Arozzi Torretta Soft Fabric gaming chair, up to 120 kg, Pure Black

The Torretta Soft Fabric is covered in a soft fabric. Fabric upholstery feels warm to the touch and does not turn slippery or sticky in a warm room the way faux leather sometimes does, so long sessions do not leave you with a clammy feeling against the seat. Fabric does need a little care: deal with stains straight away rather than letting them soak in.

The chair is built from metal and reinforced nylon. Metal gives the frame its stiffness, while reinforced nylon is durable and lighter at the same time. The manufacturer rates the chair for a maximum load of 120 kg, which covers most adult users. The chair itself weighs 20.1 kg, heavy enough to feel stable yet still easy for one person to move to another room.

The armrests are adjustable, so you can set your forearms level with the desk and keep your shoulders relaxed while using the keyboard and mouse. The backrest is adjustable too, letting you set it up for focused play at the desk or for a short break between matches. The manufacturer does not state how many directions the armrests move in or how far the backrest reclines.

The colour is Pure Black, a solid black without loud stripes or contrasting panels. That makes the chair at home in a gaming corner as well as in a home office, where it has to look calm next to a work computer. Everyday wear and small marks are also less visible on black fabric than on lighter shades.

The Torretta Soft Fabric suits gamers and home-office users who prefer soft fabric to faux leather and want adjustable armrests and an adjustable backrest. The 120 kg load rating covers most users. The black finish is a sensible pick when one chair has to serve both gaming and work in the same room.