Performance Fabric and Its Benefits
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one are the days when families with children and/or pets had to live in a home where upholstered pieces were afflicted by grease, mud, ink, crayon marks, and ketchup, food, coffee, and juice stains. Households with busy children or pets had to have upholstery either done in white removable covers - so they could be bleached - or in an unflattering tone in order to easily hide dirt. The same was true for those who like to entertain red wine spills were feared or mourned. Sofas and chairs had to be replaced or re-upholstered sooner than expected. An expense many regretted having to face sooner rather than later.
Creating great design around these challenges was frustrating. In the last few years, the design world has been taken by storm with a type of fabric that has been a game changer for designers and homeowners alike. Such fabric was first designed for outdoor spaces due to its mold/mildew resistance. Not too long after, it became the preferred fabric for busy indoor and outdoor households. They named it Performance fabric. 3 | Riche Home and Lifestyle
Very easy to clean, extremely durable, with a high ability to withstand the wear and tear of everyday life, performance fabrics are made of synthetic and natural fibers. They are resistant to fading, water spills, stain, mold, mildew and are antimicrobial. They are also well known for drying quickly - thus preventing unwanted water stains on their surface. Some can even be bleached.
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As their popularity grew, so did their quality and styles. Indoor performance fabrics are very soft, come in a variety of colors, patterns, and types such as linen, velvet, bouclè, vinyl, woven, and so on. They are elegant yet sustainable. Thanks to them, the fear of having a gorgeous room and not being able to fully enjoy it, without worrying, is over.
