One of the first things customers look for when choosing furniture for their homes or business is the design. The structure—wood or metalwork—is what appeals to the eye. A piece of furniture does not have to be intricate or decorated with various patterns to be visually appealing.

A simple, minimalistic look blended with contemporary or traditional craftsmanship is what makes furnishings aesthetically alluring. But there is another important aspect that most furniture retailers forget that can result in loss of profit. That is the fabric of the furnishings.

The Guide to Furniture Fabrics

In order to become a furniture connoisseur, you have to first understand the materials used to build furnishings. This is especially true if you’re marketing wholesale European furniture. European-style utilizes state-of-the-art machinery to create lucrative and interesting designs. The fabric that is also made using some of the best materials in Europe.

Spanish and Italian furniture utilizes labor and technology to produce high quality collections. This is why their fabrics are some of the best in the global market. Here are a few things to consider when you’re investing in furnishings with high quality fabrics:

It’s All About Variety:

Choosing a specific design will only limit the type of collection you’re marketing. Your customers are different from each other. While your target audience is going to be specific, the choice of your customers will vary from individual to individual. It’s not necessary that a businessperson will like the same set as a homeowner.

Therefore, choose from a plethora of options when choosing furnishings with beautiful fabric. You can even take help from swatches to find out the type of materials used.

Never Compromise on Quality:

The patterns and structures printed may look beautiful but that’s the second most important aspect of fabrics. The first thing to check is the quality of the material. If there are threads sticking out or if the texture feels rough to touch, you’re looking at furniture with poor quality materials.  Check to see if you can get free samples for your shop. If the samples stay as they are and do not deteriorate, you’ve got a winner.

Parachutes

Often times retailers wonder how long the fabric will last. This is a tough question to answer because it depends how the furnishings will be used.

But every fabric comes with a ‘rub-test’. A small machine is used to “rub” the materials of the fabric until it hits a certain number that is considered suitable for upholstery. This was method was developed during the WW2 for testing parachute fabric.

If the materials are good to go, they can last for a couple of years.

Make Sure it Doesn’t Warp

When displaying furniture in your showroom, make sure the yarn of the fabric does not warp. This means that if the threads start sticking out and the cloth starts rolling up, you have a problem. Return the collection immediately and invest in one that does not warp.

The yarn of the fabric should be durable, reliable and have a soft, smooth texture.

When it comes to displaying furniture for commercial organizations or homeowners, nothing beats the class, and extravagance of European-style furniture.

Take a look at our extensive catalogue if you are looking for wholesale furniture in New York. Feel free to contact us for further information.