Looking to recover a couple chairs, what type of fabric am I looking for?

It depends on what look you want. If you want them dressy you could go with a velvet. You could use denim, chenille, chintz, or canvas. Use something with a little thickness to it because if you use batik or batiste it will not work so well. I will use most anything if I like the patterns but I just want it to be a little thicker than most clothing fabrics. When you staple the fabric to the bottom of the chair just make sure the fabric on the corners is evenly distributed. I staple the sides first and do the corners last. Good luck with your project. BTW if you are using the chairs in a kitchen setting oil cloth is a great choice. The fabric usually has a modern look to it and it has a plastic coating so all you have to do is wipe it off. Just an idea...