A few things to note about our fabrics
- Most of our fabrics are woven from natural fibres and colours may differ ever so slightly from one batch to another. This is normal and part of what makes them unique and lovely. Rest assured that all our suppliers carry out ongoing visual checks to ensure they meet our exacting standards.
- Our fabrics are designed to sustain normal wear and tear.
- All our upholstered products conform to strict UK standards for domestic fire retardancy.
- From time to time our sofas and armchairs may have a slight chemical smell when first delivered. This comes from a special flame-retardant coating used to treat and protect our upholstery. This is normal and the smell will soon disappear within a couple of days, although in very rare cases it can take up to two weeks.
Types of fabric
Velvet upholstery
Velvets are prone to mark a little under pressure. Most pressure marks are easily removed by gently steaming and brushing the velvet with a soft brush.
Upholstery with removable covers
If your sofa or armchair is fitted with removable covers, please don't put them in your washing machine - head to a dry cleaner. Our Clever Slubby Cotton is naturally dyed so this one will need to go to a professional upholstery cleaner.
Upholstery with fixed covers
This includes your seat, scatter and back cushions. Get a professional upholstery cleaner in, they can clean your sofa in situ.
Shearer upholstery
Sheepskin is naturally robust and durable, but a little extra TLC goes a long way to keep it looking tip-top. Make sure not to put your shearer upholstery anywhere damp (be careful if you're putting it in storage for example) as this can damage the natural pelt.
If you drop food, scoop it up quickly and try not to smush it further into the wool pile. For spills, treat shearer as you would other upholstery - blot the area with a damp cloth (never rub) but also give it a brush. We recommend brushing regularly when dry too.
Need more help?
If you can't find what you're looking for, feel free to contact us or give us a call on 0203 141 8300.