How to choose a sofa fabric: boucle, velvet, linen and more
What each popular upholstery fabric feels like, how it wears, and which suits families, pets and sunny rooms.
By Enzo · Updated
What is the best fabric for a sofa?
The best fabric is the one that matches how you live. Tightly woven fabrics resist wear and pets, soft textured fabrics feel cosy but show more, and light colors look airy but mark more easily.
Boucle
Boucle is a looped, textured fabric with a soft, cloud-like look. It hides everyday wear well but loops can snag on claws, so it suits homes without cats.
Velvet
Velvet is smooth and rich with a deep color. It is soft and comfortable, and the pile can show pressure marks that you brush out. Choose a performance velvet if the sofa will be used every day.
Linen and linen blends
Linen is breathable and cool, which suits warm rooms. It creases naturally, and blends with cotton or polyester wear better than pure linen.
Which fabric is best with children or pets?
Pick a tightly woven fabric in a mid-tone or patterned color. Dark and mid-tones hide marks better than white or cream, and tight weaves are harder for claws to catch.
What fabrics does Enzo offer?
Enzo offers 14 fabrics across several collections, in the colors shown on each product page. Screen colors are approximate, so we send real swatches on request, or you can feel them at the showroom in Signature Square Mall.