Upholstery Fabric Secrets: Top Advice for Your Next Project

After spending my career in the textile industry, I've learned that upholstery fabric selection can feel overwhelming when you're starting a new project. Most people haven't worked with upholstery materials before, and that's completely normal. Through Pop Home Fabric, I want to share what I've picked up over the years about fabric construction, durability, and how different materials behave in real homes. The blog posts below cover the questions I hear most often from customer- - everything from understanding fabric weights to choosing the right material for high-traffic furniture. If you're working on something specific and can't find the answer here, drop your question in the comments and I'll get back to you. 

Beginner upholstery project - replacing old sprung seating.

• How hard is DIY upholstery? Take a look at this beginner DIY upholstery tutorial (with tons of photos) and you will be amazed how easy it can be. We have included information on the tools you need and the basic tools you can substitute.

Beginner Upholstery project part 2

Here we will learn how to make a simple cushion cover in grey.

All About Boucle Fabric- The Latest Upholstery Fabric Trend

• Read more about using super popular boucle fabric for home decor projects.
• Where should I use Boucle in home decor
• Sewing with Boucle.

What is new in Upholstery Fabric in 2025

• When you are looking for home decor inspiration don't forget to consider replacing upholstery fabric for a huge impact.
• Chunky Tweeds and Boucle
• Linen fabric for upholstery
• Micro prints and patterns.

How to buy upholstery Fabric that will last a long time.

• The most durable upholstery fabric
• Keep cats from scratching your couch

Shopping for velvet upholstery fabric

• Is velvet fabric good for upholstery?
• Is velvet durable?
• Is velvet stain resistant

Shopping for cotton and linen upholstery fabric

• What to consider before buying cotton or linen upholstery fabric.
• Natural fabrics and the environment
• Durability and stain resistance

https://pophomefabric.com/blogs/news/guide-stain-proof-fabric

• Learn more about the best furniture fabric protectors for stains.
• The best types of upholstery fabric for stain resistance.
• Added stain guard treatments.

We tested a stain guard treated fabric to see if actually works.

• Is stain resistant fabric worth it? We tested it to find out. We test a stain proofed upholstery fabric  with a permanent marker.

Is my couch worth reupholstering?

• We help you objectively determine if your sofa is worth the investment of reupholstery.
• How to check if your furniture is worth reupholstery
• Cost of upholstery and fabric.

How to find good slipcover fabrics.