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Customers love: True colours at home, Easy swatch book returns

Borrow a swatch book

Name: Borrow a swatch book
Brand: Cocoon
SKU: SWATCH-BOOK
Price: 48.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

£48.00

NOTE: THE PRICE ABOVE IS A FULLY REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT

Cocoon's swatch books are the most sustainable way to experience our fabrics, and feature extra-large 24cm square swatches.

Browse through the full range to see which of our 44 pet- and child-friendly microfibre yarns look best in your home

Dispatched in pre-paid return packaging, we simply ask that you pop it back in the post within seven days so it can be reused.

Customer Reviews

Based on 131 reviews

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97% of 117 reviews mentioning fabric color accuracy described handling swatches at home, where colors read true under their own lighting

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“It was really helpful in seeing the difference between the different fabrics and see the colours in daylight rather than off the website.” Tonia V.
“The samples are of a good size and not just tiny scraps, so you can actually see and feel what the sofa be will be like.” Carrie W.
“It is completely free - you get your deposit back and there is self addressed and stamped envelope for free return.” Branislav L.
“when the book arrived & I saw the material that I had my mind set on I was so glad I ended up seeing what it really is like , I wasn't keen on it so chose another colour” Sylvia C.
“was so useful when it came to choosing our fabric. We were going to have something completely different if we had just chosen from the website!” Rachel E.
“it's worth paying the £48 before making your choice. This is refunded on the return of the borrow book.” Viv R.
“Seeing the fabrics/colours in situ made us change our initial choice. Thank goodness we requested the pack.” Victoria V.
“the opportunity to have the samples in your own home in the very position and lighting that the furniture will go is so much better” MR Q.
“The £48 cost was refunded quickly when I returned the book” Edna L.
“the book was so useful to see and feel the options available. Viewing the colours in the lighting in my own room, in daylight and the lighting in my room, really made it clear which style and colour …” Gail C.
“Within 5 minutes of opening the Touch-Book, we had chosen our preferred fabric and narrowed the colour choice down to two” Geoff W.
“the swatch book was great in letting us see the actual colours in the room our new sofa bed will be calling home” Sheri R.
“The swatch book arrived fairly quickly and is large enough to get a sense of the fabric.” Gemma B.
“I chose a different fabric to one of the three free samples I would have selected” Clare S.
“Do not go by the on line colours when buying a sofa bed as totally different.” Margaret B.

84% of 37 reviews mentioning returns described a straightforward return process, with refunds arriving quickly afterwards

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“Swatch book came with return packaging and when returned account was quickly refunded the borrowing charge.” Brent M.
“It came with the postage bag to return it and fully paid postage so it was super easy to return” Emma N.
“it's a great idea to send it back, much more sustainable. There was a bag with postage paid included in the parcel so it was very easy” Emily E.
“I loved the idea that I could borrow the book and return it for a full refund.” LISA T.
“On returning it my deposit was returned within 3 days.” Angela D.
“the refundable deposit process was incredibly easy - upon return of the Touch Book in the pre-paid envelope I was reimbursed very quickly” Jo-Anne O.
“I rented the swatch book too, I love that I could then return it free of charge and get a refund” Rachel P.
“Everything for the return of the book was provided, and returned. Our payment was then refunded as promised.” MR Q.
“Comes with a return bag and pre-paid postage label, making it really easy to send back to Cocoon.” Alex H.
“The cost was refunded on return.” Jackie R.
“Easy to return, refund was swift” Megan I.
“the deposit was returned immediately, as promised” Jean T.
“Thank you for making it such an easy process re returning the book and your prompt response regarding refund.” Sue B.
“The returns process was easy and I was refunded quickly” Ellen P.
“We returned ours 11 days ago at the end of the specified 1 week 'loan period' but are yet to receive a refund” Gemma B.

All 6 reviews mentioning customer service described helpful, knowledgeable staff with a pleasant manner and a friendly follow-up call

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Sheri R.Verified

Great idea

We had no idea what colour or fabric we wanted and the swatch book was great in letting us see the actual colours in the room our new sofa bed will be calling home. It really helped us to make our decision that we agreed on. Looking forward to taking delivery of it next month.

Aug 31, 2026

Gemma B.Verified

Good size swatch book, awaiting refund

The swatch book arrived fairly quickly and is large enough to get a sense of the fabric. We returned ours 11 days ago at the end of the specified 1 week 'loan period' but are yet to receive a refund (otherwise I would have given 5 stars).

Mar 22, 2026

Stephen P.Verified

Choosing a material made easy

Well worth having a large book of samples.

Mar 10, 2026

Clare S.Verified

It is a very good and helpful idea. I chose a different fabric to one of the three free samples I would have selected

Oct 28, 2025

Megan I.Verified

Ideal way to choose a colour

Much better than little swatches. Easy to understand different fabrics and compare colours. Easy to return, refund was swift

Mar 4, 2025

Susan N.Verified

Swatch book

Very useful to be able to feel the different fabrics and the colours in real life. Easy returns process.

Mar 2, 2025

Brent M.Verified

Colour Selection

Ordered the swatch book to selection of material type and colour. The swatch book made this a simple pleasurable experience. Swatch book came with return packaging and when returned account was quickly refunded the borrowing charge.

Feb 20, 2025

Alison L.Verified

Great idea to be able to see all the options at home.

Feb 7, 2025

Martine D.Verified

A great service at Cocoon

It's great to borrow the swatch book the whole family got involved and helped choose the fabric and the colour. Really helpful to think about overall decorating ideas.

Feb 1, 2025

Claire M.Verified

Great service

Being able to borrow a swatch book made choosing fabric for my sofa so much easier.

Jan 26, 2025

Christine H.Verified

So much better than trying to choose a fabric and colour from an online description, BRILLIANT

Having the swatch book, seeing and feeling the fabrics, made our decision to go for Cocoon chair beds easy.

Jan 23, 2025

Jean T.Verified

Free Fabric Swatches

Fantastic idea, made making a choice extremely easy. Well worth doing and the deposit was returned immediately, as promised

Jan 22, 2025

Kelly S.Verified

Much easier to decide a colour

I loved this option, and it made the decision far easier when we could view all 4 material types, as well as see the colours against our curtains and flooring. We wanted the most hard wearing for having cats and children in the house - so chosen the Micro Weave. We think this looks the best for this requirement!

Jan 13, 2025

Julie J.Verified

Couch

Fantastic service Reiable, accommodating to personal preferences, Pleasant manner and all in all very helpful and satisfying. Thank you it was a pleasure and the best couch I have ever sat on!

Jan 6, 2025

David W.Verified

Very useful swatch book

So refreshing to be able to see all of the material and colour options in the room they apply to and then send them all back again without creating any waste - great idea!

Nov 13, 2024

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Great idea

Good size swatch book, awaiting refund

Choosing a material made easy

Ideal way to choose a colour

Swatch book

Colour Selection

A great service at Cocoon

Great service

So much better than trying to choose a fabric and colour from an online description, BRILLIANT

Free Fabric Swatches

Much easier to decide a colour

Couch

Very useful swatch book

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Great idea

Great product and customer service

Great product at fair price

Order not received

Fits well

Could have been easier

It’s a class act!

Recommended

Stunning

Unbeatable

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Quality product

Great guest bed

Will the fabric match the online photos?

What if I need to return it?

Is customer service responsive?

Great idea

Good size swatch book, awaiting refund

Choosing a material made easy

Ideal way to choose a colour

Swatch book

Colour Selection

A great service at Cocoon

Great service

So much better than trying to choose a fabric and colour from an online description, BRILLIANT

Free Fabric Swatches

Much easier to decide a colour

Couch

Very useful swatch book