Is wool a good fabric for a sofa?

Wool is a good fabric for your sofa because its natural fibres are long-lasting and durable. It's naturally stain resistant, although regular maintenance is required to ensure it stays in a good condition. Wool is also warm in winter months and cool in summer months due to its active fibres that react to changes in body temperature. Not only does wool offer a classic look, but it’s an extremely comfortable fabric, perfect for sofa naps.

Is wool upholstery itchy?

Yes, 100% wool can be itchy, but this is greatly reduced if it's treated properly. However, the wool used on Swyft sofas is only 70% wool, which makes it much more comfortable aka not itchy.

Does wool upholstery fade?

Like every fabric, wool is prone to fading if exposed to direct sunlight over a long period. But, wool upholstered sofas are more resistant to fading than other sofas with synthetic materials.

Can you steam clean wool upholstery?

Yes, wool upholstery can be steam cleaned.

Why is wool good for upholstery?

Wool upholstered sofas are popular due to wool's durability - it has natural stain and fire resistant properties and has great bounce back qualities. Not only this, but it's aesthetically pleasing and timeless.

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Wool Sofas

Wool sofas not only look great in a multitude of interiors, but are naturally stain and fire resistant, have bounce-back qualities, and is a beautifully soft texture.

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The wool fabric used is 100% biodegradable and renewable. The recycled wool is made from recycled yarns that come from the waste production of unsellable clothes. All recycled yarns are separated by colour- so we don't use extra dye chemicals. In short, the environmental impact is minimal.

Wool Upholstered Sofas for traditional or modern settings

As a material for your sofa, Wool is a versatile option. Wool's aesthetic is timeless, which can be paired perfectly in a traditional setting as well as a contemporary one. It's soft, natural nature makes for a well varied canvas.

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Wool Sofas FAQs

Wool sofas, everything you need to know.

Is wool a good fabric for a sofa?

Wool is a good fabric for your sofa because its natural fibres are long-lasting and durable. It's naturally stain resistant, although regular maintenance is required to ensure it stays in a good condition. Wool is also warm in winter months and cool in summer months due to its active fibres that react to changes in body temperature. Not only does wool offer a classic look, but it’s an extremely comfortable fabric, perfect for sofa naps.
Is wool upholstery itchy?

Yes, 100% wool can be itchy, but this is greatly reduced if it's treated properly. However, the wool used on Swyft sofas is only 70% wool, which makes it much more comfortable aka not itchy.
Does wool upholstery fade?

Like every fabric, wool is prone to fading if exposed to direct sunlight over a long period. But, wool upholstered sofas are more resistant to fading than other sofas with synthetic materials.
Can you steam clean wool upholstery?

Yes, wool upholstery can be steam cleaned.
Why is wool good for upholstery?

Wool upholstered sofas are popular due to wool's durability - it has natural stain and fire resistant properties and has great bounce back qualities. Not only this, but it's aesthetically pleasing and timeless.