Best pillow fabrics for leather sofa?

12 years ago

Our throw pillows and throws placed on our leather sofa end up sliding to the floor. Has anyone had any success with any type of fabric that works a lite better on leather? Thanks!

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nicole__
12 years ago
Microfiber stays in place.
arcy_gw
12 years ago
My light weight fleece throw stays put as well as my micro fiber pillow. I have ribbon baluster type too that stay put, but they have micro-fiber backs come to think of it.
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les917
12 years ago
What will make a bigger difference on the pillows is if they are down, rather than a rigid foam or fiberfill. The down can be 'smooshed' a bit and they will stay put.
nhb22
12 years ago
I agree with les. Daughter and SIL have leather couches and down pillows. They don't have a problem with sliding. Another thing that might help would be to pick out a nubby fabric.
tnfarmhouselove
12 years ago
I have leather couches and was thinking of using a linen w/down inserts to make some pillows. Microfiber or suede might be good choices.
nhb22
12 years ago
Ooooh, linen would be a very good choice and a good texture.
txcountrygal
Original Author
12 years ago
Wow! Thanks for all the ideas! I'm going to print these out and keep them with me for the next time I'm shopping! The ones we have now are satiny and not working well at all. Appreciate all of your input! :)

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