Slipcovers have been around for a long time. Not just a while. We’re talking about a long time. Some records date slipcovers all the way back to the 17th century.
This may have a lot to do with why slipcovers have a bit of a stigma for being old-fashioned. This could have held true during previous decades, but manufacturers have truly brought this age-old form of furniture protection into sync with modern tastes.
Slipcovers are prized by individuals the world over for their ability to protect cherished furniture pieces.
Purveyors of fine furnishings soon realized that furniture upholstered in expensive fabrics or materials that fell susceptible to dust and moisture needed to be protected. Or they would soon need to be replaced.
Velvets, suede and other similar textures have a penchant for collecting dust (and can be notoriously difficult to clean) when not being used regularly. Slipcovers were a great way to protect furniture that wouldn’t be used for long periods of time (holiday homes, for example).
As with most things in life, slipcovers evolved with time. Odds are slim anyone has forgotten about the plastic slipcovers that prevailed during the 80’s and early 90’s. Well, these were mainly prevalent for their ability to keep moisture from ruining the fabric.
Warm weather generates sweat, which comes with odor that will eventually be impossible to completely get out of furniture, no matter how much scented fabric spray applied to it. Before you know it, the furniture is ruined.
Innovations in fabric and textile manufacturing have made it possible to create charming slipcovers that are moisture and odor resistant that won’t stick to your skin or make loud noises with every movement.
The Hot Tamale Girl Chair Slipcover by Carolina Girl is a quick solution to cover a chair in a children’s room, a nursery or a a dining area where small children or other accident-prone individuals may gather.
Shop around for slipcovers that fit your room’s theme, color scheme and your own personal tastes. The greatest attribute of all is that you’re not stuck with that look if you ever grow tired of it. Investing in a couple of high-quality, custom-fit slipcovers for your pieces will allow you to change the look of your home as quickly and as often as you see fit.