Read more on our cleaning 101 tips here while we re on the subject of shedding microfiber performance fabrics and leather are the best fabrics to counter the endless fur battles.
What couch fabric is best for dogs.
Leather also is resistant to punctures from sharp claws though it can be scratched.
Canvas slipcovers make an especially good option in homes with pets.
Dog hairs brush off easily and muddy footprints are quickly and easily wiped away with a damp cloth.
Leather sofas are durable stain resistant and usually gain character as they age.
Canvas denim and man made microfiber couches are great ideas for dog and cat owners.
Denise eddy is the home and gift buyer and jon comeau is the pets product development specialist at orvis.
In fact this long lasting natural material actually improves with age and heavy use.
Stains are no match for this wunderkind fabric.
Leather is easy to maintain comes in many colors and is available at different price points.
The durable cotton fabric doesn t tear easily and you can simply remove the slipcover if it gets dirty and toss it in a washing machine.
But most of all leather can stand up to pets.
This piece is available in a twin full or queen sleeper.
Sofa s aren t exactly a shed free zone but they can be a stain free zone.
The ultra fine fibers are tightly woven in order to create a powerful layer of protection.
Pet owners typically choose microfiber because it s cheaper than leather comes in a wide range of colors and doesn t leave scratches from claws.
Woven fabrics like some felts chenille herringbone and other fabrics with visual texture or subtle patterns are a good call when you ve got pets according to lauren cox design program manager.
But what makes for the best sofa fabric anyway.
The tighter the fabric weave of your couch the less likely it is to catch on your pet s claws.
To find out i talked to some people who would know the makers of both dog beds and people furniture.
They are also fairly inexpensive especially when comparing the price to the cost of a new couch.
Hands down leather is one of the best couch coverings for pet owners.