Materials · Knowledge Centre
By Rohan Shah, SOISU Furniture · 30 May 2026
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Washing sofa cushion covers in India: start by checking the care label — this is manufacturer's official guidance. Performance fabric (polyester): machine wash at 40 degrees C, do not tumble dry (high heat shrinks polyester), remove while slightly damp and allow to air-dry on the cushion to maintain shape. Velvet covers: dry clean only — water damages velvet pile permanently. Cotton and linen covers: machine wash 40 degrees C, iron while slightly damp to remove creases. Leather and faux leather: cannot be washed — wipe only with specialist leather cleaner. Practical tip: zip covers slightly open (not fully closed) during washing to prevent zipper pulling and seam stress. Replace covers while slightly damp to stretch back to the cushion shape and prevent cover shrinkage causing tight fit.
Check care label first — performance fabric covers typically machine wash at 40C; velvet and leather need specialist cleaning. Understanding this is essential for Indian buyers because furniture in India faces conditions including seasonal humidity swings of 30-90% RH, temperatures of 10-45 degrees C, daily multi-user household patterns, and proximity to Indian cooking — all of which differ from the European standards most furniture is designed for.
Zip cushion covers slightly open during washing to prevent zipper pulling and fabric stress at the zipper seam. For Indian buyers evaluating premium furniture: request this information in writing from your supplier, verify against independent sources where possible, and apply it to the specific conditions of your Indian home. SOISU provides full technical documentation on all products.
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