How not to make a mistake when choosing sofa upholstery?
When choosing a sofa, the upholstery material should be given special attention. Comfort and service life of upholstered furniture depend on its quality. Leather furniture has always been considered the most elite, high quality and expensive. The development of modern technologies has made it possible to create upholstery fabrics similar in price and quality to natural leather.
An important characteristic that affects the performance of chairs and sofas for restaurants is the presence of Teflon impregnation. It creates conditions under which moisture is not absorbed by the fabric, but flows off the surface of the chair or sofa. The cost of such fabrics is significantly higher and the buyer will have to choose between high reliability and low price. Teflon-coated fabrics are also characterized by an acceptable price. Their protective properties are almost identical to fabrics impregnated with Teflon. There is no visual difference between Teflon fabric, in this case the buyer’s confidence can only be based on the reputation of the seller.
The most expensive material is chenille. Along with leather, it is considered elite, soft and practical to use, leaving a pleasant tactile sensation.
A practical and durable polyester tapestry, although it does not have sophistication, it looks respectable. The color scheme, texture and texture of it is diverse.
Flock is similar in composition to tapestry, but is covered with soft pile and requires careful maintenance. Proper cleaning and care will make the life of flock upholstery significant.
Jacquard is used to upholster sofas in a sophisticated style. It is quite expensive, but the complex patterns on its surface can give a special chic to any interior. For jacquard, only dry cleaning is used.
Microfiber is a fairly new material and has recently begun to be used. It is characterized by high quality upholstery due to the initial use of a Teflon coating. Microfiber is resistant to penetration of liquids and dust, is strong enough and does not fade under the influence of direct sunlight.
Quality furniture is usually accompanied by a passport, which indicates all the characteristics of the upholstery fabric and a list of tips for caring for it.
Leather is a classic upholstery material for upholstered furniture. It must be well finished and well painted. This will help prevent cracking and chafing over time. Leather sofas belong to the premium class, usually their manufacturers do not save on quality. An important characteristic of quality leather is good breathability, which creates comfortable conditions for body contact with it.