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Return To Futons FAQ Archive   Are there advantages and disadvantages to leather futon covers? Answered By Editor It's a well-known fact that leather is more expensive than other fabrics. As such, most people think of leather furniture as giving a sense of prestige to a home. True, but you must consider all aspects of leather before leaping into a leather purchase. Here are both the advantages and disadvantages of leather futon covers: Advantages of Leather Futon Covers: * A leather futon cover adds sophistication and elegance to any interior. * A futon cover with high quality hide will give you many years of good service. * Leather is easy to maintain and simply needs a regular wipe over with a clean damp cloth. * Carefully maintained, a good quality hide futon cover will develop its own patina to give your leather futon cover a distinctive appearance as it matures and ages. * High quality leather futon covers will usually be upholstered in a single piece of hide to maintain top appearance and finish. * A leather futon cover is eco-friendly and it will never be harmful to you and your pets. Disadvantages of Leather Futon Covers: * One big drawback of a leather futon cover is that it may not be suitable for sleeping. Leather is noisier than other fabrics and will likely make you sweat during the night. * In the wintertime, your leather futon cover could be a bit cold when you first sit on it. Likewise, in the summertime, a leather futon cover in the path of direct sunlight or in a warm house could become too warm and sweaty. * Pets and children can wreak havoc on tender leather surfaces. If you have cats that are clawed that will jump up on your futon, their claws will run the leather surface. Even when cats are de-clawed, their back claws could still scratch when jumping. * You will slide on the smooth surface of a leather futon cover, especially during the first weeks. * Your clothes can wear out quicker. Leather also has a tendency to put a shine on your clothing, so you will find your clothes wearing out more quickly than before. * Good leather doesn't come cheap. Here are a few other things to keep in mind. First and foremost you must avoid the temptation to buy a leather futon cover because you found an incredibly inexpensive price. Really cheap leather futon covers will always be a compromise. Frequently they are made from off cuts and scraps of very low quality leather that have been pieced together to cover the chair. Typically this leather can be thin and brittle in texture. When you buy quality leather, it is thicker, more durable and will last longer. Lastly, if you decide you like the leather look but can't afford the price tag, consider a faux leather futon cover. These covers give your futon an expensive look without actually breaking the bank. Most are available in lambskin as well as many other popular natural colors and styles. keywords: Futon | Futons | Furniture | Mattress | Sofa Bed | Bedding | Leather | Futon Cover | Leather Futon Cover | Futon Slip Covers

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