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[PinkyPetunia]

I have used a flat bedsheet as a couch cover.  Yes it gets sloppy with use but it helps keep the couch clean if people are eating, putting their feet up, etc.

[Desert Lily]

While canvas can be water resistant, it would need a PVC coating or other coating to make it waterproof.

IMO using canvas might work within certain casual or coastal/beach styles, I don't think it would blend well with many other styles. I also agree with @Kachina624  about the tucking & straightening if the cover wasn't cut to the right size, fitted, etc.

[goldensrbest]

I use quilts ,i had bought when zuilly was on line.

[Lucky Charm]

I have several from CCS Chicago Canvas and they are a savior for me.

Two cats.  They think the couch is their's. 

So to protect it from fur I use 2 drop clothes (it's has an attached chaise) and then I put down pestemals.  No need for waterproof material.  But I have lots of pestemals (long turkish towels), too. Constantly switch them out.  Because I won't sit where a cat sat!

In less than 3 months we're breaking ground for a new addition.  It's where my couch will be.  Uncovered!!!  And no cats allowed!

[Catiele]

I will never use covers for my furniture. Have leather in the family room. The living room is not used that much. We had three sons and a dog. I grew up with them and never liked them. My parents had a beautiful antique couch that was ruined by a cat when it was in a cellar. I would have had it reapolsted but it was not to be.

[Oznell]

That's nice of you, @sligo ,  thanks.   Agree, the low price makes experimentation feasible.   I love getting new perspectives on dealing with common issues, like keeping couches as clean as possible, while still living your life ( with cats).

I've had lots of slipcovers over time, and I think they are fine in some applications.  I don't care for the utilitarian odd-shaped protectors you see out there.  Now I use folded throws, which are easy. 

But there's something about a natural drop cloth that appeals to me-- looks "arty".  I wouldn't care if it matched sofa or not--  it's neutral, so bring on the two tone look, very English.  By the way, she said that they get softer and softer with washing, a real plus.

[wilma]

These canvas throws look a bit scratchy to me. Comfort is everything to me on a sofa.

We have treated fabric to resist stains on our sofas, but I still cover them with soft throws because we allow our dog on them. My husband sometimes spills a drink or snack too. It eases my mind to have the throws covering the sofas.

I have a few different solid and printed throws that I switch out and launder regularly. Some are for fall and winter & others I use in spring & summer. They move around a bit as we sit and lounge, but that doesn't bother me. 

[Sooner]

@Oznell THANKS!  I just ordered three to have on hand for emergencies, projects, and to put on the dining room table if we need that to put somethings on for some reason or the other besided eating (like cleaning out the big white cabinets that hold dishes!). 

[Oznell]

Those are great ideas, @Sooner , for various uses.   Plain, natural fiber cotton is versatile.