Manufacturers are now trying to outdo each other with different materials and customers are finding it difficult to get an overview. In this article we will try to give an overview of the most commonly used materials made from natural materials.
What is a natural fiber?
Natural fibers are materials that are made directly from natural fibers, such as cotton, wool or linen. Their advantage: they feel pleasant on the skin.
Cotton
The classic among upholstery fabrics is a pure natural product, which is currently particularly popular with its rough look at Country or Scandi look is used and is particularly characterized by its breathability and durability.
However: Cotton is sensitive to dirt and creases, so you should use a suitable coating or a mix of cotton and other fabrics. Removable cushion covers that can be put in the washing machine are also very practical.
Linen
Linen has similar properties to cotton, but is a bit coarser in appearance and has a slight sheen. As a purely natural product, it is breathable and skin-friendly. Because of its cooling effect It is particularly popular in summer. Visually, linen goes well with all natural interior design styles such as Modern Country or New Scandinavian.
virgin wool
Do you know the difference between wool and virgin wool?
virgin wool comes from live animals and is of particularly high quality.
Wool, on the other hand, can come from dead animals or be made from leftover textiles. virgin wool is the fresher wool, usually directly from the hair of sheep!
Wool covers give your upholstery a noble and high-quality auraAs a purely natural product, virgin wool has a pleasant temperature-regulating effect and therefore never feels too warm or too cold on the skin. Virgin wool is breathable, antibacterial and dirt-repellent.
mixed fabrics
viscose
Viscose is similar in structure to cotton and is also of natural origin – but artificially produced. Viscose is a semi-synthetic fibre. This means that it is based on natural cellulose, but the end product is produced using an artificial process. The fine fibres are used to produce artificial silk, also known as “Rayon" known.Viscose is pleasantly soft, is skin-friendly and has a silky shine.
Which material is best for me?
As is often the case, the answer is not quite so clear. Ideally, one would like to have the advantages of all textiles and no disadvantages. This is also the reason why manufacturers often combine types of fabric (mixed fabrics). Natural and artificial materials are also combined in order to combine a pleasant feel with high durability. However, the type of fabric should not be the only deciding factor when making a selection. The weave and quality of the material chosen also have a decisive influence. Certifications, which we will discuss in a later article, also help here.
