When a single papasan chair just is not big enough, you need a double papasan chair. Larger, double papasan chair cushions are perfect for one or two people and come in a variety of fabric and color choices. Papasan chairs were first introduced during the 1950s. Both single and double papasan chairs became very popular during the 1960s and 1970s as a casual and comfortable piece of furniture.

Double papasan chairs are also referred to as papasan loveseats or loveseat papasans. Double papasan chairs are designed with two people in mind. Double papasan chairs are also called mamasan chairs. These comfortable chairs are perfect for sharing space with a favorite friend or curling up alone. Over time even a good quality double papasan cushion will wear out. Typically the material used to stuff the cushion gets compacted, the cover fabric wears out, tears or the cushion is too soiled to economically clean.

Like their round, single seat cousins, double papasan chair cushions can be found in a wide variety decorator colors, prints and fabrics. Choosing the right double papasan cushion depends on not only picking the right color but selecting the right fabric.

As with any type of upholstered furniture, fabric can have a big impact on both comfort and durability. Cover materials for double papasan chair cushions can range from cotton and cotton duck to cotton synthetic blends and synthetic fabrics with each type of fabric having advantages and some disadvantages. For example, cotton duck fabrics tend may feel stiff to the touch but are long wearing and easily washed.

Solid color fabrics are available in a rainbow of decorator colors from the bright to the sublime. Patterned fabrics are also very stylish, adding to and enhancing your room decor. Synthetic blend fabrics, usually a combination of cotton and polyester, can be stain resistant and long wearing Chenille fabrics are soft, comfortable and stylish.

Microfiber fabrics are a very popular choice for double papasan chair cushions. Since microfiber fabrics are tightly woven, this versatile fabric is considered more wear and stain resistant than other types of fabrics with an open weave. Microfiber and microsuede fabrics are soft have the look and feel of leather suede.