Every day we receive your (often desperate) requests about how to save your sofa from scratches and bites . The cat scratches it, the dog plays carelessly with it, and in the end, the sofa looks like it came straight out of a contemporary art exhibition, Lucio Fontana-style.
The question is: are there scratch-resistant coverings suitable for a home with pets?
The answer is: yes, they exist! Without needlessly blaming our furry friends, today we'll look at some solutions to protect your sofa from their desire to play.
Anyone who has a pet at home knows it: the main problems are keeping hair clean and the upholstery's resistance to scratches or bites . Therefore, you need a upholstery that's easy to clean and stain-remove and resistant to scratches and snags .
We definitely don't recommend fabrics with a visible texture , like linen or cotton, because they attract cats' claws and are difficult to clean. Hair also gets stuck between the threads of the fabric , making it a nightmare to remove! We also don't recommend suede or nubuck leather: they're very beautiful but too delicate.
A fabric without a weft is easily cleaned with a brush or dry cloth, and stains are easier to remove because the dirt remains on the surface.
Cats love to dig their claws into the weave, while dogs… well, they nibble.
You need a thick, weftless fabric that won't tear at the first slap.
So, what coverings do we recommend for a pet-friendly home?
Our top pick for anyone looking for a pet-friendly sofa without sacrificing design is definitely the Blues Microfiber : weaveless, scratch-resistant, stain-resistant, oil-repellent, and water-repellent . It's also washable at high temperatures and completely eco-friendly. In short, you have to be really good at staining it!
But even a classic microfiber covering is the right choice for those looking for a cheaper version that is still scratch- and stain-resistant.
Finally, for those who cannot give up the elegance of a leather sofa, we recommend a smooth or semi-gloss leather covering , preferably thick and therefore not too thin.
We live with dogs and cats too, and we understand what that means. That's why we offer custom-made coverings for a pet-friendly home , combining aesthetics and functionality.
In the sample section of our website, you'll find all our scratch-resistant coating options. If you have any doubts or aren't sure which one to choose, write to us using the form on the Contact page or send an email to info@sofable.com .
