Types of Upholstery Fabrics. Upholstery includes furniture, drapes, and accessories like pillows and throws, according to Berkline.com, a furniture manufacturer since 1928. The types of fabrics or textiles used in upholstery...
Natural
Natural fabrics come from either plant or animal sources, including cotton, cotton blends, leather, linen, silk and wool.
Synthetic
Synthetic fabrics include acetate, acrylic, micro fiber, nylon,
polyester, rayon and vinyl. These fabrics imitate natural fabrics and
blend with other fabrics to increase durability...