I would welcome recommendations on the most durable fabric to choose for sofa upholstery, preferably from your own experience! I am aware of the double rub grading when it comes to commercial fabrics but unfortunately this is usually not available on readily available fabrics for residential use. We are looking to replace our current sofa which was slipcovered in 100% cotton and this has definitely not been durable. I am guessing a high polyester content would be better. Has anybody had a good/bad experience with velvet type fabrics? Thanks!

Semi-attached cushions are horrible! The seam where the cushion is attached will split. You cannot turn the cushions to ensure balanced wear on the cushions. The cushions end up sagging very quickly as each time you sit down, you push the cushion downward. Both the cushion and the fabric sag. Best to get tight back or loose cushions. If you don't care for the tight back look, there are cushion styles that look like loose cushions, but are tight back. Down wrapped cushions are very soft. But down deflates and you will have "butt" marks on the cushion. They are also expensive. If the manufacture uses cheap down--or worse, passes feathers off as down--you won't have that softness for long. Manufactures usually have sales twice a year--Spring and Fall. I've always gotten good prices in NC. Shop locally to determine what you want, then turn to NC for the purchase. You might want to look at Southwood, Sherrill, Taylor King.

Here's the type of fabric I'm thinking of. This is my living room. It's the ottoman I'd like to change...sorry about the low light.

There are many issues with scothchguard on certain fabrics so IMO choose a better fabric to avoid the issues IMO scotchguard will never be on anything in my home but then I have very little fabric furniture either . I think you buy a piece of furniture that works with the use in your home and if this is a piece sitting in a room you don’t use go for it otherwise a different fabric.