Upholstery Fabric Something to look for. From La Costa Upholstery

When shopping for Upholstery Fabric look at the double rubs to see if the fabric will wear well. Most fabric companies now list the durability rating on their samples. The ratings go from as low as 5000 to 120000 double rubs and  the more the  better. The ratings go with the fiber content and weave of the fabric
( how many threads per inches). The price of the fabric has nothing to do with rating of a fabric. Fabrics with

a rating of 18000 and more get a heavy duty rating. And that is where you should start for a fabric for furniture you use everyday, you can go with a lower number for a bedroom chair that get little use. Furniture is an investment spend your money on things that last.