Dan S. Morris
What are Arm Caps?
Arm capsoffer a shield against daily wear and tear.
Arm caps are available in various styles and materials, making finding the perfect match for your furniture easy.
Options range from basic cotton to elegant embroidered styles or seasonal prints.
Measure arm width and length.
Crocheted For a cozy, textural look, crocheted caps are perfect.
Choose chunky yarns in neutral colors or vibrant hues.
The dense stitch helps protect arms from wearsize to your furniture.
Leather Leather brings a refined, upscale look to arm caps.
Faux and natural leather are available in black, brown, and more.
Try nailhead trim accents for added decoration.
Use on both traditional and modern chair and sofa styles.
Velvet Luxe velvet covers provide an opulent feel and visual depth through the fabrics texture and sheen.
Use solid-color or patterned velvet.
Velvet is also extremely durable and protective.
Sets Purchase in complete sets rather than singles.
Sets allow you to cover multiple chairs or a sofa with matching caps for a pulled-together style.
Mix and match patterns or solids across a set for a fun, coordinated look.
Use arm caps to protect heirloom furniture or conceal flaws on thrift store finds.
The arm cap options available today like faux leather and velvet take the look up a notch too.
Dont overlook this easy DIY possibility!
There are many tutorials available online that can guide you through the process of making your caps.
What materials are best for arm caps?
Its hard to beat fabric arm caps durability, ease of use, and range of textile options.
Look for medium- to heavy-weight fabrics that will withstand daily wear and hold their shape.
Faux leathers, cotton duck, canvas, denim, velvet, and linen blends are excellent choices.
If sewing your own, pre-wash the fabric to prevent later shrinking.
Craft felt also works well for handmade caps but shows wear faster than woven textiles.
How should I measure furniture arms before buying or making caps?
Carefully measure the length, width, and height of chair or sofa arms that need caps.
Remove any existing cushions or pillows first to get the most accurate sizing.
Use a soft measuring tape and note whether the arm has straight 90-degree sides or slopes inward.
Also, indicate whether the arms are wide or narrow.
Provide retailers with these dimensions when purchasing premade arm caps for the best-fitting covers.
Whats the best way to secure arm caps?
Most products stay in place through a snug stretch fit over the arm.
Attach a self-adhesive gripper shelf liner to the arm edges for a no-slip fit before slipping on the cover.
Avoid visible staples, nails, or tape that could damage the arm finish.
If caps are loose, carefully hand-stitch fabric darts or pleats to remove excess fabric and tailor the fit.
How do I clean fabric arm caps?
Check fabric care labels for cleaning guidelines.
Most light-colored fabric arm caps can be tossed in the washing machine on gentle/cold and then air dried.
Vacuum dark velvet first before spot cleaning by dabbing stains.
Avoid overly hot water or heat drying that could shrink or damage the covers.
Some faux leather caps can spot clean; avoid washing.
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