Stretch sofa cover, 68 colours

Size guide

What shape is your sofa?

Corner sofa, with or without a chaise end: choose ‘L-shaped’. Three parts: ‘U-shaped’. You tell us about the chaise end in the next step.

Measure your sofa

Start at the outer edge of one arm, at the top (A): go over the arm, down onto the seat, across it, then back up and over the other arm to its outer edge (B). Keep the tape measure against the fabric.

From A to B, arms included, tape measure against the fabric

From one arm to the other, arms included, following the shape of the sofa

This measurement is longer than the width of your sofa: that is normal, as the cover also wraps the arms.

Also check the depth: from the top of the back to the front edge of the seat, following the fabric, 140 cm at most.

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Size	Part measurement
1-seater	90 to 140 cm
2-seater	145 to 185 cm
3-seater	190 to 230 cm
4-seater	235 to 300 cm

The same chart applies to a straight sofa, to each part of an L-shaped or U-shaped sofa, and to a chaise end. Between two sizes, choose the larger one: the fabric stretches, and you tuck the excess between the cushions with the foam sticks provided.

Not sure? Email a photo of your sofa to contact@thesofacoverhouse.com and we will confirm the size before you buy.

This cover: will it fit your sofa?

Suitable for: Armchair, straight sofa, corner sofa, U-shaped sofa
Dimensions: 90 to 300 cm from arm to arm, arms included; on a corner or U-shaped sofa, there must be a gap between the sections, even a small one.

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Fitting in 5 steps

About 2 minutes, no tools — quicker with two people

Find the BACK label
A label sewn into the cover shows which way it goes on: find it before you start, so you don't have to turn the cover round halfway. The cover looks small when you unpack it: that's normal, it stretches.
Pull the cover over the sofa
Place it over the back, then pull the fabric over the seat and the arms, on each side, until the sofa is fully covered.
Tie the cords
Once the sofa is covered, tie the cords together underneath it.
Insert the foam tuck-in sticks
Push the foam tuck-in sticks provided into the gaps between the seat and the back: they wedge in the excess fabric.
Adjust
Smooth the fabric by hand, from the centre to the edges, then tuck the excess into the gaps. Do this again whenever the fabric has moved.

L-shaped or U-shaped sofa: one cover per section, starting with the corner section.

See the detailed fitting guide

At a glance

Shown in Charcoal grey

Fabric: Stretch
Composition: 95% polyester, 5% elastane
Style: Plain or patterned, depending on the colour
Care: Machine washable at 30°C, air dry
Colours: 68
Sizes: 4

Product details

Description

Your sofa has seen better days. A stain that won't come out, a worn arm, fabric you'd rather nobody saw. You don't want to buy a new one.

This cover wraps it completely, arms included. Pull it on, tie the cords underneath and tuck in the excess with the foam tuck-in sticks provided.

What it changes at home

A knit that stretches both ways. A single piece covers the seat, the back and the arms, whether rounded or straight.
No tools, no cutting. About 2 minutes, quicker with two people: pull it on, tie the cords underneath, then tuck in the excess.
A quick tweak now and then. Like a fitted sheet: when the fabric has moved, smooth it out and tuck the excess back into the gaps.

Day to day

Machine washable at 30°C. Delicate cycle, no fabric softener, air dry: take it off, wash it, put it back on.
Free delivery on orders of £85 or more, with 2 free cushion covers: your basket lets you choose them.

Choosing your size

One cover fits one straight section of seating. A straight sofa needs 1 cover, an L-shaped corner sofa 2 covers, a U-shaped sofa 3 covers. The 1-seater size also fits an armchair.

Four sizes cover sofas from 90 to 300 cm wide: 1-seater (90-140 cm / 36-55 in), 2-seater (145-185 cm / 58-72 in), 3-seater (190-230 cm / 75-90 in), 4-seater (235-300 cm / 93-118 in). Measure from arm to arm following the shape of the sofa, arms included (from the outer edge of one arm, over the top, to the outer edge of the other, with the tape measure flat against the fabric), and choose the matching size. If you're between two sizes, choose the larger one.

Available in 68 colours

Plain: Charcoal grey · Light grey · Black · Beige · White · Burgundy · Navy blue · Brown · Red · Forest green · Yellow · Orange · Sky blue · Purple.

Patterns: Orange and navy patchwork · Grey palm leaves · Ecru red floral · Navy marl · Orange and black patchwork · Beige geometric · Grey chevron · Denim marl · Grey criss-cross · Green palm leaves · Grey marl · Blue-grey feathers · Sand crosshatch · Ochre and blue geometric · Ecru pink floral · Ecru with grey foliage · Brown marl · Black foliage · Taupe twigs · Ecru with yellow chevrons · Brown and black patchwork · Black tropical floral · Grey feathers · Frost blue · Charcoal with gold lines · Beige teardrops · Terracotta and blue geometric · Pink marl · Ecru with blue diamonds · Almond green marl · Orange and grey geometric · Navy branches · Dusky pink · White marble · Beige waves · Blue and sand geometric · Ecru with coloured squares · Grey with red lips · Black swirls · Green with gold lines · Multicoloured patchwork · Ecru arabesque · White and gold marble · Brown diamonds · Green tropical foliage · Blue with bright flowers · Sky blue leaves · Grey tulips · Ecru hearts · Blue-grey tiles · Grey lettering · Taupe foliage · Grey paw prints · Grey smiles.

Sizing and fitting

Measure from one arm to the other, following the shape of the sofa, arms included, with the tape measure flat against the fabric — not by the number of cushions or the make of the sofa. If you’re between two sizes, choose the larger one: the fabric stretches, and you tuck the excess between the cushions with the foam tuck-in sticks supplied.

Sizes

1-seater: 90-140 cm / 36-55 in
2-seater: 145-185 cm / 58-72 in
3-seater: 190-230 cm / 75-90 in
4-seater: 235-300 cm / 93-118 in

Check the depth too: from the top of the back to the front edge of the seat, following the fabric, 140 cm at most.

Fitting

No tools needed. Slip the cover on (back label against the backrest), stretch it over the arms, tie the cords under the sofa and tuck in the excess with the foam tuck-in sticks supplied. About 2 minutes, quicker with two people.

Corner or U-shaped sofa

2 covers for a corner sofa (one per section), 3 for a U-shaped sofa. Measure each part on its own, following its shape, with the tape measure flat against the fabric: start at the outer edge of the arm, go over the top and stop at the gap between sections; a middle part runs from one gap to the next. Measure a chaise end from the top of the back to the end of the seat, following the fabric. Fit the corner section first. The sections must be separate, even slightly: without a gap between them, the covers can’t be fitted.

Size guide · Fitting guide

Care

What matters here is the stretch of the knit. Too much heat, fabric conditioner or the tumble dryer will loosen it, and the cover ends up baggy on your furniture.

Day to day

Blot a fresh stain from the edge towards the centre with a damp cloth, without rubbing. There’s no need to take the cover off for a one-off spill.

Washing

Machine wash at 30°C on a delicate cycle, with no bleach or fabric conditioner.
Wash it on its own if it’s a sofa cover: it needs room to rinse properly.

Drying

Air dry on a clothes airer. Put it back on while it’s still slightly damp: it tightens up by itself as it finishes drying.

Avoid

Tumble dryer, radiator, fabric conditioner, bleach.

These simple habits are what keep the knit stretchy.

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.

Delivery information · Returns and exchanges

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Your questions about this product

What if I get the size wrong?

Measure your sofa from one arm to the other following its shape, arms included; if you’re between two sizes, take the larger. If the size you receive doesn’t fit, you can exchange it for the right size within 30 days of delivery, subject to availability: email us at contact@thesofacoverhouse.com with your order number, send the cover back (return postage is at your cost) and we’ll send you the size you need.

Will it move about?

It can move a little with use, like a fitted sheet. The fabric stretches over the sofa, the cords tie underneath it, and the foam tuck-in sticks supplied slide in with the extra fabric between the seat and the back. When it has moved, it takes a second to put it back: smooth the fabric and tuck the excess back in.

What about children or a cat?

The cover takes the hair, marks and small stains instead of your sofa, and goes in the machine at 30°C. It doesn’t stop liquids: for spilt drinks, the water-repellent jacquard gives you time to wipe up. If your cat uses the sofa as a scratching post, our guide ‘Which sofa cover fabric for a home with pets?’ compares the fabrics.

Can I use it on leather or faux leather furniture?

Yes. On a smooth surface it can slip a little more than on fabric: tuck the extra fabric firmly between the seat and the back with the foam tuck-in sticks, and adjust it from time to time. For a sofa that gets heavy use, the EasyCover™ range has a non-slip underside.

Does it protect against liquids?

No: stretch fabric is not a barrier. A spilt glass mops up quickly and the cover goes in the machine at 30°C. If liquids are your concern, choose the water-repellent jacquard or the EasyCover™ Waterproof Sofa Cover.

What if my sofa has a corner or a chaise end?

One cover per section: two for a corner sofa, three for a U-shaped sofa. Your sofa needs a separation between its sections, even a slight one: without it, the covers can’t be fitted. Measure each section on its own, from the outer edge of the arm, over the top, to the separation.

Will the colour match the photo?

Our photos are studio shots of our fabric, not computer-generated images. A screen can alter a shade slightly: if in doubt, email us at contact@thesofacoverhouse.com and ask for a daylight photo of the colour. And if the shade you receive isn’t right for you, you have 30 days from delivery to return it (return postage is at your cost).

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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