5 Key Factors to Consider When Choosing Upholstery Fabric
You have a
lot of choices when picking out upholstery fabric – at The Fabric,
we offer hundreds of in-stock options and thousands of special-order
fabric options that you can get nearest upholstery in al quoz store or buy online. Since new
upholstery can lend itself to a “commitment”, either in the amount of time
you’ll keep the piece and/or what you want to spend, there can be quite a few
factors to take into account when looking at that wide range of upholstery
fabric options….and our fabric store is here to help!
Besides
always keeping in mind how you live and who will be using the piece with the
new fabric, think about these five important factors when you are selecting upholstery
Dubai al quoz fabric for your home:
Blending in versus
standing out: Ensuring you choose the right upholstery fabric
will be easier when you look at the current decor in the room and know whether
you’re trying to blend the new fabric in with the existing colour palette or
have it be more contrasting and stand out. Want upholstery fabric that goes
seamlessly with gray walls with cool undertones? Consider something in a soft
blue or mint green. Looking for something bolder? Choose a pattern featuring a
range of terra cotta or citron hues.
Level of fabric
durability needed: Is your new fabric going on an
everyday piece that will get lots of use, or do you have children/pets in your
home? Focus on the durability. We help our customers with this by
labelling fabrics with the RUB COUNT if the manufacturer has tested the fabric.
If the fabric has a 15,000 to 30,000 rub count, it is considered to be suitable
for residential use. A fabric for commercial use will have a rub count of
30,000 or more.
Size & shape:
Picking upholstery fabric for a sofa requires a different approach than for a
statement chair. Larger pieces generally benefit from a fabric that’s a
neutral/solid colour (easier to enjoy – and live with – longer), whereas
pillows or an accent piece provide a great way to incorporate patterns or
colours that may be a little trendier/eye catching. Also, take into account
that it’s more difficult to make fabric with a bolder texture or pattern
closely follow a curvier-shaped item, so solid upholstery fabric is generally a
better choice for something with angles.
Potential to fade: When purchasing upholstery fabric, it’s
very important to consider the room – and location within the room – that it’s
being placed in. Does the room get a lot of sunlight? If so, it would be
advisable to invest in a fabric that is already lightly toned rather than dark
coloured. We are one of the few retail stores in the country that can sell
Sunbrella fabrics directly from the mill – Sunbrella fabrics can be used inside
as well as outside and are fade-resistant. Another brand to consider that you
can find at The Fabric is Inside-Out, which is a high-quality indoor/outdoor
line. One thing to keep in mind: Don’t use spun polyesters for inside
upholstery use – they might have pretty designs but most manufacturers of these
products will not stand behind your chair if it wears out quickly.
Cleanability: Not surprisingly, many of our customers
are very concerned about the cleanability of a fabric they’re
considering. Although most fabrics recommend dry-cleaning, if you have
children, pets or messy friends or family, we recommend CRYPTON fabrics.
You can spill a glass of red wine on the fabric and wipe if right off.
Paw prints, crayon, ink and other items can also easily be cleaned
off.
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