Buying a velvet sofa? 5 things you need to know
The trend in the home: velvet, velours or a corduroy sofa
Velvet, velour, velour, or whatever you want to call it. This soft fabric has been at the forefront of interior design for several years now. The velvet sofa is truly an enduring trend. With velvet, you can give your home and furnishings a chic and modern look without breaking the bank. And now, as a new option, there's corduroy for your sofa. The finer corduroy, with the same wonderful properties as velvet, is especially beautiful.
Want to buy a velvet sofa?
Have you seen a modular sofa in our store and are you thinking about ordering it in velvet? Then these are the five things you should know before adding a piece of (corduroy) velvet to your interior.
1. How does velvet get along with my dog or cat?
Pets and velvet furniture might not seem like an ideal combination at first glance. Yet, velvet or velour fabric is just as durable as our other fabrics. Does a material like velvet wear out faster than other fabrics? Most of our velour fabrics have a high Martindale rating and are made of 100% polyester, which is known for its user-friendly quality and easy care. This is because polyester-based velvet absorbs less moisture and dirt. Unfortunately, we can't prevent your dog or cat from scratching the velvet sofa. Dog and/or cat hair can easily be removed from the velvet with a lint roller or a damp cloth. Convenient!
2. Is velvet a strong fabric?
Velvet is incredibly durable. This is due to the fabric's dense structure. When it comes to upholstery fabrics, this is inextricably linked to Martindale. Martindale is the value assigned to a piece of furniture's wear resistance. Just to give you an idea: with a value of 35,000 or more, you can hardly expect any complaints. That's precisely why we only offer velvet fabrics with a Martindale rating of at least 35,000. Some velvet fabrics currently in the 4x6 sofa collection even have a Martindale rating of 100,000. Do you still need to regularly clean your velvet sofa or protect it from dirt? With the Protexx stain service. Your sofa or armchair will still look good after years!
3. What is shading?
So does a velvet sofa have only advantages, plus points, and positive qualities? We'd wholeheartedly say yes, but some people don't appreciate the shading in the fabric as much. Velvet is a woven fabric with short, open loops. When these loops are cut, small "hairs" are created. These short hairs create the familiar soft and shiny fabric, which in turn invites you to rub it with your hand. Sweeping the fabric creates a certain color change, which is also called "shading." This is because the piles are woven in one direction, and when you brush the piles against the nap, they change color, creating a light/dark effect.
So, when you get up from the couch after a pleasant evening of TV, you'll most likely find your print on the cushion. A quick wipe and it'll be gone, but if you don't like the playful effect of this fabric, a different type of fabric, like the popular teddy or a melange fabric, might be a better fit.
4. What are the benefits of velvet?
Perhaps the most enjoyable reason to purchase a velvet sofa is the fabric's exceptional softness. Moreover, velvet always adds a luxurious touch to your home.
Most fabrics and materials will eventually fade if you leave your furniture in direct sunlight. However, natural materials and dark colors simply fade faster than light colors and fabrics made from synthetic fibers like polyester. So if you have a home with lots of light, a polyester upholstery for your sofa is the ideal solution! All our velvet fabrics are made of polyester, so you're in good hands!
Haven't heard enough about the benefits of this soft velvet fabric? Then we have another perfect argument for all the proponents: velvet fabric doesn't pill. Pilling is also known as the small balls or fluff that form on the edges of your furniture, but you won't have that problem with a velvet sofa.
5. What is the difference between velvet and velour?
When do we actually call a fabric velvet and when do we speak of velours or velours? We can keep it short with velvet; it's the English term for velvet. Velours is essentially a French term for velvet, but there's a slight difference between the two. Velours is the cut version of velvet and is soft due to the cutting, pulling, or roughening of the pile loops. For this reason, it's also slightly less shiny than velvet. So, that question has finally been answered.
Order your velvet color samples for free now
Are you convinced of velvet for your new sofa, but still unsure about the color? Order free color samples from 4x6 sofa so you can see the fabrics in your own home. Different lighting can make a color look very different in a room, so it's a good idea to see them in your own home. We have several velvet fabrics in our collection, so there's sure to be something to suit your interior! If you'd like more advice, feel free to visit our showroom in Naarden. Our interior stylists are ready to answer all your questions.
The trend in the home: velvet, velours or a corduroy sofa
Velvet, velour, velour, or whatever you want to call it. This soft fabric has been at the forefront of interior design for several years now. The velvet sofa is truly an enduring trend. With velvet, you can give your home and furnishings a chic and modern look without breaking the bank. And now, as a new option, there's corduroy for your sofa. The finer corduroy, with the same wonderful properties as velvet, is especially beautiful.
Want to buy a velvet sofa?
Have you seen a modular sofa in our store and are you thinking about ordering it in velvet? Then these are the five things you should know before adding a piece of (corduroy) velvet to your interior.
1. How does velvet get along with my dog or cat?
Pets and velvet furniture might not seem like an ideal combination at first glance. Yet, velvet or velour fabric is just as durable as our other fabrics. Does a material like velvet wear out faster than other fabrics? Most of our velour fabrics have a high Martindale rating and are made of 100% polyester, which is known for its user-friendly quality and easy care. This is because polyester-based velvet absorbs less moisture and dirt. Unfortunately, we can't prevent your dog or cat from scratching the velvet sofa. Dog and/or cat hair can easily be removed from the velvet with a lint roller or a damp cloth. Convenient!
2. Is velvet a strong fabric?
Velvet is incredibly durable. This is due to the fabric's dense structure. When it comes to upholstery fabrics, this is inextricably linked to Martindale. Martindale is the value assigned to a piece of furniture's wear resistance. Just to give you an idea: with a value of 35,000 or more, you can hardly expect any complaints. That's precisely why we only offer velvet fabrics with a Martindale rating of at least 35,000. Some velvet fabrics currently in the 4x6 sofa collection even have a Martindale rating of 100,000. Do you still need to regularly clean your velvet sofa or protect it from dirt? With the Protexx stain service. Your sofa or armchair will still look good after years!
3. What is shading?
So does a velvet sofa have only advantages, plus points, and positive qualities? We'd wholeheartedly say yes, but some people don't appreciate the shading in the fabric as much. Velvet is a woven fabric with short, open loops. When these loops are cut, small "hairs" are created. These short hairs create the familiar soft and shiny fabric, which in turn invites you to rub it with your hand. Sweeping the fabric creates a certain color change, which is also called "shading." This is because the piles are woven in one direction, and when you brush the piles against the nap, they change color, creating a light/dark effect.
So, when you get up from the couch after a pleasant evening of TV, you'll most likely find your print on the cushion. A quick wipe and it'll be gone, but if you don't like the playful effect of this fabric, a different type of fabric, like the popular teddy or a melange fabric, might be a better fit.
4. What are the benefits of velvet?
Perhaps the most enjoyable reason to purchase a velvet sofa is the fabric's exceptional softness. Moreover, velvet always adds a luxurious touch to your home.
Most fabrics and materials will eventually fade if you leave your furniture in direct sunlight. However, natural materials and dark colors simply fade faster than light colors and fabrics made from synthetic fibers like polyester. So if you have a home with lots of light, a polyester upholstery for your sofa is the ideal solution! All our velvet fabrics are made of polyester, so you're in good hands!
Haven't heard enough about the benefits of this soft velvet fabric? Then we have another perfect argument for all the proponents: velvet fabric doesn't pill. Pilling is also known as the small balls or fluff that form on the edges of your furniture, but you won't have that problem with a velvet sofa.
5. What is the difference between velvet and velour?
When do we actually call a fabric velvet and when do we speak of velours or velours? We can keep it short with velvet; it's the English term for velvet. Velours is essentially a French term for velvet, but there's a slight difference between the two. Velours is the cut version of velvet and is soft due to the cutting, pulling, or roughening of the pile loops. For this reason, it's also slightly less shiny than velvet. So, that question has finally been answered.
Order your velvet color samples for free now
Are you convinced of velvet for your new sofa, but still unsure about the color? Order free color samples from 4x6 sofa so you can see the fabrics in your own home. Different lighting can make a color look very different in a room, so it's a good idea to see them in your own home. We have several velvet fabrics in our collection, so there's sure to be something to suit your interior! If you'd like more advice, feel free to visit our showroom in Naarden. Our interior stylists are ready to answer all your questions.
