subject: Vinyl Fabrics As A Substitute For Wool Fabrics And Leather [print this page] Today, Vinyl has become a demand as an alternative to wool decorating fabrics. Vinyl fabrics however, are upholstery fabrics that are much more attractive and can sometimes be mistaken for natural fabric or leather. Vinyl fabrics are often used nowadays in medical buildings, modern airport lounges, uptown office suites, and in restaurants worldwide.
Vinyl has many characteristics that help it perform with the natural material it is replicating or replacing. Vinyl fabrics are now being used in many different ways around the house. Vinyl can be used for blinds and awnings, and can even be used as an alternative covering material for wool decorating fabrics for furniture, both indoor and outdoor.
For indoor use vinyl fabrics are the best option for wool tablecloth because of its easy maintenance and water resistant surface. Vinyl has a relatively classic look for use as cushion covers. Upholstery fabrics are now being replaced by high-end vinyl fabrics that look and feel like leather.
Outdoor elements such as heat, cold and moist require tough, resilient materials and vinyl fabrics are able to handle heat and cold with comparative ease and are quite water resistant.
Moreover, Vinyl fabrics are easy to clean, and can be washed as many times with water. This makes it an exceptional alternative for canopies, patio furniture, and convertible tops on cars. Vinyl is also used for car interiors as upholstery and can have the look and feel of leather at a lower cost.
In contrast with wool fabrics and leather, vinyl is a great alternative covering material because of being stain resistant, can be easily cleaned, antimicrobial, scratch resistant and durable as well as being a low flame retardant.
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