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Yorkshire Fabrics Shop Guide to Upholstery Fabrics for Online Customers

People, who are unable to come personally to our outlet or other international customers

can now avail the benefit of our quick guide to select the right upholstery fabrics for

restyling and decoration of home. Mostly people select fabrics by watching the images but

in reality some difference may arise so for better estimation it is necessary to read about

the characteristics of the fabric and material used for its manufacturing to analyze which

fabric is suitable for you. Selection of fabric must be made by considering the purpose of

usage by comparing the properties and quality of fabrics. In upholstery fabric is used for

covering the furniture and cushions. That is why the best fabric is that which amazingly

creates synchronization and balance with the walls and curtains. In this matching concept

durability of fabric should not be ignored in order to avoid the wastage of money spent on

purchasing the fabric.

If your budget allows you to spend some handsome amount of money on upholstery

fabrics then make selection among velvet, chenille or corduroy fabrics. These all fabrics

are dense durable and available in different patterns and colors. Special feature of all three

types of fabrics is that they provide soft touch and place to sit when sofas and cushions are

covered with them. Velvet is made from natural silk and that is why it is much expensive

than others but there is another type of velvet prepared from synthetic materials like

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rayon. This velvet in appearance is similar to natural silk made velvet but it is less

expensive and is considered the best substitute of velvet. Chenille fabric is similar to towel

due to its weaving procedure in which twisted yarns are used to make a soft fabric.

Corduroy fabric is also unique and preferable for furniture and cushions. It is suitable for

winter season because it is warm in nature and one of the durable fabrics. It has certain

property of releasing and absorbing moisture from the environment.

Which style is suitable for you, depends upon your choice and in this regard you may also

acquire the advice of professionals but following the useful tips you can also make a good

selection within the limits of your budget. Selection is quite easy with our designer

upholstery fabrics collection in which all modern styles and patterns are available. If you

do not like heavy-weight fabrics then there is vast range of cotton and linen which is

available at our outlet. Simple, checkered, stripped, floral, digital print and designer styles

are available but using such cloth for upholstery is not recommended due to its thin

weaving and stiffness. People who like leather stuffing they have option to buy the faux

leather fabrics for upholstery and it is suitable for such home where family has young

members. Good thing about this fabric is that it can be cleaned easily and it provides

outstanding shine due to PVC fiber used in its manufacturing.