Types of Slipcovers

Cotton

• Cotton is a popular choice for comfortable, practical slipcovers. They're affordable, durable, come in many colors and patterns and are extremely easy to keep clean. They can be loose or tight-fitting, depending on the look you desire. Cotton is soft to the touch and creates a casual feel that adds a bit of comfort to any room in a house.

Linen

• Linen slipcovers add elegance to a room. They can have a loose or a structured fit, depending on the look you're trying to achieve. They can wrinkle easily and possibly pill, so only use a linen slipcover on furniture that doesn't get too much use. Additionally, you'll want to take extra care in cleaning it.

Denim

• If you're trying to achieve a shabby-chic, casual look, a denim slipcover might just be the perfect choice. Denim is extremely durable and versatile -- you can use it in a child's playroom or dress it up with throw pillows and a throw blanket for a comfortable family room look and feel. Since denim coordinates well with a large variety of decorative styles, a piece of furniture with a denim slipcover is likely to fit in effortlessly with the rest of your room's decor. Denim slipcovers, like cotton and linen, can be loose-fitting or more structured depending on the look you want.

Jersey Knit

• Jersey knit slipcovers stretch tightly around your furniture, so the piece looks neat and structured. The material contains soft cotton and spandex, which combine to make it smooth and malleable. They come in a large array of colors and patterns, so they can either liven up a room or add a touch of class and elegance.

Faux Leather

• A faux leather slipcover is the perfect choice for someone who wants the classy, elegant look of leather but has a budget that won't accommodate the real thing. The faux option looks like leather, is durable and stylish and costs far less than genuine leather. Faux leather slipcovers also fit tightly around furniture, creating clean lines and a nice, structured look. You cannot put these in your washing machine; you'll need to use a spray cleanser to wash them by hand.

Faux Suede

• Faux suede slipcovers bring style and sophistication to any piece of furniture. They're silky to the touch, soft and smooth. They're actually polyester or a polyester blend, which makes them very easy to keep clean, since they repel liquids and are hard to stain.