‘Pet friendly’ fabrics, i.e. - what are they?
Pet-friendly fabrics
Pets are part of the family and do not like to leave their owners even for a step. Therefore, if you allow your dog or cat to spend time on upholstered furniture, they can seriously damage the fabric. When your adorable pet loves your couch as much as you do, keeping your furniture clean and in good shape may seem impossible, but it's not. It all depends on the fabric you choose - sure, some won't stand a chance against cat claws, but others won't show scratches so easily.
Pet hair, claws, teeth, drooling, and other incidents can stain, scratch, and wear your furniture. While the only way to completely pet-proof your furniture is to keep it away from them, some upholstery fabrics withstand pet wear better than others. The best and pet-friendly fabrics are durable, stain-resistant and easy to clean (first of all, you need to focus on hair removal). In general, pet owners should avoid overly loose or coarsely woven fabrics that can easily be caught by claws. These fabrics also tend to retain more pet hair, making it harder to remove allergens. You should also avoid delicate fabrics such as linen or silk, which will become thin or pilly with continued use.
Pet friendly fabrics
At ELTAP, we love pets, which are part of the family and bring us a lot of joy. Unfortunately, pets and upholstered furniture do not always go hand in hand. That's why we've introduced a range of Pet Friendly fabrics that help minimize your pet's impact on lounge furniture.
On the blog, we will discuss the properties of "pet friendly" fabrics, which have recently become an increasingly popular choice among animal lovers.
What does it mean that the fabric is pet friendly?
"Pet friendly" fabrics marked in the ELTAP collections with the "for pets" tag show increased resistance to dirt and hair absorption. Pet-friendly fabrics have a fine weave and a smooth surface, so pet hair does not stick to the fabric and is easy to remove with a roller or a damp cloth or vacuum cleaner. Stain and liquid resistant fabrics are a must when it comes to a sofa where your pet lounges. We know what a walk in the rain can do to your pet's paws and how common incidents are (can someone climb on your arm while drinking wine?).
The ‘pet friendly’ fabrics have a structure that facilitates cleaning and prevents claws, and additionally they have a coating that effectively reduces the penetration of viruses, bacteria and mites that may be carried by your furry friend. Fabrics are not indestructible, but they will help extend the life of a sofa, pouffe or corner sofa.
Animal-friendly fabrics have a special weave that makes it difficult for hair to get stuck between the individual fibers. Is your pet losing a lot of hair? Then this is the perfect solution for you. Once and for all, you will forget about the tedious pulling of large balls of your pet's hair from the lounge set.
Simple maintenance
The structure of our "pet" fabrics is antistatic and prevents hair from sticking. The surface makes it easy to remove pet hair that gets on the sofa.
Silla and Bretan corner sofas are available in Savoi and Nube fabrics, which have pert-friendly features: they are easy to clean, they do not immediately absorb liquids.
Easy cleaning
If your pet loves muddy puddles or has a tendency to run around in the rain, you know how much of a pain cleaning up can be. The 'easy clean' technology used in the fabrics means household stains can be easily removed, so it's great for pet owners.
The look and feel of fabrics from ELTAP
Let's also note that "pet friendly" materials are not created exclusively for animals. After all, comfort and satisfaction of furniture users are the most important. Pet-friendly upholstered furniture does not differ in appearance and style from classic solutions. You don't have to forget about your preferences when choosing animal-friendly fabrics. All this can be combined and get the desired effect.
Pet-friendly SAVOI fabric from ELTAP
SAVOI fabric from the ELTAP collection is our hit among lovers of four-legged friends. It has a finish based on nanoparticles, the composition of which effectively blocks the penetration of dirt and facilitates removing hair left by pets. In addition, the ‘easy clean’ technology used in it helps to remove all kinds of stains with just water or soapy water, even those from mud, ketchup or pen. All you have to do is remove the dirt with a spoon (in the case of larger amounts, e.g. ketchup), then moisten the stain with water or soapy water and blot with a paper towel. Then let the fabric dry. And it’s done!
Our new range of pet-friendly fabrics means you don't have to compromise on style when sharing a sofa with a four-legged friend. The popular SAVOI animal-friendly fabric is available in 9 sophisticated shades that are pleasant to the touch, but also hard-wearing and durable.
