Discover City Club: The Fabric That Looks Like Leather but Offers So Much More

Jia HE
Oct 24
2 min read

When you’re choosing upholstery for sofas, lounge chairs or statement pieces, you might think leather is your only option for that smooth, refined look. But what if there was a fabric that delivers the elegance of leather with the comfort and versatility of textile? That’s where City Club by Profile Fabrics comes in.

Material Qualities That Set City Club Apart

Though it visually evokes leather, City Club is a high-performance upholstery fabric — engineered with durability, texture and ease of use in mind.
Produced by Profile Fabrics, an Australian-owned textile house known for fabrics that are “colour-fast, versatile and durable.”
While specific product details are not fully published online, the collection sits under Profile’s “Plain” fabric category, indicating a discrete texture and high usability.
Because it mimics leather, City Club is ideal for creating that premium finish without some of leather’s limitations—such as expense, rigidity, and specific maintenance needs.

Where City Club Works Best

1. Living Room Sofas

For a main seating piece, you want upholstery that looks refined, feels comfortable, and holds up to regular use. City Club gives your sofa that elevated finish.

2. Accent Chairs or Lounge Seating

Using City Club on an accent chair gives it a luxury feel—but the fabric’s textile nature keeps the seat welcoming and textile soft.

3. Commercial or High-Traffic Spaces

Because it offers the look of leather with textile advantages, City Club is suitable for offices, hotel lobbies or home office seating—where aesthetics and durability must go hand-in-hand.

Advantages Over Traditional Leather

Greater flexibility: Textile fabrics like City Club typically move and flex more comfortably than leather, which can feel stiff initially.
Wider colour and finish options: Fabric offers more variation in tones and finishes than many leather hides allow.
Simpler climate response: Leather may warm up in hot homes or feel cold in winter; fabric tends to be more neutral and comfortable all year.
Potential cost benefit: Often less expensive than premium leather hides without compromising the sophisticated look.

How to Combine City Club with Other Fabrics

Use City Club for the main surfaces (sofa, lounge chair) to anchor the room with a polished visual.
Layer in textiles with different textures—like bouclé or velvet cushions—to add warmth and dimension.
For a coordinated aesthetic, use City Club in a neutral or mid-tone shade, then accent with patterned or textured decorative pieces.

From Ideas to Implementation

At Rico Furniture, we offer custom upholstery selection so you can specify City Club on any of our signature models, such as swivel chairs or modular lounges. When you choose a fabric that looks like leather but performs like textile—you get the best of both worlds.

Final Thoughts

City Club by Profile Fabrics is a versatile, high-style upholstery choice that brings together the refined aesthetic of leather with the comfort and practicality of fabric. For anyone looking to elevate their interior—with performance in mind—this fabric is a top pick.

Want help selecting the right fabric for your next piece? Contact Rico Furniture for swatches, samples and personalised advice.