A Guide to Bean Bag Fabrics & Materials
Choosing the right fabric for your bean bag
At GreatBeanBags, we source our fabrics from UK suppliers and look for high-quality upholstery materials that are suitable for everyday use.
We make our bean bags to order in Nottingham, giving you a choice of styles, sizes, colours and fabrics rather than limiting you to a small selection of finished products.
The fabric makes a considerable difference to how a bean bag looks, feels and performs. Whether you want something soft for the living room, practical for a family space or suitable for outdoor use, this guide explains the different options available.
Order Fabric SamplesEco Leather
Our Eco Leather bean bags combine the appearance of leather with the practicality of an easy-care upholstery material.
The smooth surface is particularly useful in busy homes because everyday marks and spills can generally be dealt with by wiping the cover using the recommended cleaning method.
Eco Leather is a practical choice for living rooms, family spaces and other areas where you want a smart finish without the upkeep associated with real leather.
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Cotton
Our cotton bean bags are made using high-quality, upholstery-grade cotton drill.
Cotton has a naturally soft feel, while its woven construction makes it a versatile option for everyday use around the home.
It is a straightforward choice for bedrooms, lounges and family spaces where you want a comfortable, familiar fabric.
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Indoor / Outdoor Fabric
Our Indoor / Outdoor bean bags are made from a specialist woven fabric designed for use both inside the home and in outdoor spaces.
The fabric offers a practical seating option for gardens, patios and conservatories while remaining comfortable enough for use indoors.
Outdoor bean bags are lightweight and easy to move around, making them useful when you need flexible seating for different occasions.
Although these bean bags are made for outdoor use, cleaning and storing them appropriately when not in use will help preserve their appearance and condition.
Corduroy
Our corduroy bean bags are made from a soft, upholstery-grade corduroy with a distinctive ribbed texture.
The textured surface gives the bean bag a comfortable, inviting feel and makes corduroy a popular option for relaxed living spaces and bedrooms.
Our corduroy is designed for everyday use, with a range of colours that can be paired with both modern and traditional interiors.
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Eco Fur
Our Eco Fur bean bags are designed to bring a particularly soft and tactile finish to your living space.
Their textured surface makes them well suited to bedrooms, lounges and other areas where comfort and appearance are both important.
Eco Fur provides the look and feel of fur without using animal fur.
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Real Leather
Our real leather bean bags are made from soft-grain leather hides, giving each bean bag a distinctive natural appearance.
Working with real leather requires careful selection and cutting of the individual panels. Each hide has its own grain, texture and natural markings.
These variations are a normal characteristic of leather and mean that each finished bean bag has its own individual appearance.
Leather requires its own care routine, so always follow the cleaning and maintenance instructions supplied with your product.
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Luxury Woven
Our Luxury Woven bean bags use a soft, upholstery-grade woven fabric that gives them the appearance and feel of more traditional upholstered furniture.
The woven texture and understated appearance make this a versatile option for lounges, bedrooms and other interiors.
Luxury Woven is particularly suited to spaces where you want the comfort of a bean bag without it looking out of place alongside conventional furniture.
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Velvet
Our velvet bean bags are made from soft, upholstery-grade velvet, giving them a distinctive finish and a comfortable feel.
Velvet has a directional pile that reflects light differently depending on how the fibres are lying. This creates the characteristic changes in shade and appearance associated with velvet upholstery.
It is an option for living rooms and bedrooms where you want a bean bag to sit alongside other soft furnishings and upholstered furniture.
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Fire & Safety Regulations
Our bean bags are manufactured to meet the applicable UK furniture fire-safety requirements for their intended use.
Fabric covers, fillings and finished products can have different requirements depending on the product and where it will be used.
Please contact us before ordering if you require a particular fire-performance specification or supporting compliance information.
How to Care for Your Bean Bag Fabric
Our bean bag fabrics are chosen for everyday use, but the correct cleaning method depends on the particular material.
For many fabrics, prompt spot cleaning with a clean, damp cloth is preferable to aggressive cleaning. Avoid bleach and harsh cleaning products unless the care instructions for your specific bean bag permit them.
Do not assume that a removable cover is machine washable. Follow the instructions provided for the individual product.
If you are unsure about the best way to clean your chosen fabric, please contact us before using a cleaning product.
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