Types of fabric that are in for furniture 2017

Types of Fabric that are in for Furniture 2017

Types of Fabric are in for Furniture 2017

• When shopping for a piece of furniture, the style and design may be your top priorities, but it’s important not to overlook the importance of the fabric used to create the furniture. There are a variety of different fabrics used for the upholstery, and each one has its own unique set of characteristics. Some are easy to maintain or more durable than others, so it’s important to consider fabrics when choosing new furniture. Otherwise, you may just wind up with a sofa that can’t stand up to kids and pets.

Natural Upholstery Fabric Cotton

• This natural fiber is one of the most commonly used worldwide. It’s incredibly versatile, comes in a variety of weights and can be used in anything from a rough canvas to a formal fabric such as a damask.

• Cotton is a natural choice when choosing durable furniture.

• This natural fabric offers optimal resistance to fading, wearing and pilling, but is more prone to wrinkling and soiling.

• Cotton’s durability and easy maintenance make it a great choice for most families.

Natural Upholstery Fabric Leather • leather is a beautiful, classic covering for furniture.

• Leather is a naturally durable fabric that’s easy to clean and very forgiving.

• The wonderful thing about this material is that it has great character and softens over time.

Natural Upholstery Fabric Linen • Another natural plant fiber, linen is made from flax and is actually a

smooth fiber, though it can be used in different weights of fabric, It can

be transformed into a range of household items, from upholstery and

bedding to accessories such as napkins.

• Very strong and relatively easy to clean – it actually gets softer the more

you use and wash it.

• Linen is best suited for formal use, or an adult area that will not be used

often.

Natural Upholstery Fabric

Cotton Blend • Cotton blend fabrics are a great choice for families because they’re

incredibly sturdy.

• A stain-resistant finish is often applied to these fabrics to improve

durability during everyday use.


Silk

• Luxurious, it drapes beautifully and has a natural sheen

• Because of its delicate nature, silk is best suited for furniture

that will only be used by adults, such as formal living areas.

• If soiled or stained, silk must be cleaned professionally.

• Its delicacy and difficult maintenance make silk an unpopular

choice for furniture upholstery.


Ramie

• Although ramie fabric absorbs moisture, it’s highly resistant to stains –

which is a bonus for families.

• One of the strongest fibers in the world, ramie is an eco-friendly choice

to synthetic fibers, and is 8 times stronger than cotton

Synthetic Upholstery Fabric

Acrylic

• Very durable and often has a texture similar to wool

• Originally developed as a wool imitation, acrylic is resistant to soiling,

wrinkling, fading and soiling.


Rayon

• Rayon was developed to be a silk, cotton and linen imitation. This fabric

is highly durable, but prone to wrinkling.

• Advancements made by manufacturers have made rayon a much more

durable and practical option for furniture.


Nylon

• Nylon is commonly blended with other fibers to create one of the most

durable fabrics available.

• It’s highly resilient, and resistant to wrinkling and soiling.


Olefin

• If the furniture will get heavy use, olefin is a great fabric to choose.

With low moisture absorption and resistance to staining, sunlight,

abrasion and chemicals, this is one of the best furniture fabrics for

families.


Polyester • Is a good all-around choice for sofa fabric

• Like nylon, polyester is typically blended with other fibers to improve its

qualities. Blended polyester fabrics are resistant to wrinkles and fading.

• A sofa that is covered with a polyester blend should be able to withstand the

rigours of daily use in the average household.

• Very strong and relatively easy to clean – it actually gets softer the more you

use and wash it.


Microfiber • Microfiber is soft, lightweight and highly absorbent.

• It won’t wrinkle or stain easily, and when electrostatically charged, will

pick up dust without leaving any lint behind.

Types of Fabric that are in for Furniture 2017

Types of fabric that are in for furniture 2017

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