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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Why Hand Woven Natural Mats Are Traditionally Used For Sleeping?
When I was at school in Hawaii during my first year of college, one of my Tongan roommates gave me a traditional Tongan woven mat. Since then, I have seen woven mats used for sleeping throughout many parts of the world. Handwoven natural materials have been used for centuries as sleeping mats. Each area of…
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Making Use Of Waste Wood – Recycled Wood Furniture
As the world continues to be concerned with our climate and environment, finding a way to use waste wood shows that we care about the environment. Using waste wood can be a great way to use wood while saving the environment. We love using waste wood for recycled wood furniture and love the look and…
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
