A reputed dealer or brand will have an extensive range of quality fabrics at a price that fits every pocket

1. Choosing Quality Fabric For
Upholstery Projects

2. When it comes to shopping for furniture fabrics, you believe
you know what you are looking for. But, once out in the
market as you gradually start sifting through the available
choices, it gets a little overwhelming. The selection is
extensive in terms of material choices, fabric types, quality,
patterns, textures and colors. Eventually, fabric selection
for reupholstering projects boils down to the fabric brand
you choose or the dealer you choose to buy it from.

3. A reputed dealer or brand will have an extensive range of
quality fabrics at a price that fits every pocket. Hence,
knowing how to choose fabric for upholstery is of utmost
importance. We've discussed a few tips on finding the right
fabric for home furnishings.

4. Natural or synthetic:
This is the first choice to make. There are natural fibers such
as cotton, wool, silk, linen and rayon as well as synthetic
fibers such as acrylic, polyester, nylon, polypropylene and
olefin. You can also choose from a good collection of
leather and artificial leather. Original leather is available in
plain grains as well as embossed patterns. Synthetic fibers
have a soft texture but are not as durable as the synthetic
ones.

5. Durability :
Durability is an important aspect to consider if you do not
want to repeat reupholstering projects within short periods
of time. If you have pets and kids at home, you must go in
for a material with higher thread count as they are dense
and hold up well against rough and tough use. Leather and
micro fiber fabrics offer the highest durability as upholstery
fabrics.

6. Fabric types:
There are different ways in which fabric is made. It is either
woven or knitted. On a few design fabrics, the design is not
woven, knitted or embroidered. It is simply printed on it.

7. Patterns and Colors:
Upholstery fabrics are available in great many patterns. There
are solid colors and textures, floral patterns, paisleys,
stripes and abstract prints. Homeowners never go wrong
with colors because they have a color scheme pre-decided
in their mind. Yet, as a tip, it is necessary to remember that
a darker color makes a small room look smaller while
neutral shades enlarge the appearance of a room.

8. Indoor or outdoor:
Indoor and outdoor furniture have a different requirement of
fabric because of the different elements they are exposed
to. If you will place the furniture outdoors, you need
material that doesn't fade easily due to sunlight exposure or
rot by getting saturated with water.

9. Quality:
Finally, check the quality. The same fabric is available in
different qualities each at a different price. The method of
manufacture and the fibers used make a difference to the
quality. A good quality fabric although expensive will last
you longer.
If you're looking for all these qualities in one, you should
settle for top fabric brands. They can be purchased from a
fabric stockist or they are also readily available at
companies handling reupholstery and furniture restoration
projects.

10. So, use these tips to buy the best upholstery for your home.
In the end, the material you choose should echo your own
style and match the mood and décor of your home.
Resources:
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11. Thank you for reading!