Welcome to our new blog page! Here at SUS we’ve decided to start sharing some of the interesting facts and benefits of our work, in addition to behind-the-scenes images of work in progress – so you can understand a little more about what we do.
Firstly, we wanted to give you an insight into what’s beneath the surface of a durable piece of furniture. Note “durable” – because all chairs are not created equal! However glamorous the fabric covering, glory fades quickly if the build-up underneath is inferior. Time and use will always wear away at your furniture – but built well initially/re-upholstered properly, it will last a century; poorly or cheaply built, it will be uncomfortable within a few years. Here are some images to show what goes on behind the scenes. This shows the recent re-upholstery of an antique, but whether we build furniture from scratch on raw wooden frames, or re-build and restore the glory of fading antiques, we ensure the build-up is sufficient to last for years.
Note the many layers of material:
- Strong, best quality black & white Webbing (photo shows the seat from beneath)
- Good quality metal Springs, secured into place
- 15oz, strong Hessian
- A fresh layer of new Horsehair
- Another layer of strong Hessian, sewn into position
- A new layer of Loose Lambswool
- Plus a further layer of Fire Resistant Lambswool
- Finally, Calico covers the fillings – the build-up of the chair seat is complete
- Next step – the customer’s Fabric of choice will beautifully cover all of this – so much hidden beneath the surface (which to the uneducated eye, is the most beautiful part of the finished piece)
All beneath the cover! Compare that to a single layer of foam, atop wooden board… look ahead 10, 20, 50 years – which will you choose?