Furry pet owners know the problem when a cat or dog scratches the sofa. Often, animals tear apart the upholstery with foam rubber, and then the furniture takes on an unpleasant appearance. So that the furniture is not damaged, anti-vandal fabric for the sofa is necessary. Details about it are presented in the article.
Features
What properties does this material have? According to reviews, the anti-vandal fabric for the sofa is wear-resistant. It is difficult to damage such an upholstery with something. The fabric does not wear out over time. The sofa will not leave prints on the places where people most often sit.
Even the sharp claws of cats cannot damage the material. You can not be afraid to ruin expensive furniture. This fabric is stain resistant. It repels dirt, grease, has a water-repellent effect. These properties are provided with Teflon impregnation.
Views
Anti-vandal fabric for a sofa can be any dense and smooth material, if a cat's claw is not able to catch on it. Topopular ones include:
- Relax. It is an artificial material with a polymer base. It is washable and durable.
- Faux suede is a durable, thick fabric for a sofa. She looks elegant and luxurious. Suede furniture will make any room cozy.
- Flock has Teflon impregnation. This tissue is also called "anti-claw". Now it is in demand because of its unique characteristics. Teflon flock, together with anti-vandal action, is a soft and cozy material.
- Furniture corduroy. It hardly deforms. The option is suitable in cases where you do not want to buy material based on artificial impregnation.
- Chenille is an affordable anti-vandal fabric for a sofa. In addition to density and resistance to damage, it has other advantages. It is long life, abrasion resistance, dirt, grease and dust repellency.
Anti-vandal fabrics can be ordinary lint-free materials, characterized by density and rigidity. For example, tapestry. It is a dense, smooth material that can withstand cat claws. It is important that the surface is smooth so that the animal cannot cling, and the fibers must fit snugly together.
Anti-claw
This material is durable, wear-resistant. The name "anti-claw" can be used for Teflon flock, microfiber impregnated with Teflon, artificial suede and scotchguard. Why is matter not damaged? This is due to the fact that the pet's claws, when trying to scratch it, slide off it, notleaving traces. After several attempts, the animal's interest in such furniture disappears.
The properties of matter include:
- Density, thanks to which the furniture does not wear out and lasts a long time.
- The fibers have a frequent weave, which is why the matter is dense and durable, does not deform.
- The material, although it has anti-vandal artificial impregnation, is "breathable".
- The surface is comfortable to the touch, it is comfortable to sit on such a sofa.
- The range of colors will help you choose a coating for different types of interior.
What other fabrics are there?
Flock "anti-claw" - durable anti-vandal fabric for a sofa from cats. Reviews about it confirm its effectiveness. The structure of the matter is dense, inside it is smooth, and outside there is a pile. The claws of pets will not harm the pile, and they slide off a smooth surface. Making a hook or tearing the fabric will not work.
There is a flock of the “anti-claw” category, created not by weaving, but by gluing and applying pile due to static electricity. The method is very complicated, but it provides reliable protection of matter from the sharp claws of animals. It is washed and dry-cleaned.
This anti-vandal sofa fabric is made of cotton (35%), polyester (65%). The pile is nylon. The material is breathable and breathable. The surface is water repellent. Even if something is spilled on the furniture, the water will be collected in a drop, it will not quickly soak into the upholstery.
Mattermaintains the brightness of the shade during the life of the product. It is not able to fade, burn out in the sun, lose its decorative properties. At the same time, the colors can be different - from delicate to saturated.
Producers
Currently, various anti-vandal fabrics for a sofa from cats are on sale. The most sought after are:
- Galaxy. This is a microfiber based on Teflon impregnation. Colors are usually neutral. Vintage shades are ideal for classic interiors. The material is pleasant to the touch. The price for 1 meter is about 1100 rubles.
- Anti-claw. This is a flock material that is very pleasant to the touch. The colors are soft, pastel, classic. There is impregnation with a Teflon compound, because of which it has excellent performance properties. The cost is 790 rubles per meter.
- Verona. Teflon material is resistant to damage. Vibrant colors for sale. The price for 1 meter is approximately 890 rubles.
- Panda. This anti-vandal velor has beautiful shades. The cost is approximately 740 rubles per 1 meter.
Recommendations
Any matter needs special care. Rules for operation, washing, cleaning are indicated on the tag. You should pay attention to this when buying. Velor upholstery is usually washed at 60 degrees. If the cover is not removed, then it is cleaned with a vacuum cleaner. And flocked upholstery needs careful handling, as the adhesive base suffers from moisture.
Periodically clean the upholstery with a vacuum cleaner. This will eliminate the accumulated dust and refresh the room. If there is no scratching post at home, then you should not rely on the properties of anti-vandal matter. All the same, the animal will come to the sofa for a point of claws. And this gradually leads to damage to the upholstery. Therefore, it is better to buy a special device with which the cat can sharpen its claws.
