The History of Chenille Furniture Fabric

We've come across chenille fabric on furniture. The name "Chenille" means caterpillar in French and the  fabric reflects that with its soft texture and alternating deep and protruding lines. It feels great to the touch and for that reason it is popular for furniture items.  

Chenille fabric was originated in France in the 18th century. This fabric was then introduced to Scotland by Alexander Buchanan in early 19th century. Originally this fabric was made from yarn but it went on to be made from acrylic, rayon, cotton and olefin.

The manufacturing process for chenille fabric is done by placing short lengths of yarn between two core yarns and then twisting the yarns together. The edges of these pile standout at right angles to the yarn's core and creates the lined texture. The process gives chenille its soft texture and unique look.

This fabric catches the light differently so that the texture looks different from each angle you look at it. The process is similar to carpet pooling or the carpet pile reversal phenomena. It also sets chenille fabric furniture apart from furniture made from other materials.

No matter which material your furniture is made from it needs annual cleaning to maintain it. Professional furniture cleaning techniques give your furniture a deep clean it deserves. Annual furniture cleaning will greatly extend the life of your furniture items as well as disinfect and deodorize material.

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