One of the main criteria that most consumers rely on when choosing a sofa is the material of its upholstery. It largely depends on how the sofa will look in a few years and how much time you have to spend on caring for it. Among the many upholstery fabrics, astra material is very popular. The furniture upholstered by him looks like new after years, while it is extremely unpretentious in maintenance and is not afraid of moths and other pests.
What is the material for astra sofas
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What is the material for astra sofas
- What does aster material consist of
- How do astra sofas are made?
- Rules for the care of material for astra sofas
This material is a velor resistant to moisture and dirt, pleasant and soft to the touch.. To his merits can include:
- high wear resistance;
- wide color palette;
- reasonable cost.
The looped structure gives this upholstery fabric the ability to warm in the cold and cool in the heat, and also prevents the skin from sweating.
Often furniture with such upholstery is installed in children's rooms, since the material is hypoallergenic and safe for the child, the fabric is dyed with dyes on a natural basis. In addition, it has increased resistance to tearing, which is an important factor when choosing a sofa in the nursery.
What does aster material consist of
Astra is a 100% polyester, a special kind of fabric made entirely from polyester synthetic fibers.. Upholstery fabrics from it turn out very light, wear-resistant, quick-drying, “breathable”, and keep their shape perfectly. They are resistant to heat and light, that is, over the years of use, upholstered furniture will not fade, but will retain its original color.
How do astra sofas are made?
The manufacturing process of the base fabric for asters is as follows:
- First, polyester is produced through oil refining;
- using chemical processes, polystyrene is released from hydrocarbons, and later polyester;
- fibers are made from the obtained material by heating and cooling it;
- the fibers are pulled, creating the required density and strength of the threads, of which from now on, by weaving, the fabric will be woven.
Astra is made using five threads: two threads form the bottom layer (base), two - the surface, and the last is needed for the formation of pile. Here they use the looped pile technology. The villi are pulled out of the weft or warp threads using a napping machine. Due to the fact that the loops are not subsequently cut, a so-called air cushion is created on the fabric, which prevents the penetration of moisture and dirt.
Rules for the care of material for astra sofas
Upholstery material aster is very unpretentious in care due to the use of fibers with antistatic properties in the composition.
- To remove everyday dirt, it is enough to clean with a vacuum cleaner or a brush with soft bristles. But this must be done regularly, otherwise the dust will accumulate in the loops of the fabric, forming stubborn spots.
- If you want to remove a large stain, you should use a neutral foaming agent. Apply foam with a sponge to the surface of the stain, and after some time rinse this place with water. Then dry in air, eliminating exposure to sunlight.
ATTENTION!
When cleaning the material aster is not allowed to use chlorine-based cleaning products.
Cushions can be washed in a washing machine at a temperature not exceeding 30 ° C, using the “Delicate Wash” mode. You do not need to squeeze them out, it is enough to let water drain, and then dry everything in the air away from direct sunlight, batteries and other heating devices.
In the case of creases on the fabric, it is possible to iron these places from the wrong side through a white cotton cloth, at an iron heating temperature of not more than 110 ° C.
