Is chenille material durable on a couch or is microfiber better?

Answer 1

I think microfibre is better

Answer 2

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Microfiber is a durable & very cleanable fabric, as well as being inexpensive. One reason why it's inexpensive is because it's not woven - it is polyester fibers electrostatically adhered to a backing. Because of this, pet hair wipes off easily & doesn't get caught in the fibers. One thing I do not like about microfiber is that it is everywhere & isn't an "elegant" fabric. I also don't like the shading & "tracking" that is inherent. For fabric, 100% polyester is the most durable, whether it's a microfiber or not. Do not ever choose anything but poly or acrylic. The most important thing is to pay attention to the cleaning code that every fabric has. It will be either s, w, or sw, denoting Solvent, Water, or Solvent/Water. Always use distilled water to clean a w or s/w, as tap water will leave mineral deposit rings on the fabric. You will also want to have your furniture steam cleaned professionally once a year or so. Also vacuum your furniture to keep dust from damaging the fibers. Other notes: Leather is the most durable & cleanable, but does not mix well with animal claws. The average life of a sofa is 7 years. Always buy furniture from a respected manufacturer like Bassett Furniture where quality is in the inside as well.

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Is chenille material durable on a couch or is microfiber better?

Answer 4

Microfiber will retain body heat and will feel hot if you sit long. Too, it's rough to the touch.
Chenille comes in a huge variety of qualities and fiber contents. Look for a cotton/synthetic blend for comfort and durability.
Feel the weight of the fabric in your hand. Some of them are quite dense and feel heavy, (good.) Some will feel almost open weaved and feel light, (not good.) The thicker ones will cost more, but they will last longer.
Look at the back of the fabric and see if it has a rubberized backing. Mills add this to them to keep them dimensionally stable. (To help keep them from stretching.) If it doesn't have the backing, the rubberized stuff can be sprayed on or a knit backing can be glued on. Yardage has to be sent to a special factory for this, but it is well worth the expense.
Understand that chenille is a fabric with a nap, like velvet or corduroy. In time, as you sit and rise from the cushions, you will see rub marks on the fabric, along with marks from your hands on the arm rests. Many chenilles now come with some texture or pattern which helps hide this effect. It's not considered a flaw, but a characteristic of the fabric. (But it you weren't expecting it, it can look worn.)
All things considered, between these two fabrics, the only choice is the chenille.

Answer 5

microfiber is fine if you don't have small kids or pets that get on your furniture. I personally won't buy another furniture set with microfiber because of our dogs. Their drool actually permanentaly stains the fabric, so the mocha brown fabric has darker splotches all over ours. We are going to try leather next time, and hopefully the dogs won't scratch that up.

Answer 6

From the reviews lately, it seems that chenille is more durable. The problem with microfiber is that if you spill something and clean it, the fiber doesn't go back to the original texture so you can see the spot cleaned area.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

microfiber may attract the dirt