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title: "Hemp Sofa Cover? The Sofa Is Corduroy, the Velvet Polyester"
url: "https://cushionguide.com/answers/hemp-sofa-cover-material/"
section: "The Cutting Table"
author: "Élodie Marchand, The Colorist of New Orleans"
author_url: "https://cushionguide.com/masters/elodie/"
published: "2026-05-13"
updated: "2026-05-13"
keywords: "hemp sofa cover, velvet replacement cover material, corduroy floor sofa fabric, polyester velvet cover, natural linen cushion cover"
---

# Does the sofa or the velvet replacement cover contain hemp?

*A listing said hemp. The cloth said otherwise. Here is what your hand will actually meet.*

Also asked as: It says hemp. Is that accurate?; How much percent is hemp?

> **The quick answer:** No, neither the corner teddy sofa nor the velvet replacement covers contain hemp. The sofa is covered in corduroy and the velvet covers are 100% polyester. Listings that once mentioned hemp have been corrected, and hemp fabric is not offered at all; for a natural, low-sheen look, ask about the natural linen series or the 100% cotton range.

![Forest green bouclé bench cushion with its concealed side zipper partly open, showing a white inner layer](https://cushionguide.com/media/cushion-covers/forest-green-boucle-cover-hidden-side-zipper-1600.webp "The zipper runs along the side seam, so the cover comes off for cleaning while the front stays clean-lined.")

## Key facts

- The corner teddy sofa contains no hemp; it is covered in corduroy.
- Velvet replacement covers are 100% polyester.
- Listings that mentioned hemp were corrected.
- Hemp fabric is not offered in any range.
- L-01 is a plain white linen, and a natural linen series covers neutral shades.
- For an unbleached white or cream look, the 100% cotton range is suggested.
- The 100% cotton range includes woven stripes from about ¼ in to 2 in wide.
- The teddy sofa corduroy comes in about 9-10 colors.
- Zippered covers machine-wash at up to 86°F (30°C) on a gentle cycle.

## What the cloth really is, fiber by fiber

- ✓ **Corner teddy sofa:** [corduroy](https://cushionguide.com/fabrics/corduroy/), with no hemp in it.
- ✓ **Velvet replacement covers:** 100% polyester, with a short, tight pile.
- ✓ **Hemp:** not offered in any range at all.
- ✓ **The listings:** the ones that said hemp were corrected after buyers asked.

## A word on a listing is not a fiber in the hand

Two buyers, two listings, the same doubt. One read hemp on the corner sofa and asked whether it was accurate; another asked what share of the velvet cover was hemp. The answer both times was none. The sofa wears ribbed corduroy, soft under the palm, and the velvet covers are polyester through and through. The workshop corrected the materials section on each listing.

I understand the pull of the word. Hemp suggests a dry hand and the oat-and-straw tones of undyed cloth. Polyester [velvet](https://cushionguide.com/fabrics/velvet/) is another mood entirely: depth, and a soft sheen where the pile catches the lamp. Neither is wrong. They are different kinds of light.

If it was the look you loved rather than the fiber, the charts below come closest. What drew you to hemp, my friends: the texture, the color, or the plant itself?

## If the hemp look was what you wanted

- ✓ **Natural linen series:** neutral shades with a low sheen, in the [linen and cotton-linen](https://cushionguide.com/fabrics/linen-and-cotton-linen/) family.
- ✓ **L-01:** a plain white linen.
- ✓ **100% cotton range:** suggested for an unbleached white or cream look.
- ✓ **Real-life photos:** ask for them before you commit. Daylight never lies; your screen sometimes does.
- ✓ **Side by side:** the [fabric types compared](https://cushionguide.com/guides/cushion-fabric-types-compared/) Pattern sets each cloth next to the others, and new covers start under [cushion covers](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/cushion-covers/).

> **Tailor's margin:** Read the composition, not the title: the corner teddy sofa is corduroy and the velvet replacement covers are 100% polyester, with no hemp in either.

> Hemp fabric is not offered at all; for a natural, low-sheen cover, the natural linen series or the 100% cotton range comes closest.
>
> — Élodie

## Buyer questions

**A common question:** What is the velvet replacement cover made of? Is there any hemp in it?

**The workshop's answer:** It is polyester, not hemp, and the workshop corrected the materials section of the listing.

**A common question:** The listing says hemp. Is the corner sofa really hemp?

**The workshop's answer:** No. There is no hemp in it; the sofa is corduroy, and the listing information was corrected.

**A common question:** Is the velvet shiny or matte, and how short is the pile?

**The workshop's answer:** The pile is short and tight and feels smooth. Its sheen has been described both as slightly glossy and as not shiny, so ask for real-life photos; for a low-sheen look, choose linen.

**A common question:** Do you carry white, cream or natural neutrals?

**The workshop's answer:** Yes. L-01 is a plain white linen, white velvet is available, and a natural linen series covers neutral shades. For an unbleached white or cream look, the 100% cotton range is suggested.

## Questions buyers ask next

### Which wears better on a sofa cover, velvet or linen?

All the fabrics are upholstery-grade and wear well, and velvet, soft fabric and linen are broadly equal. For the heaviest daily use choose soft fabric; between the two, pick velvet over linen, and use the outdoor range anywhere the cover may get wet.

### Are there patterned covers, or only plain colors?

Mostly plain colors, but extra charts carry stripes, oriental designs, plaid and tartan, patterned velvets and animal prints at no extra cost. A print found elsewhere can sometimes be sourced from a photo, at a higher price.

### How can I confirm a cover's fiber content before ordering?

Ask the workshop for the material composition before you order. When buyers questioned the hemp wording, the shop answered directly, named the real fibers, corduroy for the sofa and 100% polyester for the velvet covers, and corrected the listings.

## Related at the atelier

- [Can I buy a second set of sofa covers in another color or fabric?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/spare-replacement-sofa-covers-other-fabric/): Replacement floor sofa covers are sold separately, so you can keep a second set in another color or fabric.
- [Can my cushion be made in 100% cotton or linen instead of polyester?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/natural-fiber-cushion-covers-polyester-allergy/): A cushion or cover can be made in 100% cotton, pure linen or a cotton-linen fabric for anyone avoiding polyester.
- [How wide are the stripes on your striped fabrics?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/striped-fabric-stripe-widths/): Stripe widths depend on the fabric code: N01 has a bolder 0.55 in (1.4 cm) stripe, N02 a finer 0.28 in (0.7 cm) stripe, and N30 and the codes after it carry wide stripes of roughly 2 to 2.4 in (5-6…
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- [Custom Cushion Covers in Dusty Velvet With Contrast Piping](https://cushionguide.com/readings/dusty-velvet-cushion-covers-contrast-piping-pile/): Custom cushion covers fit best when the cover's side wall matches your insert's thickness and the length and depth are agreed as finished sizes, since handmade covers carry a 1/2 to 1 in (1.3 to 2.5…
- [Slipcover, new covers or new cushions: pick the right fix](https://cushionguide.com/guides/slipcover-or-new-cushion-covers/): Whether a couch needs a slipcover or new cushion covers depends on what is worn.
- [Replacement covers for a floor sofa: fit, color change and single pieces](https://cushionguide.com/guides/floor-sofa-replacement-covers/)

*With color and care — Élodie*

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Written by Élodie Marchand (https://cushionguide.com/masters/elodie/) for CushionGuide (https://cushionguide.com/about/). The site explains made-to-measure cushions and the partner workshop makes them; measurements are in inches first. This Markdown mirrors the page at https://cushionguide.com/answers/hemp-sofa-cover-material/