Plastic on Couches.

[Devi]

I remember my parents getting their couch reupholstered -- with salmon-colored Naugahyde. Didn't get dirty (much), but ...

Those were the days. Design schemes included avocado colors and shag rugs.

 

[Mat]

In the 50s it was a big business, much like shoe repair. Now we all wear paper shoes, Progress !