There are several reasons why buying a leather sofa makes good sense. Although they cost more in the beginning, leather sofas will outlast fabric sofas and only get more comfortable over time. As it ages, leather will develop a softer feel and patina. It is a very durable material and has been used for centuries for quality seating. Modern leather is treated and conditioned for added protection against stains and other problems.
Leather is a great material to use if anyone has allergies. It is resistant to mold and easy to clean. Use a leather protection kit to continually reinforce your store protection treatment. If you spill liquids on leather, simply wipe them up and reapply a small bit of your leather protection liquid to bring it back to full protective quality.
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Leather is good even for homes with pets, as it is a tough material able to withstand most pet activity. Cat claws are one potential problem for any furniture. Since leather is a natural material, it is porous and can breathe.
A good leather sofa will have comfortable padding, and a strong frame underneath for the best wear and comfort. Eight-way hand-tied springs are the best support for any sofa. The leather itself can be made into many options from full leather to split leather and leather match materials.
When leather is processed for use it is split into top grain and split leather. The top grain is the toughest, most durable, and most expensive leather. It is without a doubt the very best leather money can buy. Split leather is the bottom half of the hide under the top grain layer.
It can be used as is, or again split into two thin layers. Sometimes split leather is used for the sides and backsides of a sofa with top grain on the surfaces you sit upon and feel, such as seats, backrests and arms. Using a combination of top grain with split leather reduces the cost of a sofa.
Yet another way of making affordable leather sofas is to use split leather for the top surfaces and a matching vinyl for the sides and backsides of the furniture.
Virtually all leather sofas will outlast fabric sofas. Within the selection of leathers, the best choice is top grain full leather, then top grain with split leather, split leather, and lastly, leather match sofa materials. Leather sofas are a large investment, and it is wise to buy the best one you can afford.