Spills Happen, To Stain Is Human
The Beauty of Performance Fabrics
How about some clear, vinyl cushion covers to keep your upholstery looking brand new? I mean, wouldn’t it be nice if you never had to worry about the errant glass of red wine or smatter of spaghetti sauce? What if you could comfortably say yes to greasy, orange Cheetos with your Netflix on a white sofa? Those clear vinyl covers could be a nice insurance policy, wouldn’t you agree?
But seriously... clear vinyl upholstery covers?! Yuk. Of course I’m kidding. But I’m old enough to remember seeing them in some friends’ living rooms protecting the chintz and all the precious things. They silently shouted “hands off!” “don’t touch!”, which to a curious child who just wanted to sit down and get comfortable, made no sense at all. Why have furniture you couldn’t enjoy?!
Clear vinyl upholstery covers are obviously not the answer for everyday living. Upholstered furniture, after all, is about about comfort. Upholstery fabrics are about providing a tactile, beautiful, colorful and comfortable experience.
You can’t just throw an armchair or sectional in the wash. Professional cleaning rarely happens soon enough after the spill. Washable slipcovers aren’t always the aesthetic you want. So what’s a person to do?!
An old fashioned drum roll is in order here…
Performance Fabrics and Technology offer downright magical cleaning and maintenance for everyday living. New textiles made from inherently stain resistant fibers like polyester and acrylic offer beauty and uncompromising design. They’re easy to clean with just a little mild soap and water. The stain protection is built-in, which means it doesn’t wear off and need to be reapplied. There’s even solution-dyed fibers for your sunny rooms and patios that can withstand intense light. Some are even bleach cleanable!
A new product, Alta, makes non-performance fabrics such as silks and cottons stain resistant and easy to clean. It’s human and environmentally safe, permanent and water-based. It can be applied to plush fabrics without changing the way they look or feel. See why I’m so excited?!
A home that’s both easy to maintain and beautiful simply makes life more wonderful. Every sofa and chair should say “come, sit, be comfortable.” Definitely not “hands off!” or “don’t touch!”. Every room should be designed to welcome years of comfort. Performance textile technology is making this possible.
So Grandma can say “yes” to the classy white sofa she always wanted and still have the grandkids come over for art projects and other messy fun. The newly reupholstered arm chairs will withstand the cats’ urps without dry cleaning. Performance fabrics make it OK to snuggle into that cozy swivel chair for story time with your puppy or even a drippy orange popsicle. What’s not to love about that?
Performance fabrics and technology offer freedom from the anxiety of stains and maintenance. Ready to explore how you can furnish your home with high quality performance fabrics and upholstery?
Text YES! to 612.987.4749 and I’ll be in touch.