Upholstery for Furniture.

Upholstery is part of the furniture that is used to sit. Chairs, sofas, benches, and seats require upholstery to make them comfortable when they are used. The upholstery is also used to make the appearance of the furniture more beautiful and attractive. The upholstery becomes an important part of some furniture; it functions to provide comfort, and at the same time, it also builds the appearance. As its attached to the furniture, he has to match with the wood frame.

 furniture upholstery

Generally, the upholstery is built from three parts: support, cushion, and cover.

• Support.

Support is the bottom part of the upholstery that holds the whole upholstery and also the person who sits on. There are several types of support that can be used: webbing, spring, and board. Webbing is a material most widely used. It is made of elastic rubber that is woven to make an elastic holder. With proper material and weaving techniques, it can provide a flexible yet strong support to the upholstery.

Spring as a support can also be used and will bring the comfort, but it can be considered rather expensive. It is also metal that is risky to hurt when it is broken.

For some design and construction, the wood panel can be used for support. If it is used then, the softer cushion is needed to generate the comfort.

• Cushions.

It is the inside part of the upholstery that makes the upholstery soft, elastic, and comfortable to be seated in. There are some materials that can be used, such as goose feather, cotton, cloth, or burlap. There are also some synthetic materials; foam and dacron are used.
Goose feather is very expensive but can be very subtle, natural, safe, and soft. It is an expensive material; it should be wrapped in a cloth before being placed on the upholstery.
Kapok is also a natural material that can be used as well. It also should be wrapped in a cloth before being installed. As a natural material, he has advantages by providing a natural and comfortable atmosphere.
Foam is a synthetic material; it is the main material for cushions today. It has different density that will give different softness. Foam is available in a wide range of specifications and types to fulfill the upholstery requirement. The foam can also be made with some special additives, such as fire-resistant, anti-fungal, anti-allergic, etc.

• Cover

Cover is the visible part of the upholstery. The upholstery cover not only has to serve the comfort but also work to form the appearance of the product. Then he must match with the whole furniture set. There are several types of materials that can be used: fabric, leather, either synthetic or natural, and some natural products such as rattan or bamboo.

• Fabric.

It is the most widely used material for furniture upholstery. Fabrics are available in a lot of variety of motifs, colors, and quality to meet the models and style of the furniture. It is also available in different standards of quality and specifications. There are also some types with texture forms that can produce a more attractive appearance. As an industrial product, then the fabric can be made in special specifications according to the furniture industry need, for example: fireproof, waterproof, anti-fungal anti-allergy, etc.

• Leather.

Leather for upholstery is very attractive. It gives the impression of being expensive and luxurious. The leather can also be finished with a variety of finishing models. Leather with an antique finish will give the impression of old, unique, but expensive, while leather with a clean and neat finish will give the impression of luxury, elegant, and expensive.
There is also synthetic leather available, which is also nice and interesting. The synthetic leather may have a more varied model and color and be less expensive than genuine leather. Synthetic leather is available in many textured forms with a variety of colors.

•   Natural substrates.

Natural materials are another option that is no less interesting. The material must be flexible enough and be able to follow the movement of the cushion. Some natural substrates, such as rattan and bamboo wicker, can be used. The rattan and bamboo are fairly strong but flexible enough to be used as a cushion.
The natural substrates will provide a cool, comfortable, and natural atmosphere.

 upholstery for rattan furniture

Tips in choosing upholstery.
 
When you buy furniture, the upholstery usually has been installed and becomes part of the product. But now, there are some furniture companies that give their buyers the freedom to choose the upholstery. There are also some furniture shops that can serve upholstery installation. Now and in the future, there will be more freedom to choose the product according to our own taste, including the upholstery.

 Here are some tips for choosing the upholstery.

• Consider the safety and health.

The upholstery is used for sitting; there will be lot of interaction with our bodies. Therefore, make sure that it is safe and does not create problems for our health. If you have allergies to certain ingredients, then you should choose materials that do not cause the allergies.
Upholstery should also be safe. If necessary, you can find out the construction of the upholstery and make sure it is properly assembled.

• Choose the color and appearance to match with the furniture and room decoration.

The upholstery could be the main part of some furniture. For a sofa or bench, then the furniture appearance is determined by the upholstery; the wood is only the small portion. Then the upholstery needs to match with the room decoration.

• Consider the way to clean and care.

Upholstery can be dirty, dusty, or damaged. It also requires proper care. When you decide to choose the upholstery, then make sure you know how to care for it. Make sure you can do the maintenance and cleaning of the upholstery.