{"id":987,"date":"2022-01-22T20:04:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-23T02:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.kovifabrics.com\/?p=987"},"modified":"2024-08-21T20:03:49","modified_gmt":"2024-08-22T01:03:49","slug":"cat-scratch-resistant-upholstery-fabric","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kovifabrics.com\/blog\/cat-scratch-resistant-upholstery-fabric\/","title":{"rendered":"Cat Scratch-Resistant Upholstery Fabric"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you live with cats<\/a>, you may be concerned about them scratching your upholstery fabric. Cats naturally have to scratch and “trim” their claws; while you can buy scratching posts from pet supply stores, there are times when your cat would still rather sink their claws on other things like your upholstered furniture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you interested in replacing your old fabric with cat scratch-resistant upholstery fabric? Here’s your guide to cat-resistant furniture reupholstery and how Kovi Fabrics can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Cat-Friendly Fabrics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Which upholstery fabric<\/a> is most durable for cat owners? At KOVI, we’ve researched and searched for fabrics that are the least desirable for your cats to scratch. Here are the best fabrics to reupholster furniture, along with the qualities that make cat-proof upholstery fabric a great choice<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n

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Microfiber is cat-friendly<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Microfiber<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This kind of upholstery fabric is soft and smooth. Because of these qualities, cats do not enjoy scratching them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many pet owners swear by microfiber<\/a> as a cat-proof couch material and that their cats do not pay attention to these couches for scratching purposes. Since this fabric is durable, you can also invest in a microfiber couch or a microfiber upholstery fabric<\/a> cover. As a bonus, since it is not tightly woven, your pet\u2019s hair won\u2019t stick stubbornly to it either!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Faux suede is also cat-friendly<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Faux Suede<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Faux suede is also similar to microfiber<\/a> in that it is smooth and does not attract cat scratching. This fabric also has a lovely, luxurious feel to it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy this cat-proof upholstery fabric, your furniture will look posh and new for a long time. The smooth surface of faux suede is also easy to clean<\/a> where pet hair is concerned. If you need to clean the cat hair, the best way to clean upholstery–specifically faux suede–is by vacuuming the upholstery with a soft brush attachment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another Option: Slipcovers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have current furniture that you love but isn’t cat-proof, you can create a slipcover to protect it. For ideas, measuring<\/a> help, or even a custom-designed slipcover, KOVI Fabrics can help you with our one-step upholstery shop and virtual designer services<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fabrics to Avoid When You Have Cats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Upon close inspection, you may think that some fabrics are smooth enough for your cat not to notice them. While the top suggestions are limited, knowing what to avoid when shopping for upholstery fabric can also help you decide. Here are those that are going to catch your cat\u2019s attention:<\/p>\n\n\n\n