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100% nylon vs 100% polyester sofa fabric

16 years ago

I am currently purchasing a Flexsteel sectional sofa with end recliners. I am looking for a very durable fabric, but am confused with the fabric choices. I have narrowed it down to two fabric swatches, 100% nylon and 100% polyester. Doing research, it seems that 100% nylon has a tendency to pill, but very durable and can be cleaned with water. 100% polyester seems to have the same pilling problem and could absorb oils and could stretch and wrinkle. Which fabric would be better? I would appreciate any opinions.

Thanks, Jan

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bobismyuncle
16 years ago
There is a consideration of "fiber" vs. "fabric" The fiber can be fabricated into different fabrics (think velour, tweed, duck, jacquard, etc.)

Below is a link to some information from one of my reference books:
http://books.google.com/books?id=gKHUfcw_zGwC&pg=PA52&lpg=PA52&dq=property+ratings+on+popular+upholstery+fabric+fibers&source=web&ots=fRWoyAnKXk&sig=5HziXeui6DJatNvDSMyyS1146W8&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=1&ct=result

Here is a link that might be useful: Fiber properties
stir_fryi SE Mich
16 years ago
Just as I would not want to wear 100% nylon or polyester pants -- I am not sure I would want to sit on a sofa of that material. Sounds sweaty!

We just got two Flexsteel sofas and so far we like them very much. We also got a large ottoman which is going back for the second time (first the fabric frayed and split, now a button disappeared into the hole in the ottoman!).
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