Material guide

Fabric

Fabric in furniture: Comfort-led surface layer whose feel depends on fibre mix, weave density and backing.

17 product families 163 options

Fabric appears across 17 product families and 163 options, especially on 3-Seater Sofas, 4-Seater Sofas, Adjustable Beds, Armchairs, Bar Stools and Bed Frames and 13 more.

At a glance

Material: Fabric
Seen on: 3-Seater Sofa, 4-Seater Sofa, Adjustable Bed, Armchair, Bar Stool, Bed Frame, Continental Bed and Dining Chair and 10 more
Material class: Textile umbrella term
Composition: A woven or knitted cover that may be natural, synthetic or blended.
Typical behaviour: Comfort-led surface layer whose feel depends on fibre mix, weave density and backing.
Key strengths: wide design range, comfortable hand feel and good acoustic softening
Main watch-outs: performance depends on fibre blend, open weaves can trap lint and light colours show dirt faster
Product families: 17
Product options: 163

Chemistry and structure

Fabric is not one chemistry but a category. Upholstery fabric can be cotton, polyester, wool, viscose, olefin or a blend, and the fibre recipe decides abrasion resistance, colour fastness and moisture behaviour.

Weave structure matters just as much as chemistry. A tight plain weave behaves differently from chenille, boucle or brushed fabric even when the fibre names are similar.

How it behaves in furniture

Fabric is the default comfort surface for sofas, armchairs, dining chairs and headboards because it softens contact surfaces and offers the broadest range of colours and textures.

The practical question is not just whether an item is fabric, but what kind. Dense performance fabric works in family rooms, while open decorative weaves are better for lower-friction accent pieces.