Performance fabrics are the ideal choice for busy families. Lounging on the sofa with loved ones without the stress of tarnishing your precious furniture should be the norm! Sofas with performance fabrics can withstand the hustle and bustle of chaotic households, withstanding stains and fading over time. We will be exploring the different types of performance fabrics and their benefits below!
What are Performance Fabrics?
Durable and able to withstand heavy daily use, performance fabrics are crafted with technologies to lift stains and also resist general wear and tear. Certain smart fabrics also help combat bacteria and viruses, giving an extra layer of protection for your family. Those with families, pets and hectic households will see a great benefit from upholstering their sofas and furniture pieces with performance fabrics.
The Benefits of Performance Fabric Sofas
Besides their ability to withstand stains and spillages, there are a wealth of benefits that performance fabrics offer:
- Longer lasting
- Provide extra comfort
- Provide extra protection
- More usage for your money
- Highly durable
- Stain-resistant
- Water-resistant
- Easy to clean
- Less prone to fading
Best Performance Fabrics
So, what are the best performance fabrics available at Sofa.com? Explore our extensive range of gorgeous smart fabrics and their benefits below.
1. Aquaclean
Our most popular performance fabric at Sofa.com is our range of Aquaclean textiles. From velvets to canvas to chenille, our Aquaclean fabrics are built with clever technologies to prevent stains from sinking into your sofa. With a simple drop of water and a wipe, stains and spillages are a thing of the past! An additional benefit of Aquaclean is its Safe Front hygenic protection, meaning that the treatment reduces the activity of enveloped bacteria and viruses by more that 91% compared to other untreated fabrics.
Shown in our range of Aquaclean Clever Canvas fabrics, the Marco range shines with colour, personality and peace of mind that stains, spillages and bacteria are prevented from interfering with your day to day life. With a range of other colours and textures available, find your perfect Aquaclean sofa fabric today.
2. Smart Velvet
Another popular choice for families is our range of Smart Velvets. With an extensive offering of vibrant colours and a soft texture, our smart velvets look great upholstered onto any style. Each one is finished with a special coating meaning they have a fabulous durable and resistant quality about them that prevents spillages from sinking into the fibres too quickly.Besides its smart quality, they are made with 80% cotton, meaning they encompass a truly luxurious feel – making them a beautiful, comfy choice for your sofa.
3. Easy Cotton
Beautiful, durable and available in 3 colours, our range of Easy Cotton fabrics are a family-friendly, versatile fabric choice. Consisting of muted colours and bolder, statement hues, Easy Cotton gives you the option of upholstering your sofa in a fabric that will fit in any home. Machine washable and 100% cotton, this fabric is easy by name, easy by nature. Easy Cotton is made to last and provides your sofa with an effortlessly luxurious look.
4. Smart Cotton
Exclusively available at Sofa.com, our Smart Cotton is tightly intertwined with a powdery matt finish that’s perfect for a contemporary space. Plus, its special finish prevents accidental spills from sinking into its fibres giving it a stain resistant quality, ideal for busy homes and families. Additionally, Smart Cotton is water repellent – does it get smarter than this?
As you can see, we have a wide and varied range of performance fabrics available for your furniture. With a wealth of different fabric qualities all containing smart technologies, you can create your perfect sofa that caters for your family’s needs. To explore a sofa fabric outside of our range, we offer a COM (customer own material) service, which means you can upholster your sofa in any fabric of your choice. Whether it be your own fabric or you have your eye on a designer fabric, the opportunities are endless with custom sofa fabrics. If you’re looking to choose one of the smart fabrics within our range, you can get your free sofa fabric samples today and start your family-friendly furniture shopping journey!
