective compound for durability and maintaining an attractive look. The bright, colorful design of the sofa matches the children's room.
What fabric is suitable if there are animals
To protect upholstered furniture from puffs, if there are animals in the house (cat, dog), you should carefully consider the quality of the upholstery. Also, the material should be easy to care for, so that you can quickly remove stains and clean the wool.
- microfiber;
- flock;
- velours;
- faux suede.
The pattern on the fabric will mask minor damage and stains that will be noticeable on a plain material. It is also preferable to choose upholstery with a smooth pattern, and not with bulky embossing, which claws will cling to. The fabric should not absorb moisture and odors.
Kitchen upholstery
High-quality kitchen upholstery does not fade, does not let water through, and does not allow mold to form in conditions of high humidity. Textiles for the sofa must be resistant to deformation and wear. It is best to purchase fabrics with special impregnation.
Best to use:
- flock;
- chenille;
- furniture jacquard.
The decision to put the sofa in the kitchen is quite bold, so you need to make sure that the upholstery can be easily removed for cleaning, and the hood works properly so that there is no moisture and the fabric absorbs less odors.
Bedroom sofa
If the sofa is used daily, then the upholstery fabric should be characterized by increased wear resistance, that is, it should be half artificial. Natural fibers will provide comfort and the absence of allergic reactions.
Best to use:
- chenille;
- velours;
- tapestry;
- jacquard.
The sofa is very functional, because it unfolds, and, if necessary, can replace a full-fledged bed. Ideally, in a model designed for daily sleep, you can remove the armrests - this increases the total area.
The right fabric for the upholstery of the sofa will delight the eye for a long time with the brightness of color and visual appeal. There are many materials and types of fabric that are of high quality. When choosing upholstery, it is important to pay attention to the composition of the fabric, the parameters of wear resistance and comfort. Upholstery for sofas in the children's room and for sleeping should meet special needs and requirements, just like if there are animals in the house.
The right choice of upholstery for the sofa will provide a worthy addition to the design of the room, comfortable rest and ease of care.
The choice of upholstered furniture (sofas and armchairs) often confuses people. It is necessary to decide not only on the design, dimensions, assembly / disassembly methods - you also need to choose the fabric for the future sofa or chair.
Furniture manufacturers, pursuing the good goal of making their assortment as diverse as possible, very often confuse their customers. Because it’s very difficult to decide right away what category of fabric is needed and why the same sofa in the 3rd category costs so much, and in the 7th category it’s very difficult.
To make it easier to understand the categories of fabrics, let's first talk about the most popular materials from which the upholstery of modern furniture is made. Let's figure out what they (materials) consist of, otherwise beautiful names say little to buyers uninitiated in details.
The main types of furniture upholstery:
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If what suede or leather is more or less clear, then Arpatek, for example, for a simple buyer is an empty set of sounds. Therefore, we decided to make an auxiliary plate for you, where to place all unfamiliar fabrics and materials.
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Jacquard fabrics (jacquard, scotchguard, thermo jacquard, etc.) |
scotchgadr- a kind of jacquard. In this fabric, each fiber is impregnated with a special substance on water based, which prevents contamination and wear of the fabric. Thermo jacquard is a fabric onto which dyes are transferred using thermal transfer printing. |
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Material Flock refers to non-woven fabrics. In fact, this is an application of small particles of synthetic or natural fiber glued onto a sticky fabric base. Due to its unpretentiousness in operation, long service life and affordable price, Flock is one of the most popular upholstery materials in Russia. When creating Flock today, fine nylon pile is most often used. The pre-woven base moves along the machine, while a thin layer of adhesive is applied to it. |
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Fabric name Velours comes from the Latin word "vellosus", which means furry. And indeed it is such a fluffy, pleasant to the touch fabric, which is used in the furniture industry for upholstery of models of complex shapes. This pile fabric is obtained by weaving five threads. Four threads in pairs form the upper and lower warps, and the fifth (necessarily different from the others, as a rule, velvety) forms a pile. The fabric is then cut between the two warps, separating the webs from each other. But velor has one serious drawback - it wipes out pretty quickly. |
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Fabric name Tapestry originated from the names of French dyers who opened a manufactory in Paris in 1662 for the production of woven carpets and paintings. After some time, almost any decorative fabric with multi-colored drawings and patterns woven on it began to be called tapestries. The principle of creating a tapestry is a simple interlacing of threads. Tapestries are made from mixed threads, and cotton is not actually used in the production of tapestries. In modern tapestries, the threads are so tightly intertwined that it is not easy to cut the fabric even with a knife, let alone tear it. |
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The flyers say. It's not fabric or leather, it's Arpatek. But what is this material? Arpatek - one of the most outstanding inventions of the manufacturing industry recent years. Initially, the material was developed for the automotive industry in order to become an expensive leather substitute. But Arpatek surpassed genuine leather in many ways. It is the same as noble leather, just like leather looks expensive, has all its other characteristics, but at the same time, Arparek will not be erased from time to time, but will continue to delight your eyes with freshness and novelty. Therefore, furniture makers have chosen this material for the manufacture of sofas and armchairs. |
This is a number of basic fabrics used in the furniture industry. Now it will be quite easy for us to understand what the categories of fabrics are, which fabrics belong to which categories and why the price for them varies greatly.
There are nine main categories of fabrics (from 0 to 8). They are called 0, 1, 2, 3 and so on up to the 8th. Different furniture factories divide in different ways. Some furniture factories offer 10 categories of fabric, some even 12, but these are already nuances, so we will focus on 9 main ones. But you, dear reader, should take into account that each furniture company has its own order, so the categories may vary somewhat.
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The lightest fabrics. Thermal jacquard, cotton, scottguard, light series of chenille fabrics. |
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Flock, corduroy, regular chenille, thin tapestries, suede materials. |
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Dense chenille, tapestries, thick suede, and other dense fabrics with a complex texture. |
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Even heavier versions of tapestries, chenilles, and patterned suede. |
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Now everything is much easier, isn't it? Now you can safely go to any furniture store and ask questions to sales consultants. “... Show me this fabric, or another, I doubt it, jacquard or chenille ... Or maybe chenille jacquard?” Your savvy will definitely be appreciated, and maybe rewarded with additional discounts. Good luck.
Editor of the portal "MnogoMebel.ru"
Alexandra Prilepskaya
Published: 21.07.09
Previously added content:
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Types of upholstery fabrics for sofas
There is a fairly large number of fabrics used for upholstery of upholstered furniture. The main materials are:
- jacquard;
- velours;
- matting;
- flock;
- chenille
Let's talk about them in more detail.
jacquard for sofa upholstery
Dense fabric, often used for upholstery of upholstered furniture. Due to the twisting of the loops during the manufacture, the jacquard is dense. To the touch, the jacquard is smooth, lint-free. Usually the composition is the ratio of cotton and synthetic threads in various proportions, polyester is more common.
The material lends itself well to dyeing, so the color range of jacquard upholstery is really impressive. Thanks to the interlacing of threads, the pattern on the fabric is embossed.
Advantages of jacquard upholstery:
- practical material, resistant to abrasion and quite easy to care for;
- pleasant to the touch;
- durable;
- Large selection of upholstery fabrics.
The price of quality jacquard may be slightly higher than other fabrics, but its cost is justified by its amazing durability.
Velours
Furniture velor is a pile fabric with increased density characteristics. By production the technology of an interlacing of 5 threads is applied. To the touch, the material is soft, velvety due to the short dense pile. The pile is located only on the front side of the velor.
The composition of velor for furniture upholstery is usually a combination of artificial fibers, threads are added less often. natural production. The latter are rarely used in the production of fabrics for upholstered furniture, since it is synthetic threads that give the fabric greater strength.
Advantages of velor for upholstered furniture:
- durable material with good performance wear resistance;
- very pleasant to the touch, suitable for upholstery of children's sofas and armchairs;
- The color range of the fabric is diverse ー you can easily choose the shade you need.
It should be noted that velor, due to the presence of pile on the front side, may be a little more demanding on cleaning methods. May need to be applied special means for deep cleaning of furniture.
Rogozhka
Despite the unpresentable name, this fabric is widely used in the manufacture of upholstered furniture. A sofa or chair upholstered with this material looks cozy and attractive. Matting upholstery is suitable for furniture designed for almost any room, from the living room in an apartment to an anti-cafe room or a hotel lobby. And the point is not only in appearance, but also in the characteristics of the fabric:
- increased strength;
- resistance to pollution of various nature;
- resistance to abrasion and fading.
The matting is made of cotton, linen and artificial threads using the method of double or triple pair weaving. Thanks to this method, the fabric is durable and has a relief texture characteristic of matting. To the touch it is somewhat rough, creating a feeling of something natural at hand.
Gunny is rarely painted in bright and catchy colors, as the trend towards naturalness and environmental friendliness makes manufacturers adhere to discreet shades. But in this case, there are plenty to choose from.
Flock
This material belongs to the types of non-woven textiles. It consists of a synthetic base and pile glued to it from the front side. The pile can be both homogeneous and form patterns on the fabric.
The composition of the flock for furniture will always include synthetic fabrics ー they set the strength and resistance to daily mechanical stress. Therefore, the basis of this material is synthetic. But the pile may include natural fibers ー cotton material, wool.
To the touch, such material is very pleasant ー soft, velvety. At the same time, it is characterized by increased density, which makes flock one of the best fabrics for upholstery of sofas. The richness of colors and patterns also distinguishes it from other types of materials. Due to its amazing strength, flock is often used in combined furniture upholstery in the most vulnerable places ー in the area of \u200b\u200bthe armrests, headboard, and edge of the sofa.
chenille
This material belongs to the type of jacquard, and is separated into a separate type due to the presence of pile in it. This material is very pleasant to the touch. When used in furniture upholstery, it helps to create an atmosphere of comfort and warmth in the room.
The composition of the fabric necessarily contains natural materials (cotton, less often others) and artificial fibers (acrylic, polyester). The optimally selected ratio of these fibers helps to achieve good strength of the product while maintaining its hygiene for human use.
The characteristics of chenille include:
- sufficient strength of the product;
- resistance to mechanical stress for a long time;
- stunning richness of colors and textures of fabric, a varied selection of patterns.
Like any jacquard fabric, chenille is a material of a slightly higher price segment.
What upholstery fabric for the sofa to choose
When choosing a material for covering furniture, you should pay attention to the following characteristics:
- material strength. High-strength fabric should be used in places that are subjected to the greatest load during the operation of the furniture.
- texture. Some fabrics should not be used in children's rooms or if you have pets. So, fleecy materials are more difficult to care for, so you should avoid them if you have a small child. Material that is prone to the formation of loops should not be chosen if there is a cat or dog at home.
- color and pattern. Apart from harmonious combination fabrics with the interior of the room, it should be borne in mind that the light material is more easily soiled, and dust becomes more noticeable on the dark one. The drawing also needs to be selected with care. So, if it is catchy enough, then the rest of the interior elements of the room should be more neutral so as not to overload the room with accents. Conversely, if the wallpaper or other details of your room are bright enough, then the pattern for the upholstery of the sofa should be chosen more neutral (small, ornate) or fabric without a pattern should be preferred.
Order a sofa with a choice of upholstery fabric
The ANDERSSEN upholstered furniture factory produces sofas with a choice of upholstery fabrics from 5000 samples. You can choose a furniture model from the catalog of our products, as well as choose a fabric for its upholstery. This makes it possible to buy a sofa that matches the interior of the room as harmoniously as possible, as well as to make dreams of ideal upholstered furniture in your home come true.
In order for the upholstery selection to be successful, we suggest using the service of a house call from a company specialist. He will come with fabric samples and help you choose the one that fits perfectly with the design of the room.
You can also order tailoring of pillows and production of ottomans from us so that the new sofa looks cozy and harmonious. We do not limit your fantasies ー we embody them in real furniture.
Today, when choosing sofas, it is possible to take into account not only the size of the product, functionality and build quality, but also the quality of fabrics, upholstery covering the thing. Depending on the purpose of the sofa and its place in the interior of the apartment, we choose the optimal type of fabric.
Upholstery types: great variety
Modern technologies make it possible to create a large number of aesthetically attractive, wear-resistant options. How to navigate among the multitude types and choose your?
Skin and her "relatives"
Leather upholstery is a fairly old invention. Luxurious looking, matte sheen leather sofas are invariably associated with classic interiors. The advantages of leather are well known:
- reliability and durability (will last for years);
- respectable "appearance";
- ease of cleaning (walk with a damp cloth or sponge - and the thing "shines" like new).
But there are also disadvantages:
- if the skin is of low quality, it will very soon affect the appearance: it is rubbed, goes with ugly cracks;
- The range of colors of manufactured products is not wide, and the color of the thing may not fit into the style and color solution your interior;
- high cost, not practical.
Artificial leather (leatherette) outwardly almost does not differ from the real one, sold in huge number options and has its advantages. It:
- wear resistance comparable to genuine leather, more practical than real;
- moisture resistance;
- impermeability to odors, dirt (which is why leatherette is often used in public buildings);
- with high quality, it also looks expensive and respectable;
- pleasant to the touch.
- if the quality is doubtful, it may crack;
- usually monophonic;
- subject to fading as a result of exposure to ultraviolet radiation;
- combustible.
IMPORTANT. The product, upholstered in leatherette, has nothing to do near fireplaces and heaters with an open spiral - it is a fire hazard!
eco-leather similar in characteristics to natural , but created using a porous polymer deposited on a cotton base. Its advantages:
- wear resistant;
- "breathes" - passes air;
- has high ecological qualities.
Arpatek is a kind of leatherette, often used to decorate car interiors. Also similar to the "original":
- serves for a long time;
- easy to clean - dirt can be removed with a simple soapy solution,and it is advisable to purchase special equipment for caring for the leather interior of a car;
- to the touch slips less and as if more "warm".
The disadvantages are the same as those of leatherette, and the main one is that it can crack.
IMPORTANT. Do not use compounds containing chlorine to clean the arpatek, and do not get carried away with cleaners with alcohol. A categorical “no” to acetone and bleach!
Luxurious triad: tapestry, jacquard, chenille
These materials, due to their high cost and "pathetic" appearance, are preferred by people who want to make a certain impression on friends and guests.
The tapestry is distinguished by a variety of colors and an extensive range of patterns and ornaments. This is a plastic fabric suitable for furniture of any, the most intricate shape.
Advantages of the tapestry:
- uh elegance and style, suitable for creating original interior solutions;
- good deformation resistance;
- environmental friendliness;
- ease of care - stains are simply washed out, stubborn ones are removed with detergents (but not acidic and alkaline!), dry cleaning is possible.
Flaws:
- no need to test for strength too frequent serious loads;
- do not be zealous with "wet" cleaning;
- a product upholstered with a tapestry should be protected from exposure to ultraviolet radiation.
IMPORTANT. The lower the content of cotton components in the fabric (it can be from 40% to 100) - the longer it will last. But if you or your loved ones suffer from allergies, you should choose a material with a maximum of natural fibers.
Jacquard is a "complex" fabric, it is based on the most complex interweaving of high-strength fibers, but great result there is: a variety of design, richness of shades. Advantages of jacquard:
- luxurious appearance;
- sophistication;
- excellent wear resistance.
But "beauty requires sacrifice." Minuses:
- furniture covered with jacquard is more decorative than practical - it is not very pleasant to sleep on it: jacquard is hard, “scratching”, cold;
- no wet and intensive cleaning - only dry, otherwise the canvas will lose color and presentability.
Chenille resembles a tapestry, but is created using a slightly different technology. It is refined, attractive, but not too diverse in terms of color shades. In its advantages, it is again close to the tapestry:
- looks respectable;
- does not deform;
- differs in wear resistance;
- environmentally friendly;
- dust can be removed with a conventional vacuum cleaner.
Flaws:
- if the chenille is not created on a fabric, but on a glued basis, it must be protected from moisture, absorbs easily, and dries for a long time, and dampness does not affect the appearance in the best way;
- can also suffer from the claws of your pets - the threads are pulled out.
Scotchguard and thermal jacquard
These are optimized versions of jacquard, more resistant to wear and dirt. Scotchgard is impregnated with a transparent protective composition, thermo jacquard is obtained by applying an ornament to the base under the influence of high temperatures. These varieties of jacquard are designed for intensive use:
- they have a long service life;
- they are less polluted;
- they can be washed gently with soap and mild oh rag, water with a temperature not exceeding +40°C, then dry cleanwith a vacuum cleaner.
IMPORTANT. Do not use for cleaning abrasives, solvents and bleaches. Any aggressive solvent can damage the fabric.
Flock and
F lok, very similar to velvet - extremely popularen, and no wonder: he soft ok , pleasant en , produced in a wide range of colors and shades. It has many advantages:
- not prone to deformation;
- retains the brilliance and brightness of shades for a long time;
- resistant to rough influences (it is difficult to tear and pierce, he is not afraid of uncut claws of pets);
- moisture resistance and, therefore, ease of care - it is easy to wash;
- environmental friendliness and hypoallergenicity;
- does not fade from the sun.
There are also disadvantages:
- subject to rapid abrasion - with active use, it will soon require replacement;
- perfectly absorbs smells.
Curtisan, or Teflon flock, is a very recent invention, an improved version of flock. The fibers of the fabric are protected with Teflon - and it:
- has increased resistance to mechanical damage;
- antistatic;
- resistant to high temperatures;
- water repellent.
Stains - even from ink and coffee - easily leave the courtesan, you can wash it with a sponge and soapy water, and clean it with a vacuum cleaner.
Velours and ecovelours
Velor - cozy, very beautiful, varied in color schemes and pleasant to the touch, besides natural in composition- cotton wool. Undoubted advantages:
- environmental friendliness;
- strength - velor is not deformed;
- high thermal conductivity;
- excellent ventilation ("breathes");
- softness.
But the disadvantages are undeniable:
- quickly rubbed off;
- requires caution - strong pollution is perfectly absorbed and cannot be removed on its own;
- absorbs odors
Ecovelour is an improved version of the "big brother". It is stronger and wears less, does not stretch or sag, has a water-repellent impregnation, and does not fade.
"Washing" can be done at a temperature not exceeding 30 ° C, cleaned with a dry soft brush.
IMPORTANT. Do not clean eco-velour with aggressive chemicals!
Cotton
simple, natural origin upholstery fabric, often with a protective impregnation that prevents paint abrasion and extends the life of the paint. Pros:
- environmental friendliness;
- excellent ventilation.
Minus one - a short service life.
A lovely "lamb" material with a surface consisting of small dense nodules. Advantages:
- cozy look;
- increased "decorativeness";
- low price.
Flaws:
- susceptibility to damage - any sharp object will leave a puff on the surface;
- easy contamination due to porosity;
- difficulty in cleaning - stains cannot be scrubbed off, so as not to damage the upholstery, only try to remove it with soapy water using a soft sponge. It is possible that it will not work.
Can be vacuumed and washed with non-aggressive detergents by our means. No dry cleaning!
Made mostly from a combination of polyester and cotton. Advantages:
- hygroscopic - well resists dirt, moisture absorption and odors;
- resistant to wiping, tear resistant;
- excellently ventilated;
- "calmly" refers to the bright sun - will not fade, will not shed;
- hypoallergenic.
One of the varieties of microfiber is "microvelour" called forest.
The disadvantage is difficult care: special compositions for washing, drying is only natural, “airy”. It is permissible to vacuum, carry out a careful wet cleaning.
Can be used to remove stains baking soda. Fat can be removed detergent, it is possible to use alcohol solutions, vodka.
IMPORTANT. Solvents must not be used! Also, do not iron the microfiber with an iron.
We choose upholstery in different categories of rooms
The key to good preservation of upholstered furniture is its choice, taking into account the characteristics of the room. It is clear that each room in the house has its own purpose, and sofas will experience different loads and impacts. So which fabric is the best?
To the living room
For the living room it is worth choosing upholstery material based on the lifestyle of the owners: if you spend relatively little time there and you have almost no guests, they will do:
- jacquard;
- tapestry;
- velours;
- boucle;
- sh enill.
If the living room is used for its intended purpose - to receive numerous relatives, friends, colleagues, and the sofa will be actively used, your choice:
- skin or any of its "relatives";
- thermo jacquard;
- scotchguard;
- flock.
To the nursery
The choice for a children's room depends on the age and gender of the child. Babies without distinction of gender are better off with a soft, but not afraid of damage and dirt surface: flock and chenille are very good. If you plan to reupholster furniture in the future, cotton will do.
For neat girls, velor, eco-velour, boucle, microfiber are suitable.
For active and violent boys, the best is artificial leather.
To the kitchen
The upholstery of the kitchen sofa should not absorb odors, why do you need an interior item that smells of several (individually quite fragrant) dishes at once - and not be afraid of pollution (even if you are neat and well coordinated - anything happens in the kitchen, splashes from cooking products and gas deposits are inevitable ).
What to choose upholstery for the kitchen? We can safely recommend artificial leather and courtesan.
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When choosing a sofa, each buyer is faced with many questions: which sofa is better to buy, and, finally, What is the best sofa upholstery?Indeed, choosing a sofa is not an easy task. To comply with all the parameters and at the same time to buy a sofa that would meet all your desires is the dream of any person. And if you have already decided on the type and design of the sofa, then we’ll talk about what upholstery to choose for the sofa.
What is the best sofa upholstery?
A practical component of any sofa is upholstery fabric. But do not forget that the hallmark of any home is the beautiful appearance of the sofa. Any furniture store presents various models of sofas. And for each instance, you can choose from a huge variety of upholstery options. It is better to choose upholstery for a sofa, focusing on the design and style of the room. Consider the main sofa upholstery types.Leather upholstery sofa
sofa upholstery in leather, no doubt, will give a presentable and solid look to your home. A leather sofa has a number of advantages:- the skin is pleasant to the touch,
- durability and strength,
- ease of care
- waterproof.
But, of course, many are stopped by the fact that the price category of sofas upholstered in leather is very high. However, for those who want to buy a leather sofa inexpensively, there is a great alternative - eco-leather or leatherette upholstery. The great looks, easy care, many more colors and the affordable price of leather substitutes make them a very popular choice with sofa buyers.
Sofa upholstery fabrics
Manufacturers of upholstery fabrics offer a wide and regularly updated range of upholstery fabrics. Most furniture manufacturers cooperate with different factories, so ordering a sofa in the color and design you need is easy.
A variety of all categories of fabrics is presented in the catalog of fabrics for sofas. Furniture fabrics for sofas are divided into natural fabrics and synthetic. Moreover, 100% natural fabrics are usually not used as furniture upholstery due to their low strength. A small percentage of synthetics makes natural upholstery more practical, without depriving them of the advantages of natural fibers.
Types of fabrics for sofas can be distributed as follows:
- Flock- a very common upholstery fabric. It is very suitable for houses where there are animals. There are practically no traces of claws on it and wool does not stick. This is a soft, fleecy material of various colors and shades, moisture resistant, hypoallergenic and easy to care for. In addition, among upholstery fabrics, it has an affordable price. The negative qualities of flock are that it absorbs odors and wears out quickly.
- Tapestry, jacquard and chenille- These are the most expensive, luxurious and unique categories of fabrics for sofas.
- Tapestry it is distinguished by its naturalness (cotton up to 100%), spectacular texture and durability, but it does not absorb moisture well and fade in the sun.
- Jacquard famous for its intricate patterns, interweaving pattern and suitable for creating a spectacular look of the sofa. However, this fabric is not soft and cozy, so it is not suitable for permanent use. At the same time care of this upholstery is necessary only dry.
- chenille good for allergic people. This is a very practical, durable fabric that does not lose color and shape over time. However, chenille requires special care.
- sofa upholstery velor helps out the first time - it creates a pleasant to the touch, delightful look of the sofa. It gives a feeling of airiness, softness, while not stretching and perfectly breathable. But over time, the pile is erased, falls out, the color fades, it becomes almost impossible to remove the stains.
Choosing the best sofa upholstery
The modern interior of any home is complete without a beautiful and comfortable sofa. Are you going to buy a sofa and do not know what upholstery to choose for the sofa? The upholstery of the sofa sets the tone and style for the whole room. Therefore, choosing the best sofa upholstery fabric is one of the main tasks when planning a room design. Not without reason, the cost of a sofa by 50% depends on the quality of the upholstery.Categories of fabrics for sofas
In the catalog, fabrics for upholstery of sofas are divided into categories. Prices for upholstery fabrics for sofas vary depending on the practical qualities of the materials: strength, naturalness, resistance to fading, abrasion, moisture absorption, odors, care and other parameters. By choosing a more expensive upholstery fabric, you can be sure that you have done the best choice. Such a sofa will delight you longer with a beautiful appearance and remain pleasant to the touch.What is the best upholstery for a sofa?
To decide which fabric is best for your sofa, you need to study the basic parameters of fabric quality.The best upholstery for sofas is not cheap. Here in the first place, of course, Genuine Leather good workmanship. It is to be found in the latest and most expensive sofa upholstery category. But with it, the guarantee of durability, presentability and sophistication of the sofa is guaranteed to you.
But, for example, modern eco-leather in some parameters of practicality, it even surpasses genuine leather. So maybe, in order to become the owner of a stylish one, you should not chase the high cost?
Upholstery fabrics differ in their texture and color, so any flight of fancy will find its solution. The variety of the best fabrics for sofa upholstery is presented in the catalogs of furniture stores. The best fabrics for wear resistance and durability for sofas are tapestry, jacquard, chenille.
How to choose the best sofa fabric?
First of all, evaluate the place of service of the future sofa. If it will sofa in the kitchen, then, of course, it is better to choose waterproof fabric, Maybe with teflon impregnation to prevent the ingress of moisture, dust and dirt. This fabric is easy to clean and is very suitable for kitchen sofas.
How to choose fabric for a sofa if there is one in the house pets? This question is asked by many buyers. For a sofa in this case it is better suited flock upholstery- there are no traces of claws of animals on it, also wool does not stick to it.
The design of the room, the interior of the house set the tone for the future sofa. For example, it is impossible to imagine a large leather sofa or colorful tapestry upholstery in a style room. hi-tech. But there are many fabrics of a suitable style in other categories. Therefore, which fabric is better to choose for a sofa depends on the overall picture of the interior.
Solemnity and wealth will give sofa for classic interior fabrics such as tapestry, jacquard.
Need bright upholstered furniture? Many colors of sofa upholstery boast fabrics flock, velor, artificial leather.
To the children's room it is better to choose a soft, hypoallergenic, safe and easy-care fabric. Furniture fabrics with a high content of natural fibers will be preferable.
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