Keep Your Couches Pet-Friendly

They may be man’s best friends, but to the average upholstered piece, dogs are far from it. From durable weaves to playful patterns, here’s a peek at designers’ top pet-friendly fabrics

1. AMY VERMILLION,
AMY VERMILLION INTERIORS
Monaco Velvet by Schumacher
“My current favorite is an outdoor velvet that feels wonderful. I can tell that it’s a high-performance fabric, and that’s the key for me. It’s mold- and mildew-resistant, as well as colorfast and dry cleanable, and has a 100,000 Wyzenbeek rating, which means pet nails can’t puncture it.”

2. KELLEY VIEREGG,
KELLEY VIEREGG INTERIOR DESIGN
Rowdy Stripe by Perennials
“Perennials is our favorite [pet-friendly] fabric line, due to its range of color and pattern options. Their fabrics are 100 percent solution-dyed acrylic fibers that are fade-resistant and stain-resistant, but resemble natural cotton, so they have a beautiful hand.”

3. CHARLOTTE LUCAS,
CHARLOTTE LUCAS INTERIOR DESIGN
Pongo by Thibaut
“This indoor/outdoor Thibaut fabric is backed in acrylic, making it super-durable for families with pets and children. The texture and content of this fabric makes it forgiving for stains, spills, and muddy dog paws. It’s an easy, livable fabric that works well for the family that wants to be worry-free.”

4. ANNE MILLER,
MILLER HOUSE INTERIORS
Dame by Kelly Wearstler for Groundworks
“I love the printed cowhides in Kelly Wearstler’s new leather collection for Groundworks. Not only are the patterns youthful and fun, but they also hold up to daily life incredibly well. Because hides are naturally stain-resistant, they are super-easy to spot clean. Pet hair brushes right off. Bonus points for picking one that matches your pet’s hair!”