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Upholstered furniture with fabric covers captivates with an incredible variety of colors, patterns and materials. Textile upholstery covers are made either from natural fibers such as cotton, flax, wool and linen or from man-made fibers such as viscose or polyester. Blended fabrics made from chemical and natural fibers are also often used.

And since the fiber types differ in their material properties, cleaning and care must also be optimally adapted to them.

Fabric types

Alcantara

Alcantara is a microfiber fabric, an imitation leather, not genuine leather.

Alcantara is the brand name of the manufacturer and is technically a nonwoven microfiber fabric. Here, super microfibers are interwoven to form a fleece and imitate a nubuck-like leather look. The finer the fibers, the more leather-like the fabric becomes, and the more tear- and abrasion-resistant it is.

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Cotton fabrics

The name cotton comes from the fact that it grows on trees (actually on tall bushes).

Cotton fabrics can be used universally due to their many positive properties, they are easy to produce and dye, are very tear-resistant and abrasion-resistant, resistant to heat, can be roughened easily and do not become electrostatically charged.

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Synthetic fibres

Fabrics that are made from synthetic (artificially produced) material are referred to as synthetic fibre fabrics.

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Microfibre fabrics

Microfibre fabrics are made from particularly fine and thin synthetic fibers and are therefore very soft and comfortable.

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Natural fibre fabrics

Fabrics that are made purely from plant or animal material are referred to as natural fiber fabrics.

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Velvet

Typical for velvet is a cuddly, velvety pile that is enchantingly soft and changes color.

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Silk

The noblest of natural fibers. Its unrivaled noble sheen, fineness, suppleness and lightness make it something very special.

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Product recommendations for upholstery cleaning and care

Cleaning Glove
Cleaning Glove
For regularly quick cleaning

The Cleaning Glove is suitable to remove dust regularly from your upholstered furniture. Also possible to use on smooth surfaces like plastic, synthetic material and glass.

  • Ideal for weekly dusting of upholstered furniture
  • Suitable for leather, artificial leather and fabric upholstery
  • Can be used dry or wet
  • Washable, so can be used for a long time
1 cleaning glove
10,60 €
incl. VAT, plus shipping
to the product
PURATEX Care Set for textile upholstery
PURATEX® Care Set for textile upholstery
Cleaning, care & protection of textile upholstery

Ideal for regular maintenance care of textile upholstered furniture.

  • Powerful yet gentle cleaner
  • Incl. demineralised water to prevent limescale marks
  • Stain remover for ‘emergencies’
  • Impregnator for refreshing and protection
200 ml PURATEX® Cleaning Water, 200 ml PURATEX® Protection Spray, 50 ml PURATEX® Strong Cleaner, cleaning glove, cloth
28,20 €
incl. VAT, plus shipping
to the product
PURATEX® Strong Cleaning Set for textile upholstery
PURATEX® Strong Cleaning Set for textile upholstery
Thorough cleaning & stain removing for textile upholstery

Thorough cleaning & stain removing for textile upholstery:

  • cleans highly effectively
  • removes even older and stubborn stains and soiling
  • gentle, completely without bleach
  • dermatologically tested with "very good"
  • complete with accessories (cloth, brush)
500 ml PURATEX® Strong Cleaner, brush, cloth
24,95 €
incl. VAT, plus shipping
to the product
PURATEX® Cleaning Set for microfibre
PURATEX® Cleaning Set for microfibres/synthetic fibres
Thorough cleaning and stain removing

Ideal for thorough cleaning and stain treatment of microfibre  and synthetic fibre upholstery, including Alcantara.

Removes stains of all kinds, e.g.

  • food and drink stains
  • oily and greasy stains
  • dirt
  • pet stains and much more.

Dermatologically tested with "very good"!

500 ml PURATEX® Cleaner, brush, cork, cloth
28,95 €
incl. VAT, plus shipping
to the product
PURATEX® Protection Spray
PURATEX® Protection Spray
Impregnation for textile upholstery/seat covers

Ideal for refreshing the impregnation after cleaning. Prevents stains and soiling.

200 ml PURATEX® Protection Spray
13,90 €
incl. VAT, plus shipping
to the product
PURATEX® Strong Protector for textile upholstery
PURATEX® Strong Protector for textile upholstery
High-efficient impregnation against stains

Giving a basic protection to a non-treated textile upholstery. Furthermore, this product is to renew the protection after intensive cleaning with the suitable PURATEX® Cleaner. 

500 ml PURATEX® Strong Protector
39,40 €
incl. VAT, plus shipping
to the product
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