Fabric Types for Sofas

Rayon

• Rayon is a favorite fabric choice among sofa manufacturers as it may replicate the feel and appearance of cotton or silk without the hefty price tag. This artificial fiber is soft to the touch and is fade and mildew resistant, which makes it an ideal choice for those who have children or for roommates with the cleanliness of children. Since rayon is fade resistant, you may place a rayon sofa in direct sunlight without the threat of color fading or bleaching. One of the downsides of rayon fabric is that the fibers are not extremely durable; thus it will show wear and tear after several years of use.

Silk

• Silk fabric sofas are known for their luxurious appearance and sensual texture, and silk is among the strongest natural fibers used today. Due to the high moisture absorption rate of silk, this fabric may be dyed a plethora of colors and is comfortable throughout the year as it will keep you cool during the summer and warm during the winter. This may not be the ideal choice if you have kids as it must be professionally cleaned and treated gently to prevent tears or stains. Silk sofas are among the most expensive items in the fabric sofa industry.

Acrylic

• Acrylic fabric sofas may be your ideal choice as it provides the same appearance and texture of natural wool without the high price tag. This fabric type is highly durable, which is a nice feature for those with children, and due to its design, acrylic fabric is fade resistant and does not wrinkle easily. Unlike wool, acrylic is fairly stain resistant and is easily cleaned using standard upholstery cleaners.

Cotton

• Traditionally, cotton is the number one choice for sofa fabrics because it may be dyed many different colors and sewn into a wide variety of designs. Cotton is quite durable, and it breaths easily, which makes it an appropriate choice for hot climate areas as it will keep your body cool. While cotton is among the most comfortable sofa fabric types, you must be careful as it will fade easily if placed in direct sunlight, and it may also stain easily if dark colored liquids are spilled and not immediately cleaned.