Nov 22 2009

Futon Cover Materials

There are several different types of materials that are commonly used for futon covers. These materials include cotton, vinyl, and microfiber. Choosing the best material for your futon depends on your individual needs and style preferences.

If you expect occasional spills, microfiber can be a good choice. Microfiber is stain resistant and easy to clean. This is a good choice for pet owners. However, this material can be a magnet for pet hair. To remedy this, just use a lint brush to remove the hair. If you like unique patterns and styles, then cotton might be best. This will give you the largest selection of patterns. Vinyl futon covers are another option that is easy to clean, so if you have pets or expect accidents to occur it can be a good choice.

So keep these tips in mind the next time you are looking for a new futon cover.


Sep 1 2009

Faux Leather Futon Cover

If you love the look and luxury of a fine leather product for your furniture, but don’t want to break the bank for this simple look, now you are in luck.  You can get a faux leather futon cover for much less than the actual leather itself, without sacrificing on the look.  It is one thing if you want the look of leather, quite another to pony up the big bucks just for a futon cover that may not be used as much as your other furniture in your home.

Don’t be fooled, these faux leather covers can look nice too.  You don’t have to feel like you are making a sacrifice to have this ‘fake’ leather.  This new faux leather is well-made and crafted to look and feel very much like the real thing.  In the past, you would end up with some kind of plastic feeling material.  This is not the case with the type of leather-like products available for futon covers.