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Published: 11/10/2020
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Those who cannot imagine their life without pets have probably had to deal with the problem of damaged upholstered furniture. Claws and teeth are not the worst thing that can happen to a new sofa or chair. The function of furniture can sometimes change and it becomes a blank canvas on which little ones take their first steps in the artistic field. Anti-vandal fabric will help solve all the problems that await the sofa during its operation.
- 1 General concept and characteristics
- 2 Fabrics related to anti-vandal
- 3 Popular trade names
- 4 Recommendations for selection 4.1 For pet owners
- 4.2 Parents of babies
- 4.3 When selecting furniture for public places
What does the category “anti-claw” mean?
Anti-vandal upholstery is called upholstery that is resistant to various types of dirt, abrasion, cuts and scratches. These properties can be achieved in various ways, but the most common is Teflon impregnation. Partially, such materials include anti-claw fabric, the main requirements for which are resistance to cuts and scratches, as well as to the pulling of fibers from the structure of the fabric. These properties are primarily possessed by fabrics impregnated with Teflon, but the same effect can be achieved using other technological methods, for example, a dense fabric structure. Therefore, several dissimilar materials are classified as “anti-claw” materials. The most common among them are:
- Flock with a Teflon layer.
- Relax fabrics.
- Microfiber.
- Faux suede.
- Scotchgard et al.
They all have different structures and characteristics, but are reliable in operation and easy to care for.
Recommendations for selection
When making a choice in favor of one or another anti-vandal fabric, it is worth considering some nuances.
It is worth paying attention to the following characteristics:
- strength - the base should be especially dense, the structure of the fabric should not allow animal claws to pass through;
- the surface should not have defects, abrasions or deformation;
- the material must be of a uniform shade, free from stains and other contaminants;
- The color is chosen entirely based on your own preferences.
For pet owners
If a cat has settled in the house, then there is no better option for upholstering upholstered furniture than anti-claw furniture fabric. The properties of the fabric make it best for use in homes with animals. If your tailed friend loves to dig his claws into all the soft objects around, then this technique will not work with a sofa made of animal fabric.
The material does not have a top layer of thread weaving, which provides better protection against cat paws. The animal will simply have nothing to catch its claws on. In this case, interest in the sofa will be lost very quickly. Even if the anti-scratch material gets deformed in the form of snags, cuts, etc., the velvety quality of the fabric will visually hide all the unpleasant moments remaining on the surface of the furniture.
For parents of babies
Anti-vandal chenille fabric is especially often used for upholstering sofas for children's rooms. This choice is based on the variety of bright colors and prints. You should not write off other characteristics of the fabric. The material is truly wear-resistant, and most importantly, it cleans well, despite the degree of contamination. You can remove felt-tip pens, paints or other dirt using a regular soap solution.
When selecting furniture for public places
Vandal-proof flock fabric for cat-proof sofas has gained immense popularity in recent years for good reason. Its versatility allows the material to be used not only against attacks from pets, but also in public places where upholstered furniture experiences maximum load during the day. Flock has a number of unique characteristics. Despite its increased abrasion resistance, the fabric is incredibly soft and pleasant to the touch, which will be appreciated by visitors to cafes or restaurants.
Author:
Zakharova Nina Afanasyevna
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