If you follow me on social media, you may have seen that our family has grown lately. We adopted a Siberian Forest Cat 3 weeks ago and the first few weeks were full of excitement. He was an absolute star from the start and we really didn’t have to make any pet evidence. Of course we keep an eye on it when we can and close the rooms in which we don’t want it, but that was it! There are some materials that have passed the “pet test”, but some others that I will avoid in the future. This post is only based on my experience with a cat/kitten. So if you have other pets (dogs, rabbits, etc.), you can encounter various problems, but most things should be universal.
VELVET
When I bought my first velvet chairs 6 years ago, I had small children and very different concerns about their maintenance and durability. Since I moved the house, I had to place it in direct sunlight, which is not ideal. I noticed a little fading that is typical for darker fabrics. The white chairs still look brand new.
But when it comes to pets, Velvet has its advantages and disadvantages. I found it completely scratch -resistant. Our kitten likes to sleep, climb and depend on the chairs (despite my best attempts!), But so far the fabric has not caused any damage. Cat hair is a different story. Having a light cat means that the black velvet chairs act as cat hair wages. I drive my chairs every few days, depending on how much it shots. I would say not for the dark velvet if you have a pet unless the pet has a black coat. You cannot stop the fur from getting anywhere, but at least it will fit in.
Our Edward sofa from Domkapa was also okay with the cat. He scratched it a few times to test my patience, but I didn’t notice any brands. I don’t think Velvet is so exciting for cats, even though it attracts some pet hair, which is why I like to use throws on our sofas. It is too Just tidy up After accidents, which makes it great for pets and children. In terms of maintenance, I prefer synthetic velvet velvet for cotton office. Microfiber is another fabric with a similar look and feeling that works well with our furry friends.
RIBBON
In the meantime you probably know how much I love Boucle. Unfortunately, our cat feels the same. The cream-colored boucle chair has become a cat bed and was definitely tested most hardest of all fabrics. The good news is that it is pretty hard. Regular scratches and claws do not seem to cause loose threads. It is a fabric that your cat probably wants to scratch (it’s just too tempting!), So I would avoid getting a sofa for this reason. You should be aware that not the entire boucle is cat -friendly. A closely wounded bouurLike those we have, most cats should survive. Of course, I don’t encourage our kitten to use it as a scratch, but I’m not worried about wear. The chair seems to go well. When you have a dog, Boucle shows dirt and hair lighter so that you want to rethink a large part in this fabric. I think an accented chair, a pouffe or a padded headboard would be fine. In summary, I think that Boucle can be animal -friendly in smaller doses, but too much of it can be impractical for every pet.
WOOL
We have some wool carpets and so far they are doing very well. Close wool seems to be the best choice for carpets. Our Kitty likes to dig his claws into the fabric from time to time. Although it looks completely claw -friendlyI usually reject him to his scratch post. Most of our cat accessories come from Amazon. I will have to write another post about it soon!
Jute & Sisal
This is a material that our cat can scratch as much as it wants. We have a jute carpet in the kitchen and he just can’t do a lot of damage, and even if he does it, he only mixes in. He also likes to play with the carpet, so it’s a win-win situation for us. However, Jute is not great with moisture, so you might want to rethink it with more messy pets.
VISCOSE
Just don’t do it. I have a carpet that is 50% viscose and I have regretted it since the day I bought it. It does not hold liquids and there are loose threads. The cat is not massively interested, but the fact that it is so difficult to clean makes it a nightmare for pet owners.
LEATHER
Although leather is pretty easy to clean and wait, scratches appear. Fortunately, our cat is not too interested in leather, but I saw the damage that scratches and claws can make of it. Real leather is probably better, but synthetic leather will tear slightly slightly over time. So if you want to coexist with leather furniture and pets, invest in good leather.
SILK
I don’t have much silk in my house (except a few pillow covers) and personally I would avoid this material with pets. It is very tender and grabs lightly. A little silk in a carpet may be fine, but fully length silk curtains are a different story. Silk is also difficult to clean, so I would avoid it if you can, especially kitten and puppies.
Wow, the presence of pets really has an impact on the selection of the facility, isn’t it? I don’t emphasize too much and most of the time your cute will be forgiven and forgotten. Invest in Good quality, washable fabrics Will make your life easier and of course play a lot of toys for you!
Are there fabrics that you never have in a house with pets?
