Chemical cleaners should be avoided on velvet (and on regular fabric sofas too), as the chemicals they contain can cause colours to fade, as well as potentially degrade the fibres in your upholstery.

A collaboration with HeArteFino seeks to empower local artisans, focusing on product development using PTFs like poly/piña and bamboo fabrics, as well as nonwoven materials like leatherlike nonwovens.

Lois Borny works on the product review section of The Independent, IndyBest, where she helps readers to save money and shop savvy, scouting out the very best deals and sharing her tried and tested ...