Fabrics
At Modus Furniture, Inc. our ability to design and build high quality soft furnishings is unique. Our custom frame shop can create the size and shape of sofa or chair that you need for your comfort, durability and uniqueness. Whether you are matching an existing sofa or wish to tailor a sofa to a shape and fit to suit your needs, our craftsmen have the experience and talent to deliver what you are looking for. Our frames are made with popler wood, coil spring seats and no sag spring backs. Only the finest of foams and materials are put into each sofa. We hand select our fabrics from the best mills across the U.S.A
Also our extensive fabric selection covers more than 100,000 samples are from Kravet, Robert Allen, Beacon Hill, Duralee, Lee Jofa, Stout, Storheim, Walfab, Fabric Cut and Romo, as well as having extensive leather samples from such names as Elmo, Schmidt America and many others.
About Fabrics
To choose the right fabric for your furnishings is very important. Learn more about modern fabrics and make an informed decision when selecting upholstery fabric for your home.
Microfiber
Microfiber is a new category of upholstery fabrics with a velvety, suede-like surface. It is fiber with strands less than one denier. Fabrics made with microfibers are exceptionally soft and hold their shape well. Widely used microfibers include polyester, nylon and acrylics. They have a luxurious silk-like feel due to the incredible fineness of the individual fibers that compose it. |
Polyester
Is an extremely resilient and springy fibre. It is a lightweight strong fibre that resists abrasion and is not readily damaged by the sun. Added with natural fibres it creates wrinkle resistant fabric which helps the fabric keep its shape. Polyester can collect static and soil easily but it also releases soil readily when cleaned correctly. It does not absorb moisture readily and is washable in most fabric types. |
Acrylic
These fibres are made from a chemical compound called acrylonitrite. It has a low moisture absorbency, dyes well, retains shape, resists sunlight and is hard wearing. |
Faux Suede
Faux Suede woven from micro denier polyester yarns. It is exceptionally durable. Faux suede's are woven and are fully breathable, providing warmth in winter and are cool in summer. These fabrics have easy care qualities, the yarns are so fine that serious soil is unable to penetrate. These fabrics are suitable for upholstery normally subjected to heavy use.
Most cleaning can be easily accomplished using a mild soap and water solution. |
Nylon
Nylon is made from basic petrochemical. It is exceptionally strong with good abrasion resistance, wash ability and flexibility. Nylon is smooth and non-absorbent, which means dirt does not cling to it and can be quickly removed. |
Rayon
Rayon is made from cellulose regenerated from either wood or cotton pulp. it is extremely absorbent, receptive to dyes and lustrous. It is the closest man made fibre to cotton. |
Cotton
A vegetable fibre that can withstand heavy wear. Cotton has a luxurious handle and is ideal in hot climates due to its ability to breathe. It does not hold the dye as well as synthetic fibres. |
Linen
Linen may be the oldest textile material in the world. Its history goes back many thousands of years.It is a very durable, strong fabric and one of the few that are stronger wet than dry. It does not stretch and is resistant to damage from abrasion.The subtle combination of firmness and softness of linen make this fabric a favorite. |
Chenille
Interesting textures and a very soft hand makes chenille among the most popular choices for upholstery fabrics.Chenille is an extremely difficult fabric to deal with when it comes to maintenance, spotting and cleaning. The pile fibers can dislodge and fall off with the mildest of agitation. Some chenille fabrics have a high percentage of rayon in them, which distorts dramatically when water-based substances come in contact with them. White and off-white chenille fabrics will often display varying shades of color from bleach white to light yellow on the same piece. |
Contact us with your ideas, photos or drawings, or choose one of our many styles and have it upholstered to your specifications.
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