Pros and Cons Please. Preferably with people with Many children and pets.
Does it hold up?
Does it always look like someone has been sitting there (Like carpet that's just been vacuumed and then walked across)?
How long does it repel stains and/or liquid?
Any other Information that would be helpful.
2007-10-02 14:22:49 · 3 answers · asked by Joy5 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Microfiber will always look like someone has been there or rubbed it etc. I always prefer real fabrics rather than engineered. You know what to do with cottons, suedes, leathers, linens, corduroys, velvets, etc. No fabric or manufactured fabric is going to actually repel stains. Real fabrics will need to be cleaned but at least they are real or pelts and can stand up to the cleaning. Work with a sales rep at a quality furniture store and find the right fabrics or pelts that could better stand up to your needs. Leather is probably the best overall for children and pets and most people are afraid of it. Shouldn't be. It's durabilty is incredible.
2007-10-02 14:50:52 · answer #1 · answered by dawnb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 3 dogs and 2 cats. The microfiber works wonderfully hiding stains and such,and it cleans beautifully. It did not however, Stand up to the cat scratch test- and the cats went crazy on the arms. I have since found that cats will also destroy leather and do it happily. I have a cat post, and while they enjoy it, the still destroy all furniture they can. So I guess my answer would be microfiber holds up to kids and dogs, cats not so much
2007-10-02 21:43:42 · answer #2 · answered by Rob J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pros: very durable/can take kids and pets/ can clean with water (lighter colors are prone to water marks if you are not careful) but the cons are the "drag" it will look like someone has just sat there. Just know that it is a man made fabric(poly) and that it is not a good as real leather( some places call it "everyday suede"
2007-10-02 21:41:45 · answer #3 · answered by kimmyg1967 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋