Leather sofas symbolize wealthy and luxurious life. We surely agree with this statement. A properly selected sofa stands out not only by its practicality and comfort but also elegance and style. There exist 3 advantages that will make you sure to buy a leather sofa.
- Appearance։ when it comes to leather sofas, they win. They look slimmer and more elegant than fabric sofas. The most expensive of all leather sofas is the chesterfield design sofa that is known for its rolled-up armrests, equal back and arms, and tufted buttoning. Leather sofas aren’t limited to one style. You can meet them in traditional, mid century modern, or contemporary styles.
- Antiallergic: leather sofas are ideal for those who suffer from chronic allergies. They do not absorb dust and don’t pick animal hair.
- Stain-resistant: leather sofas are highly resistant to different stains. Easy to clean if a liquid is spilled. Just clean it with a damp cloth.
Here are also the 3 disadvantages you have to be aware of upon the purchase
Everyone has imperfections, they’re inevitable. Nonetheless, if you compare them with advantages, imperfections seem very tiny to handle.
- Non-scratch-resistant: those, who have kids or pets at home, are not advised to buy a leather sofa.
- Non-heat resistant: it goes without saying that leather sofas absorb room temperature. Ashley Furniture Homestore offers its signature leather which has a leather look but feels warm like fabric.
- More expensive: leather sofas cost more than fabric sofas but the quality is what matters here. No need to sacrifice your comfort and health for a few more pennies.
5 techniques of manufacturing leather furniture
Manufacturers apply 5 essential techniques in the leather furniture industry and retailers determine the pricing according to one of those techniques. Let’s discover them together!
Full-grain leather is the most quality material in the industry. It may have stains that are not signs of wear but show the original appearance of the leather.
Top-grain leather is the second most used material. It’s a polished version of full-grain leather. Top grain is the thickest and most resistant type of leather.
Bi-cast. Manufacturers apply vinyl by giving it a natural leather look which decreases the quality.
Suede is made from young animal skin that’s why it feels really soft.
Aniline leather is the most natural-looking leather, with the unique surface characteristics of the animal hide remaining visible. Pure aniline leather is coloured only with dye, and not with any surface coating of polymer and pigment. A light non-pigment surface coating may be applied to enhance its appearance and offer some protection against spillages and soiling.
Today all leather sofas are treated with modern technologies that help to prevent fading, cracking and piling.
If you’re still looking for an easy-cleaning and antiallergic leather sofa, it’s worth browsing the range of our sofas.