Why Do Cat Owners Need Cat-Resistant Fabric?

Cats seem to like any furniture, but they especially love bright colors and fabrics that have some tooth to them. Velvet, brocade, embroidery, and damask fabrics are a definite NO as cats can sink their claws into these like a knife into butter. Additionally, cats will naturally gravitate toward fabrics that are susceptible to scratching and hooking-those are just so much more fun to a cat!

Instead, opt for upholstery fabrics that are solid, resist penetration by claws, and are not so "sink in soft" that your cat will want to come over and hibernate there (while kneading the threads out of your sofa as they purr away).

Great Cat-Proof Choices Are:
Genuine Top Grain Leather
Top grain leather is the thickest kind of hide available, and it is fully resistant to the average scrape or scratch. Unless your kitten is bent on destruction, you will be quite reassured with genuine leather as an upholstery choice.

Microfiber Upholstery
As the name suggests, microfiber is a tightly woven textile, and it resists cat claws. Microfiber is also quite stain-resistant, and you can wipe and wash microfiber upholstery, giving you numerous cleaning options for keeping your furniture spotless.

Microfiber has a higher thread count, which also means the fabric is more durable fabric and resistant to being infiltrated by cat hair pet hair and other stains.

Higher Thread Count Upholstery
Cotton and marine-grade upholstery are ideal for pets and cat-friendly homes. These fabrics have a high thread count, which means pet claws aren't so easily able to penetrate the weave of the fabric.

Fabrics such as denim, canvas, duck, and twill upholstery fabrics are all worth a try when keeping your furniture cat-proof. If your cat is truly destructive, you may need to consider the extreme, bite the bullet, and opt for 100% natural top grain leather, which is the most natural and the least fragile to cat claws.

Conclusion
LuxurysoFabric can help you find the best cat-resistant fabric that can make your life much easier and keep your furniture looking new for longer. With rip-resistant, hair-repellent, and stain-proof fabrics on offer, you can choose a textile option to suit your life (and cat), budget, and home.

Choose LuxurysoFabric to keep your cat-friendly lifestyle purring away with cat friendly couch material.