Faux leather sofa throw, 6 colours

This sofa throw: will it fit your sofa?

Suitable for: Armchair, straight sofa, corner sofa and U-shaped sofa
Dimensions: ten sizes from 180 × 130 to 180 × 420 cm

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Fitting in 3 steps

As long as it takes to unfold it, no tools

Unfold and centre
On a clean, dry sofa, lay the throw over the back and let it fall onto the seat, nicely centred.
Tuck in a few centimetres
Tuck a few centimetres of fabric into the gap between the seat and the back. On a leather sofa, tuck in a little more.
Let the sides fall
They drape over the arms and down the front; you can straighten the throw in one move, or fold it at the end of the sofa.

Corner sofa: one throw per side, three for a U-shaped sofa; the size finder gives the length of each one.

See the detailed fitting guide

Faux leather sofa throw, Taupe, draped over a sofa

At a glance

Shown in Taupe

Fabric: Faux leather
Composition: 100% polyurethane faux leather, on a fabric backing
Style: Plain faux leather
Care: Damp sponge, then a dry cloth. Not machine washable.
Colours: 6
Sizes: 10

Product details

Description

The look of a leather sofa, without the leather

Unfold the throw, lay it over the back, let it fall onto the seat and tuck in the sides. In a minute, your sofa has a new material.

Faux leather doesn't behave like a textile: its surface is sealed. A spilt glass stays on top instead of soaking in, and wipes off with a sponge. It's the only material among our throws that can be called waterproof.

It also reflects the light: the folds catch crisp highlights, where a matt fabric absorbs them. That's what gives it its look, and it's worth knowing before you choose.

Which length to choose

All our throws are 180 cm wide. It's the length that changes: ten sizes, from 130 to 420 cm.

Measure the width of your sofa from one arm to the other, on the outside, and add about 50 cm: the throw then hangs down about 25 cm on each side. Each size states the width it covers from end to end, with no overhang: ‘up to 230 cm’ just covers a 230 cm sofa. The size finder does the maths for you, for a straight, corner or U-shaped sofa.

Widthways, its 180 cm goes over the back and the seat: give the size finder the depth of your sofa and it tells you how far the throw hangs down at the front and back.

The smallest size in this range is 180 × 130 cm. The 180 × 90 cm size of our other materials isn't available here: for a small armchair, choose the 130 and let it hang down further.

A corner sofa needs two

A corner sofa is two lengths that meet: you need two throws, one for each side, often in two different sizes. Measure each side from end to end, on the outside, corner included: the throws overlap in the corner. A U-shaped sofa needs three. The size finder gives you the size for each side and adds them to your basket together.

Beyond 420 cm in a straight line, use two throws side by side, overlapping in the middle.

The price depends only on the size. No colour costs more than another.

Free delivery on orders of £85 or more, plus two free cushion covers: you choose them in your basket.

Care

No machine washing. A damp sponge, then a dry cloth: that's all this material needs, and it's also what sets it apart from our fabric throws.

The 6 colours

Pewter grey, Pearl grey, Onyx black, Greige, Taupe, Cognac.

Sizing and fitting

A throw isn’t slipped on: you drape it. There are no foam tuck-in sticks and no separate arm pieces.

Choosing the length

Measure the width of your sofa from one arm to the other, on the outside, and add about 50 cm: the throw hangs down about 25 cm on each side. Each size states the width it covers from end to end, without any overhang.
In the other direction, its 180 cm width goes over the back and the seat: measure the depth, from the top of the back to the floor at the front, to see how far it will hang down behind.
If you’re between two sizes, choose the larger one. The size finder does the maths for you.

How many throws

Straight sofa: one throw; over 420 cm, two side by side. Corner sofa: one per side, measuring each side including the corner. U-shaped sofa: three.

How to drape it

On a clean, dry sofa, unfold the throw, centre it on the seat and let the sides fall.
Tuck a few centimetres into the gap between the seat and the back, a little more on a leather sofa.
A throw isn’t fixed: if it moves, you put it back in a second. Take it off when you have guests, move it to the seat that gets the most use, or fold it over the end of the sofa.

Care

The surface is sealed: nothing soaks through, and hair and liquids sit on top. Keep it out of the washing machine — it could make the coating peel. A cloth does the same job, with no risk.

Day to day

A well wrung-out sponge or a damp cloth, with lukewarm water and a little mild soap if needed, including for greasy marks, in light circular movements.
Wipe dry with a cloth to avoid watermarks; faux leather is cleaned in place, without taking it off.
Pet hair slides off: a sweep of the hand or a cloth removes it.

Washing

No washing machine, no soaking, no harsh detergent.

Drying

Air dry, away from radiators and hairdryers, and out of direct sunlight, which dries out the coating.

Avoid

Washing machine, tumble dryer, bleach, alcohol, acetone, abrasive sponges, direct heat.

Care guide

Delivery and returns

Dispatched within 24 working hours, then tracked delivery in 3 to 8 working days to the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Delivery

Free on orders of £85 or more, with 2 free cushion covers.
Below £85: £3.99.
Delivered to your door, with a tracking number by email.

Returns

30-day money-back guarantee from delivery, change of mind included. Return postage is paid by you.
Request your return by email with your order number: we send you the return address and instructions.
Refund within 24 hours of receiving your return. For a size or colour exchange, send the item back and we will send you the size or colour you want, subject to availability.

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Your questions about this product

What length should I choose?

All our throws are 180 cm wide; lengths run from 90 to 420 cm, or 130 to 420 cm in faux leather. Measure the width of your sofa from one arm to the other, on the outside, and add about 50 cm so it falls about 25 cm over each side: the size finder does the maths for you. If you’re between two sizes, take the larger.

Does it cover the back?

Yes: lay it over the back and let it fall onto the seat — it covers both in one piece, and the sides hang down. It isn’t a cover: you don’t pull it over the arms.

Will it slip?

Yes, it can move: a throw is draped, not fixed. Tuck a few centimetres into the gap between the seat and the back; if it shifts, you can put it back in a second. Faux leather slips more, especially on a leather sofa: tuck a little more in.

How do I clean the faux leather?

Wipe it with a damp sponge, with mild soap if needed, then a dry cloth to avoid marks. No washing machine and no soaking: the machine could make the coating peel off.

What about a corner sofa?

Two throws, one per side, often in two different sizes; three for a U-shaped sofa. Measure each side from end to end, on the outside, corner included: the size finder gives you the size for each. Beyond 420 cm in a straight line, use two throws side by side, overlapping in the middle.

Can I return it if I don’t like it?

Yes: you have a 30-day money-back guarantee from delivery, even if you simply change your mind. Email us at contact@thesofacoverhouse.com with your order number: we reply with the return address and instructions. Return postage is paid by you, and we refund you within 24 hours of receiving the return, to your original payment method.

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