Re: Performance Fabrics
Furniture is a fashion industry, though most consumers view it as a utility one ("I need a new sofa, the old one is tired"), and consumers will mostly buy what is in style as shown as in the shelter/decor magazines. Right now that trend is still transitional with predominant colors being whites, off-whites and grays. Like all trends, that will change over time and a new "fresh" one will come along once there is market saturation in the current look. Within the current trend a lot are showing in both fabrics and leathers, and because of the clean/plain/simple patterns in vogue, they almost need to be performance fabrics due to the soiling / cleaning issues (or in leather), which is why that segment is hot right now.
I do discourage people from buying fabric recliners as I know the cost of re-upholstery and the wear rates that are inevitable to them. Leather just lasts so much longer it's the wise choice if the piece is going to be used on a regular basis.
Duane Collie
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