01 · Face
400gsm woven chenille.
Dense, matte, no pattern. Reads as upholstery across the whole colour range.
CouchCoats Performance+ · The upgrade worth paying for
400gsm chenille with a bonded TPU barrier. Looks like upholstery. Seals like outdoor gear.
01 — The Seal
A pillow, a dry napkin, and a bottle of red-dyed water. We filmed what happens when you pour it on Performance+ — in one take, no cuts, no edits. Watch the napkin.
Advanced Waterproof Technology
02 — The Look
Performance+ is a dense woven chenille — 400gsm, no pattern, no shine. Seat and back cushions each get their own cover — the stretch pulls flat so it looks like upholstery, not a slipcover. Soft to sit on, matte in the light, matched to common couch tones.
You've probably seen covers that promise the same thing. Here's what to watch for.
03 — What to Watch For
You've probably seen covers called "miracle" sofa covers. Same chenille. Same stretch fit. Same 400gsm weight. The difference is behind the fabric — and you can't see it in a photo.
The real thing
The imitations
Spill-test every cover before you commit. If it absorbs, it's not waterproof.
The Build
Fabric, membrane, seams, and fit designed together. Pulled apart below.
01 · Face
Dense, matte, no pattern. Reads as upholstery across the whole colour range.
02 · Barrier
Designed so liquid can't penetrate through.
03 · Durability
Strong stitching built to hold up to daily wear, pet weight, and repeated washing.
04 · Fit
Locks each cushion flat. No sag, no slip, no tucking. Less than a minute per cushion.
The Verdict
Had a dinner party last weekend. Full glass of shiraz down the middle cushion. Panicked for about three seconds then remembered what I bought. Beaded on the surface, wiped clean. Not a drop got through.
We have a 60kg mastiff and a 10kg cavoodle. Both have had their moments on this couch. Everything stays on top of the cover. Pop them off, machine wash, done.
Nobody who sits on this couch realises it's covered. The chenille looks like the fabric our couch came in — maybe better. If I didn't tell visitors, they'd never know.
Started with the Classic range. Loved them, but wanted the waterproof peace of mind with a toddler. The Performance+ feels thicker, sits flatter, and after six months looks like day one.
04 — Why Performance+
The chenille, the fit, the weight — those are standard across the premium category. What you're paying for is the laminated TPU membrane behind the fabric. It's the single component that separates covers that resist liquid from covers that stop it. We spec it, bond it, and test it on every batch. If you want the full seal, Performance+ is the version you want.
Performance+ fits couches with removable cushions. The kit includes a cover for each seat and back cushion — pick your size (1, 2, 3 or 4-seater) on the product page. Full measuring guide included.
Yes. The TPU membrane runs the full panel of each seat and back cushion cover, laminated to the chenille. Red wine, pet accidents, bottle spills — nothing reaches the cushions underneath.
Yes. Cold machine wash, hang dry. The TPU membrane holds up through repeated wash cycles — day-one performance after extended use.
If the cover doesn't perform as claimed, we'll refund the full amount. No questions.
Included with every Performance+ order. Covers manufacturing defects and TPU bond integrity.
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Water-Proof peace of mind is what you're paying. Relax knowing your expensive couch is fully protected.
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