I'm having a chair recovered because I still love the style of it. Most of the fabrics I like have a lot of Rayon in them. My mother says she doesn't think Rayon wears well. I really love these fabrics but, I don't want something that won't wear well. I have 2 children. I'd appreciate your advice here. Thanks.
2006-09-22 05:36:57 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
These are medium weight fabrics from an upholstery/decorating shop. They are a blend of Rayon and other fibers.
2006-09-22 05:54:05 · update #1
It used to be that rayon was a risky fabric for just about anything. Even the Hawaiian shirts had to be dry-cleaned. And 100% rayon is still a bad choice for hard wear.
But I found this web site that says they have new ways of processing rayon so it's not as vulnerable. Plus, if it's a blend, the other fibers will add strength.
http://www.berkline.com/articles/upholsteryFabric.html
(Scroll down to Rayon)
Really, the big enemy of upholstery is dirt and spills. Does rayon clean well? That's a question I don't know the answer to.
2006-09-22 06:35:07 · answer #1 · answered by MailorderMaven 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rayon is a beautiful fabric, but I would not advise using it for recovering your chair. It does get wrinkling a lot and even if you press it, or steam it, it quickly discolors. Any water spots or stains always leave a mark on the fabric as well, which can't be fixed. If you have children, keep in the mind that they love to climb furniture and rayon is especially sensitive to tears and rips. It's very much like silk.
If you don't like a strong cotton, have you considered a nice linen blend? Also check the combo of the rayon, ... I have seen 20% rayon, 80% cotton, which might make for a stronger fiber. Good luck!
2006-09-22 05:54:15 · answer #2 · answered by Manatee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My opinion is: of any material you can use; do NOT use rayon to cover furniture. Every Designer I know would say the same thing. Try polyester or a cotton twill, or most things with a polyester mix. ANd also, be sure to use a 'decorator fabric' if you plan on finding your fabric on your own.
2006-09-22 06:38:51 · answer #3 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's worn well for me...but I like Rayon better when it is mixed with another material - I don't like the look of pure Rayon. All the shirts I have with some Rayon in them lasted way longer than my pure cotton shirts.
2006-09-22 06:00:23 · answer #4 · answered by nate_lalala 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rayon is a great fabric for clothing...not upholstery. IT is a natural fiber from the Kapok tree, feels very much like silk, and takes dyes very well...but it wrinkles, does NOT like abrasion..I would not use them for what you want to do. Choose polyesters or Microfiber (polyester) or nylon (not very soft, not very comfortable) for covering furniture. Avoid acrylics of any kind, as they do not hold up well, although they are very hard to stain. Good luck
2006-09-22 05:40:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I never heard of rayon being used in upholstery. I try not to buy clothes with rayon because it wrinkles terribly.
2006-09-22 05:45:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure about how they wear, but I once had a terrible experience with a rayon blazer not being colorfast! It "ran" noticeably in the rain! So be sure and ask about if spills or laundering will be any kind of problem. Good luck!
2006-09-22 05:41:38 · answer #7 · answered by catintrepid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't do it. Rayon is a thin fabric that will not wear well and since you have two children it will defiantly wear even faster
2006-09-22 05:44:45 · answer #8 · answered by fungirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rayon does not last very long, and to top that it looks like **** long before it really needs to be replaced
sorry
2006-09-22 05:39:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How Does Rayon Wear
2017-02-24 05:09:21 · answer #10 · answered by barksdale 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋