Idiot-proof Way To Choose Fabrics For Self Assembly Sofas
Choosing the right fabric for your sofa is an important decision that you will have to live with for some time so it’s well worth some careful consideration in order to get it right. There are several aspects to think about when picking a fabric on a new sofa or one that’s to be re-upholstered.
Most people tend to think about colour first. You will want to make a list of possible colour choices for your sofa fabric depending on the colours in your room and the overall effect that you want to achieve. The colour you want may not be available in the kind of fabric that you’re looking for, but with two or three possible choices you have the best chance of finding the right colour in the right fabric.
You will want the colour of your sofa to fit in with the overall dcor of your room so this will be your first consideration. Try to make a list of two or three colour options so that you can find a suitable colour in a suitable fabric.
You need to have in mind a price range, bearing in mind that good quality is always more expensive but may pay dividends in the long run by lasting longer and looking better. If you find a fabric is out of your price range you can delay purchase or your salesperson may be able to advise on alternative materials at more reasonable cost.
Cotton is a natural fibre that is strong and durable but vulnerable to soiling unless treated with stain resistant chemicals. Linen is a natural fibre even more wear resistant than cotton, but again soils easily, and is often blended with other fibres. Rayon is an artificial fibre that can resemble silk and is often used in blends with other fibres. Wool is a natural durable fibre, wrinkle and soil resistant, but expensive. Silk is a natural strong and resilient fibre, but relatively expensive. Nylon is an artificial fibre, resistant to abrasion, and used in velvets and woven fabrics. Polyester is an artificial fibre that is strong and durable, and blends well with other natural fibres. It is widely used in upholstery fabrics.
Another consideration is physical wear of your fabric. If your sofa has heavy use it may not be wise to employ a raised pattern such as a Jacquard which can suffer wear of the prominent parts and then appear rather older than it actually is.
A fabric is like a carpet in that the type of fibre and the way it is woven can affect longevity. The finishing and colour dyeing also can affect the durability of a fabric. Another check worth doing is a thread count of different fabrics. The higher the thread count, the harder wearing the fabric is likely to be and the better it will last.
If your sitting room gets a lot of sunlight you may need to check the fade resistance of a material before buying. If you find a material that you really like but it’s not guaranteed fade resistant you will have to place your sofa out of direct sunlight to be on the safe side.
About the author: Jamie White is an experienced furniture expert. He can help you to obtain the best out of your budobtain and needs when buying a self assembly sofa. If you want to obtain up to date info on the latest self assembly sofas make sure you visit his review website where he will compare the latest self assembly sofas on the market.
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Posted: August 27th, 2010 under Home & Family.
Tags: furniture, Home & Family, self assembly sofa fabric, self assembly sofas