Here are 5 things you need to know before you buy a butterfly chair cover:
1. What chair covers are
Chair covers protect chair upholstery from stains, dust and sunlight degradation. They also give the chair a beautiful appearance that is completely different to its natural look. Think of chair covers as skirts for your chairs that can be easily removed if needed without ruining the chair itself. Some people prefer to use chair covers on their office chair so they don’t have to change them all the time when it’s dirty – simply remove the cover and put it back on again! For this reason you should think carefully before buying chair covers. Sometimes simple chair pads are enough to protect your furniture, especially if they are only used few times per year or when they are not in direct sunlight at all times during the day.
2. Types of chair cover
There are two main types of chair covers to consider. The first type is where the chair back and seat are covered together, so you can’t see the chair in its natural form anymore when you look at it from the side. Check out examples here. This may be a good solution for weddings or special events where you want to give your chair an extra touch without spending too much money.
The other option is chair slipcovers, which means that they are sewn or fitted to conform exactly to the shape of each chair style, for example this set. They are much cheaper than fully upholstered chair covers but they need more time and attention while using them. The best thing about slipcovers is that they are very versatile; you can remove or add chair covers to chairs when needed.
3. Which chair cover material?
You will need to choose the chair slipcover size based on the chair dimensions and then pick a chair slipcover fabric according to your needs. There is a huge variety of chair slipcovers available so finding a suitable chair cover may not be an easy task. The most common materials include cotton, linen, PVC and polyester blend fabrics as well as some other materials such as suede and wool that are not as popular as others but still good for some special applications. Here you can find more information about different chair slipcover fabrics.
4. Price vs quality
In regards to price/quality ratio, generally speaking chair covers are very affordable yet they can be still expensive depending on chair size, chair cover type and chair slipcover material. It’s true that you get what you pay for but if your chair only needs chair pads to protect it from stains or wear look for the least expensive option! Don’t spend too much money on something that is not so important.
5. How to take care of chair covers
When buying chair covers check whether they are machine washable or hand wash only – this will help you save some money in the future because most often they are cheaper when machine washable! When washing them avoid bleach, fabric softener and high temperatures because these can damage chair slipcovers over time. Ironing is also not recommended unless otherwise specified on chair slipcover care instructions. If you want to find out more about chair cover care check this link.
We have compiled a list of chair covers stores that can help you save time looking for chair pads, chair slipcovers or just the right chair dress for your wedding chairs!
FAQs:
How to make chair covers?
If you are wondering how to make chair covers yourself check out this link for some DIY chair cover ideas or read our post about applying chair pads.
Do chair covers protect your chair from spills, stains and sunlight degradation?
No, they don’t. If you need relief from stains and strong protection of your chair against dust and dirt consider chair slipcovers instead of chair pads. Chair slipcovers will provide better protection because they can be taken off and machine washed while chair pads should only be vacuum cleaner and maybe spot treated by hand with a damp cloth.
Conclusion:
Chair covers are a great way to give a chair a new look without spending too much money, but you will need to consider chair slipcover size and the chair cover material before making a purchase. Be aware of chair slipcover care instructions as well!
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