Microfiber, velvet or retro: the most beautiful fabrics for convertible sofas

Which of the robust canvas, voluptuous velvet, microfiber as soft as it is easy to maintain or synthetic fabrics wins when it comes to personalizing your convertible sofa ? Before purchasing a sofa bed , you need to think carefully about the covering suited to your needs . Making a choice from a plethora of convertible sofa materials sometimes means risking favoring aesthetics over practical aspects, such as maintenance or resistance.

This difficult dilemma could, however, disappear thanks to our selection of the most beautiful fabrics to cover your sofa. With this little guide in mind, all you have to do is choose the color!

Opting for fabric: everything you need to know

THE fabric sofa is a sure value and you will not regret this purchase. It exists in a plethora of colors and textures to meet all your desires.

Different weaves, more or less tight, give a varied visual appearance from one fabric to another and its many shades help to make it unique and original. Plain fabric, heather, linen, chambray, cotton: personalize your sofa as you wish.

Study the different characteristics of the fabric and check if it is easy to maintain, if it does not wear out too quickly and if it is suitable for your lifestyle. For example, the cotton has the advantage of being relatively affordable in price and it does not attract dust but it must be treated with a stain repellent to avoid accidents. Her natural look is very pleasant and it will give a modern and refined look to your interior. Linen is also a noble and charming choice. It allows to keep a certain freshness and above all to provide optimal ventilation for your sofa.

A convertible sofa or extra bed in linen will adapt very well to wooden or rattan furniture and bohemian style decorative elements. Less known, the wool covering gives a warm side to your sofa and is characterized by a water-repellent appearance which is very practical for avoiding stains.

Elie linen sofa

Microfiber fabrics: as practical as they are aesthetic

“I'm not going to cover my sofa with the same fabric as my cleaning cloths! » At first glance, you are not wrong except for one detail: the microfiber used to create our must-haves for home maintenance has no comparison with that which adorns our sofas.

Baker sofa in Nuvole Litchi fabric

What is microfiber?

“Featherweight” describes microfiber fabrics perfectly! ID card: microfiber

• Synthetic fibers: polyester, polyamide, etc.
• Non-woven fabric
• Lightness of the fabric: 10 km of thread weighs 1 gram
• Water-repellent properties
• Anti stains and dust
• Peach skin touch
• Can be used on all sofa models, including convertible microfiber corner sofas

Why choose microfiber?

Microfiber meets two size criteria: aesthetics and practicality. In other words, if your sofa is about to see all the colors, opt for synthetic microfiber fibers rather than a woven fabric! Choice criteria

• Children
• Animals
• Intense use of the sofa: meals, evenings, etc.

Our favorite microfiber fabrics

Among the multitude of fabrics for microfiber convertible sofas, you will not be able to remain indifferent to our ultra-trendy selection.

• Meraviglia microfiber, a light Italian touch

Snow corner sofa with Meraviglia covering

The Meraviglia range, or the symbiosis between a great classic and 100% designer rendering, adapts to all interiors. The fabric elegantly dresses your convertible sofa while ensuring easy maintenance.

Eighteen colors, from timeless gray to trendy mustard yellow, are available for this microfiber fabric.

• Manhattan, the daring microfiber

Manhattan fabric

The linear patterns of the Manhattan range will comfort refined interiors with a fabric entirely made of polyester. Very easy to maintain and attractive with its silky touch, Manhattan fabric is available in twenty colors. Notice to gray lovers, the range includes a very nice variation.

Velvet, the height of luxury for a fabric

Velvet has been making a comeback in recent years. Whether we find it as a touch on a cushion or to cover a sofa, velvet seems to be unanimous and has become a timeless item. It is therefore difficult not to be seduced! You will appreciate its numerous reflections which will allow you to create a cozy and cocooning interior. Trendy and retro at the same time, the velvet sofa is a chic choice that will dress your living room in a very elegant way while allowing you pleasant moments of relaxation with family or friends.

What is velvet?

The softness of velvet derives its characteristic from the manufacturing processes: after weaving the fabric, the upper part is shaved then flattened using a so-called panning process. This most coveted fabric in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance has of course seen its design evolve over the centuries. In silk, wool, cotton or synthetic materials, velvet lasts through the ages without aging thanks to its strength.

Why choose velvet?

We readily fall for its noble appearance which makes our living room a temple of voluptuousness and cocooning, but not only that!

Choice criteria :

• Solidity
• Soft touch
• Chic design

However, be careful when maintaining your velvet sofa! Say goodbye to steam cleaners and other products that could permanently damage this noble fabric. The velvet sofa, how to maintain it?

Discover here our article on mistakes to avoid when choosing velvet

Miles velvet sofa

Our favorite velvet fabrics

Some velvets clearly caught our eye, like those from the Selfie and Amsterdam range.

• Selfie velvet, chic and pop

Selfie Fabric 302

The changing aspects of the Selfie range promise pretty lighting effects in your living room. We appreciate deep colors as much as pastels, without forgetting the palette of whites and other timeless ones such as grays and blues.

• Amsterdam velvet, generous

Amsterdam fabric 37

The finish of the Amsterdam fabric gives it all the characteristics of a cocooning interior. Available in “safe value” colors, you won't be able to resist the urge to curl up on your sofa.

Retro fabrics to be totally trendy

Are you about to take a big leap into the past to arrange your living room? A fan of the fifties, you have already chosen a decor in the pure vintage tradition but, on the sofa side, what look should you give it? The retro fabric ranges should give you an answer very quickly. Lovers of more industrial interiors will also find choice pieces in this fabric category to adorn their sofa.

What does retro fabric look like?

The retro fabric covers a sofa that is generally small in size so as not to make a mistake in the style of the 50s and 60s . We generally choose a solid color fabric, aged leather or, for the more addicted, a few patterns.

Rotterdam convertible sofa in retro fabric

Why choose a retro fabric?

To be in tune with the times, for taste or simply for pleasure! If you do not opt ​​for a 100% vintage living space, your sofa with retro fabric can nevertheless accompany you for many years.

Choosing the right retro sofa, Selection criteria:

• Ultra-trendy
• Easy care fabric
• Safe value

Our favorite retro fabrics

• The Bonbon range, pastel or nothing

Candy Fabric 35

From the darkest to the lightest tones, the Bonbon range offers you the assurance of being totally up to date when it comes to retro style.

Hunter yellow fabric 028

With its soft velvet-like appearance, the Hunter range gives vintage lovers a wide choice. Available in brown tones, we almost reach the pinnacle of the famous flagship period. Are you still unsure about the choice of fabric to give your convertible sofa the best possible appearance?

Come to one of our 55 stores to touch, try on and better visualize the future fabric for your sofa! You will also have the opportunity to discover our faux leather and leather convertible sofas , for a completely different appearance.