Advantages

• Suede fabric has several advantages over suede leather, which is difficult to clean, and stains easily from substances as mild as water. Most suede fabric can be machine washed, and many types of suede fabric are coated with stain resistant chemicals.
  
  

Environmentally Friendly

• Suede fabrics are popular among those who like the appearance of suede leather, but who are opposed to using animal hides or products. Suede fabrics do not contain any animal products, can be made from natural products, and are generally environmentally friendly.
  
  

Varieties

• Suede fabric has many forms. Some varieties of silk can be made to appear as suede in the weaving process. Cotton fabrics can be made to appear as suede through a sanding process. Microsuede is a knit fabric that is popular for furniture or clothing items. Suede fabrics also can often contain stretch.
  
  

Cleaning

• Most suede fabrics can be washed in the washing machine, and many are resistant to stains. However, if suede fabrics do get stained, you can blot them with a clean cloth soaked in soapy water. If this does not work, you can use a fabric stain remover. Never use bleach to clean suede fabric, because it can damage the color and nap.
  
  

Nap

• Suede fabric's nap is what makes it look like suede leather. The nap should be cared for as suede leather's nap is cared for. Dry stains can be removed by carefully brushing it with a suede brush. The appearance of your suede fabric furniture can be restored with a suede brush to look new again.