How to Care for and Maintain Different Types of Upholstery Fabrics: Proven Techniques

 Re-vamping the upholstery on a chair or a sofa is a great way to give a room a fresh new look at a fraction of the cost of purchasing and shipping a new piece. The fabric you choose for re-upholstering your furniture is very important and there are many options available to meet any style or budget. The different types of Upholstery Fabrics Dubai have their own unique characteristics that can add to the longevity and comfort of a piece. There are natural and synthetic fabrics and some have a leather backing which lends even more durability to any piece.



 A woven pattern rather than dyed-in patterns

The first thing to think about when choosing Upholstery Fabrics is that this kind of cloth is very heavy and has a woven pattern rather than dyed-in patterns. This is because this cloth has to be very tough to withstand the wear and tear of everyday use in a busy home. Most upholstery fabrics are rated for durability with a 'double rub' test that replicates how many times someone sits on the fabric and rubs it back and forth. The higher the number, the more durable the fabric.

A medium to heavy weight material

This type of cloth is usually a medium to heavy weight material with a tight weave that is pilling resistant and abrasion proof. The weave is also often heat resistant so it can be preshrunk and machine washed as needed. Some of the more popular upholstery materials are cotton, linen and wool. All of these are sturdy but they can be itchy and cold against the skin so they are better used for areas where people are not touching directly. Wool can be 'felted' to make it softer and it offers good resistance to dirt, staining, fading and wrinkling. Acetate, which is made from synthetic silk but is a bit stronger than pure silk, is also sometimes used as an upholstery material.

 A little less expensive than natural fabrics

There are a variety of other synthetic Upholstery Fabrics Dubai available as well including olefin, polyester and rayon. These are often blended with wool or other natural materials to increase their strength and stain resistance. They are typically a little less expensive than natural fabrics and they are very easy to clean. They can resist fading from sunlight and they do not pill as easily as natural fabrics but they are not as soft or as drapeable.

Conclusion

Most of the big box stores will have some selection of this kind of fabric in their fabric sections but if you want to find a very wide range of options it is best to visit local department and locally owned craft or sewing shops as they will have the largest inventory. These stores will be able to order specialty upholstery fabric if they do not have what you are looking for in stock. They can also help you to find the right kind of fabric to match your existing decor.

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