Materials

Explore with us as we delve into home decor and furniture materials in our blog posts. Our collection features various materials in product design and manufacturing, from traditional wood and metal to innovative sustainable materials.

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  • Can You Bend A Coil Spring Mattress?

    Can You Bend A Coil Spring Mattress?

    If you have a mattress, it can be challenging to know whether you can bend it. Not all mattresses can or should be bent when moving. It would help if you did not bend a coil spring mattress. A coil spring mattress is made with a metal frame with interconnected springs on the bed. If…

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  • Foam Mattress Vs. Pocket Coil Mattress Differences Explained

    Foam Mattress Vs. Pocket Coil Mattress Differences Explained

    Today if you are looking to buy a new mattress, you will probably hear the terms foam mattress and pocket coil mattress. Even though they can be similar and highly comfortable to sleep on, there can be some differences. If you were looking to purchase a foam mattress or a pocket coil mattress and were…

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  • Is CertiPUR Mattress Legit?  10 Reasons Why

    Is CertiPUR Mattress Legit? 10 Reasons Why

    Every time mattresses or other foam products are advertised, you may see a CertiPUR – US logo or they may tell you the foam is CertiPUR-US certified. You may wonder if having a mattress or foam product with a CertiPUR-US label is legit and why a CertiPUR-US label matters. CertiPUR-US is an American-based certification program…

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  • 5 Steps To Natural Rattan Materials Processing Explained

    5 Steps To Natural Rattan Materials Processing Explained

    When you look at a beautiful piece of natural rattan furniture, most people do not realize how many steps it has taken for the rattan material to reach the supplier. Processing the rattan materials can also be labor intensive. Two main methods are used to process the rattan materials: traditional and modern. The more modern…

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  • Ways You Can Use Rattan Explained

    Ways You Can Use Rattan Explained

    Rattan is a material we use a lot in the production of our natural products. We use rattan to manufacture furniture, lamps, lighting, and baskets. There are many ways that you can use rattan to manufacture furniture, lamps, lightings, woven caning, and mats. Rattan is a very versatile material used traditionally for many years. Rattan…

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  • Hand Woven Rattan Caning History

    Hand Woven Rattan Caning History

    Handwoven caning has a long and varied history. It is a technique that has been used for thousands of years. The art of caning goes back to ancient Egyptian times. Archaeologists found a King Tuk folding day or camping bed with a woven mattress on the bed frame; this was an example of some of…

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  • Three Types Of Chair Caning Explained

    Three Types Of Chair Caning Explained

    The caning of chairs continues to be a popular look. Caning gives the furniture pieces a natural look and feel. There are three basic types of caning: hand caning, press caning, or pre-woven cane and rush seats. Each of these has a unique look and feel. Caning and other woven kinds of natural mats have…

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  • How Can You Tell If Alabaster Is Real?

    How Can You Tell If Alabaster Is Real?

    Today, quite a bit of imitation alabaster is out on the market. Some of the imitation alabaster looks very good, so it can be hard to tell what is real and what is imitation. You can check if your alabaster is genuine or an imitation alabaster. One of the main ways is through the thickness…

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  • Differences Polyresin, Poly Marble, Alabaster, And Porcelain

    Differences Polyresin, Poly Marble, Alabaster, And Porcelain

    There can sometimes be some confusion about the difference between polyresin, poly marble, alabaster, and porcelain. The end products for these can sometimes look similar, but they are not the same materials. Polyresin, polymarble, alabaster, and porcelain are very different materials. Each of the materials is manufactured and used in very different ways. Polyresin and…

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