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| Check | fabric for upholstery | sofa fabric |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Fabric for upholstery needs abrasion, colourfastness, and a hand that survives sitting. | See the sofa fabric notes, not a synonym swap. |
| Feel | Furnishing cloths feel drier and firmer than dress satins. | Judge the peer on its own sample. |
| Mass | Usually heavier than apparel dress cloth. | Do not copy a GSM from one family to the other. |
| Typical use | Sofas, chairs, and some cushions. | Match the peer to its own end use. |
| Watch-out | Pilling, seam slippage, and fading in sun. | The peer has its own limits. Read them. |
Does every fabric for upholstery listing mean the same cloth?
No. Fabric for upholstery needs abrasion, colourfastness, and a hand that survives sitting. Ask for abrasion method if claimed, fibre, and whether the cloth is apparel leftover or a furnishing quality.
Can you skip sampling fabric for upholstery?
Rub and fold a sample. Check seam allowance bulk.
What should stay on the brief besides the keyword fabric for upholstery?
Abrasion, fibre, mass, and cleaning code. Using apparel satin as sofa cloth without an abrasion check.
