Crease formation
It will start to become visible where you sit as you use your armchair. Leather will stretch under
load, partly due to the elasticity of the foam. The so-called usage lustre will become visible on the
seat. This can already start to show after just a few “seats” (see image), depending on the leather.
This is a very normal phenomenon. You can limit the usage lustre by “smoothing” the seat
with your hands every day.
The back will also show signs that the armchair is being used. These creases are sometimes
also referred to as living creases and will not affect your armchair’s lifespan. Leather is a
fantastic material, something which only becomes more beautiful with time!
5.2 Fabric
Maintenance
Vacuum the furniture every week with a so-called furniture nozzle. Small sand particles can
have an abrasive effect, causing the fabric to wear faster.
Every kind of fabric will discolour to a greater or lesser extent over time under the influence
of sunlight. Cotton fabrics are more sensitive to this than woollen fabrics. Generally speak-
ing, lighter fabrics discolour less than darker colours. The absolute best thing is to avoid
direct sunlight on your furniture as much as possible.
Not all fabrics will behave the same when used to upholster a certain model. This is mainly
due to the stretchability of the different fabrics. The less elastic the fabric is, the clearer the
creases will become visible on the armchair and seams.
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