YIKES! Do you WANT DENIM? My denim couch is so faded. I am thinking of getting rid of it after 10 years. I would suggest a micro suede in a nuetral color and then decorate with blue accent colors.

I've never had a denim sofa, so I don't know about the color fading, but I think it's great for a casual room.

Laurie

I think it is a very pretty sofa. .I have never had denim so don't know about the fading issue? If it will be used in a room with little use and no direct sunlight I think it would be fine. It looks like a pretty bright colored denim also, have you seen it in person? The style and shape are very nice. .Debbie

My 11 year denim slipcovers faded a lot! The fading was not from the sun but in the seat area just from usage. Didn't realize how awlful they looked until we moved them to the basement with different lighting.

Just say no to DENIM! :) I'd do something more neutral and something that you aren't so boxed in with when you decorate. Do a tan or a cream even greens.

I must be turning even more cynical. I thought the OP's post was spam ...

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auntjen, time will tell.

It's totally spam. Have a bran muffin, tamberc.

It is NOT spam...Yes I have been told about the denim and that Was actually not my first choice. I have no kids but 2 cats and 3 dogs The dogs dont get on the furniture But the cats do! I just dont know what type of fabric to use? I do not like that olefin stuff..just too scratchy..any ideas?

I ahve had denim sofas for about 10 years (maybe 8?) and they are very durable, but they did fade. ( I see it becaues I had those little armrest covers and when removed, there is a difference for sure). However, it is been very forgiving. My denim though was a tone on tone pattern and was not as bright as the one you showed. I liked the one you show - but do think it is quite bright, which I suspect will really fade. The fabric though is durable...
and I hope you are not a spammer.

Why do you all think I am? I came on cause you all seemed so helpful, I told everyone I spent days reading the forums before I joined. I am a bit taken a back by all the spamming comments. and for those who gave info Ty so much.

Tamberc, I apologize to you. But please understand that we have been hit with a rash of spammers in recent days, who present us with a website and a "what do you think of this?" on the very first day they sign up. It's usually the mark of a spammer when that happens. Forgive us, please, for becoming cynical - but I hope you will try to understand why it's easy to do around here at times. I'm glad you were able to get the answers you were seeking, and hope that now you've registered, you'll stick around. :-)

Ty Auntjen..I plan on it. :-)

tamberc, I like the denim color and fabric in the right room. About the fading complaints... who doesn't expect to reupholster a sofa in ten years?? That's long enough for everything in a room to go out of style!

So spoke to Nantuckit this morning and told them my concerns about the fading etc..They exlained to me that the picture is a twill fabric called outdura? It is gauranteed not to fade! He is sending me the denim and twill fab samples. Have any of you heard of this fabric? I am pretty excited if it's for real then I can have my denim look without the hassel..Might be too good to be true! hehe We shall see. Thanks again for all your help. It is much appreciated.

here is the fabric sample

Here is a link that might be useful: {{!gwi}}

First, re. the spamming issue...I was dumbfounded when the accusations popped up, mostly because I couldn't figure out what anyone could even think was being hawked! Tamberc only asked a question about a product, s/he didn't come on with a gushing post about Nantuckit and how everyone should checkou this wonderful couch blah blah blah. Truthfully I think our forum wasn't very nice or welcoming to a newcomer on this one. And that's my opinion, worth what you paid to read it :).

And as far as the topic at hand, I had a denim couch for years. There was some fading but the cushion covers cleaned up just beautifully via a run through the gentle cycle of my washer and they held up well.

As for the company Nantuckit, I haven't purchased anything from them but back in my own slipcover yearning days I contacted them, and I must say it was a wonderful experience. I spoke several times by phone to a customer service rep, who was very knowledgeable and friendly. He sent me several packages of sample fabrics, and never gave me any pressure about making the sale. That doesn't mean there might not be problems but I do recall being very impressed at the attitude.

Ann

I apologize for assuming your post was spam and hope you have a much nicer welcome. You had unfortunate timing as we have been inundated with spam recently, and you started with a post about a "sofa I love."

So sorry! I hope you find the forum fun and informative.

I have neer owned a demin sofa, but would be concerned about fading -- heck if my jeans fade, why not the sofa?