Luxury chenille fabric, soft yet durable, is ideal for upholstered furniture. Chenille means "caterpillar" in French and has a dense and fuzzy feel to it. This designer fabric with its characteristic look can be used equally in a Living Room or a Family Room because it is so versatile. Solids, textured patterns, stripes, checks, and plaids abound from manufacturers including Duralee, Kravet, Robert Allen, and Schumacher.
Luxury chenille fabrics consist of a mix of several materials, giving them their high-end feel and durability. Cotton, rayon, polyester, and acrylics are used to make chenille. Cotton chenille fabric is often woven with linen and polyester and has a rich and luxurious texture. Polyesters are well priced and often have a velvety sheen to them.
