Material guide

Cotton

Cotton in furniture: Soft, breathable and absorbent, with a dry hand feel.

14 product families 38 options

Cotton appears across 14 product families and 38 options, especially on Duvet & Pillow Sets, Duvets, Mattress Protectors, Pillows and Rugs.

At a glance

Material: Cotton
Seen on: Duvet & Pillow Set, Duvet, Mattress Protector, Pillow and Rug
Material class: Natural cellulosic fibre
Composition: Mostly cellulose spun into yarn and woven or knitted into textile covers.
Typical behaviour: Soft, breathable and absorbent, with a dry hand feel.
Key strengths: soft touch, breathability and natural look
Main watch-outs: absorbs stains and moisture, can wrinkle and fade and wears faster than performance synthetics in heavy seating
Product families: 14
Product options: 38

Chemistry and structure

Cotton fibres are almost entirely cellulose. That chemistry gives them a matte natural look, good breathability and high moisture absorption.

Because the fibre readily takes up water, oils and dyes, cotton feels comfortable against skin but also tends to stain, wrinkle and wear faster than tighter performance synthetics.

How it behaves in furniture

Cotton works best where softness and natural tactility are more important than maximum abrasion resistance: cushions, removable covers, bedroom textiles and some rugs.

For heavy-use seating it often performs best as part of a blend, where synthetic fibres improve recovery and stain resistance without losing the soft surface character.