Short answer: Aquaforte Velvet is the fabric we recommend first for homes with dogs or cats, and it includes five new colours: Toffee, Dusty Rose, Rust, Cabernet and Pastis. They join Chocolate, Aqua and Crumble. The widest choice is on our sofas, where all five are offered on Atmosphere, Cassini, Ciello and Gaia. Order a free swatch before you decide.
We developed Aquaforte Velvet with pet owners in mind, so a larger choice of colours matters to the households that use it hardest. The sections below explain what the fabric is, where each new colour is offered and how to compare them at home.
On This Page
- What is Aquaforte Velvet?
- The new Aquaforte Velvet colours at a glance
- Which Cozey products come in the new colours?
- Pets and cleaning
- How to choose a colour with free swatches
- Our recommendation
- Explore our Aquaforte Velvet range
What is Aquaforte Velvet?
Aquaforte Velvet is a 100% polyester upholstery fabric that is OEKO-TEX certified and machine washable. It is different from regular Aquaforte, so do not assume the two behave alike. Here is what sets it apart:
- Made with pets in mind: it was developed particularly with pet owners in mind, and it is our first recommendation for customers with dogs or cats.
- Scratch resistance: its dense, thick construction gives claws fewer places to catch, and it resists scratching better than our other indoor fabrics.
- Easier hair removal: lower static than many fabrics means less pet hair clings to the surface, so hair is easier to remove.
- Stain and water resistance: excellent water and stain resistance, although no fabric is stain-proof.
- Durability: more than 200,000 Martindale double rubs, our highest abrasion resistance, and our strongest resistance to visible pilling.
- Feel: an ultra-soft, buttery feel.
Our guides to pet-friendly sofas and to the most durable sofa fabric for pets explain how it compares with our other fabrics.
"Timeless spaces don't have to mean neutral colours," says Erika Intscher, Product Development Manager at Cozey. "We wanted this palette to reflect where Cozey is heading: playful, but still sophisticated. Our furniture has soft curves and generous shapes, and these colours were chosen to echo that. For a long time people have played it safe, so we wanted to give them more freedom to style a room with colour. It's about letting your space show a bit more personality while still feeling considered."
The new Aquaforte Velvet colours at a glance
Five colours are new. Chocolate, Aqua and Crumble were already part of the range. The table lists each new colour with its French name and the products it is offered on.
The new Aquaforte Velvet colours at a glance
| Colour | French name | Offered on |
|---|---|---|
| Toffee | Caramel | Atmosphere, Cassini sofa, Ciello and Ciello XL, Gaia and Gaia XL, Orian, Cassini lounge chair, Mira and Ushi dining chair |
| Dusty Rose | Rose poudré | Atmosphere, Cassini sofa, Ciello and Ciello XL, Gaia and Gaia XL, Cassini lounge chair, Mira and Ushi dining chair |
| Rust | Rouille | Atmosphere, Cassini sofa, Ciello and Ciello XL, Gaia and Gaia XL, Cassini lounge chair, Mira, Naos |
| Cabernet | Cabernet | Atmosphere, Cassini sofa, Ciello and Ciello XL, Gaia and Gaia XL, Cassini lounge chair |
| Pastis | Pastis | Atmosphere, Cassini sofa, Ciello and Ciello XL, Gaia and Gaia XL, Cassini lounge chair, Naos |
Each colour is offered on the products shown and not on the rest of our range, so confirm the colour on the product page before you plan around it.
Which Cozey products come in the new colours?
Start with the product, then check which of the five colours it offers.
- Sofas: Atmosphere, the Cassini sofa, Ciello (Regular and XL) and Gaia (Regular and XL) come in all five new colours. Orian comes in Toffee only. Our guides to the Atmosphere, Cassini, Ciello and Gaia sofas cover each in detail.
- Cassini lounge chair: the Cassini lounge chair comes in all five.
- Other accent chairs: the Mira comes in Toffee, Dusty Rose and Rust. The Naos comes in Rust and Pastis. The Hubbel is not offered in the new colours.
- Dining chairs: the Ushi dining chair comes in Toffee and Dusty Rose.
Cabernet is the most selective of the five. It is offered on our sofas and on the Cassini lounge chair, so a matching Mira, Naos or Hubbel in Cabernet is not available.
Pets and cleaning
Aquaforte Velvet is our strongest recommendation for households with pets, and the same fabric comes in every colour above. No fabric is claw-proof or scratch-proof, so treat its construction as a way to limit snags rather than a guarantee against a cat that scratches on purpose. Our pet-friendly sofa guide gives the full comparison, and our guide to removing pet hair from a sofa covers day-to-day care.
What comes off for washing depends on the product:
- Ciello and Gaia: the fabric covers are removable across the upholstered components.
- Atmosphere and Cassini: the fabric covers are fully removable and replaceable, and they can be cleaned individually.
- Orian: the seat and back cushion covers come off, but the upholstery on the arms and bases is fixed.
- Accent chairs: the Mira, Hubbel and Cassini lounge chair covers are removable. The Naos covers are not.
To wash a removable cover, use cold water and a mild, fragrance-free detergent, lay it flat to air-dry and never tumble dry. Put it back only when it is completely dry. If a cover is damaged, you can replace that cover rather than the whole product where your collection supports it. Our guide to washable sofas for pets and kids covers more options.
How to choose a colour with free swatches
The only reliable way to judge a colour is to see it in your own home, because screens and rooms change how a colour looks. We offer free swatches delivered directly to your home.
1. Choose the product first. Use the table above to see which of the five colours your sofa or chair offers.
2. Order swatches for your shortlist. Two or three colours is easier to compare than all eight.
3. Judge in daylight. Place each swatch against your floor and your wall, and look again in the evening.
4. Check your other finishes. Hold the swatch beside your rug, curtains and wood tones before you decide.
Our guides to choosing a sofa colour and to neutral living room colour palettes go into combinations in more detail.
Our recommendation
Pick the product and the fabric first, and the colour second.
- Homes with dogs or cats: choose Aquaforte Velvet, then pick any of its eight colours. Our fabric types guide shows why.
- A full sofa in a new colour: Atmosphere, Cassini, Ciello or Gaia, which offer all five.
- An accent chair to match: the Cassini lounge chair offers all five, and the Mira and Naos each offer some of them. The Hubbel does not come in the new colours.
- Not sure about a colour: order a free swatch and live with it for a few days.
Explore our Aquaforte Velvet range
Product specifications can change. Check the current dimensions on the product page before ordering.