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Understanding Performance Fabrics: The Best Choices for Upholstery

  When it comes to choosing upholstery for your furniture, one of the most important considerations is the type of fabric. Upholstery fabrics not only define the look and feel of your furniture but also its durability and ease of maintenance. In recent years, performance fabrics have gained popularity due to their enhanced durability, stain resistance, and overall resilience. But what exactly are performance fabrics, and what are the different types available? In this blog, we'll explore the v ....

Unleashing the Power of Performance Fabrics in Interior Design

  In the world of interior design, it's not just about aesthetics, but also functionality. Performance fabrics have revolutionized the way we approach interior design, offering a wide range of benefits that combine style, durability, and practicality. From enhancing comfort to improving durability, let's explore the incredible benefits that performance fabrics bring to the world of interior design.   Durability and Longevity: Performance fabrics are designed to withstand the tests of time. ....

High-Tech Performance Fabrics

  Revolution     Revolution Performance Fabrics are virtually unstainable, easy to clean, extremely durable, yet beautiful and soft while also resistant to fading from the sun. The fabrics are MADE IN THE USA in North Carolina. OLEFIN, also known as POLYPROPYLENE, is a unique material because it is totally inert that s why milk jugs are made from Olefin. Revolution Performance Fabrics are made from Olefin yarn that is SOLUTION DYED by mixing pigments in the liquid polymer. The color bec ....

How to Choose the Best Upholstery Fabric to Fit Your Family's Needs

Selecting the proper fabric is probably the most crucial part of ordering new upholstery. Not only do you need to choose something aesthetically appealing, you also need to bear in mind the way it feels, wears and cleans so that it fits your lifestyle. With so many choices out there, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. But that’s where we come in to help narrow down the choices and collaborate on the best solution to fit your needs.  Here are a few things to consider when making your fabric se ....

How Performance Fabrics Have Changed the Way People Design and Live

Performance Fabrics  Performance Fabrics are resistant or repellent to things such as wrinkles, spills and environmental conditions. Learn more about performance fabrics.  At one point performance fabrics were mostly limited to outdoor furniture. Today, these fabrics are available in such a wide variety from traditional performance-fabric makers like Crypton and Sunbrella, as well as other brands just entering the market.  In fact, almost every upholstery manufacturer here at Willis Furni ....

The Evolution of Performance Fabrics

Performance fabrics have come a long way since their inception and you no longer have to sacrifice what you want because of spilled drinks, messy kids or pets.  Lighter fabrics and finishes have gained in popularity over the years, and are especially important in coastal areas like Virginia Beach where a light and bright aesthetic is important for a lot of our customers living by the beach. The fabric textures and colors have vastly improved and you would never know that they are performance ....