Double-Rub upholstery fabrics

 Double-Rub 

For designers, it's called abrasion data. It is extremely important when you are selecting your fabric for upholstered pieces that are going to be subjected to high traffic (ie. the family room).

What it means is quite simple - double-rub is a testing method that uses a special machine that passes a testing pad back and forth over the fabric until it is worn out. Each back-and-forth pass is known as a double-rub. Domestic fabrics are usually rated at 25,000 double-rubs, so if you are purchasing one that is over 50,000 - you are good to go! Commercial-grade fabrics usually wear out after 100,000 to 250,000 double-rubs. You can't visually tell how well fabric will hold up until it has been tested.

What is the best Fabric for your Sofa?

Miranda Silva

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The upholstery fabric for a new sofa or armchair is a big investment—you don’t want to be second-guessing it a few months after the piece arrives on your doorstep. Choose the wrong material and you’ll find yourself battling snags and stains. Make a mistake on the color or pattern, and the whole room suffers (or you’ll wind up splurging to have the piece reupholstered). So before you pick your new upholstery fabric, read on to find out what you should consider in terms of durability, comfort, and style. Here's how to zero in on a fabric choice you’ll be happy to live with for years.

What Is Upholstery, Anyway?

Upholstery is the materials—which include fabric, padding, webbing, and springs—that make up the soft coverings of chairs, sofas, and other furniture. The process began in the Middle Ages and grew in popularity during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. Over the years, a wide variety of materials have been used, from hay to horsehair to wool. Modern upholstered items use metal springs and foam for greater durability. While the interior materials may not be visible, they make a big difference in whether the piece is comfortable . And though fabric can always be changed—and may need to be, depending on wear and tear—choosing high-quality inner layers will help make sure the piece will last for years to come.

How to Choose the Best Upholstery Fabric for Your Sofa (or Chair, or Headboard…)

As you shop for an upholstery fabric, let your practical needs lead, advise Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams, cofounders of the home-furnishings company that shares their names. “First, consider how you live and who will use the piece,” says Williams. “This will help guide you on the type of material to choose.” You may love the look of that silk velvet, but it will quickly get destroyed in a house with kids or pets. Pieces in high-traffic areas, such as family or living rooms, will need durable fabrics, while furniture that doesn't get as much wear and tear, such as a bedroom settee or headboard, can sport any type of textile.

Why look for fabrics at La Costa Upholstery ?

Why look for fabrics at La Costa Upholstery ? There are all kinds of places to find upholstery fabrics for you furniture and out door needs. Not all of them actually do upholstery work, they don't know how to apply fabric to furniture and may not know how well a fabric will wear. We can point you in the right direction and tell you the pros and cons of the fabrics and help you pick what if right to your home. We have been doing this for over 40 years and have seen just about everything there is when it comes to fabrics and upholstery. Isn't that what you want when it comes to your furniture . Not everyone who claims to do upholstery "really knows " what they are doing . Visit our shop and see what we do and you'll see the different .

Why choose La Costa Upholstery to do your furniture upholstery

Why choose La Costa Upholstery to do your furniture upholstery , patio cushions and foam replacement ? With over 40 years in the furniture upholstery business we have seen everything and know what to do to make it right. We use the best threads, foams and fabrics , no shorts cuts . Come in and see our shop and see the difference that over 40 years in the business makes in quality

Furniture Upholstery in North County

 Find the right upholsterer Not all shops are the same . Some do cars well ,some do boats well and some do furniture well. La Costa specialists in furniture upholstery. If you are going spend your money don't you want to know that the project is being done by the right people. Before you decided on a shop to do your work go see where the work is being done . Is it clean , do they have completed work that you can see. The difference between work that is done right by artist that have years in the business and someone that is new to the trade will be easy to see. Come by and see what we do and how we don't take short cuts

Washed Denim Slipcovers

Slipcovers done it a washed denim , gives you great way to have two sets of furniture in one. Washed denim and be a easy solution to the high traffic
areas . When it's time to clean , just put them in the wash and they come out
looking new.

Upholstery in the Fall @ La Costa Upholstery

Fall is here? The weather doesn't agree . The days are getting shorter and is time to start those fall home projects. Like patio cushions , slipcovers  and reupholstering that sofa  and chairs.
Get things looking good for the holidays
La Costa Upholstery can help you with fabrics and we do the work here.
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