This was described as a faux leather, which would be that plastic-ish feel - where you can easily wipe up a spill.  This is not faux leather, its like faux suede.  It's almost cloth feeling and a material that would just soak up any liquid.  I bought this as an in between couch and need it to last a year or two with my two sons.  This would last 6 months. Definitely not what I was expecting and not what was described.  I opened the box and then taped it right back up and sent it back.