Microfiber is a performance fabric known for its stain resistance and durability.  However, other performance fabrics include corduroys and knits.

One of the most popular looks in the performance category is a leather and microfiber combination. This combination offers a unique look and a great performance story.

The leather and microfiber is available at all price points and all quality levels. They range from vinyl and low grade microfibers to leather and high grade microfibers with 8-way hand tied construction.  If you are looking to buy a sofa the new multi-material combinations offer a refreshingly different style that is both practical and durable.

The proof is in the fabric.

When buying a dining room table or a bedroom suit it is relatively easy to determine the quality of the furniture by looking at how it is constructed.  How do you determine the quality of upholstered furniture when much of the construction is hidden under fabric?

First start with the fabric, it is the easiest to evaluate because you can see and feel it.  Sofa upholstery is very similar to sheets, the higher the thread-count the higher the quality.  The easiest way to evaluate the quality of a fabric on a couch or sofa, is to feel the thickness of the fabric.