There are plenty of fabrics that won t hold onto any weird odors your pup might leave behind or show scratches from your cat either.
Cat scratch resistant fabric.
When that luxurious velvet sofa catches your gaze for the first time it s easy to think i can totally do this fido will learn that he is not allowed up.
In addition to metal frames and scratch resistant upholstery providing other cat friendly items for your cat to climb and scratch on acts as an additional deterrent from abusing the furniture.
In fact i just pin tested about 50 swatches and i would say bently daisy comes in first synergy pewter 2nd prime stone 3rd.
When your sofa is clad in a tightly woven fabric like suede designer and fellow cat owner michael formica s pick or a synthetic indoor outdoor material your cat will have a harder time getting.
Cats naturally have to scratch and trim their claws in the process and while you can buy scratching posts from pet supply stores there are times when your cat would.
Even if you become the dog whisperer and are indeed successful in keeping him off the sofa it doesn t necessarily mean it will stay clean.
I just got the fabric swatches from joybird and did a pin test with the sunbrella swatches and it looks bad really bad.
If the cat has been declawed or prefers a scratching post to furniture fur and dander may be more of a problem.
I rubbed the material with the pin briskly and then simulated my cat getting claw stuck in fabric.
Simple as that we ve all been there but let s get real.
Look for fully upholstered pieces with wood or metal recessed legs.
Made of high quality waterproof microfiber very stretchable anti grab waterproof breathable wear resistance and soft ultrasonic quilting texture spray cotton padding for designer style and ultimate comfort no fading and no scent comfortable with adults and children the fabric is skin friendly breathable dirt resistant and durable.
Not all cats scratch furniture.
Sean juneja co founder and ceo of decor aid offers this tip.
Some of them might surprise you but these are the fabrics.