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Everybody buying a new sofa or chair worries about someone getting a little sloppy with their red wine while sitting on it. In fact, a fear of stains leads many people with kids or pets to simply put off buying new furniture completely. But there's no need to live with a falling apart sofa just ... Read More about Your Options for Stain-Resistant Upholstery Fabrics

Thinking of buying a new sofa or reupholstering an old one? Don't overlook good, old-fashioned cotton. While cotton is typically considered for casual, washable slipcovers, it can also look quite formal and modern. The variations are truly endless, so here's everything to know about cotton for ... Read More about Fabric for Upholstery: Cotton

If you’re looking for a classic upholstery fabric, you can’t do much better than linen. Made from the fibers of the flax plant, linen has been around for thousands of years (it was even used as currency in ancient Egypt). It’s still loved today for its beauty, feel, and durability. Considering ... Read More about Linen Upholstery Fabric: Pros and Cons

Velvet, with its plush feel and sheen, is pretty much the original glamour fabric. For most of its history—from China, where it was made for the first time more than 4500 years ago, to Italy in the 14th and 15th centuries—only the very wealthy could afford it. Thankfully, these days, velvet is still ... Read More about Upholstery Fabric Types: Velvet Furniture