Couch covers for every sofa

How to choose a couch cover

Start with the job you want the cover to do. A full couch cover wraps the back, seat and arms, which suits a sofa that needs full coverage. A seat cover sits on the seat area only, which suits a sofa you want to protect where people sit. A throw-style cover drapes over the back and seat, which suits a quick layer you can move around.

Next, match the fabric to the season and the feel you want. Stretch jacquard knits are light and flexible. Chenille twill is thicker and matte. Velvet tatting has a soft pile with raised stripes. Fleece and quilted styles are warm and dense. Cooling knit and waffle grid styles have a smooth, cool touch.

Finally, check the fit range and the box contents. Some covers ship with foam sticks to hold the fabric in the seat gap. Some are single-piece seat covers only. The details below cover each type.

Sizes and measuring

Measure your sofa arm to arm, across the widest point, then measure the seat depth. Keep the tape level and write both numbers down.

Fit ranges in this category:

• 28-94 in (70-240 cm) wide: The Chenille Non-Slip Sofa Cover, The Cooling Knit Sofa Cover, The Quilted Tufted Fleece Sofa Seat Cover, The Tufted Fleece Couch Cover and The Tree Jacquard Chenille Seat Cover.
• 28-110 in (70-280 cm) wide: The Tuck-In Chenille Couch Cover.
• 55-118 in (140-300 cm) wide: The Printed Jacquard Stretch Couch Cover.
• 71-165 in (180-420 cm) wide: The Boho Fleece Sofa Throw.
• 75-118 in (190-300 cm) wide: The Leaf Jacquard Stretch Sofa Cover, in 3 seats 75-90 in (190-230 cm) and 4 seats 93-118 in (235-300 cm).

The Quilted Plush Velvet Seat Cover fits sofas, loveseats, accent chairs, recliners, futons and modular sofas. Choose a cover size that matches your seat area.

For sectionals and L-shaped couches, measure each cushion or each seat section on its own. A single-piece seat cover covers one seat area. If your sofa has two seat sections, order two covers.

Materials and what they feel like

Stretch jacquard knits: The Printed Jacquard Stretch Couch Cover is stretch polyester jacquard at about 180 gsm, a soft knit with a matte finish. The Leaf Jacquard Stretch Sofa Cover is 100 percent polyester stretch jacquard knit at about 180 gsm, with large raised leaves in a tone on tone pattern.

Chenille: The Chenille Non-Slip Sofa Cover and The Tuck-In Chenille Couch Cover are polyester chenille in a twill weave, thick and soft with a matte finish. The Tree Jacquard Chenille Seat Cover is polyester chenille jacquard in a woven tatting, with a woven tree pattern and a slight sheen.

Velvet: The Striped Velvet Tatting Sofa Cover is 100 percent polyester, 400 gsm tatting weave, soft velvet with raised wavy stripes, in Beige, light gray and dark gray. It has a non-slip backing and is not waterproof. The Quilted Plush Velvet Seat Cover is plush velvet fleece with a cotton blend, knitted and quilted, about 500 gsm, with a quilted grid surface.

Fleece: The Quilted Tufted Fleece Sofa Seat Cover is knit polyester jacquard fleece at about 300 gsm, thick and quilted with a raised geometric pattern. The Tufted Fleece Couch Cover is knit polyester fleece at about 300 gsm, soft with ribbed channels and a bumpy dot border. The Boho Fleece Sofa Throw is knit polyester fleece, thick and fluffy, with a soft warm sherpa feel and a jacquard boho pattern.

Cooling knits: The Cooling Knit Sofa Cover is knit polyester jacquard in a cooling touch weave, a cool smooth knit with a fine waffle grid. The Waffle Grid Stretch Seat Cover is stretch polyester jacquard knit with a cooling touch waffle grid and a soft hand. It is sold as a single-piece seat cover only, not a whole set.

Care and washing

Every cover on this page machine washes at 30°C (86°F) on a gentle cycle. That keeps the knit and the pile in shape.

Drying differs by fabric:

• Tumble dry low: The Printed Jacquard Stretch Couch Cover, The Quilted Tufted Fleece Sofa Seat Cover, The Tufted Fleece Couch Cover and The Tuck-In Chenille Couch Cover.
• Air dry: The Chenille Non-Slip Sofa Cover, The Striped Velvet Tatting Sofa Cover, The Quilted Plush Velvet Seat Cover, The Waffle Grid Stretch Seat Cover, The Tree Jacquard Chenille Seat Cover and The Boho Fleece Sofa Throw.
• Line dry: The Cooling Knit Sofa Cover.

A few habits help. Close the wash load with like fabrics. Skip fabric softener on knits and fleece. Reshape the cover while it is damp, then let it finish drying. For covers with foam sticks, tuck the sticks into the seat gap after the cover is on, which keeps the fabric in place.

What comes in the box

• 1 cover and 4 foam sticks: The Printed Jacquard Stretch Couch Cover.
• 1 cover: The Chenille Non-Slip Sofa Cover, The Cooling Knit Sofa Cover, The Quilted Tufted Fleece Sofa Seat Cover, The Quilted Plush Velvet Seat Cover, The Tufted Fleece Couch Cover, The Waffle Grid Stretch Seat Cover, The Tuck-In Chenille Couch Cover, The Tree Jacquard Chenille Seat Cover and The Boho Fleece Sofa Throw.
• The Leaf Jacquard Stretch Sofa Cover covers the back, seat and both arms.
• The Striped Velvet Tatting Sofa Cover has a non-slip backing and is not waterproof.

Check the fit range, the seat depth and the box contents before you order. That is the fastest way to get a cover that stays put and looks right on your couch.