Fabric.
Frame. Better.
Better Tex is a New York upholstery studio. We rebuild, re-cover and custom-make sofas, chairs, drapery and commercial seating, from a single armchair to a full restaurant.
Five studios.
One workshop.
Pick the part of your space. We handle everything inside it, from the frame to the final stitch.
Living
- Sofa rebuilds
- Sectionals
- Armchairs & ottomans
- Headboards & beds
- Dining seats
Windows & Walls
- Drapery
- Roman shades
- Motorized tracks
- Fabric walls
- Acoustic panels
Spaces
- Restaurant booths
- Bar stools
- Hotel rooms
- Offices & task chairs
- Lobbies
Wood
- Made-to-order pieces
- Refinishing
- Frame repair
- Antiques
On the Water
- Boat cushions
- Cabin interiors
- On-board service
The part you don’t see matters most.
A new fabric on a tired frame won’t last. We open every piece up and fix what’s underneath before a single yard is cut.
- 01Frames reglued, clamped and reinforced
- 02Eight-way hand-tied springs
- 03High-density foam and down-wrapped cushions
- 04Patterns matched, welting and nailheads by hand
Four steps.
No surprises.
From the first message to delivery, you always know what’s next and what it costs.
Tell us
Describe the piece or space. Add a picture if you have one.
Get a quote
A clear written price before any work begins.
We make it
Fabric chosen together, then built and finished in the workshop.
Delivered
Back in place in about 2 to 3 weeks once fabric arrives.
Where
we work
Pickup, delivery and on-site installs across New York City and the towns around it.
Questions
How do I get a price?
Use the Get a quote form. Tell us what the piece is, how many, and what you’d like done. A picture helps but isn’t required. You get a written price, usually the same day.
Can someone come and look?
Yes. Use Schedule a visit and we’ll arrange a time to see the piece or measure the space, anywhere in the five boroughs, Long Island and nearby New Jersey and Connecticut.
Do you pick up and deliver?
Yes. We pick up, take the piece to the workshop, and bring it back finished. Larger commercial jobs and drapery are installed on site.
How long does it take?
Most pieces take about 2 to 3 weeks once the fabric arrives. Commercial work is scheduled around your hours.
Can I use my own fabric?
Yes. You can bring your own, or choose from the fabric and leather houses we work with.
Tell us about
your piece.
A few details and a picture or two. You get a written price, usually the same day.