When picking out the upholstery furniture like sofa & chair, the most common question will be, "Should I get leather or fabric, which is the best?"

Leather and fabric upholstery are two of the most popular choices, and both of them are distinctive.

Here are some tips on how to choose the right option for real requirements.

About the finishes - What upholstery are the best? 

The most direct visual is the finish cover, which influences the entire look of the sofa or chair. 

Sofa & Chair can be covered in a variety of upholstery materials, such as leather, fabric, wool, etc.

The finish is mostly depend on their style and function which the customers required.

The Benefits of Leather Upholstery

 1.Easily cleaned

Leather is more suitable for regular use than more delicate materials such as velvet.

In contrast to velvet covers, the dense surface of leather makes it less likely to pick up dust, 

which can only fall on the surface of the genuine leather furniture.

It is also resistant to liquid spills, so daily cleaning requires only a gentle wipe with a cloth or using a professional leather wipe.

Besides, All leather furniture sold by our company comes with special leather wipes for our customers to clean their new furniture purchases.

However, fabrics require regular vacuuming and cleaning.

Leather is a durable material that can last for decades if properly maintained.

Click here to find out how to clean leather upholstery in detail

2. Luxurious and noble

Leather furniture are noble and elegant in appearance because of the brilliance and high grade of the leather,

so they can easily be decorated in interiors with an atmospheric and ornate effect,

showing luxury style and quality and reflecting the lifestyle of their owners.

3. Durable and long-lasting

leather is generally more durable because it is made from animal skins that 

have been processed by a range of physical and chemical methods.

Being a natural material, it is sufficiently tough and tear-resistant to last for decades with proper care, 

and is not prone to warping, and has excellent comfort and resilience.

 Leather can be classified as first-layer cowhide, split leather, and faux leather.

The first layer of leather is the first layer of skin from the cattle, 

the surface of which has the original skin characteristics and provides a unique and natural look. 

The first layer retains almost all of the natural characteristics of the leather and is the most durable.

   It showcases all of the marks, scars, wrinkles, stretch marks, bites, and pores. 

The first layer retains almost all the wonderful natural characteristics of leather, 

which are inherent in the skin. It's a natural material, and also the most durable. 

The Split leather and artificial(faux) leather has lost part of the characteristics of the first layer of cowhide. 

Compared to first layer leather,It’s prone to tearing, cracking, peeling etc. 

The authenticity and quality of the leather is the important factor in determining the grade of the chair,

and leather furniture made from first-layer leather are sufficiently premium and have high durability.

The first layer of cattle hide is also divided into yellow cattle hide, buffalo hide, yak hide, cow hide,etc.

However,the yellow cattle hide is the highest grand among them. 

Iconic Society Furniture uses the first layer of yellow cattle hides from natural Brazilian pastures on our products. 

The leather of yellow cattle hides with tighter fiber, good strength, good elasticity, and excellent feel, ideal for making leather sofas and chairs.

Our leather is 1.2mm thick, which is the most suitable thickness for upholstery furniture, and it has good strength and elasticity.

Our finished sofa & chair made from top-grain yellow cattle leather are supple and smooth, comfortable, durable, and beautiful.

And as time passes, the leather surface takes on a more pleasing sheen and a more beautiful natural grain, 

adding to its beauty and making it truly one-of-a-kind. If someone is looking for a high-end sofa or chair, 

then the leather upholstery will be the best choice for them.

 Besides, when choosing furniture upholstery, market preferences will vary from region to region. 

With respect for the aristocracy and a desire for upper-class elegance, 

the US and UK markets will appreciate classic leather furniture, such as the leather Chesterfield range, which is classic and upmarket.

As with our classic Antique genuine leather accent chair  - Jagger.

It is made of antique dark brown leather and has timeless elegance and endurance.

Vintage Leather Chair - Jagger

What's more, for a furniture retailer, the essential thing we should consider is to have good research on the preferences of your local market first,

then choose a reliable supplier who with professional handmade leather crafts-mans to support your business.

Contact us to find a reliable partner to help with your marketing research and provide suitable suggestions. 

The Benefits of Fabric Upholstery

Fabric is the most common Upholstered finishes and there are many types of fabric, including velvet,

cotton,linen and polyester, but all generally have similar properties.

    Good texture

Fabric has a soft texture and is woven from long fibers, so the fabric is soft to the touch and gives a warm feeling.

Velvet fabrics, for example, are delicate and gentle to the touch, stylish and elegant.

  Easily cared

Choose fabric furniture without the worry of getting punctured or scratched.

 If a naughty child takes a knife and scratches it, or a pet tickles it, fabric sofas are less expensive to repair than leather sofas.

 For customers with young kids at home, we can give a friendly reminder.

And some seats feature washable or replaceable fabric covers, making cleaning and maintenance or home decoration easy and varied.

 Good breath-ability

Due to the low structural tightness of the fabric and the high porosity between the inner fibers, 

there is less resistance to airflow, resulting in increased breath-ability.

Therefore, fabric furniture is usually more breathable, allowing fresh air to pass through and making people feel comfortable.

Affordable cost

The leather used for furniture is made from the original leather of the animal and processed in a detailed manner. 

Fabric is made from natural or man-made fibers interwoven, which is less complex in terms of process and raw material costs,

so it tends to be cheaper to manufacture fabric seating and less costly to use.

Fabric chairs and sofas have always been very popular due to the benefits of fabric, lower prices and a wide range of variations.

Our market data shows that fabric furniture is very popular in Asia such as Korea and Japan, as well as in Europe and North America.

Please feel free to contact us and we'll share with you for more marketing data, provide the suitable fabric styles & models aim to your market.

Besides, if you have your own or special requirements, we're happy to customize your fabric sofas or chairs,

As we have the professional R&D department and materials library, whihc have different types of sofa fabrics 

and a wide range of colours to choose from to create the best product for your target market.

Click here to see the various options in our material library.

Besides, in the Iconic Society factory, regarding the fabric furniture,we still provide a lambswool collection.

In this winter, lambswool is undoubtedly the hottest and most popular style because of its great warmth and attractive and fluffy appearance.

However, In choosing the upholstery for the seats, our factory can use fabric or leather according to your special requirements.

It is more cost-effective to use leather for the contact surfaces of the seat and fabric for the sides and back.

At the same time, it has the noble luxury of leather and retains the softness and detail of the fabric.

Quality is the Top priority

Whether it's leather or fabric, actually the truth is the higher the quality of material, the longer life-span it will last .

Therefore, the quality is the first thing to consider, we highly suggest you to find a reliable supplier first, so you can source the quality furniture. 

We have engaged in the leather & fabric furniture industry for more than 10 years, quality is our main concern and it let us got the good repuation among our customers. 

Furthermore, in addition to offering high quality sofas and chairs, we also offer a customized service that

can provide you with even more differentiated options. We welcome you to share your ideas and inspirations.

We’re happy to turn your ideas into reality and work together to create a product more suited to your target market.

Start by contacting the Iconic Society!