We talk about what vandal-proof furniture fabric is and what it happens. We give a brief description of the most common varieties and useful tips on choosing the material.

Upholstered furniture is very comfortable. It’s so nice to sit on the sofa and have a quiet time reading a book, watching a TV series or something else. Unfortunately, over time, the furniture upholstery wears out, loses its attractiveness. And if pets or children of different ages live in the house, the process is significantly accelerated. To make the furniture last longer, you need to choose a special upholstery fabric. Let’s figure out what kind of vandal-proof fabric is for a sofa and what to consider when choosing it. 

All about vandal-proof upholstery

   

What is vandal-proof fabric for furniture upholstery

The name “vandal-proof” explains that the material has increased resistance to destruction. This is a very durable fabric: it is extremely difficult to tear or pull threads out of textiles, as animals often do when sharpening claws. But the cladding suffers not only from sharp teeth and claws of pets. It is spoiled by stains of various origins: from ordinary dirt to traces of markers or paints. Such pollution is not uncommon in a house where there are children.

Vandal-proof materials are impregnated with special solutions that repel dirt and prevent it from penetrating into the structure of the threads. In addition, such textiles are easy to clean. If there is a trace of dirty paws or paints somewhere, it is easy enough to clean it with the most ordinary soapy water. The manufacturer additionally protects textiles from abrasion. Therefore, the cladding easily tolerates intensive use and does not lose its attractive appearance. 

Varieties of vandal-proof materials

The category of such materials includes different textiles. Depending on the basis, vandal-proof fabric for furniture is divided into two categories. 

On a non-woven basis

This category includes canvases made by gluing and spraying fibers. Most often these are three-layer materials. The first layer is the base on which the adhesive coating is applied. Finely chopped fiber is applied to it. Depending on the quantity and length, it forms a pile coating of different textures. In any case, they get a solid upholstery that cannot be pierced with claws or pulled out of it by threads. Let’s characterize several types of such textiles.

1. Flock

A thick layer of soft pile is sprayed on a solid polyester or cotton base. Because of this, it is sometimes confused with velour. But these are completely different fabrics. Rubber is used as an adhesive layer. In addition, the flock is additionally treated with Teflon. All this significantly increases its wear resistance. 

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2. Relax

A layer of isoprene is applied to a mixed polyester and cotton base, on which a polyamide pile is sprayed. The pile layer is treated with carbon fiber according to the AntiStain system, which prolongs its service life and protects the upholstery from dirt. There are several types of relaxation: luxury, eureka, joy, etc. They differ in the length and density of the pile, the texture of the surface. 

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3. Artificial suede

Non-woven textiles with a cotton-polyamide base and a small pile of polyester. It must be treated with Teflon impregnation. The pile layer is low, externally artificial suede almost does not differ from natural. 

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On a woven basis

This textile is made by weaving threads. The quality and thickness of the threads and the method of weaving them differ. As a result, a durable cloth is obtained that is not sensitive to the claws of animals. They manage to stick them into the material, but they will not be able to pull or damage thick threads. Dirt-repellent and antistatic qualities are given by various impregnations. 

1. Chenille

The peculiarity of this furniture fabric is the quality of the thread from which it is woven. A strong smooth thread is tightly twisted with a fluffy one. They are made of natural or artificial fiber, of different thicknesses and colors. Depending on this, upholstery material of various thicknesses and densities is obtained. For vandal-proof chenille, thick threads are used. Additionally, it is treated with special impregnations. 

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2. Microfiber

High-tech fabric made of the finest threads. They are made of polyamide and polyester fibers. A special weaving technique and additional impregnation treatment improve the vandal-proof characteristics of microfiber.

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3. Jacquard fabric “scotchgard”

Fabric made of thick threads with a jacquard weave, covered with a special layer of “scotchgard”. Jacquard is created using a complex weaving of threads, most often of different colors, as a result of which a pattern is formed on the surface. 

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4. Tapestry

Upholstery fabric with cross-weave, which results in ornamental or plot compositions. This is a very dense two- or three-layer textile. To improve the performance, the tapestry can be treated with different impregnations. 

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Useful recommendations for choosing vandal-proof furniture fabric

To keep your favorite furniture in perfect condition for as long as possible, you need to choose the right upholstery textiles. We have prepared a selection of useful tips on this topic.

Features of care

Despite the increased wear resistance, special fabrics need proper care. Otherwise, the fiber becomes unusable, the canvas loses its softness and attractive appearance. Let’s list the basic rules that cannot be violated.

In order not to have to resort to drastic measures, it is important to keep the upholstery clean. To do this, it is regularly vacuumed, removing the accumulated dust and small debris from the canvas, and especially from the pile. If spots suddenly appear, it is easiest to remove fresh contamination. In this case, most often it will be enough to rub it with a sponge soaked in soapy water. Just remember that the sponge should be slightly moist. Excess water can spoil the upholstery, and ugly stains will remain after them. For non-water-resistant coatings, it is best to use an aerosol or a dry stain remover.   

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