Having a pet at home is synonymous with joy, but also extra care when decorating. Sofas, pillows, curtains and bedding are always exposed to hair, scratches and small messages of everyday life. Therefore, choosing the right fabrics makes all the difference to maintain the beauty of environments without giving up practicality.

Architects Danielle Dantas and Paula Passos, ahead of Dantas & Passos Arquitetura, explain that today it is already possible to reconcile design and practicality without giving up either. “We don’t have to choose between having a beautiful sofa or a sofa that resists pets, because the market offers excellent choices pet-friendly”, They clarify.

Next, check out 6 tips for choosing resistant home fabrics with pets!

1. Type of fabric for the sofa

First, it is worth understanding an essential detail on this theme: the plot is nothing more than the way the wires are intertwined. “The more closed this arrangement, the less chance of them pulling, accumulating hair or suffering from scratches. tissues More open, like pure linen, are more fragile and risk damaging, ”explains Paula Passos.

With experience, the duo addresses the details about the most used fabrics in interior decoration:

• Suede: With soft touch and closed plot, the cleaning is quite simple. “The interesting thing is that it will always deliver an elegant look,” explains Danielle Dantas;
• Synthetic leather: Although many residents demonstrate the fear of using, Paula Passos states that leather is a nice alternative, as it does not stick to, resists moderate bites and is impermeable to the light intensity of liquids. “Just a damp cloth to sanitize,” he adds;
• Anti -pellet technological velvet: With the evolution of the textile industry, this material is sophisticated to touch and, on top of that, does not accumulate by;
• Waterproofed twill: With its natural appearance, it adds advantages similar to the others;
• Synthetic linen: Unlike the original, it supports very well the experience of pets;
• Acquablock (waterproof): Ideal against liquids and spots, it is perfect for those who have pets Most messy.

For external areas, experts consider canvas robustness and acrylic tissues that, on top of that, resist the weather of nature.

In everyday life, the cushions They easily transform into bite and war cables. Danielle Dantas and Paula Passos report that, not to give up them, the tip is to consider the same tissues used on the sofas and always count on the option of removing to wash.

“We do not recommend models with long fringes and loose applications. In order not to take the pleasure of finishes, we indicate firmer embroidery and subtle details and it is worth noting that it applies to decorative blankets.”, emphasize.

3. Tissues for curtains

In the case of curtains, it is indicated to prioritize firm tissues as the blackout In polyester, synthetic linen gauze, PVC blinds or solar screens. In homes with cats, architects warn to avoid models Longs who touch the floor, as felines have a habit of climbing and pulling the wires.

Delicate fabrics like pure voil? Don’t even think! Architects also comment that “curtains are indispensable in everyday life for décor and, therefore, synthetic fabrics deliver a beautiful and durable fit.”.

4. Tissues for bedding

For those who share the bed with their pets, the appropriate bedding makes a lot of difference. For professionals, the 200 wire or higher percal is one of the best choices, as they bring together the softness and resistance to frequent washes. Another possibility is good quality premium microfiber, which besides not retaining hair, dries fast and is suitable for intense use.

In the cold, heavier fabrics such as the Matelassed Cotton or Microfiber blankets keep the warm warm and are notes 10 on all requirements. With the arrival of heat, the ideal is to consider light and breathable fabrics, such as percal and cold mesh, which offer comfort thermal and are easy to wash.

5. Colors and prints

In choosing the palette, medium tones such as gray, dark beige, fendi and caramel are strategic and help disguise spots, hair and signs of wear. It is also worth having a girl or mixed prints to keep the look always impeccable.

6. How to prolong the life of tissues

In addition to the right choice, it is possible to invest in treatments that extend the useful life of upholstery – such as professional waterproofing, a great ally against liquids. And, of course, the washable blankets and covers that protect the areas of greater contact with the pets.

Finally, it is worth remembering that it is not just the fabric that makes a difference: directing the behavior of pets It is also fundamental. Toys and scratching, in the case of cats, help to direct the energy of animals in a healthy way.

By Emilie Guimarães