Olefin / Polyproylene: It's highly resistant to stains, mildew, abrasion, and sunlight, so it's great for both indoor and outdoor use! It's also made from an up-cycled material so it's a great choice for the eco-conscious buyer. Some polypropylene upholstery fabrics are even bleach cleanable!

Performance fabrics, like Sunbrella, are the most durable fabrics of any sofa. Performance fabrics are tested to withstand at least 40,000 rubs, meaning this sofa will be in your life for a long time. Performance fabrics are also resistant to stains, abrasions, and fading.

The main types of fabric used in upholstery are linen, hemp, cotton, viscose, polyester and wool. We'll go into a bit more detail about each of these below. Linen and Hemp have very comparable qualities when used for upholstery fabrics.

The different types of upholstery fabric include cotton, linen, wool, leather, acetate, hemp, silk, polyester, polypropylene, acrylic, rayon, and nylon. Upholstery fabric can be constructed from one type of yarn or a blend of yarns. Choosing the correct upholstery fabric will ensure the longevity of your furniture.