Tips For Choosing Seat Cushion Slipcovers

Seat cushion slipcovers are available in various styles and designs. These are a great way to provide a new look to furniture without spending extra money.

Slipcover facts

One of the funny facts about slipcover is that before air-conditioning, white cotton slipcovers were used to drape furniture in order to keep the environment cool. Slipcovers are around since medieval times. Slipcovers were commonly used in all households. In both America and Europe, vibrantly colored slipcovers served a dual purpose. They were used as attractive coverings and as a guard against dirt and sunlight. The first slipcovers were custom made. In Medieval and Renaissance Europe, furniture was so limited that it was moved around from room to room. Pieces were crafted out of hard woods. Chair pads were utilized to ease the hardness of a wooden stool or chair.

Tips for choosing slipcover

Slipcover fabric should be of medium weight and not too heavy. Textured fabrics such as twills, damasks and denim make up nicely for a slipcover. They also resist wrinkling. The fabric should be tightly constructed and of dark color so that the upholstery underneath is not visible. Generally, slipcovers are made with self-welting or with contrast welting. If furniture has matching side pillows, it is better to use a contrast welting. Moreover, it is advisable that the slipcover fabric does not have latex backing. This may cause the slipover fabric to wrinkle instead of sliding over the fabric beneath it for a smooth fit.

Slipcovers suit well to fully upholstered furniture, rather than furniture with exposed wood frames. It is important to remember that slipcovers change the look, but not the comfort of the furniture beneath. It is better for the slipcovers to be short.

Tips on washing slipcovers

Remove and shake the slipcover to remove any loose debris. It is important to look for the care label. The slipcover should be machine washable. For removing stains, a fabric stain remover, or a furniture cleaning spray can be used. Set correct washing temperature, and use gentle cycle. It is advisable to use a gentle detergent. It is important to remember that some slipcovers are dry clean only.