Sofa fabrics: how to choose upholstery that lasts for years
Fabric shapes not only how a sofa looks but how it will live with you every day. One fabric suits a family with kids and a cat, another a bedroom or a study. Here are the popular fabrics and how the fabric changes the price of a sofa.
What to check first
- Abrasion resistance. It is measured with the Martindale test and stated in cycles: the more cycles, the longer the fabric lasts. The supplier gives the figure for each fabric; ask the manager for it.
- Protective treatment. A treated fabric does not absorb water and stains straight away.
- Pilling. Ask whether the fabric pills, especially if the sofa is used every day.
- Care. How to clean each fabric is covered in our care article.
Rogozhka (matting weave)
A dense textured weave. A practical fabric for living rooms and families with children that keeps its shape well.
Chenille
Soft and warm to the touch with a light sheen. A balance between practicality and comfort, but it needs gentler care than rogozhka.
Velour
A velvety surface and deep colour. It looks striking, but the pile needs regular brushing, and pet hair shows more.
Bouclé
A voluminous looped weave. It adds softness to a room but is better where the sofa is not used every day. Cats catch on the loops first.
Leather and faux leather
Both are easy to wipe clean. Genuine leather lasts longer; faux leather costs less. Ask the manager which models can be ordered in leather.
How fabric changes the price
In the factory price list, fabrics are divided into categories from 4 to 30. The category reflects the price of the fabric, not a quality score out of 30. Here are two of our most popular models, based on the price list of 18 September 2026:
| Model | Category 5 | Category 16 | Category 30 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malta, straight | base price | +27% | +62% |
| Malta, corner | base price | +29% | +66% |
| Madrid, straight | base price | +44% | +101% |
The difference between models depends on how much fabric they use: 8.5 m for a straight Malta, 15 m for a straight Madrid. That is why fabric choice matters most on large and corner sofas.
Which one is right for you
- A cat or a dog: a dense, smooth fabric; we offer anti-claw fabrics. More in our article on fabrics for homes with kids and pets.
- Small children: a treated, water-repellent fabric.
- A bedroom or study: velour or bouclé.
You can touch the fabrics in our showrooms in Kyiv and Lviv: we have more than 300 fabrics. Tell the manager your budget and your situation, and they will pick 2–3 fabrics and price your exact sofa.
Message or call our manager: 0 800 330 717, daily 10:00–19:00, or via Telegram. Do you prefer a smooth or a textured fabric?
