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Best fabric gaming chairs

Chosen from what the Amazon listings state, not tested by us. How we pick

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  • Best overall

    Corsair T3 Rush: soft fabric, 4D arms, 150 kg

    The 4D armrests move up, down, left, right, forward and back, and swivel, the fullest arm adjustment in this guide.

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  • Best value

    Trust GXT 714 Ruya: fabric with PU sides, 3D arms

    Fabric in the seat and back centre with PU on the sides puts the hard-wearing material where rubbing happens.

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  • Most features

    Razer Iskur V2 X: plush fabric, built-in lumbar arch

    The lumbar arch is built into the backrest, so there is no cushion to slip out of place.

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Most gaming chairs are covered in PU leather, which wipes clean but can feel warm and sticky in a heated room and tends to crack and peel with age. Fabric and soft-weave covers are the alternative. They breathe better and do not peel, though they need a bit more care with spills. This guide compares six fabric gaming chairs from Corsair, Razer, Trust, Genesis and Arozzi. As well as the cover, it looks at the things that decide whether a gaming chair works at a desk: how many ways the armrests adjust, how the lumbar support is provided, the recline range and the maximum load. All details come from the makers' listings. Where a listing does not state something, such as a recline angle or load rating, we say so rather than fill the gap.

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The products in detail

No. 1 · Corsair

Corsair T3 Rush: soft fabric, 4D arms, 150 kg

A racing-style chair with a breathable soft fabric cover, 4D armrests, a steel frame and a class 4 gas lift, rated to 150 kg. The best all-round fabric pick here for desk gaming.

In its favour

  • The 4D armrests move up, down, left, right, forward and back, and swivel, the fullest arm adjustment in this guide.
  • Corsair states the soft fabric cover retains very little heat during long sessions.
  • Heavy-duty steel in the seat and back and a steel class 4 gas lift support up to 150 kg.

Good to know

  • The listing does not give the recline range in degrees.
  • The lumbar and neck support are loose cushions rather than built-in adjustable pads.
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Listing title: Corsair T3 RUSH Fabric (2023) Gaming Chair - Motorsports Inspired - So...

No. 2 · Razer

Razer Iskur V2 X: plush fabric, built-in lumbar arch

A Razer gaming chair with a plush multi-layer fabric cover, a built-in lumbar arch, a widened seat with reduced side edges and a 152° recline. It suits people who dislike tight bucket-seat bolsters.

In its favour

  • The lumbar arch is built into the backrest, so there is no cushion to slip out of place.
  • The seat base is wider with reduced edges, giving more freedom to shift position than a racing bucket.
  • Recline goes up to 152°, the deepest stated among the fabric chairs here.

Good to know

  • The armrests are 2D only (height and rotation), with no forward or sideways slide.
  • The 299 lb (136 kg) load rating is lower than the Corsair T3 Rush.
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Listing title: Razer Iskur V2 X Ergonomic Gaming Chair, Black

No. 3 · GXTrust

Trust GXT 714 Ruya: fabric with PU sides, 3D arms

A gaming chair with a breathable fabric centre and PU leather sides, 3D arms, a tiltable seat with lock and a class 4 lift tested to 150 kg. It suits gamers who want fabric comfort with tougher edges.

In its favour

  • Fabric in the seat and back centre with PU on the sides puts the hard-wearing material where rubbing happens.
  • Adjustable height, backrest, 3D armrests and a tiltable seat with locking mechanism are all listed.
  • A class 4 gas lift is stated as tested up to 150 kg.

Good to know

  • The internal structure is FSC-certified wood rather than steel.
  • The listing gives no recline angle or warranty length.
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Listing title: Trust Gaming GXT 714 Ruya Gaming Chair, Adjustable Computer Chair with...

No. 4 · Corsair

Corsair TC100 Relaxed: fabric, 375 mm wide seat

Corsair's relaxed-fit fabric gaming chair with softer side bolsters, a 375 mm wide seat, lumbar and neck pillows and a class 4 lift. It suits gamers who find racing bolsters too tight.

In its favour

  • Corsair describes the bolstering as relaxed, with a roomy 375 mm seat width.
  • A steel class 4 gas lift gives 100 mm of seat height travel.
  • A 2-year manufacturer warranty is stated.

Good to know

  • The listing quotes both 150° and 160° as the maximum recline.
  • A 120 kg load rating is the lowest of the fabric chairs in this guide.
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Listing title: Corsair TC100 RELAXED Gaming Chair - Fabric - Racing-Inspired Design -...

No. 5 · Genesis

Genesis Trit 660 RGB: breathable fabric, RGB lights

A fabric gaming chair with a metal frame, widened seat and back, memory foam head and lumbar cushions and remote-controlled RGB lighting. It suits gamers who want a lit chair without a PU cover.

In its favour

  • Genesis states the breathable fabric does not tear the way cheap faux leather does.
  • The seat and backrest are widened to avoid pressure on shoulders and hips.
  • 60 mm CareGlide wheels are designed to roll smoothly without scratching floors.

Good to know

  • No maximum load is given in the listing.
  • The RGB lighting needs a power source, adding cables to manage.
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Listing title: Genesis Trit 660 RGB Gaming Chair, Ergonomic Gaming Chair, Wide Seat, ...

No. 6 · Arozzi

Arozzi Vernazza Soft Fabric: 145 kg, aluminium base

A large Arozzi gaming chair in soft fabric, with a metal frame, an aluminium five-star base, large casters and a rocking function. It suits bigger gamers who want a soft cover and solid base.

In its favour

  • The 320 lb (145 kg) rating and Large size suit bigger users.
  • An aluminium five-star base and large premium casters are stated.
  • A 2-year manufacturer warranty is included.

Good to know

  • The listing is thin: recline angle, lumbar and armrest movement are not described.
  • At 25.9 kg it is the heaviest chair here to move upstairs.
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Listing title: Arozzi Vernazza Soft Fabric - Blue

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