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Nope, no, no, it’s not boxing or MMA fight okaaay.
It's about leather vs. polyfabric cover.
On a serious note, buying a sofa could be confusing. There are a lot of different choices to make
in the search for the perfect sofa. Should it be modern or classic? High or low back? What color?
What size? But, one of the hardest questions is, “Should I buy leather or poly fabric cover?”
Do you agree? I hope you do because that’s where this video is going. Before we start, let me tell you
something first. Some of you might know this already, but there are others who don’t,
so let’s break their innocence. Leather and leatherette. I was once confused of these two, I once believed
they mean the same. They don’t, but almost. Leatherette is just a replica of leather,
other term is faux leather. Its features are not that far from the original minus the fact that
it’s cheaper and durability wise, of course real leather wins. So, I guess we are ready. Rolling!
Poly fabric sofa is a common choice than leather sofa
‘cause it’s less formal which is perfect for families who love to
spend time on their living room, or, if you don’t want to spend a huge amount of budget.
While leather is for the drama. Classic. And can always blend is any mood.
Let’s dig in some more. Their difference when it comes to style, comfort, how safe they are
when it comes to health, who handles damage well, and of course, who’s budget friendly?
When it comes to style, fabric sofas come in many different style choices
and if the design no longer matches the rest of the room it can be
reupholstered.
On the other hand, leather sofas don’t have many colors and shades to choose from and that they
are never going to provide the pop of color that some living rooms need to brighten up a space.
Material wise, fabric sofas are generally much more comfortable than leather sofas are. It’s not
just the material, overall comfort also comes from the structure and quality of the frame
and cushions, but to have it in fabric is much more comfortable.
While leather sofas tend to be just as comfortable as fabric, they are much warmer to sit on and
sometimes it gives you that sticky feeling especially if they are exposed to sunlight.
Leather does not hold fur and dirt unlike fabric sofas that can trap allergens. Fabric is
not a great option for the family who suffers from allergies especially if there are pets in the home.
It’s almost impossible to scratch fabric sofas the way that leather sofas can be scratched,
and these unsightly marks won’t even lower the appearance of the sofa.
But, when it comes to liquid spills, leather takes home the trophy—it’s waterproof! As long as the
spills are wiped up quickly, you don’t have to worry about staining or damaging the leather.
Obviously, leather sofas are much more expensive than fabric sofas.
You can opt for faux leather/leatherette sofas instead of the real one.
Whereas buying poly fabric sofas is a great bang for your buck
since they are available in a wide price range.
Leather is very easy to clean—usually requiring a light dusting or rub down a couple of times a year
whereas fabric needs to be vacuumed and cleaned regularly
since dust, dirt, and fur can easily cling to it.
Also, strong smells such as food can be trapped in the fabric and cause the sofa to smell bad.
There you have it! Is it a yes for poly fabric, or for the leather? I know who the real winner is. Well at
least for my lifestyle, Well there are still a lot of things to know and to consider but both have
their own pros and cons but both can be effective, beautiful, and can make your home inspiring.
You just have to know what you really want; careful planning, and once you have it make sure to give
it a proper care. Let us know of your thoughts in the comment section below. And don’t forget to
give us a thumbs up, subscribe, and click the bell icon below! See you in the next episode!
Take care you guys!!! Stay healthy.
This is Kriz, inspiring your home!