Which is better – micro velor or flock?

Upholstered furniture is necessary in every home. Most often, when purchasing it, people focus on the design and color scheme so that the sofas and armchairs fit harmoniously into the interior. In addition, you should think about practicality and choose the right upholstery material.

What kind of fabric is flock?

This is a spectacular, pleasant to the touch non-woven material reminiscent of velvet. It has many advantages:

• durability - thanks to its unique strength, flock will withstand even the claws of pets;
• does not cause allergies even in small children, environmentally friendly;
• moisture resistance - allows you to clean the most stubborn stains with conventional cleaning agents without damaging the material;
• resistance to fading - furniture with such upholstery can be used on the veranda or in the gazebo without fear of loss of color;
• may have a different texture based on the ratio of components;
• low price.

The disadvantages of the material include its fairly rapid abrasion and ability to absorb odors.Furniture with such upholstery is not recommended for the kitchen; it is more suitable for the living room or bedroom, open and ventilated rooms.

Characteristics of microsuede material

This is a type of flock that is durable, luxurious in appearance and comfortable to use. His positive qualities:

• has a porous structure, which promotes air circulation;
• environmentally friendly - does not cause allergies;
• antistatic – does not attract dust and pet hair;
• a variety of colors and patterns, the material does not fade over time;
• microvelour does not suffer from exposure to liquids;
• affordable price category.

Disadvantages include the rapid loss of appearance due to fabric abrasion and the need for more careful cleaning compared to flock.

How are they different and how are they similar?

The main difference is that microvelor has a shorter pile, its length is about a millimeter. In addition, it is made on a fabric basis, while flock has a non-woven.

The similarity of the materials is that they are used for upholstery and look similar to velvet.

Flock and microvelor are created using the same method by spraying fabric particles onto an adhesive base. They do not tolerate high temperatures, so it is not recommended to place them near heating devices. In addition, both materials have the ability to reject liquid, are hypoallergenic and have an average price category.

What is better for upholstery - flock or microvelor?

When choosing the type of upholstery, you first need to understand the purpose of the furniture:

• if a sofa or armchairs are planned for an apartment with pets, it is better to opt for flock;
• In the kitchen, microsuede will be more relevant, as it absorbs less odors.