What is the best furniture fabric and color for pet hair?

Question

What is the best furniture fabric and color for pet hair?

I have an Australian shepherd and two cats. I want to get microfiber furniture (the cats are not declawed). I want to know is this the most durable fabric for my money? Also, what color should I pick so pet hair won't really be too noticeable? I can't really prevent the animals from getting on the couches because they sleep on it at night and during the day when I am at work. So:
Best fabric?
Best color?
Cleaning suggestions?

Also, I do not want to put a furniture cover over the couches. Thanks.

Answer 1

One good hint of advice----Get a pet throw (couch blanket) for the areas they sleep on, it'll save the furniture. Also a miracle brush to get fur off easily. The blanket can be washed as needed, and a second blanket may be needed to cover all the couch if the dog is up there too. I'd rather get fur on the blanket which is replaceable, than woven into the furniture cushions.

Best color? I'll say gray. I've got a medium brown and things show up on it. Black or white would show fur like crazy. Plaid is ugly, but will disguise the fact some fur is on it.

A loose weave is the worst for cats, it encourages them to dig claws in. A tight weave like most 'furry' upholstery fabrics is pretty good.

Answer 2

Best Furniture Fabric For Pets

Answer 3

I don't know anything about microfiber furniture but i have two cats myself and they're not declawed. My advice to you is to get a beige or maybe little darker color. No matter what kind of fabrics you have, the cats will still have their bad habits unless you trained them. Steam clean the fabrics is the best solutions. Good luck!

Answer 4

best color to get would be something that has a pattern to it.. the hair wont be as noticeable.

I dont really know what type of fabric would be best... not leather LOL..