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Does the corduroy floor sofa hold up to pets and washing?

Also asked as:How does it hold up with cats?What material is the sofa made of?

Corduroy's short ridges catch the afternoon light. Claws, happily, they catch far less easily.

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The Colorist of New Orleans ·

The quick answer

Yes: the floor sofa's corduroy is a cotton-polyester blend the workshop describes as very durable and scratch-resistant, so pet claws don't catch on it easily. The covers come off and machine wash at 86°F (30°C) at most, and the fabric comes from a mill certified to OEKO-TEX Standard 100 (03.T.3239). Only the metal bars need assembling when it arrives.

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Key facts

  • The floor sofa corduroy is a cotton-polyester blend.
  • The workshop describes it as very durable and scratch-resistant; claws don't catch on it easily.
  • The fabric comes from a mill certified to OEKO-TEX Standard 100 (03.T.3239).
  • Covers are removable and machine washable at 86°F (30°C) maximum.
  • Only the metal support bars need assembling.

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What the corduroy brings to a house with pets

  • Blend: cotton-polyester corduroy with a soft, velvety pile
  • Claws: described as scratch-resistant, so claws don't catch easily
  • Washing: covers come off and machine wash at 86°F (30°C) max
  • Mills: fabric from a mill certified to OEKO-TEX Standard 100 (03.T.3239)
  • Setup: only the metal bars need assembling

Corduroy, a cat and the afternoon light

Corduroy is a fabric of little ridges, my friends. Each ridge catches light on one side and holds a shadow on the other, which is what gives a mustard or sage cord its depth. That same close ridged surface is one claws don't catch on easily.

The floor sofa's cord is a cotton-polyester blend, and the workshop describes it as very durable and scratch-resistant. The covers come off and go in the machine at 86°F (30°C) at most. Let one color speak and the others listen: choose the cord shade first, then the pillows.

The ridges have a direction, too; corduroy wale and nap explains why it matters. See the whole corduroy swatch family, and pet-friendly cushions for other fabrics that live well with animals.

Who naps on your sofa more, you or the cat?

What the corduroy won't do

  • Take a hot wash: 86°F (30°C) is the ceiling
  • Stop every claw: scratch-resistant means claws catch less easily, not never
  • Arrive fully assembled: the metal bars behind the backrests go together at home

Corduroy on a floor sofa is a cotton-polyester blend that claws don't catch easily, with covers that wash at 86°F (30°C).

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Buyer questions

  1. A common question

    Is the floor sofa corduroy or velvet, and does the fabric hold up to pets and washing?

    The workshop's answer

    It's a high-quality corduroy, a cotton-polyester blend, that the workshop describes as very durable and scratch-resistant; no fabric is claw-proof, but claws catch it less than a loose weave. The covers come off and machine wash at 86°F (30°C) max. Only the metal bars need assembling.

  2. A common question

    What is the teddy sofa's corduroy made of, and is it certified?

    The workshop's answer

    It's a velvet corduroy, from a mill certified to OEKO-TEX Standard 100 (03.T.3239). The workshop recommends it with pets because claws don't catch on it easily, and the removable covers are machine washable.

  3. A common question

    Is your linen fabric 100% linen, if I'd rather not have corduroy?

    The workshop's answer

    Usually not: the standard linen charts are blends or linen-look fabrics chosen for durability and easy care. A separate 100% linen chart and 100% cotton fabrics are available on request.

Questions buyers ask next

What needs assembling when the corduroy floor sofa arrives?

Only the metal bars. The cushions arrive finished; the bars stand behind the backrests to keep them from sliding back or tipping when you lean into the sofa.

What does OEKO-TEX mean for this corduroy?

It means the fabric comes from a mill certified to OEKO-TEX Standard 100 (03.T.3239). The Pattern Room's OEKO-TEX guide explains what that standard covers and what it doesn't, in plain terms.

Can the floor sofa be made in velvet instead of corduroy?

Yes. Corduroy is the standard, but floor sofas can also be made in velvet, smooth soft fabric, linen or white canvas. Write the fabric and color you want in the personalization box.