SATRA

SATRA is a leading centre of excellence for furniture testing, training, consultancy and innovation. SATRA offers a range of competitive services aimed at improving products, reducing costs, ensuring product safety, technical troubleshooting, reducing customer returns, improving efficiency and increasing technical awareness in all levels of the furniture supply chain.

Expertise

Chair testing for Product Development

Chair testing data can assist the design process, help improve manufacturing techniques and materials and provide evidence of due diligence for manufacturers' new and current models.

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Domestic Upholstery Leather

All leather for upholstery applications should be tested to ensure its fitness for purpose. SATRA can advise on the categorisation of leather and on the best tests to establish appropriate performance.

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Furniture and general safety

Furniture suppliers and manufacturers can comply with general safety regulations by testing to recognised standards for a particular product type.

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Imported furniture and fire safety

All upholstered domestic furniture sold in the UK is required to meet the provisions of the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988.

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Furniture testing frequency

How often should furniture materials be tested to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations?

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