Upholstery
Pilling
Pilling is to be expected with normal use of the furniture, but can often be prevented and remedied. Pilling can be avoided by maintaining the products in accordance with the maintenance instructions that can be found on the Studio HENK website. Pilling is the accumulation of fibers, caused by household dust or contact with clothing, cushions or throws. Regular vacuuming of the furniture can prevent pilling. Unexpectedly formed pills can be removed with commercially available pill removers.
Creasing and foam regression
Seating furniture may initially be slightly firmer and tighter than it will ultimately be after a few months. Upholstered furniture is internally equipped with, sometimes different types of, springs and foam. Because the furniture must provide comfort and be suitable for tension on the fabrics when sat upon, the upholstery, especially with softer filling, is not maximally tensioned on the furniture. Tightening the fabric too much could also cause the fabric or a seam to tear, as can happen with a piece of clothing. Additionally, the fabric itself always has some stretch, as you may notice with clothing - even in sturdy jeans. Depending on the intensity of use, the fabric of the sofa or chair may, over time, show some stretching or folding, or it may seem as if the sofa is slightly 'sagging'.
The filling also experiences a regression in rigidity or stiffness, as air in the foam escapes through use. The foam often returns to its shape after use, although this may be somewhat slower over time and sometimes, ultimately, permanent with intensive use. The air present in the foam will escape after regular use, causing the furniture to show some regression compared to its state at purchase. The spring in the sofa is also important. Our sofas are equipped with high-quality springs that do not stretch as much as cheaper, elastic springs. This ensures longer durability, resulting in less ‘sinking’ into the sofa.
Therefore, through use, space will develop in the fabric, causing it to show some creasing. This is inherent to upholstered furniture. However, you can regularly smooth the furniture, for example when getting up or while vacuuming the sofa, and try to distribute the load evenly.
Discoloration
Discoloration is a normal occurrence with upholstered furniture. Fabrics may change colour due to exposure to daylight or sunlight and friction. The lightfastness (ranging from 1 (least good) to 8 (best)) of the fabrics we use can be consulted in our stores. Upholstery generally does not score higher than 7, and will therefore always experience some discoloration. Please take care to avoid direct sunlight on the furniture to minimize discoloration as much as possible.
Stains
Stains on furniture fabrics can occur if liquids, oils or other substances are spilled on them. For advice on dealing with stains, please look up your fabric below. An impregnating agent can provide some temporary protection against staining, and will replace Studio HENK's 3-year warranty.
Wool
Wool is a natural material known for its long lifespan and dirt- and water-repellent properties.
Sustainability
Wool fabrics are relatively sustainable, but the process of obtaining wool is associated with high greenhouse gas emissions, and large amounts of water and energy are used in production. Additionally, not all aspects of wool production are always animal-friendly. That's why at Studio HENK, we only choose wool fabrics that carry the EU Ecolabel.
Properties
- Natural breathability
- Long lifespan
- Dirt and water repellent
Maintenance
Because wool is naturally dirt-repellent we advise against impregnating it as it may affect its natural properties. Fortunately, the outer layers of wool fibers have a certain degree of water repellency, making it less prone to moisture absorption, and allowing you to easily remove (moisture) stains. For detailed maintenance advice and assistance with stains, we recommend consulting the website of our partner, LCK.
Wool fabrics in our collection:
Hallingdal 65 - 70% Wool, 30% Viscose
Steelcut Trio 3 - 90% Wool, 10% Nylon
Tonica 2 - 100% Wool
Tonus - 90% Wool, 10% Polyamide
Twill Weave - 90% Wool, 10% Nylon
Camira Hennep - 60% Wool, 40% Hemp
Regularly vacuum and wipe with a damp cloth using water and soap or clean with a furniture fabric shampoo.
Wool fabrics with recycled fibers in our collection:
Facet - 70% Recycled Wool, 25% Recycled polyamide, 5% Other recycled fabrics
Re-wool - 45% Recycled wool, 45% New wool, 10% Nylon. Weekly cleaning is recommended. Vacuum with a soft brush and wipe with a dry or damp cloth.