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What is Upholstery fabrics ?

Upholstery fabrics

Upholstery fabrics are used to design home.

This cloth add comfort and style to furniture and makes the room look attractive.

Choosing the right This cloth, accessories, and colors for your home  can be a difficult task.

In this article, Saudi Design Group will explore the art of upholstery fabrics and tell how to coordinate them.

A Guide to Choosing Contract Upholstery Fabric

Contract fabrics are finished to improve stain resistance, cleanability, durability and warranty.

What sets them apart from retail fabrics is their superior performance in high-wear areas.

Contract upholstery fabrics bring new life to old furniture and can change the style and energy of a room.

Plus, upcycling or recycling furniture is better for the environment.

Choosing an This cloth can be confusing if you are not familiar with the different type of upholstery fabrics not to mention the various technical specifications

such as rub tests and fire retardation ratings used in upholstery fabric.

Saudi Design Group’s guide is here to help so you can focus on choosing the perfect upholstery fabric.

To help you make these important decisions,

Saudi Design Group compiled our top tips for choosing upholstery fabric that makes furniture aesthetically pleasing

while still meeting all of the demands of a hospitality environment.

How to Choose Upholstery Fabrics for Contract Use

With so many factors to consider, where should you start when it comes to choosing upholstery fabric for your establishment?

The décor of most hospitality environments reflects distinct brand aesthetics,

so selecting styles that will effortlessly match your existing interior is a must.

To learn more about the different types of contract upholstery fabrics keep reading with Saudi Design Group

Fabric Durability and Quality

When choosing upholstery fabric you will want to choose a fabric which will stand up to the various stresses and strains placed on it,

fabrics used in the home are likely to have less use than those in used in a commercial setting or public building.

First check how the fabric is marked. Not all fabrics are suitable to use on furniture and will quickly wear and fray.

If you are looking for greater durability in your upholstery fabric you should also consider both the quality of the fabric and the fabric brand.

Some of the quality of a fabric should be apparent if you compare the Martindale scores and thread counts between fabrics

but this only goes part way to appreciating the quality of a fabric.

Decorative and Occasional Upholstery Fabric

Upholstery fabric which is categorised as Occasional Upholstery Fabric  is considered suitable for domestic upholstery and is best suited to decorative pieces,

like curtains, and cushions, and on furniture which will have only light or ocassional usage.

General Upholstery Fabric fabric which is best for use on furniture.

These upholstery fabrics will not generally be considered hard-wearing enough to withstand

the pressures of heavy usage such as on furniture in commercial properties, like hotels and restaurants, or furniture in other buildings open to the public.

Coordinated Colours

Make sure your color choice is one you can live with happily for a long time.

Color coordination is key to creating a cohesive look in a room.

When selecting upholstery fabrics and accessories, it is important to consider the overall color scheme of the space.

Some popular color schemes for upholstery design include:

  • Neutral tones (beige, white, gray)
  • Earth tones (brown, green, rust)
  • Bold colors (red, blue, yellow)
  • Monochromatic (different shades of one color)
  • Complementary (colors opposite each other on the color wheel)

When selecting a color scheme, it is important to consider the mood and style of the room.

Neutral tones create a calming and peaceful ambiance, while bold colors add energy and vibrancy.

Earth tones create a warm and welcoming feel, while monochromatic and complementary color schemes add depth and interest.

Leather

upholstery leather is a premium material that can give any space a dash of class and refinement.

It is created from animal hides that have been treated and tanned to produce various kinds of leather

The leather-making process has three major stages: tanning preparation, tanning, and post-tanning processing.

Full grain, natural origin semi-aniline leather and top grain are top contenders regarding durability and natural beauty.

Corrected grain, pure or semi-aniline leather, and nubuck leather are excellent options depending on your preferences and maintenance abilities for leather sofas.

Velvet

Velvet and velour contract upholstery fabric has a lot to offer – from its luxurious comfort and texture to its rich colour options.

this is tantamount to pure opulence. The extravagant sheen of the fabric is known to many.

It is almost synonymous with luxury and grandeur.

With its extraordinary grandiose and elegance, no wonder it is one of the highly coveted fabrics for upholstery.

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