When choosing a sofa, which is better, a leather sofa or a fabric sofa?

The most common sofas on the market today are leather sofas and fabric sofas. If you're choosing a sofa for your home, should you choose a leather sofa or a fabric sofa? What are their advantages and disadvantages? When choosing between a leather and fabric sofa, we can't just judge based on the material. So how do you choose the sofa that best suits your needs?

Leather sofas and fabric sofas differ in their material properties, resulting in different stylistic emphasis for each. Leather sofas exude luxury and sophistication, emphasizing high-end quality and comfort, making them suitable for European, modern minimalist, and Chinese interior design styles. Fabric sofas, on the other hand, are widely used in Korean, pastoral, Mediterranean, and IKEA styles due to their softness, breathability, and lightweight nature. When choosing a living room sofa, you can select either a leather or fabric sofa based on the overall style of your living room.

There's a significant price difference between genuine leather sofas and fabric sofas. In terms of materials, manufacturing processes, and quality, genuine leather sofas require far more manpower and resources than fabric sofas, making them considerably more expensive. Furthermore, the difference in materials used by manufacturers of genuine leather or fabric sofas themselves also affects the price. The best genuine leather sofas are made from top-grain cowhide.

Aside from the differences in surface materials and price, genuine leather sofas are of far superior quality to fabric sofas. However, in addition to the surface material, the overall frame and internal filling of the sofa also significantly affect its quality. Therefore, when choosing between genuine leather and fabric sofas, we should pay attention to the frame material and the quality of the internal fillings such as foam springs. Fabric sofa manufacturers generally use solid wood frames, and a sturdy solid wood frame is essential to prevent the sofa from warping.

Leather sofas are more troublesome to maintain because natural leather is more delicate than fabric. Daily use requires attention to moisture prevention, and regular wiping and oiling are necessary to maintain the leather's shine and softness. Fabric sofas, on the other hand, can be cleaned simply by removing and washing the cover. In terms of daily maintenance, fabric sofas are more convenient and quicker than leather sofas. For small apartments, a fabric sofa can simply be covered with a cover; cleaning is as simple as removing and washing the cover.