The sofa fabric is in direct contact with people and directly determines the feel and texture of the sofa. The visual effect of the fabric also determines the quality and style of the sofa.
The more common sofa fabrics on the market today are:
1. Velvet cloth
The characteristics of velvet fabric are that it has a very high aesthetics and a very delicate and soft hand feeling, comparable to silk. Sofas made of this fabric are very stylish, luxurious and have a retro aesthetic.
2. Cotton linen
All cotton and linen fabrics, if not treated, are prone to wrinkling and pilling, and are difficult to take care of. Therefore, the cotton and linen used for sofas will add some fibers to increase wear resistance, air permeability and color fastness to achieve the required performance of sofa fabrics.
These fabrics are collectively referred to as "cotton and linen", which are wear-resistant and do not fade, and retain the texture of cotton and linen.
In addition, there are also woolen and woolen-like fabrics in fabrics, whose characteristics are close to those of cotton and linen.
3. Technical cloth
A new type of fabric, the biggest feature is that the appearance and texture are very similar to (nubuck) leather, so it has been highly praised by environmentalists and animal protectionists once it was launched.
The sofa made of this fabric has the texture and color of leather, and the price is much cheaper than that of leather.
Technical cloth is actually a kind of fabric, so it has good moisture permeability, heat permeability and air permeability, and is also known as "breathing fabric". Durable, easy to care for, easy to clean, just wipe with a rag.
4. Leather
Leather sofas are often expensive, but they are still loved by many people.
Leather sofas are not only soft and comfortable, warm in winter and cool in summer, looking magnificent, but also strong and wear-resistant. A good leather sofa can last a long time as long as it is properly maintained.
5. Microfiber leather
Microfiber leather is a kind of regenerated leather, which belongs to a new generation of synthetic leather. It is not real leather, but it is comparable to real leather in terms of wear resistance, cold resistance, and texture. Its visual effect is close to real leather, but its air permeability is not as good as real leather.
6. Pu leather
Pu leather is the most common synthetic leather. This fabric is commonly known as "artificial leather", which is actually a polyurethane component. It looks and feels similar to leather, and it is cheap, but its wear resistance and aging resistance are not high.
Picking Skills:
When choosing sofa fabrics, it is recommended to consider the following aspects: 1. Matching with the home style; 2. Cleaning and maintenance; 3. Service life;
style
Different fabrics create different styles:
Cotton and linen cloth, natural and rustic; velvet cloth, luxurious and beautiful; technical cloth, low-key and high-end; Pu leather, high-end; microfiber leather, high-end, luxurious; genuine leather, tall.
When choosing fabrics, be sure to match the style of your home.
For example, Nordic, modern, and light luxury styles are all suitable for choosing leather sofas to create a sense of luxury; as for whether to choose technical cloth, pu leather, microfiber leather, or genuine leather, it depends on your budget and preferences.
Japanese style, small and fresh style, it is more suitable to choose a fabric sofa.
Retro style, light luxury style, velvet fabric is the first choice.
Because of its matte "leather" texture, the technical cloth sofa is not only suitable for a simple and atmospheric background, but also can match a low-key and simple environment, and is highly inclusive.
Cleaning and maintenance:
In terms of the convenience of cleaning and maintenance, leather sofa > fabric sofa. The leather art can be wiped off with a cloth, and it can be kept bright and bright by taking care of it once in a while; the cloth art is relatively troublesome, and the colored stains may be left imprinted if not handled properly; if it is stained in a large area, it needs to be dry cleaned.