does anyone have smith bros furniture and can comment on fabric??

I JUST bought a Smith Brothers sofa, so I'm not the best reference for how well it's wearing (yet). I also read the various threads about the brand and fabric before purchasing, so I took great care to press the salesperson about their fabric. She said, overall, that the more polyester content in the fabric, the better it will wear. Then, if the buyer has animals or small children in the home, they need to pick a tight weave rather than a looser one. There are also statistics about "double rubs" that quantitatively determines the strength of fabric, so you should ask about that for the fabric you have in mind.

My only complaint at the moment about the brand is that I paid a premium for an extra firm seat/back cushion package. The seat is nice and firm, but the back cushions are way too soft/collapsible. The store rep came out to see what the tag said about the weight of the padding inside the back cushions and is checking with the company on what the weight should be for extra firm cushions. I expect to hear back this week about that.

great - thank you. went with smith brothers and fabric was very tight weave and 100% polyester I believe. I spent a good time discussing fabric with the sales rep...we'll see.

I think it should be fine. Smith Brothers makes a good product (8 way springs, correctly made frame, etc), so I feel you made a good choice. And, I just got the news yesterday that, yes indeedy, the fill for my back cushions wasn't done right (I had paid for "extra firm" and felt that what I got was too soft). The company is sending new inserts. :)

yea! That's exciting. I went with a tightback and it was nice and firm.