User Guide
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Our fabrics have been tested
At IKEA, we test the fabric covers on our sofas and armchairs
so you can be sure they’re durable. The fabric’s ability to resist
abrasion is tested by using a machine to rub it against another
fabric while applying rm pressure. A fabric that can take 15,000
cycles is suitable for furniture that must withstand everyday life
at home — and if it can take more than 30,000 cycles, it is very
resistant to abrasion. All fabrics are sensitive to sunlight, which
is why we also check that our fabrics resist fading eectively.
Durable in dierent ways
Tough tests are an important way to check the durability of our
fabric covers, but they don’t tell the whole story. Durability also
depends on materials, construction and manner of use. Heavy,
tightly woven fabrics with a at surface are most resistant to
abrasion. Fabrics with a mixture of natural and synthetic bres
can withstand abrasion better than fabrics with only natural
bers. Yarn-dyed fabrics are more durable than fabrics with
printed patterns. And a dirty cover wears out faster than a
clean one. The fabric is also aected by how you use your sofa
of course.
Leather and coated fabric
Good to know
Washing instructions
Resistance to
abrasion (cycles)
Light-fastness
(0-6)
Skiftebo: 100% polyester. Machine washable at 40°C. 35.000 5
Hillared: 55% cotton, 25% polyester, 12%viscose/nylon, 8% linen. Machine washable at 40°C. 30.000 5
Tallmyra: 78% cotton, 22% polyster. Machine washable at 40°C. 30.000 5
Orrsta: 65% polyster, 30% cotton. Machine washable at 40°C. 20,000 5
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Grann/Bomstad
KIVIK leather sofa is a combination of our 1.2 mm thick grain
leather called Grann, which is a soft yet durable dyed-through
leather, and Bomstad coated fabric. Coated fabric has the look
and feel of leather at a lower cost.
This is why IKEA often uses a combination of both, with leather
on direct contacts areas such as seating surfaces and armrests
(1), and coated fabric on other outer surfaces (2).
Grain leather
The natural variations in the hide are visible, as the leather
is treated with only a light colour coating for protection. The
leather will acquire a beautiful patina over time. It’s also easy to
care for — just vacuum regularly with the soft brush attachment
on your vacuum cleaner.