I'd have a chat with a PB sales associate and express your concerns. I would assume there is some sort of warranty on the fabrics they sell. I used to sell furniture and that's usually the case. I have a tweed fabric on two chairs in our den and they are holding up very well. Good luck!

May i ask which tweed you own? Performance? boss tweed? sunbrella?

I wanted the PB comfort right arm bumper 3-piece sectional. Love a long chaise/bumper and comfort, plushy and deep.

Here's what you're looking at - and a link that may help with a fabric choice -
https://blog.potterybarn.com/say-hello-to-our-performance-fabric-collection/

Thank you! I am still worried that PB is not being honest about their fabric durability since a ton of comments on Houzz have cited pilling within 3 months.. yet I love the sofa and don't want to start from square one. Can anyone recommend a fabric they own from PB?

Thank you!

@my3dogs - which sofa companies do you think are better than PB?

PB and Ballard Designs aren't strictly furniture companies. PB doesn't allow reviews of their products on their site any more....Wonder why?

I personally would go to a true furniture store, where the sales staff really knows their merchandise, and can advise you. If you must shop/buy online, I would use a site where you can see what people are saying about the product. A sofa isn't something you hang on a wall and look at, so I'd have to sit on it before buying.

I have bought two INCREDIBLY high quality leather sofas on Craigslist, and saved a fortune. They are Hancock Moore and Hitchcock.

Where do you live - do you have furniture stores nearby, and do you know what brands they sell?

I bought my PB Comfort square arm sofa with chaise over a year ago in Performance Chunky Basketweave in Oatmeal, Fabric Grade E. Before I bought it, I got a whole bunch of samples and did a test on those just like people does on countertop material in the kitchen forum. I had wine, soy sauce, chocolate, water, and honey tested on those and use a damp cloth and mild soap to clean after. And the Performance Chunky Basketweave withstand most of them and I can't tell where the stain was except there was a slight shadow for the chocolate I smudged on it. But since the fabric is not a solid color, it's very well hidden. The material is made of 100% polypropylene. The only down side is that since it's a synthetic material, it's not soft to touch, so it's not as comfortable as my other twill sofa (that one is in formal living room which rarely get used so I was ok with twill). But the Performance Chunky Basketweave was truly durable and after 1+ year of everyday use it has no piling. Although I just did a quick check on PB website and it seems like they no longer have that fabric. I would suggest you to get sample of fabrics and do some test on those.

My3dogs is correct. Go to a furniture store and sit on the sofa and see if you really like it. There are lots of other brands that are durable -- Thomasville, and Flexsteel, for example. I have to say that I am not enthusiastic about sectionals because no one ever sits in that middle part and they also restrict what you can do in a room. I would also recommend Crate and Barrel and they've got a big sale right now on upholstery. I have nothing but good things to say about their quality and have purchased many items from them.

I agree with the comments, it's a big investment and you need to make sure it's comfortable and durable. I have a sectional with chaise extension, seemed like a great idea when i got it, but i find it awkward to get on and off and the leg support on most models is the same height as the seat, which isn't all that comfy since you end up hyper extending your knee joints. Neither myself or my husband use the chaise part any more. They look great, but next time i'll buy a foot stool so that i can have more flexibility and have my legs slightly lower. An experienced sales person should advise you, but use your good judgement, not everyone is honest. If you prefer to shop online, go to somewhere like allmodern or wayfair where there are many reviews to guide you and you can return the item without any hassle if you need to - also for a small cost you can insure it against poor performance (or make sure your contents insurance or credit card covers the item against unreasonable wear and tear/damage) I use these two sites regularly they have lots of choice and lots of price points to choose from - more money doesn't always mean better quality. - i trust the the reviews. Also make sure your delivery includes bringing the item into the room not just to the curb and don't sign for it until you've made sure it's not damaged and is what you expected. If you're not happy refuse delivery, much easier than trying to return it - the delivery driver will just have to take it back. As a designer, ergonomics consultant and purchaser of lots of furniture I also rely on good warranties and proven product testing - find out how many double rubs the fabric can handle without deteriorating - 25,000 is standard for residential use, higher is better. Good luck with your purchase.

If you are on Facebook, check out the group called Pottery Barn Inspiration and Design. There are lots of people there who have PB furniture and may be able to provide some fabric assistance.

I think pilling has always been a problem with synthetic fabric. I think I would look for a company that uses Crypton fabric instead.

Kim Meyers, I'm in the exact situation you were! Loving to tweed but afraid to chance it! I'm wondering what you ended up deciding and are you happy with it?

I just want to update everyone that I have been using my PB Comfort Square with Performance Chunky Basketweave in Oatmeal for 4+ years and it still looks new. It did have accident on it such as minor throw up from my baby but I always wipe it right after and I can't see anything mark resulting from it. I am very happy with my purchase and I am sure my other twill sofa in the living room cannot look the same if the same accident happened there. Again, the only down side is not that soft to touch. But nothing is perfect I guess. NOTE: I did bought a set of Crypton Fabric Cleaner set but I never had to use it. It's still sitting in my garage...after 4+ years, but hey, I am not complaining!