Damask fabrics for sofas have always been used to create aesthetically pleasing solutions. Usually, this material is associated with styled sofas, characterized by a very refined and classic design.
However, recently the damask fabrics for sofa have been trending again in the manufacturing of more contemporary and minimalist solutions, and they are currently living a second youth with their extremely decorated patterns and very rich materials.
The combination of damask fabrics with sofas featuring simple and essential lines bright color palettes, and well-matched nuances, can create unique and original furnishing solutions in terms of aesthetics.
To understand the essence of damask fabrics for sofas, it is appropriate to take a step back and refresh the sheer notion of “damask.”
Damask is a type of fabric made with stylized or floral designs that, usually shows a glossy-opaque visual effect.
The background of damask fabrics can be made of satin weaves while the “contrasting” visual effect is generated by the bright part of the satin in combination with the opaque face on the reverse side. The visual impact of damask fabrics is also the result of the use of different yarns both in terms of fineness and torsion.
It is important to notice that the term “damask” might be referred either to damask fabric, or to a structure that resembles classic damask in its aesthetics and tactile effect, but is made of different materials and yarns of different colors, enhancing the glossy-opaque effect.
Which damask fabrics are the most used for sofas? Let’s take a look at the most common solutions:
- Cotton: damask fabrics for sofas can be made of cotton, as it is particularly fresh and breathable. In terms of maintenance, it is always advisable to read the instructions in the product manual or contact the sofa manufacturer to request information regarding the washing and cleaning of the surfaces.
- Cotton/velvet blend: the aesthetic effect of these damask sofas is marvelous , mainly because the use of velvet increases its preciousness. The result is an exquisite piece of furniture, sometimes enhanced by the presence of embroidery and stitching. When velvet is present, the damask effect of the sofa is best achieved by the use of dark shades such as blue, burgundy and black. Worthy of note is the tactile experience of these finishes, always very soft and smooth to the touch.
- Artificial fibers: damask fabrics for sofas can also be made of synthetic fibers, which are the result of the latest generation technologies and bring considerable benefits in terms of easy and quick maintenance. Since there are different types of synthetic fabrics (microfiber is one of these), our advice is always to address the sofa manufacturer for proper maintenance tips and correct treatment of the upholstery.