FUN FACTS:

• Did you know before air-conditioning, white cotton slipcovers were used to drape furniture in order to cool the environment? Actually, slipcovers have been around since medieval times.
• In the 19th century, slipcovers were commonly used in all households. In both America and Europe, brightly colored slipcovers served a dual purpose. They were used as decorative coverings and as a shield against dirt and sunlight.
• The first slipcovers were custom made. Immigrants brought the slipcover trade to America. Tailors would go to people's homes to cut the right amount of material for a custom made slipcover. They would bring the cut fabric back to their shop to sew.
• Today's interior design is about comfort, style, and function. It's also about change. We like to create new looks in our home. With a slipcover, change can occur in minutes. It's fast and easy. Cover a sofa, loveseat, or chair and at the same time you will change the ambience of a room.