I have tried to do the same thing over the years. One day my doctor told me to use scratchy towels on my skin. He said it was good for blood circulation and also exfoliation. Now I don't worry too much about soft towels. ... View related article.
I painted the fabric on a chair with upholstery paint from an auto supply store. It took 2 cans at approx $7 each. I liked the results. I purchased the chair for $15 at the Senior Citizen Thrift Shop. This type of spray works on vinyl as well as fabric. ... View related article.