1
Start with use, not colour
Consider how the piece will be used — a dining chair, a headboard or a busy family sofa ask different things of a cloth. Check any rub-test and fire-safety information listed on the product before choosing.
2
Vinyl and faux leather
Leather-look vinyls are coated fabrics, not genuine leather. They are typically wipe-clean and suit seating that sees spills, and their backing affects how they stretch around curves.
3
Build the layers
A finished seat is a stack of parts: springs or webbing, hessian, fillings or foam, lining cloth and the top fabric. Choosing each layer together gives a more even, lasting result.

Materials with presence.

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