Types of Upholstery Material

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Upholstery Fabric Guide More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by JE Lyman | permalink
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The fabric of an upholstered piece is the most visible sign of quality and style. Upholstery fabric also is the part most likely to show wear and soil. When choosing upholstery, you should be aware of its durability, cleanability, and resistance to soil and fading.

For further reading: http://www.bhg.com/decorating/lessons/basics/guide-to-upholstery-fabrics/ ^[1]

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Decorator Fabrics 101 More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Lutero Ferreira | permalink
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HGTV.com gives information on the different fabric types and when to use them.

For further reading: http://www.hgtv.com/design/make-and-celebrate/handmade/decorator-fabrics-101 ^[2]

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Bulletproof Decorating: Upholstery That Stands Up To Anything More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Laura Launikitis | permalink
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Kids and pets are no match for fabrics as durable as these, which meet higher style standards than ever.
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For further reading: http://www.forbes.com/sites/houzz/2013/12/11/bulletproof-decorating-upholstery-that-stands-up-to-anything/ ^[3]

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Different types of upholstery fabric for furniture More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Andy Wolff | permalink
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Know about the various types of upholstery and their usage on furniture.

For further reading: http://www.slideshare.net/colinforest01/different-types-of-upholstery-fabric-for-furniture ^[4]

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1. http://www.bhg.com/decorating/lessons/basics/guide-to-upholstery-fabrics/

2. http://www.hgtv.com/design/make-and-celebrate/handmade/decorator-fabrics-101

3. http://www.forbes.com/sites/houzz/2013/12/11/bulletproof-decorating-upholstery-that-stands-up-to-anything/

4. http://www.slideshare.net/colinforest01/different-types-of-upholstery-fabric-for-furniture