Velvet versus Corduroy in Fabric for Reupholstery: What are the Differences?

23 April 2018

Velvet has always been thought of a lush fabric that was reserved for the exclusive use of the nobility and the aristocracy. Corduroy, on the other hand, was deemed its exact opposite – known for its distinctive corded pattern (properly referred to as a ‘wale’), it was thought of as a ‘poor man’s velvet’, and for a time was even referred to as ‘corded velveteen’. Invented sometime in the early to mid-18th century, it was a cheaper variety of velveteen that was sold for the express purpose of casual wear, whereas plush and crushed velvet were exclusively employed for formal […]

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Faux Leather vs. Genuine Leather as Materials for Upholstery

10 April 2018

Leather is one of the most sought-after materials for upholstery, and is considered one of the hallmarks of top-tier furniture. However, leather is also quite pricey and high-maintenance. With the right budget and enough know-how, leather can be an excellent choice for upholstery, but it isn’t something that just about anyone can obtain with relative ease. Thankfully, there are alternatives to leather that allow one to still benefit from the look and feel of the real thing without having to pay top-dollar for authentic leather. Enter faux leather – made from synthetic materials often derived from polyurethane, it imitates the […]

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Pros and Cons of Soft Fabric Materials for Upholstery

28 March 2018

Soft fabrics have always been something of a desirable feature when it comes to upholstery, thanks in part to the added comfort and coziness that it provides. Soft fabrics were a popular upholstery choice in the mid-70s to late 80s, when everything plush, soft and comfortable was equated with the concept of ‘groovy’. However, such materials, while they are in and of themselves desirable, and still quite applicable to this day, have drawbacks that may turn off someone who prefers a more ‘low-maintenance’ type of furniture. This is not to say that soft fabrics are altogether a bad thing because […]

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Benefits of Customised Cushions for Your Home Sofa

16 March 2018

Sofas have long been associated with creature comforts, but sofas and settees in the past are nothing like the ones we have today. Interesting to note, upholstered furniture only became in vogue during the height of the Ottoman Empire, and the practice was quickly copied by Western cultures. The popularity of cushioned furniture spread through trade and territorial expansion over the years, and soon after, the rest of the world fell in love with the plush comforts that these provided, creating a standard that persists to this day. In the old days, all cushions sported by furniture were custom-made. Sadly, […]

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Genuine Leather for Commercial Upholstery: How Can You Tell What’s Real Material and What’s Not?

28 February 2018

Leather is one of the most sought-after materials in upholstery, and for good reason – it has every feature you could ever want for a wonderful, practical, and low-maintenance upholstery set. Not only is leather elegant, it is also versatile enough to be done-up into an assortment of different finishes to suit whatever aesthetic ends. It is also very durable and is impermeable to most common forms of wear-and-tear. Leather is also slightly water-resistant and hardy enough to forgo regular maintenance. However, it is because of these features and the fact that leather is essentially an animal by-product, it is […]

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