I got the Watson Malt Blended Cotton  fabric and am happy with the sturdiness of the fabric. It is a soft beige and perfect for our busy household of a golden retriever dog and grandkids. I thought it would be scratchy but it is comfortable. I like the one cushion. I'm not sure if I made a good choice of so many loose pillows - it'll take some getting used to. The sofa is well made and very comfortable. The delivery company was nice and both the dispatcher and delivery people were courteous and helpful. The delivery people didn't take the plastic and cardboard away but I don't think they were supposed to? They carried the sofa to the exact position I wanted it in the family room.  It's a heavy sofa and only required that you screw in four sofa legs.