Leather Bed
Pros
- Leather has a premium, classic feel which cannot be replicated by fabric.
- The color of the leather will maintain its consistency better than fabric.
- High-quality leather boasts superior resistance against spillage.
Cons
- Leather tends to crack and fade if exposed to intense sunlight for a prolonged time.
- Ink, lipstick, hair dye, and nail polish will permanently disfigure the leather, and cannot be totally cleaned off.
- Leather sofas require maintenance with products specially designed to treat leather.
- Leather tends to feel warm in hot weather, which may cause discomfort especially in Singapore’s humid climate.
Maintenance
- Leather sofas should be wiped with a dry cloth; beat the cushions to loosen dirt and dust.
- Apply leather conditioner once or twice a year.
- Use leather cleaning solution, leather wipes, dry sponges/towels and a vacuum cleaner/duster to clean the sofa.
Fabric Sofas
Pros
- Fabric does not conduct as much heat as leather does, and will be more comfortable in Singapore’s warm weather.
- Cleaning products for fabrics are cheaper than leather cleaning products.
- Fabrics are less affected by humidity as compared to leather sets.
Cons
- Fabrics are more susceptible to stains.
- Fabrics may discolour under prolonged sunlight or heat.
- Synthetic fabrics may not be as comfortable as premium, natural fabrics, such as silk or velvet.
- Natural fabrics are more loosely woven than synthetic ones, and tend to fray (become “hairy”) if subjected to heavy use.
Maintenance
- Vacuuming regularly with a soft upholstery attachment and beating the cushions will easily remove dirt, grit and grime.
- Use upholstery cleaning solutions for fabrics, or a wet sponge and some soap.
- Sofas with removable covers – such as our Coria Loveseat – can be machine-washed for greater convenience.