What are the common fabrics and characteristics of fabric sofas?

In home life, fabric sofas are just like the clothes we wear; they are made of various fabrics, and different fabrics produce different characteristics. Let's take a look at the types of fabrics used in fabric sofas and the characteristics of each type.

Cotton: It is a fiber derived from cotton seeds, which is processed through picking, ginning, carding, slivering, combing, coarse spinning, and fine spinning into cotton, which is then woven into cotton cloth from cotton yarn.

Advantages: Strong moisture absorption; cotton fibers are porous with irregular molecular arrangement and contain a large number of hydrophilic structures. Warmth retention; cotton fibers are poor conductors of heat, and their interiors are filled with stagnant air. Comfortable; does not generate static electricity, has good breathability, is hypoallergenic, and easy to clean. Fabric sofa manufacturers often use cotton as the fabric, resulting in warm and comfortable fabric sofas.

Disadvantages: It wrinkles easily, and cotton fibers have poor elasticity. It has a high shrinkage rate because cotton fibers have a strong water absorption capacity. When they absorb water, they swell, causing the cotton yarn to shorten and deform.

Polyester-cotton blend: refers to a general term for blended fabrics of polyester and cotton, which are textiles woven by blending polyester and cotton yarns in a certain proportion.

Features: This fabric combines the style of polyester with the advantages of cotton. It has good elasticity and abrasion resistance in both dry and wet conditions, is dimensionally stable, has low shrinkage, and is crisp, wrinkle-resistant, easy to wash, and quick-drying. However, it should not be ironed at high temperatures or soaked in boiling water. Polyester-cotton blends are often used in living room sofas due to their good elasticity and abrasion resistance.

Nylon: Scientifically known as polyamide fiber, it is a general term for polyamide fibers produced in China. It is also called "nylon" or "nylon".

Advantages: Excellent abrasion resistance, ranking first among all fibers. Its abrasion resistance is 10 times that of cotton fiber and 10 times that of dry viscose fiber. Therefore, its durability is excellent. Nylon fabrics have excellent elasticity and resilience. Disadvantages: Poor ventilation and breathability, prone to static electricity. For small apartments with fabric sofas, it is best to choose cotton or linen fabrics, which are comfortable and have good abrasion resistance.

Polyester (synthetic fiber): usually made of polymer compounds, also known as polyester fiber.

Advantages: High strength, strong wear resistance, good elasticity, and relatively strong heat resistance. The price is relatively inexpensive.

Disadvantages: It lacks hydrophilic structures between molecules, resulting in extremely poor moisture absorption and breathability.