How to choose the fabric for a fabric sofa

Choosing the right fabric for your upholstered sofa is crucial, as it directly impacts comfort and even your well-being. So, how do you distinguish the fabric when buying an upholstered sofa? Delo Leather Sofas will explain the characteristics of various fabrics and offer tips for making your selection.

(1) 100% Cotton. Sofas made of 100% cotton are comfortable and are currently the most popular style in the market.

Buying tips: First, touch it; it should feel delicate, soft, and sturdy. Second, look at it; the floral patterns should be three-dimensional, and the colors even and gentle. Third, smell it; pull out a knot in the fabric and heat it with fire; if it turns to ash without a burnt smell, it's of good quality. Fabric sofa manufacturers use 100% cotton fabric, so the fabric is generally of good quality.

(2) Blended fabrics. Blended fabrics made from cotton and chemical fiber raw materials can present the visual impact of yarn, velvet or linen, but the patterns and colors are not authentic, and the price is relatively cheap.

Shopping Tips: When choosing blended fabrics, don't just go for the cheapest option, as inferior fabrics may pose a threat to your skin and health. When purchasing, pay attention to the fabric composition; the higher the percentage of pure cotton, the better. For living room sofas, you can choose blended fabrics, but be sure to select high-quality materials.

(3) Linen. Linen is suitable for making sofas and chairs for outdoor use. It is generally treated with moisture-proofing and gives a simple and elegant feel. It has a firm yet warm texture and a moderate firmness.

Purchasing Tips: When choosing linen raw materials, the original milky white color of linen is best. Whether the surface is smooth, and whether there are knots or seams, are all key indicators of linen quality. Because linen has a very high shrinkage rate, it's important to understand whether the fabric has undergone prolonged soaking and pre-shrinking treatment when purchasing.

(4) Velvet Fabric. Velvet fabric sofas are a "traditional" choice for upholstered sofas, though the fabric has evolved from corduroy to suede, shifting the sofa's true identity between gaudiness and understated elegance. Velvet sofas are expensive, with the best velvet fabric costing 500 yuan per meter. It has a smooth texture, a comfortable feel, and exudes an understated elegance and luxury. For small apartments, velvet sofas are a good choice, offering softness and comfort, making them an excellent option for home furnishings.

Shopping tips: When you touch it, it should feel soft and smooth with a delicate, silky texture; when you look at it, under lighting, the reflective surface should have an elegant sheen, with a warm and even color tone and a strong sense of depth.