Upholstery is usually held together with nails, but if you're starting a DIY upholstery project, fabric glue can be your best friend. Here are the best options.

With size and shape agreed upon, the real test came when we considered possible fabrics. The client wanted something cozy and luxurious — think mohair or velvet — but much of what we looked at ...

Now that summer’s here, it’s time to upgrade your outdoor upholstery. Here are the best, most stylish outdoor fabrics of the season.

Other engineered fabrics that stand up well to kids and pets are viscose and polyester — but try to avoid 100 percent polyester, as it can be stained by oils in skin or food.

Upholstery is the materials—which include fabric, padding, webbing, and springs—that make up the soft coverings of chairs, sofas, and other furniture. The process began in the Middle Ages and ...

Retail: Indoor-outdoor materials are widely available at patio stores, upholstery shops and fabric outlets, including Michael Levine Inc. in L.A., (213) 622-6259; www.outdoorfabrics.com, (800) 640 ...

Copenhagen-based designer Karina Nielsen Rios has developed a line of outdoor upholstery fabrics for Danish brand Kvadrat that are both hardwearing and eco-friendly. The Patio fabrics are made ...

Stain- and mildew-resistant yet gorgeous and soft, fashion fabrics now help us dress up our outdoor scene on everything from cushions and pillows to tablecloths and umbrellas.

No matter how upholstery fabric is used in your home, it must withstand the amount of use the furniture gets. For example, sofas, chairs, and ottomans used less frequently, such as those in ...