Wool armchairs

Wool Armchair FAQs

Everything you need to know about wool armchairs

• Is wool a good fabric for upholstery?

  Yes, wool is a good fabric to use on armchairs. It’s durable, comfortable, looks great and is naturally stain and flame resistant .

• Are wool armchairs durable?

  Yes, wool is a good fabric to use on armchairs. It’s durable, comfortable, looks great and is naturally stain and flame resistant .

• Is wool upholstery easy to clean?

  Wool upholstery needs more care and maintenance than other fabrics due to its delicate fibres. Regular vacuuming to remove dust and dirt. If a spill occurs make sure it’s blot cleaned immediately – do not rub, as this might result in the stain spreading. For deeper stains, use a wool-friendly fabric cleaner. For anything worse, get the wool sofa professionally cleaned. After treatment, always air dry completely.

• What are the pros and cons of wool fabric?

  Having wool as the fabric on your armchair is a great choice. Its proactive natural properties means it’s flame resistant, durable and comfortable. It’s also naturally stain resistant and is aesthetically pleasing – wool armchairs work well with most colour palettes. That being said, using wool on your fabric sofa does have its drawbacks. Wool is an expensive material that requires more maintenance than other fabrics. It’s sensitive to sunlight and can be itchy for those with sensitive skin.

• How do you soften a wool couch?

  Sometimes wool can has a texture that can be irritating to some. To soften a wool couch we’d recommend using a soft fabric brush to soften the wool fibres. You could also use hair conditioner with light water – although we’d advise against this as it could discolour the fabric. A fabric steamer might also soften a wool couch, if used at a distance, but doing this may damage the fabric. And might cancel out any insurance policies you have.