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Choosing Upholstery Fabric for Pets and Family Sofas

Pet-friendly upholstery fabric is about weave, cleaning and daily use — not just colour. Practical advice from our Hayes workshop.

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Choosing upholstery fabric for pets and family sofas starts with how the room is used, not the sample card. A cloth that looks perfect in the shop can fail on a West London sofa that sees dogs, children and weekend meals.

What we ask before you order cloth

  • Pet claws, shedding and whether covers are cleaned regularly
  • South-facing windows and fading risk
  • Plain vs patterned weaves — busy textures hide wear better

Contract cloth is not always the answer

Fire-rated commercial fabric can feel stiff in a living room. We match durability to the room — restaurant banquettes and family sofas are different jobs.

Discuss fabric on your quote →