There are more things to consider than just looks when choosing a covering for your lift recliner. Consider these points:

• Resistance to food stains. Today's fabrics have built-in stain guards and easy-clean features that will let you enjoy snacks and drinks while sitting in your lift recliner without worry. Imitation leather and vinyl are also easy wipe-clean options.



• Protection from incontinence. If this is a possibility, you'll want to carefully choose a cover. We realize this can be a difficult issue to talk about, but it's important to get absorbent pads or other options to help prevent problems. While many of the fabrics do resist spills and other liquids, that doesn't solve the problem of these liquids being shed off onto the floor, which could be embarrassing. Choose a cover carefully, as well as pads and other devices to make worry about incontinence less stressful.



• Options like miracle fabrics. Pride lift chairs are good examples of the wide variety of fabrics available. Each one has different benefits and qualities, and has earned the name "miracle fabric" with these benefits. If you're worried about things like food or beverage stains, pet stains or other problems, Pride's Promessa is a truly stain-resistant fabric. And that's only one option. To help you choose, we have specialists who can recommend the best fabric for your needs. Call 1 (800) 346-1699 and let us make some recommendations. You can also find out more about miracle fabrics at the following web pages: Crypton Fabrics and UltraFabrics LLC.



• Breathable fabrics. No one wants to sit in a lift chair that makes them hot and stuffy, so breathable fabric is important. This is really something to consider for those who will most likely sit or sleep for long periods of time. Any type of slick surface like a vinyl or leather usually isn't going to breathe, and probably won't be a good option for someone who will sit very long, unless it's a specialized synthetic breathable leather like Golden Technologies Brisa. Our lift recliner specialist can tell you if the fabric you're considering is breathable and help advise you so you find the one you need.



• Overall safety. Today's lift recliner chairs have to be more than just safe and comfortable; they have to meet the many federal fire code regulations. Some states have special rules, as well, like California's CA TB133 code requiring lift chairs used in common and public areas to meet certain specifications. At Lift Chairs 101, you'll find a selection of chairs that comply with this code and all others to make it easier for our California customers. Our specialist on lift recliner chairs can point you to the right models. You can consult the following document for more information about fire codes: http://www.pfa.org/intouch/new_pdf/lr_IntouchV2.2.pdf.