Universal euro-cover for a corner sofa: the basics of proper selection

What is a Eurocase

Eurocover is a special design designed to cover the external surface of furniture. Initially, only Italian products were called this way. The invention turned out to be very successful and quickly spread throughout the world. Today, this term is used to describe a large category of products intended for upholstered furniture.

The classic model of the Euro-case is an expensive item, since it is manufactured using a special material made using the “beelastico” technology. Special elastic threads are woven into the fabric, due to which the sofa cover can stretch to the desired size.

Manufacturers today use various technologies to give covers elasticity. Such products are used for traditional corner sofas, kitchen corners, and furniture of non-standard shapes and sizes. The colors and textures of European covers are quite varied, both in terms of the texture of the material and in terms of color solutions.

How to take measurements to buy a Eurocover

There is no need to reinvent the wheel: a size scale for different sofas has long been developed.

Just check the table and choose the right option.

Don't trust the sellers - the products are not dimensionless! Any textile has different stretchability, and if you try to stretch the product over very large furniture, the material will lose all elasticity. It is important to take into account the length of the backrest and the height from the floor to the seat. We must not forget that depth is also important. If there are armrests, their size is also needed.

For corner styles, you also need to measure the back of the corner

For double straight models, the dimensions fall between 120 and 160 cm. For triple models, this figure is 160-250 cm. For corner structures, the total length is up to 5.5 m.

Advantages and disadvantages

For many, purchasing a European cover becomes a real salvation, as it allows you to avoid significant financial costs when it is necessary to protect furniture or transform the interior. The advantages of using a bedspread are:

• the ability to quickly protect the sofa cover;
• low cost;
• the ability to radically transform furniture and interiors;
• elasticity and good shape retention;
• versatility, possibility of use for various models of furniture ;
• ease of use and care;
• resistance to pollution and environmental factors;
• hygiene and safety for people and animals.

The purchase of a Euro-cover is often associated with the need to protect furniture for a certain period of time when animals appear in the house or a child is born. This cover allows you to provide a barrier, preventing the appearance of scratches, chips, dirt, and puffs.

The cost of some furniture models can reach hundreds of thousands, and the purchase of additional protection will require minor financial costs from the owner. If necessary, you can always throw away such a cover and buy a new one.

Buying a sofa for many is considered a special event and the lifespan of such an item is more than one year. Often there is a need to change a sofa due to damage to the upholstery or lack of harmony with the new interior. Reupholstering a sofa always involves significant costs and the need to completely disassemble the furniture. Buying a Euro-cover in this case is the most budget-friendly option to solve the problem.

A significant advantage of modern European covers is their long service life, which with proper care is at least 5 years.

Recommendations for selection

Bright colors are available for children's rooms. A cover for an armchair and sofa is most justified for these rooms. Children can stain and damage furniture while playing and practicing. You can even purchase two capes. For those who like change or, for example, change curtains for summer and winter, we also recommend purchasing several covers for upholstered furniture, or better yet, two sets. You can use one for everyday use, and the second for special occasions and holidays. The set will be complemented by chair covers and a tablecloth made of the same fabric.

Also, covers are a very successful way to update your old furniture when the upholstery is quite worn out and there is currently no opportunity to buy new ones. No one will suspect that the sofa and armchairs are already quite old.

There is a category of people who become attached to upholstered furniture; they like it because of its functionality. Reupholstery is expensive. Universal capes are indispensable in this case. Capes have long been popular among thrifty Europeans. They are becoming common and fashionable in the CIS.

You can purchase them in furniture showrooms, specialized stores and through websites. When ordering online, we recommend contacting the manager and receiving comprehensive information. In addition to the country of manufacture and quality characteristics, find out if there is a warranty. In salons, as a rule, they provide the opportunity to return or exchange goods, provided that they do not fit in size.

When going to buy covers, measure the length of the backs of sofas and armchairs. Universal covers are available for all types of upholstered furniture, including corners. Universal covers are an opportunity to preserve and update upholstered furniture.

How to put a Euro-cover on a sofa (1 video)

Different options for covers (35 photos)

What are they made from?

Manufacturers use different technologies and materials . The number of fabric series used today is about 10. Most often used for sewing:

• jacquard;
• chinilla;
• pleated;
• microfiber.

Jacquard consists of cotton, polyester and elastane . The advantage of the material is its strength, and the weaving of elastic threads provides good stretchability. It is recommended to purchase covers made of such fabric if necessary to protect furniture from animals, since the material is not afraid of the claws and teeth of pets. As a rule, the jacquard surface has a three-dimensional pattern, so it is ideal for use in a classic interior.

The chinilla covering is dense and soft, resembling plush in appearance. Elastic bands are woven in the longitudinal and transverse directions, which ensures good stretchability. The fabric contains acrylic, which is why these Euro covers are lightweight.

European pleated products are ideal for protecting furniture from pets. The corrugated surface of the cover has a spring effect, which scares off pets when they try to sharpen their claws. Microfiber products have the best stretchability.

The advantages of all materials from this list are ease of washing, no need for ironing, ability to retain their shape and basic characteristics for a long time.

How to put a cover on a sofa

The elastic material of the Eurocover stretches very strongly, so the product can be adjusted to fit different sizes of furniture. The donning process is very simple and usually does not cause any difficulties.

The sale of goods is always accompanied by special instructions, so it is recommended to study the main nuances of each stage.

After opening the package, it is recommended to do the following:

• move the sofa away from the wall, providing free access to the furniture from all sides;
• unfold the cover in accordance with the design features;
• select the side from which to begin the process of putting on the cover;
• straighten the material, consistently giving the cover the shape of a sofa;
• get rid of the resulting voids with special gaskets , placing them between the seat and backrests.

Benefits of sofa covers

Previously, sofa covers were quite fashionable and popular. With the advent of new upholstery fabrics, they began to be used less. Indeed, modern fabrics are more wear-resistant, but they also have a certain limit.

“The new is the forgotten old” - this is how manufacturers remembered furniture covers. Today, Euro sofa covers are offered by major manufacturers - Italian and Spanish companies - this is an innovative solution. Such covers are used for all types of upholstered furniture and have a number of advantages, namely:

• universal sofa cover suitable for all types of sofas of different sizes;
• there is no need for detailed dimensions; the back length is sufficient;
• all fabrics used for capes do not cause allergic reactions;
• special impregnations protect against moisture and increase wear resistance;
• easy to put on and take off, while lying down and repeating the contours of an armchair and sofa;
• washes well and removes dirt;
• have a wide range of colors.

What can you do against your beloved cat, if she can tear at a cape with the same lust? The fact is that the elastic texture stretches behind the claws, and animals really don’t like this. Therefore, they lose interest in furniture.

Question of price

Today, manufacturers offer a huge range of European covers , the cost of which can vary greatly. The price of the product is affected by:

• material of manufacture;
• sofa dimensions;
• complexity of cutting and sewing.

The simplest and most budget-friendly models are covers for sofas without armrests. Products for corner furniture are considered the most expensive. Such options can be decorated with frills and ruffles. The greater the number of such decorations , the higher the cost of the product. On average, the cost increases by 1,500 rubles. Jacquard covers have the highest price.

The cost breakdown is as follows:

• double rooms - from 6,000 rubles;
• full-size standard - from 7,500 rubles;
• corner - from 11,000 to 20,000 rubles.

When purchasing, it is recommended to inspect the product for defects and defects, and read the quality certificate for the product. At the moment, the undoubted leader in the production of European covers is still the Beelastico brand.

What are Eurocases?

These are special fabrics with rubber threads. They consist of natural, most often cotton, fibers with the addition of acrylic, polyester, and elastane. They are the ones who ensure the transformation of the cape according to the shape of the furniture. Natural fibers make the fabric comfortable for the body.

When choosing a cover, you need to focus on the stylistic design of the room. The designers who develop the models took these important points into account. Options are available from the following materials:

• Jacquard. Their peculiarity is that elasticity is ensured by a sewn-in thin elastic band. The basis of the material is 80 percent natural fabric. Features a variety of patterns and textures. Suitable for classic or “homey” interiors.

• Elastic tire. Fleecy fabric that stretches well. Monochromatic colors predominate. A great option for minimalism.

• Thinner fabrics gathered with pleated elastic bands. These sofa covers are the most effective option. It looks especially beautiful in combination with a frill at the bottom.

• Smooth jersey fabric. It differs in that the material is relatively thin, but elastic and wear-resistant, comfortable to the touch on the body.

The set includes sets for a sofa and armchairs. Euro chair covers can be ordered separately or 2 covers at once.

In the video: European furniture covers.

Rules of care

Caring for the Eurocover is simple and involves following a number of simple recommendations. General care rules:

• Before washing, the product must be turned inside out;
• use the delicate wash mode;
• do not increase the temperature above 40 C;
• do not use softeners or bleaches;
• dry only at room temperature;
• do not iron or steam.

For some models, the manufacturer may indicate a number of additional requirements , which are always specified in the operating and maintenance instructions. You should familiarize yourself with such features in advance.

Making your own cover

The process of sewing a simple cover model yourself is not difficult, but is associated with significant advantages. Making it yourself will cost much less than purchasing a case of the same size in a store. Everyone has the right to independently choose the material depending on their own preferences. When sewing, it is important to correctly calculate the required amount of fabric and make a pattern.

To make it you will need a fairly large amount of fabric. For a standard sofa, you will need to purchase at least 8 meters of material with a width of 150 cm. It is worth paying attention to the quality and its characteristics - ease of ironing, strength, resistance to abrasion.

The simplest is the pattern of a sofa cover without armrests and backrest, since it does not require complex calculations to create a pattern. For a more accurate calculation you will need:

• determine the width of the surface;
• measure the total length;
• measure the additive onto the seams.

There should be three parts in total - the upper and lower surface, a segment equal to the depth of the surface. With this manufacturing option, the seams will be laid along the bending points.

Types of cases

Sofa and chair covers come in different types. If for some reason ready-made options are not suitable, you can order individual options. But such products will cost more, and all dimensions must be specified in detail. All capes can be divided into the following groups:

• tailor-made;
• sofa cover with elastic band;
• fragmentary covers for individual parts of the sofa with Velcro fasteners;
• European covers for sofas and armchairs.

The optimal solution is covers for upholstered furniture from European manufacturers.

Customer Reviews

To be honest, the purchase of the Eurocase was spontaneous. One day, after watching an advertisement, I wanted a change. Cheap, fast and beautiful.

Alexey, 48 years old

In connection with the purchase of an apartment, significant financial difficulties arose and all the furniture was transported to a new place of residence. The construction of the old sofa was good and strong, but the stains due to the long period of use were no longer possible to wash off. There was no talk of buying a new sofa; there was simply no money for it. A friend advised me to buy a Eurocase, for which I am sincerely grateful to her. We spent several thousand, but the sofa looks like new.

Larisa, 42 years old

We bought a eurocover after the cat Marusya appeared in our family. The kitten's curiosity and energy raised serious concerns regarding the future fate of the furniture and curtains. The sofa will definitely be saved, since the Euro-cover does not allow her claws to reach the surface of the furniture. This made the sofa look even better.

Maria, 52 years old

Originally posted 2017-12-21 06:53:14.