Question from Celestine
I will need to cover several pieces of furniture. I know that organic and untreated fabric is available and I’ve used it before. However, it tends to be bland and neutral in appearance, which is sometimes fine, but there are times when I want to use something like apricot velvet–or other unusual colors. The broader spectrum of colors and patterns have not seemed so far to be available in untreated natural fabrics! First, if anyone knows where I might find these, I’d like to know. Second, is it possible to wash out things like teflon and other unwanted coatings? If so, I’d like to know how!
Debra’s Answer
I totally understand your desire for color, but unfortunately, those finishes can’t be removed.
It is possible, however, to get non-organic natural fiber upholstery fabrics without finishes. Unlike clothing and bedding, upholstery fabric finishes are well-labeled. I’ve been able to find cotton and linen upholstery fabrics without finishes in the past.
