Common surprises are suede, chenille, yarn-dyed, cotton, linen. These fabrics are not good or bad, but each has different characteristics. According to the price, for the same weight fabric, polyester is the cheapest, cotton is a little more expensive, and linen is much more expensive. But many yarn-dyed or chenille fabrics are heavier and thicker, so the price will be higher.
Different fabrics are suitable for different styles of sofas. Modern styles and sofas with a strong sense of line are more suitable for cotton or linen; for more classical styles, chenille and yarn-dyed fabrics are used. Therefore, when choosing a sofa, it is not necessary to choose which kind of fabric, but also the color and style of the fabric.
Sofa fabric classification:
1. According to the classification of raw materials, there are cotton, linen and chemical fiber. And there are many kinds of chemical fibers, including polyester, acrylic, viscose, rayon and so on. Many chemical fiber fabrics are mixed with several components. As for silk and wool, it is very rare.
2. According to the dyeing method, there are dyed and yarn-dyed. Dyeing means weaving the fabric first, and then dyeing the color; yarn-dyeing means dyeing the yarn first, and then weaving. No matter what the composition of the cloth is, it can be made into dyed cloth or yarn-dyed cloth. Generally, the monochromatic fabrics are basically dyed fabrics, and the non-monochromatic fabrics are all yarn-dyed fabrics.
3. According to the type of yarn, there are suede, chenille yarn and so on. Chenille is divided into coarse chenille and fine chenille. Imitation suede is a kind of fabric that looks like suede, the composition is all polyester, and there are many in the market. Chenille yarn is a relatively thick yarn that looks fluffy. The cloth woven from chenille is collectively called chenille. There are many kinds of ingredients, polyester and viscose can be made into chenille. This cloth is thicker and more rugged in style. There are more on the market now.
Different fabric sofa features:
1. Pure cotton sofa: eco-friendly and comfortable
The fabric sofa made of pure cotton is soft, breathable, natural and environmentally friendly, and is very close to the skin. It is currently the model with the most market share. Rustic style is most used in cotton sofas.
Features: cheap price, the most diverse colors, but poor elasticity, easy to wrinkle, easy to dye, less wear-resistant.
Buying tips: Generally, the players should feel delicate, soft and thick, and the colors are natural and uniform. Pull out the thread of the fabric and burn it with fire, it can be turned into ashes and has no burnt smell.
2. Flannel sofa: soft and delicate
Just like the fur of small animals, the most impressive thing about the flannel sofa is its super delicate and gentle touch. From the corduroy of the past to the suede of the present, the flannel sofa has changed its identity in the gaudy and elegant. Compared with other fabrics, flannel sofas are expensive.
Features: It has the advantages of stylish appearance, good color rendering effect, dustproof and antifouling, but it is easy to generate static electricity.
Buying tips: try to feel light, smooth and smooth, with uniform color, good gloss and strong overall sense. In the case of long-pile flannel, you can touch it back and forth with your hands to ensure that there is no obvious discoloration and whitening; for short-pile flannel, the denser the fleece, the better, and the thicker the cloth, the better.
3. Linen sofa: warm in winter and cool in summer
Warm in winter and cool in summer, the most fascinating part of the linen sofa is its good thermal conductivity. Even in the hot summer, there is no need to worry about sweating and sticking. The texture of the linen sofa is tight yet soft, moderately soft and hard, and has a simple and natural temperament.
Features: relatively wear-resistant, not easy to wrinkle, no fading, no pilling, no static electricity, and no mildew in humid places.
Buying tips: Whether the surface is flat, and whether there are threads or interfaces are the key indicators of the quality of the linen. If you want the linen sofa to be softer, you can choose a cotton and linen sofa with a higher cotton content.
4. Blended sofa: approximate natural
The blending of cotton and chemical fiber materials can show the visual effect of silk, flannel, or linen, but the pattern and color are not natural and pure, and the price is relatively cheap. In recent years, with the rise of differential chemical fibers, blended fibers, and blended fabrics, coupled with the increasingly perfect dyeing and finishing processes, the soft feel and high simulation effect of blended fabrics can almost be faked.
Features: Easy to wash and non-iron, bright color, durable and elastic.
Buying Tips: Pay attention to the composition of the fabric when purchasing, the larger the proportion of cotton, the better
