Linen Sofas

Is linen a good fabric for a couch?

Linen is woven from flax. It is breathable, cool to sit on and has a dry, matte texture that suits relaxed and coastal rooms. Pure linen wrinkles and can stain, which is why most linen sofas use a blend: cotton-linen for softness, or a performance linen blend with synthetic fibers for stain resistance.

Linen, cotton-linen or performance linen?

Cotton-linen blends feel soft and casual and often come as removable slipcovers. Performance linen blends keep the look but resist spills better, which helps with kids and pets. Compare the options in types of couch material and check the cleaning code in upholstery cleaning codes.

Related: washable and slipcovered sofas, beige and cream sofas and deep-seat sofas.

Delivery and returns

Every sofa ships to all 50 states for a flat $20 by curbside delivery, and most orders arrive within 5–10 business days. If it is not right, you have 30 days from delivery to return it for free. See our shipping policy and returns policy.

Frequently asked questions

How do you clean a linen couch?

Vacuum it weekly with a soft brush and blot spills at once with a clean white cloth. Wash removable linen covers only if the listing says they are washable, in cool water, and let them air dry to limit shrinking.

Does a linen couch wrinkle?

Yes, pure linen creases easily, which is part of its relaxed look. Linen blends wrinkle less, and a loose slipcover hides creases better than tight upholstery.