Need a new sofa - best covering???

[orangemm]

We reupholstered a couch of ours with a jazzy floral fabric 2 years ago because the original dark blue showed every single cat hair and they clung to the fabric.

The replacement fabric is very tightly woven, with a slight sheen. It's perfect, because the cats lounge on the back of it, yet the fur doesn't stick to it. It's not a plastic or vinyl; it's cotton, but somehow resists all that fur.

If you're shopping for a sofa, look for something like that, something with a tight weave. Ours has palm fronds and lavender flowers, but it isn't fussy, more tropical looking.

There's a picture of it somewhere; he's really proud of it because WE did the work! (I'll try to find it)

Kfamr....love the picture with the dog! Guess who is the boss in that house?

[prechrswife]

We bought leather a couple of years ago, and it is great as far as being easy to clean. It doesn't collect pet hair like our old furniture. However, we have had issues with scratches because of the cats leaping off of the furniture. Their back claws have marked it up quite a bit. We also have a micro-fiber rocker/recliner. It is GREAT!! It doesn't collect hair either, and they have not put a mark on it with their claws. So, I would agree with those who have suggested the microfiber furniture.

[QueenScoopalot]

I have always thought that microfiber would attract fur...guess I'm wrong on that one. I read some time back that a white heavy canvas cover is great for pet owners as it can be run through the wash w/bleach and come out looking great. I'm eventually going to be getting a new living room set (or second hand as things don't last long here ) , so I'll keep the microfiber in mind. There's a company that's manufacturing teflon(?) coated material for pet owners...that's what I need lol!