FOAM SUPPLIERS

VITAFOAM is the UK’s largest manufacturer of foam slabstock. The majority of foam supplied by Classic Upholstery & Foam is manufactured by Vitafoam.

FABRIC SUPPLIERS

AGUAFABRICS – One of our specialist fabric suppliers particularly for waterproof fabrics as well as vinyl / faux leather for boats, outdoor furniture, hotels, restaurants, bars and healthcare. Website shows full fabric range and has facility to obtain samples direct.

CONTEXT FABRICS – Sourcing and supplying upholstery fabrics for more than 50 years. Website shows full fabric range. Samples can be requested online by trade account holders only, therefore enquiries should be directed via Classic Upholstery & Foam.

COVERTEX also trading under the brand name CHRISTINA MARRONE.  - Domestic and Contract upholstery fabrics at a sensible price. Website does not show the individual fabrics. Samples can be requested online by trade account holders only, therefore enquiries should be directed via Classic Upholstery & Foam.

PANAZ - Designers and manufacturers of exclusive fabrics for international hotel, marine, healthcare and leisure industries. Website shows the individual fabrics and specifications as well as up to date news. Samples can be requested online by trade account holders, therefore enquiries should be directed via Classic Upholstery & Foam.

ROMO - Also trading under the name of KIRKBY HOUSE and SHERWOOD. Designs and markets exclusive furnishing and upholstery fabrics. Unfortunately the website concentrates on one section of their fabrics, only available via exclusive interior designers and not those that we regularly use. However they are excellent fabrics and we keep a good selection of their pattern books at the workshop.

ROSS     Established in 1933, supplies a comprehensive range of upholstery fabrics. Website shows all designs but not all the colours, one of our best suppliers and most pattern books held at our workshops.

SINCLAIRE - Fine furnishing fabrics for the international leisure and hospitality market. Website constructed to help designers and specifiers, shows full range, has moods board and a favourites section. Samples can be requested online by trade account holders, therefore enquiries should be directed via Classic Upholstery & Foam.

SUNBURY DESIGN -The contract division of Sunbury Fabrics, originally founded in 1947. Unfortunately the website does not include domestic fabrics from the Sunbury Home range. Pattern books for these excellent fabrics as well as the contract range are held by Classic Upholstery & Foam. The website has an excellent product selector section and samples can be requested online by trade account holders, therefore enquiries should be directed via Classic Upholstery & Foam.

TRIMPROOF - Contract and Domestic Vinyls. Also includes CHIEFTAN, JUST COLOUR and LIONELLA ranges. Website provides technical as well as pattern and colour details of all products

 

ORGANISATIONS

The Association of Master Upholsterers and Soft Furnishers - CUFOAM subscribes to The Association of Master Upholsterer’s & Soft Furnisher’s Industry Code of Practice. This includes the Association’s impartial complaints mediation and arbitration procedure, free of charge for the initial stage, details available from The Upholstery Ombudsman.

 

Fira – The Furniture Industry Research Association, Website includes a section for the general public on complaints about new furniture.

 

REGULATIONS

The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988

 

The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 1989

 

The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 1993