What to look for in fabric

The next thing to look for in fabrics is the fiber content. Not all fibers wear the same, some fibers pell and look fussy. Some look more plastic than cloth and feel rough, not soft, and not comfortable. Many lower cost fabrics are made of low grade fibers that don't wear well. They look old and tired in a short time.

Better fibers like rayon, cotton and polyester look better over the long term. Their colors are more vibrant with better color separation and more defined patterns. These fibers also wear much better and look better longer. So invest in better fabrics and your upholstery will wear well, look and clean better and last longer.

what to look for in fabric

I tell people to look at three things when looking for upholstery fabrics. First is the weave, the tighter the weave the better it is going to wear. It is like when looking a bed sheets, the more threads per inch the longer the sheets will last. No fabric companies tell you how many threads they fabric have so you have to look. if you count the threads with your eyes it will not wear as will as a fabric you need a magnifying glass to count.

Next time fiber content.
Roger
La Costa Upholstery