Know about the various types of upholstery and their usage on furniture.

1. There are lots of fabrics to choose from
Do you know what will
be good for your
covering your furniture?

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Various
types of
upholstery
fabrics
and their
uses.

3. There are fabrics made up of natural fiber and
manmade fibers
Natural – Cotton, Cotton blend, leather, linen, Silk, Wool,
Man made – Acetate and Triacetate Acrylic Rayon Vinyl

4. Cotton
durable, easy to clean, This natural fiber
provides good resistance to wear, fading and
pilling
Cotton blend
For everyday use, it’s a good idea to apply a stain-resistant
finish

5. Leather: This tough material
comes in many colors and finishes
and develops more character and
softness with age
Linen: This fabric is best suited for
formal living rooms or adult areas.
it won't withstand heavy wear,
linen does resist pilling and fading

6. Wool: Wool and wool
blends offer good
resistance to pilling,
fading, wrinkling, and soil

8. Rayon: Developed as an
imitation silk. High-quality rayon
very practical for upholstery
Vinyl: Vinyl is a practical choice
for busy family rooms and
children’s furniture

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