In recent years, ribbed fabric for furniture upholstery has made a comeback. At Big in Fabric we like to inform our customers about our products. We are regularly asked about the difference between corduroy of the past and present, the composition of corduroy fabric and for what applications corduroy can be used. Are you curious about the answers to these questions? Read on!

Ribb velvet from then and now
The origin of Corduroy fabrics, including ribbed fabric, dates back to the 19th century. Initially, the fabrics were mainly used for work trousers for men. The weaving style makes the fabric very strong, making it ideal for working. Due to its increasing popularity, it was later also used for waistcoats and jackets, among other things.

So rib fabric was actually developed for clothing. The strong properties of the fabric also made it possible to make car upholstery at a later stage. You now see the well-known ribbed fabric in almost all possible applications.

The composition of corduroy
Although ribbed fabric can be used for different purposes, each application requires its own composition. Ribcord fabric for clothing consists largely of cotton. Cotton has the property of absorbing a lot of moisture. This makes cotton comfortable to wear in both winter and summer. The cotton is often mixed with polyester to keep the color beautiful for longer. Elastane is added to make the fabric stretchable. Want to buy corduroy fabric for clothing? You can easily order it in our shop.

In addition to corduroy fabric for clothing, this type of fabric can also be used in upholstery for furniture. This way you give your sofa, armchair or ottoman a traditional and luxurious look with a wide ribbed furniture fabric and the fine corduroy is well suited for upholstering cushions for campers and boats, among other things. Ribcord furniture fabrics are ideal for the following applications:

● Camper upholstery
● Caravan upholstery
● Cabin cushions
● Car upholstery
● Cushion covers
● Decorations
● Hugs

We only offer the corduroy furniture fabrics in our range in 100% polyester or polyester mixed with nylon. This composition has a number of advantages:

● Easy to clean
● Washable
● High UV resistance
● Wear-resistant
● Fire retardant

Always assured of the right color
Have you found a corduroy fabric that fits your project perfectly, but are you unsure about the color? We help you! To make a good choice, we will be happy to send you color samples. You can choose up to five color samples and request them via the contact form on our website.