Replacement Covers for Multiyork, Tetrad, Parker Knoll and G Plan Sofas and Chairs
If you own a Multiyork, Tetrad, Parker Knoll or G Plan sofa, you probably bought it to last. And it usually has. The frame is sound, the seat still supports you, and you'd struggle to find anything as comfortable today. It's the fabric that's given up.
That's the point where most people start searching for replacement covers by brand name. I've been making loose covers for over 40 years, and these four names come through our workroom again and again. Each brand has its own quirks, and the right way to get new covers depends less on the badge and more on one simple question: does your sofa already have loose covers, or is the fabric fixed?
Here are all four brands side by side, with links to each brand's own page for more detail.
The one question that decides everything
Before you think about fabric, colour or piping, look at how your furniture is covered now.
- It already has loose covers. The covers come off, usually with zips, ties or Velcro under the base. Your old covers were cut for this exact piece, so they make the perfect pattern. This is our Copy Cover service.
- The fabric is fixed. It's stapled or tacked to the frame and doesn't come off. There's no cover to copy, so the piece has to be measured and patterned in person. This is our Tailor Made service.
Some makers built mostly one way, some built both. Within any brand, it's your individual sofa that decides.
Multiyork: the company has gone, your covers haven't
Multiyork went into administration in November 2017 and stopped trading under its own name in February 2018. So there's no factory to order new covers from, and no official pattern library to draw on.
The good news is that you don't need one. Most Multiyork sofas and chairs were designed with loose covers, so your existing covers are the pattern. You post them to us, we copy every panel in your new fabric, and you get back a set that fits the way the originals did when they were new. You don't even need to know the model name.
A couple of things I see often with Multiyork:
- Covers that have shrunk or stretched over the years. We allow for this when we copy, so the new set fits the sofa rather than the tired old cover.
- Fixed-upholstery pieces. Multiyork made some of these too. They have no covers to copy, so they'd need Tailor Made.
More detail is on our Multiyork loose covers page, and in our earlier post on replacement Multiyork loose covers.
Tetrad: still made in Lancashire, but your model might not be
Tetrad has been making furniture in Lancashire since 1968, and it still offers loose-cover sofas today. So why come to us rather than going back to the maker? In my experience, there are usually three reasons:
- Your model has been discontinued, so new covers for it aren't straightforward to get.
- You want a fabric outside Tetrad's own range, perhaps something more hard-wearing for a dog, or a pattern that suits a new room.
- You'd like a different look, such as adding or dropping piping, or changing the skirt style.
For Tetrad loose-cover models, Copy Cover works beautifully. For some popular models we already hold patterns. Tetrad also makes plenty of fixed-upholstery pieces, and those are a Tailor Made job. See our Tetrad loose covers page, or Replacement Loose Covers for Tetrad Furniture.
Parker Knoll: wing chairs, tension springs and fixed upholstery
Parker Knoll goes back to Frederick Parker's upholstery business, founded in 1869, and the Parker Knoll name was launched in 1931 with Willi Knoll's tension-sprung seating. Their wing chairs and fireside chairs are some of the best-loved chairs in British homes, and many of them are still going strong decades on.
Plenty of Parker Knoll chairs and sofas have fixed upholstery rather than loose covers. That's no barrier. Turning a fixed-upholstery piece into one with fitted loose covers is my speciality, and it's exactly what Tailor Made is for. The high backs, shaped wings and slim show-wood arms all need patterning on the chair itself, so the cover follows every line instead of sitting on top of it. If your Parker Knoll already has loose covers, Copy Cover works just as it does for any other brand.
Find out more on our Parker Knoll loose covers page.
G Plan: mid-century lines worth keeping
The G Plan brand was launched in 1953 by Donald Gomme, whose grandfather Ebenezer Gomme had started making furniture in High Wycombe in 1898. Its clean, unfussy shapes are well worth keeping.
With G Plan, I'd say the same as with Parker Knoll: check whether the fabric comes off. If it does, Copy Cover. If it's fixed, Tailor Made. Shapes with visible wooden frames or legs need a cover that's cut to sit neatly around them, and that's where measuring on the piece pays off. Our G Plan loose covers page has more.
Which route suits your sofa?
| Your furniture | Best route | How it works |
|---|---|---|
| Multiyork with loose covers | Copy Cover | Post us your old covers from anywhere in the UK and we copy them |
| Tetrad loose-cover model | Copy Cover | Your old covers, or our patterns for some popular models |
| Parker Knoll or G Plan with loose covers | Copy Cover | Your old covers are the template |
| Any of the four with fixed upholstery | Tailor Made | I measure and pattern in your home, make the covers, then come back to fit them |
Copy Cover is UK-wide by post. For a matching suite, one chair's covers plus a measurement of the sofa is often enough, and we can arrange collection of your old covers.
Tailor Made is our premium service, and the one I'm proudest of. I come to your home, measure and pattern the furniture, take the pattern back to the workroom and make your covers, then return to fit them myself. I cover homes across Yorkshire and the North, and further afield for larger orders.
For a fuller explanation of how both routes work, read Made to Measure Sofa Covers: How They're Measured, Made and Fitted. Making prices for both are on our prices page.
Choosing fabric for a quality sofa
A well-made sofa deserves a fabric that will last as long as the frame. Whichever brand you have, the same advice applies:
- For daily family use, or a dog, choose a hard-wearing weave.
- If you'll want to wash the covers, choose a fabric that's suitable for washing.
- Large patterns, checks and stripes need matching across panels and cushions. They look superb when done properly, they just take more planning.
You aren't tied to the original maker's range. You can choose from our recommended discount fabric stores, ask us to source something, or send us a fabric you've found yourself. Email us and we'll send you our discounted fabric recommendations.
What doesn't change, whatever the brand
- Tailored covers only. Every set is cut and sewn by hand in our Yorkshire workroom. We don't make or sell stretch covers. If you're weighing those up, here's my honest comparison of stretch and tailored covers.
- Turnaround is usually 2–4 weeks.
- Cushions can be refreshed at the same time. We can add new fillings or a fresh wrap, so your new covers sit on a firm, full shape. Most people re-cover the whole sofa or chair, but we can make cushion covers on their own if that's all you need.
- Every set carries a lifetime workmanship guarantee. I stand behind every seam.
It's also the craft I teach other makers through our online training.
If your sofa isn't one of these four brands, the same thinking applies. Start with Replacement Sofa Covers: Keep the Sofa, Replace the Fabric, or see our sofa covers page.
Frequently asked questions
Can you still get replacement covers for Multiyork now the company has closed?
Yes. Most Multiyork furniture was designed with loose covers, so we use your old covers as the pattern. You don't need the original maker or the model name.
Do I need to know my sofa's model name?
No. With Copy Cover, your old covers tell us everything we need. With Tailor Made, I pattern the furniture itself.
My Parker Knoll chair has fixed upholstery. Can it have loose covers?
Yes. Covering fixed-upholstery furniture with loose covers is my speciality, done through our Tailor Made home visit service.
Can I post my covers from outside Yorkshire?
Yes. Copy Cover is UK-wide by post. We can also arrange collection of your old covers.
How long do replacement covers take?
Usually 2–4 weeks. For Copy Cover, that's from when we receive your old covers.
Do you sell stretch covers for these brands?
No. We only make tailored covers, cut and sewn for your furniture.
Can I change the style, not just the fabric?
Yes. You can add or leave off piping, change the skirt style, or choose a snugger or more relaxed fit.
Talk to me about your sofa
Tell me the brand, whether the covers come off, and what you'd like it to look like, and I'll tell you honestly which route will give you the best result.
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Get in touch Call 01484 976295 or 07760 777876, or email [email protected].
Owner and master tailor at Eeze Covers, Paul has been producing high quality, bespoke sofa slip covers for over 40 years. In this time, he has covered every shape, color and type of sofa. He is undaunted by difficult furniture and enjoys the challenge of covering awkward, complex or tricky types. Customers often compliment his work on tailored loose covers looks like genuine reupholstery.