Euro covers for upholstered furniture, materials of manufacture and rules of care

New removable euro covers not only protect the upholstery of sofas and armchairs, but also can completely change the interior. Products have recently appeared on the Russian market, they have universal sizes and a variety of colors. Using euro covers on upholstered furniture it is possible to transform a room, add bright colors to it. Simple care and affordable price are the advantages of these products that consumers will definitely appreciate.

What are furniture wraps for?

The new sofa does not retain its beauty and cleanliness for long. The living room is often used as a dining room, so food and drink traces appear on the upholstery. When cleaning, the shade of the upholstery fabric may change, it will stand out. Textiles are negatively affected by sunlight. If the sofa is close to the window, then over time burned out areas form on its surface.

In families with small children, the use of euro covers for upholstered furniture is not a luxury, but a necessity. Kids stain sofas and armchairs with dirty hands, leave chocolate stains, greasy crumbs from cookies. Realizing their creative abilities, they can paint the upholstery with ink, felt-tip pens or paints. It is difficult to derive such drawings. But if special covers are put on the furniture, then they can be removed and washed in the car.

Your beloved pets will no longer be able to upset the owners by ruining the textile upholstery. The corrugated texture of the fabric makes it impossible for cat games, the cover is springy with the paw. On the surface of the sofa, armrests, there are no clues or holes left.

Products help create a home or business atmosphere in the room. Minor redecoration, new “furniture clothes” will give the room a completely different look. In summer, it is recommended to give preference to bright models of wraps; in the autumn-winter period, a calm pastel scale is used. Cases with prints or floral patterns will accent the interior.

Advantages and disadvantages

Corrugated textile wraps for furniture have many advantages:

easy care - products can be machine washed at a temperature of no more than 40 degrees. Select delicate mode, wring out at minimum speed. After drying, the covers do not require ironing;
the choice of models, colors, textures of wraps is large. It is possible to choose the best option for any style, furniture dimensions;
it is possible to completely change the interior and appearance of old upholstered furniture;
the cost of removable wraps compared to the hauling of furniture or tailoring individual products to order is much lower;
fabrics used in sewing have all the necessary quality certificates, are hypoallergenic;
the life of upholstered furniture is increased;
covers do not deteriorate from moisture, do not fade in the sun, have an antistatic effect;
the service life of the products is at least 3 years, subject to the rules of use;
it is possible to purchase a cover through specialized stores. This only requires measuring the width of the piece of furniture. Then a model with a suitable range of elongation is selected from the photo in the catalog or on the website.

It is possible to pick up a removable cover even for a sofa or armchair of non-standard dimensions. It does not require the involvement of specialists to fix it; the procedure will take several minutes.

The disadvantages of removable wraps include their higher cost compared to traditional textile bedspreads. For the acquisition you will need to contact the official representative offices, which are located only in large cities of Russia.

Features of euro covers

In the manufacture of covers, the patented bielastico technology is used. Textiles are pierced with rubber threads of small thickness, due to which the cloak sits well on curly backs, seats and armrests. She looks esthetically stretched or compressed. Companies engaged in the manufacture of such products from European fabrics are franchised. The number of official representations is constantly growing.

The elongation of the product can reach 20 percent. To determine the desired parameters of the cloak, measure the widest part of the sofa: the back or seat. For a double sofa with a back length of 140 cm, an euro cover from 1.2 m to 1.6 m is suitable. Triple models require a cloak from 1.6 m to 2.5 m in length.

For covers on corner sofas, it is necessary to measure not only the length of the back, but also the protruding sector. Finished products up to 5.5 m in length are available for left and right corner products. Euro-covers for sofas without armrests are sewn on a different pattern. Covers for chairs have a universal design, do not require measurements.

Materials of manufacture

In the manufacture of furniture wraps, imported fabrics are used that do not lose their attractive appearance after numerous washes, dry quickly at room temperature, and do not require ironing. Dried products restore their original shape, do not shine through and do not fade in the sun.

The most commonly used fabrics are:

Chenille has a high density and lightness. The composition of the textile includes acrylic and polyester yarns that provide strength. Cotton fibers make the fabric soft and hygroscopic. Chenille products can be used at high loads on upholstered furniture. Models with original ornaments or bright colors are suitable for a children's room, living room in a modern style;
Pleated is a delicate fabric consisting of cotton fibers and polyester in equal proportions. The material is hypoallergenic, safe for children, the elderly. In the manufacture of covers apply plain colored pleated textiles or with a small line pattern. Such products harmoniously fit into the interior in the style of ethno, country, fusion. They are suitable for urban apartments and country houses. To increase the attractiveness of covers, some models have decorative skirts along the lower cut. Ruffles will hide the damaged legs of sofas;
Jacquard is a bright highly extensible textile with a three-dimensional pattern. Products from it have increased resistance to damage by cat claws. Jacquard patterns are suitable for classic interiors, will become an adornment of any living room. The fabric contains 80 percent cotton, 15 percent polyester, 5 percent elastane. Jacquard covers tightly fit the furniture, look like a real upholstery;
microfiber has maximum tensile properties due to elastic fibers on the wrong side of the fabric. It is suitable for custom models of furniture covers. Textiles are lightweight, soft, high strength, made from 100% microfiber fibers. Some models of wraps have a pearly sheen. Artificial material does not form clings, does not accumulate dust. Dust mites do not live in microfiber, so the material is suitable for children and allergy sufferers. To increase the dirt-repellent properties, the surface of the fabric is treated with a Teflon coating;
The jersey is a sophisticated stitch fabric made up of a blend of man-made polyester and elastane fibers. The canvas is soft, smooth and medium density. Jersey covers will last a long time; some models have additional antibacterial impregnation;
flame retardant textiles suitable for special conditions of use. Products made of cancanron fibers with polyester prevent the spread of fires. If sparks hit the surface of the case, it will be charred, but will not light up. Products are made in neutral solid colors, safe and environmentally friendly. The fabric does not absorb water, it is absolutely dropproof.

For rooms and offices with high traffic, capes made of eco-leather of high strength can be used. Their surface is highly resistant to damage. Products have an anti-vandal effect, it is even very difficult to damage them intentionally.

Color spectrum

The advantage of euro covers is the ability to completely change the appearance of furniture. If the original upholstery was a plain light color, then the cover can be chosen bright, with a floral pattern or striped. The color scheme of furniture wraps should be in harmony with the overall design of the room.

Light pastel colors of beige-brown and milk range are considered universal. They are suitable for any interior, help to relax and rest. Bright saturated shades of purple, dark blue, burgundy are used to give the atmosphere dynamics.

If the sofa has significant dimensions, then you can use wraps with large floral patterns, geometric patterns, saturated red, yellow, orange tones. For small sofas and armchairs, models with a small abstract pattern are suitable.

Spectacular products made of jacquard fabrics and 3D patterns will make the soft corner the main accent of the room. Microfiber products with a pearly sheen visually increase the size of the room.

How to put on

Quality covers are sold in packages with illustrated instructions for fixing the product. Covers should have tags indicating the composition of the fabric, the manufacturer.

Pulling the euro cover occurs in the following order:

a new product is taken out of the packaging, straightened out. The seal is also removed from the bag. It is necessary to determine the upper and lower part of the cape;
the cover is laid out on the couch. Next, determine the upper corners of the cloak, they are fixed at the corners of the back of the sofa;
the cape is stretched to the bottom of the sofa, the lower corners are pulled and aligned;
the lower elastic tape is straightened and tied to the leg of the sofa (for corner models);
the cover is expanded so that the seams are located on the edges of the sofa, folds should be absent;
Sealing foam padding is laid out along the line of intersection of the back and seat. One at a time, they are laid inward, pulling and fixing the cover;
the cloak is completely smoothed out, providing a perfect repetition of the contours of furniture.

If the product is purchased through a store, then the courier delivering the goods can assist in putting on the cover. These aesthetic and practical products can extend the life of your favorite sofa without significant waste and effort.