My favorite recliner is leather and pleather so I made the back protector envelope-style, really like a big, upside down tote bag. It stays in place that way without upholstery pins, etc. Used stretchy fleece fabric on the back so I can pop it on and off for washing. Got the idea when I made seat covers for my car. The expensive but unattractive commercial covers use lots of thin synthetic knits on the sides and backs. I had some grey fleece left from another project and found it had enough stretch that I could just make side seams (pin-fitted them on the seats first) for the upright seats and they went on and off like socks. An outdoorsy fleece might be nice for your chair, if it fits the rest of the room. (Throw pillows to match, maybe?) :idea: