Meet our RESILIENCE sofas
Exclusive to DFS, the Resilience range is designed to withstand family life, providing comfort that truly lasts. Our luxury leather look and faux suede fabrics are tested to higher international standards, both in strength and durability, and against wear and tear. So no matter what life throws at them, Resilience sofas are built to last.
Explore our RESILIENCE sofa ranges
Finton
Smart, spacious and comfortable, the Finton might just be the ultimate family sofa. Practical reversible cushions and a goes-with-anything silhouette make this sofa super easy to live with.
Arwen
Smart, homely and oh-so-supportive, the Arwen sofa range brings practical luxury to your living room. With power recliner seats and lumbar support - it's never been easier to create your dream sofa setup.
Jagger
Sleek and modern, but with all the comfort of a recliner - the Jagger doesn't compromise. Plump cushions contrast with minimal detail, while adjustable headrests provide customisable support.
Hexis
Kick back and scroll in comfort with the Hexis Power Chair. From the luxurious power recliner to the flexible smartphone arm, this chair is designed for maximum relaxation.
San Mateo
Reinventing Italian-inspired style with a slimline, compact silhouette - meet the San Mateo sofa range. This sofa's fresh and timeless look offers modern style that still stands up to family life.
New Tahiti
Your very own slice of paradise - Tahiti epitomises contemporary cool with an Italian-inspired silhouette and sleek chrome legs.
Ronan
A recliner perfect for the whole family. With deep padded cushions and upholstered in our life-resilient fabric, this cosy sofa range has a variety of sizes to suit every living space.
Long-lasting without compromise on comfort
We put our fabrics and seams through their paces
Tough enough to look good for much, much longer
Bring on the rough and tumble of daily life
We've partnered up with Britain's most iconic fashion and home brands - to create exclusive furniture in their signature style.
Tested to the highest international standards
While all DFS upholstery fabrics are rigorously tested to ensure their suitability - the RESILIENCE range takes this to the next level. All our RESILIENCE fabrics have passed a higher level of performance tests for strength and durability - tests designed for commercial applications, meaning they exceed the requirements for domestic furniture. A range of physical performance tests, measuring a variety of factors, ensure these fabrics are strong, durable and resistant to tearing and pilling.
Tear strength
This test ensures that the fabric is strong enough for upholstery applications, and will not tear when upholstered into cushions or frame coverings.
Tensile strength
Similar to the tear test, this ensures the strength of the cover is robust enough to withstand weight being forced on it. This test simulates the sofa being sat on over and over again, just like how it would be in your home.
Abrasion resistance
This test is carried out by rubbing the fabric with a slightly abrasive material, to determine whether the rubbing of clothing fabrics against the sofa cover over time will cause a wearing down of fibres, or even thread breakage.
Resistance to pilling
This test is carried out by rubbing a fabric against the sofa material to ensure that the surface doesn’t gain any little balls of loose fibres (pilling), which are unsightly and can make the cover of the sofa look worn out ahead of time.
Super-strong seams
This test determines how strong the sofa’s seams are once sewn into the cushion covers. A weight is placed on the cushion to determine whether the seams are robust enough that they won’t slip or burst open under pressure.
RESILIENCE Fabrics
Faux suede
Looks like leather, feels like velvet. A hard wearing fabric with a brushed, suede-like feel, without the upkeep - with a pattern inspired by natural veining to add an interesting, dappled look. Soft to the touch, budget-friendly and super-practical for busy families.
Leather look
The qualities of leather, without the drawbacks. Our leather-look fabric makes an affordable alternative to a more natural-looking leather - and is proven to stand up to pilling, abrasion, and busy family life.
Quick delivery
Don’t want to wait? Our quick delivery RESILIENCE ranges are in stock and available to be delivered in as little as 7 days!
Fontaine Express
Supportive yet smart, there's lots to love about Fontaine Express. These waterfall back recliners and fixed sofas serve up plenty of style in a duo of deep navy fabrics.
Una Express
Make the most of your sleepover space with the Una Express sofa bed. These power sliding chaises are a snug day-to-night solution, transforming compact cosiness into spacious, sprawl-worthy seats for your guests to snooze on at the touch of a button.
Braylan Express
Smart and reassuring, the Braylan recliner sofa range is ideal for kicking back in, helping you to create your ultimate relaxation experience.
Gilford Express
Gilford Express offers high-tech, hard-wearing lounging to add some wow factor to your living room. High-backed recliners promise supportive seating with practical charging ports - all with express delivery.
