The German Furniture Quality Association (DGM) advises customers to try out chairs and upholstered furniture before buying. Prospective buyers should take 30 minutes or more to test the new piece of furniture. According to the DGM, they should not only check the individual seating comfort, but also take a closer look at the other features of the piece of furniture.
Among other things, the surface material plays a role here. For the prospective buyer, this should feel pleasant on the skin, not cause any annoying noises and also not spread any unpleasant odors. "It is best if the partner or the whole family also tries out new seating or upholstered furniture to ensure that, for example, the seat height, the upholstery and the backrests enable all subsequent users to sit comfortably - even for several hours," says DGM Managing Director Jochen Winning.
In addition, before making a purchase decision, prospective buyers can check whether the piece of furniture has the "Golden M" quality mark. This is awarded by Deutsche Gütergemeinschaft Möbel and identifies pieces of furniture that meet strict criteria in terms of quality, safety and environmental protection. Once the perfect piece of furniture has been found, the new owners should nevertheless not dwell on it for too long. "Anyone who has to sit a lot, whether behind the wheel or in front of a computer screen, should take enough breaks in between and actively regenerate," says Jochen Winning.
Source: moebelindustrie.de
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