Finding the right fabric to upholster your furniture can be made easy with a little knowledge. Like anything in life knowing what to look for is the key to making the right chose.
First look at the double rubs or abrasion rating . On most fabrics samples you see a number from 5000 to 200,000 .
Usually the more the better , but if the number is real high the fabric may be stiff and not comfortable to sit up. And a low number will not wear well and need to be replaced.
I tell clients that if you are going to use your furniture start at 25,000 double rubs and go up from there.
Thicker fabric don't always last longer than thinner fabrics.
Why? Here's our second point , thread count. The more threads
per inch the tighter the weave and better the fabric wears.
The third thing to consider when looking for fabrics is the fiber
content. Natural fabrics like cotton and linen will fade sooner then synthetics like polyester and nylon.
Today polyester is used in many fabrics because it wears very well
it does fade as fast as cotton and it cleans very well.
Don't be afraid to use rayon it's great in upholstery fabric .
Blends of cotton and polyester feel good and wear well .
We have thousand of fabric samples in our showroom
Visit us and we can help you find the right fabric for your furniture
or patio cushions
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