The fabric can make or break your throw pillow design. You want your throw pillows to fit in with your décor, your lifestyle and the ambiance that you want to create. The fabric of the pillows is as much a design element as the shape, size, color and pattern are.
Cotton is very practical. It holds up well, is easy to wash and may be the best choice if you have young children or if Rover or Tigger has already claimed that sofa.
Linen is durable and easy to care for when blended with cotton or synthetic fibers. For a very long time, we have associated linen with summer. It works just as well in the winter in medium-to-dark colors.
Velvet is classic and regal in bold jewel tone colors. It is more appropriate for winter.
Chenille in some weaves resembles the look of velvet but with a smooth surface or a chunky one. It goes best with a vintage theme.
Corduroy is soft like velvet but sturdier. The thicker the wale, the bolder the statement. If you want to mute the wale, use a dark color corduroy.
Silk is durable and luxurious and feels cool in the summer and warm in the winter. When used in jewel tone colors, silk absolutely glows.
Wool is soft, warm, cozy. It is perfect for the colder months or any time of year for a special nook of your own.
Faux fur gives a plush, luxurious look. It also is soft, warm and cozy.