La Costa Upholstery is a family owned Upholstery Shop in the San Diego North County. With the largest selection of fabric samples We create a new look for less. We have competitive fabric prices with discounts of 20% or more.We do slipcovers patio cushions new upholstered sofas chairs and ottomans.
We serve Carlsbad,Encinitas,Solana Beach,Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe Olivehaun,Vista,Oceanside,Escondido,Fallbrook,
Rancho Bernardo,La Jolla Carmel Valley
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1635 South Rancho Santa Fe Rd #109 San Marcos Cal 92078
Factors that determine the durability of the upholstery fabric:
Fabric weave – tight weave or loose weave
Fabric content, percentage of synthetics and natural fibers
Durability testing, aka double rubs testing
Fabric Weave
Tight weave is good construction. Loose weave is a bad construction.
Fabric Content
Cotton velvet
Mohair
Sunbrella
Crypton
Acrylic
Microfiber
Ultrasuede & Sensuade
Sensuede
Polyester
Durability Measure – DOUBLE RUBS
Look for at least 30,000 or more is ideal durability. Even better . Anything over 50,000 double rubs If they tell you 100,000 double rubs, great
The Wyzenbeek machine tests the fabric in both the warp direction (up and down) and the fill or weft direction (right to left). A sample of the fabric is cut into two pieces and each is pulled tight in a frame where it is held stationary. A piece of cotton duck fabric is used and is rubbed back and forth over the fabric, known as the “double rub.When wearing has become evident or two yarn breaks have occurred, the endpoint has been reached, and the fabric is rated.
Slipcovers
A good slipcovered sofa can be a lifesaver when you have kids and pets. Lee Industries, for instance, offers a great selection of furniture with slipcovers that wash beautifully.
Fabrics to avoid: silk, viscose, linen, cotton, nylon, bonded leather.
Important Note: VISCOSE- Please avoid at all costs as you cannot wet clean at all! It is basically ground up pulp fibers and about 40% weaker when it gets wet. Once wet, it folds over and will not stand back up creating what looks like a melted or shiny spot.
New Years Resolution , Get your furniture re upholstered by La Costa Upholstery and start the year with beautiful looking sofa chair patio cushions . We do it all with thousands of fabrics to pick from in the largest sample showroom opened to the public in North County. Since 1979 with the same ownership. And with upholsterers than each have over 25 years of experience. We have seen it all, and know how to work on it.