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Poliform uses EPF-S E0.5 classified wood particle panels, the safest available in compliance with European standards EN 120 and EN 717-2, as well as the U.S. TSCA Title VI – CARB Phase 2 regulation, governing formaldehyde content and emissions. For lacquered finishes, Poliform exclusively uses polyurethane coatings that are free from heavy metals and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), in accordance with the provisions set out in Annexes to Part V of Italian Legislative Decree 152/2006.

Padding made from the plumage of waterfowl, particularly geese.
Down is an excellent thermal insulator; it allows the body to breathe naturally, absorbs moisture and allows it to evaporate slowly, ensuring an ideal microclimate for the body.
Feathers are hypoallergenic: dust mites, the main cause of allergies, avoid feathers and prefer wool and cotton. They can withstand pressure equivalent to 80,000 times their own weight and return to their original shape perfectly.

Padding made from the plumage of waterfowl. The down takes the form of a small tuft, consisting of a central shaft (quill) from which numerous barbs extend. It is the finest part of the plumage, found under the wings, on the belly and under the neck, and serves to provide thermal insulation.
Eiderdown offers exceptional thermal insulation combined with remarkable lightness: for example, just 5–6 grams of down is enough to fill a volume of 1 cubic decimetre, whereas wool and polyester require two or three times that amount.
From a physical point of view, heat retention depends on good insulation from the outside, which is achieved primarily through the air and secondarily through the internal materials used.
Eiderdowns are the ultimate natural insulators, as they are able to absorb and hold large volumes of air within their countless air pockets.
Eiderdown also offers excellent resilience, compressibility and hygroscopicity, absorbing moisture and releasing it to the outside, with significant physiological benefits for the human body.

The process is very similar to that used for moulded polyurethane, but by using special moulds developed in-house, we can produce a product with a leather finish during the moulding process.

A solid, elastic polymeric material with an open-cell structure.
As far as is currently known, flexible polyurethane foams are toxicologically inert. They are combustible and must therefore not be exposed to sources of ignition.
The polyurethane foam used in sofa padding has different densities: in other words, it has a higher concentration of cells in the areas most subject to weight bearing.

Using cold-moulding technology, polyurethane foam can be shaped into any form.
Thanks to the material’s shape memory, once the moulding process is complete, the resulting shape remains unchanged.
By carefully balancing the components, it is possible to achieve the right level of softness to suit every comfort requirement. The structural elements of the seat can also be incorporated into the mould, thereby creating self-supporting assemblies.

The process is very similar to that used for compact polyurethane; however, by using special moulds developed in-house with insert components, it is possible to produce a material with two different densities co-moulded together.

A plant fibre obtained from the cotton wool that surrounds the seeds of plants of the genus Gossypium.
Cotton fibre does not conduct static electricity, does not felt, is highly hygroscopic, does not irritate the skin, is hypoallergenic and can be ironed at high temperatures.
After linen and wool, cotton is the oldest textile fibre. The length of the fibre determines its quality: the longer it is, the more lustrous, durable and valuable the cotton is.

Chenille is a yarn or fabric characterised by a shaggy, soft and velvety appearance. It is created by wrapping short threads around two stronger central threads, and can be made from a variety of fibres, including cotton, viscose,
wool, silk or synthetic materials. Unlike velvet, it has longer and wider tufts, which create this more pronounced “shaggy” effect.

A protein-based membrane derived from cattle and treated to make it durable.
The process is known as tanning and involves the removal of the outermost layer and the subcutaneous connective tissue (hypodermis). The most important layer is the dermis, which consists of bundles of connective and elastic fibres.
The upper layer of the dermis, known as the grain, is what defines the finest quality leather, which is referred to as ‘”full-grain”.

Artificial chemical fibres are produced by treating the natural cellulose found in various plants (the same substance that makes up plant fibres), which is suitably processed and dissolved in solvents, and then spun into textile fibres in the form of continuous filaments or staple fibres.
The family includes: modal, acetate, cupro, lyocell and viscose.
Synthetic chemical fibres are fibres derived from synthetic organic substances that are polymerised to form long molecular chains (macromolecules), which can be spun into continuous filaments or staple fibres (discontinuous fibres).
This family includes: acrylic, modacrylic, polyamide, polyester, polypropylene and polyurethane.

A natural textile fibre obtained from the fleece of sheep and camelids. Thanks to its unique structure and the dense crimp of its fibres, it possesses excellent hygroscopic properties (absorbing up to 30% of its weight in moisture), as well as high thermal insulation, elasticity, and resistance to wear and flame.
The fabric commonly known as cloth is a carded wool yarn that has always been fulled; it may also be brushed.

A composite plant fibre derived from the bast (outer bark) of Linum usitatissimum, consisting of approximately 70% cellulose. It is a cool, hard-wearing and soft fibre.
Thanks to its unique molecular structure, linen can absorb up to 20% of its weight in water without the body feeling damp: a characteristic that makes it ideal for fabrics that come into contact with the skin.
In particular, its hypoallergenic, breathable and anti-static properties make linen the ideal material for bed linen.

A synthetic fibre obtained from linear macromolecules containing recurring amide bonds in their chains, at least 85% of which are linked to aliphatic or cycloaliphatic groups.
It is used in both continuous filament and staple fibre forms. It offers high resistance to breakage, deformation (excellent elastic recovery) and abrasion.
It ensures easy care (washing, drying, no ironing required), excellent dye-take and is crease-resistant.

Two or more different fibres can be used in the same fabric: for example, cotton and wool, wool and acrylic, etc.
These mixed fabrics have different characteristics depending on the fibres they are made of and the proportion of each. Generally speaking, mixed fibres allow the resulting fabric to retain the key qualities of its constituent fibres: for example, blending cotton with synthetic fibres increases its resistance to creasing.

A fabric in which the weft threads are distributed very evenly, with a dense, short pile, giving it its distinctive feel.
It is woven on a special frame that weaves two pieces of velvet at the same time.
The two sections are then cut, and the two lengths of fabric are wound onto separate take-up rollers.
Velvet can be made from many different types of fibres, mainly silk and cotton.

A synthetic fibre that derives from a macromolecule composed of at least 50% acrylonitrile and is generally available in floccules. It is highly flame retardant and feels much like acrylic fibre to the touch. Moreover, it is resilient, shape retentive, fade and wash resistant, has a soft hand, is durable and dyes easily to bright shades, is chemical-resistant, easy to care for, insulating and non-toxic.

Regenerated fibre, produced from wood shavings and waste from cotton spinning. A cellulose yarn available as filament or staple fibre (also known as rayon).
It has a texture very similar to that of silk, the comfort typical of plant-based fibres, good wear resistance (when dry) and high moisture-absorbing capacity.
It is also used in combination with other natural or synthetic fibres.

A protein-based membrane derived from cattle and subjected to a tanning process. It is thinner and lighter than leather.
General considerations.
Leather, as the word itself suggests, is derived from the skin of animals, which consists of several layers and is originally about 1 cm thick.
Quality.
When we talk about the grain, we are referring to the outermost layer of the epidermis, which retains the natural characteristics of the grain, veining and softness (to a greater or lesser extent). The size of the grain does not determine the quality of the leather; rather, it stems from aesthetic choices. In case of more economical leathers, inner layers are used, which are processed to reproduce the natural characteristics of the leather (sanding and pressure-stamping of the grain).
Origin.
Leather from Europe is undoubtedly preferable to exotic or overseas leather (which tends to have more flaws, such as scars and insect bites, due to the animals being reared in the wild)
Mineral tanning.
Tanning, a process designed to protect leather from natural decomposition, also serves to enhance its softness, colour, lustre and sheen. It is usually carried out using chromium salts, and only in cases of high-quality leather is vegetable retanning used, to achieve the most natural effect possible.
Dyeing.
Dyeing, which is used to produce all the different colours from the natural one, is carried out by immersing the hides in vats containing the dye: in our case, we always use aniline dye, ensuring the dye penetrates the entire thickness of the hide (which is preferable to surface dyeing). Drying. Drying is normally carried out on racks in ovens, but for the finest hides it is done naturally in the open air.
Grain.
“The natural grain (not printed) and the absence of grindings (a sort of smoothing) show the use of full-grain leather of a quality that does not need
correction and refining operations.”
Finishing.
“The best final finishing that then determines the aspect of the leather is that with aniline, which has a more natural aspect but also a more delicate and soft
touch. The finishing with polyurethane resins guarantees instead great uniformity and resistance.”
Thickness and dimension.
Greater thickness determines a better leather and bigger dimensions are to be preferred, as there are less wastes.

European origin, Bovine leather, With chromium salts, Through dyeing, Vacuum drying, Pressed grain, Grinded, Finished with polyurethane resin, Thickness 1,0/1,2 mm, Average size 4,5/5,0 sqm

Thickness 1,0/1,2 mm, European origin, Bovine leather, With chromium salts, Through dyeing, Natural thin grain, Slightly corrected, Pigmented finish, Thickness 1,3/1,5 mm, Average size 5,00/5,50 sqm

European origin, Adult bovin leathers, With chromium salts, Aniline drum dyeing, Frame drying, Pre-moulded natural grain, Finishing with fine pigment dispersions and waxes, Thickness 1,8/2,0 mm, Average size c.a. 5,00/5,50 sqm

European origin, Adult bovin leathers, With chromium salts, Aniline drum dyeing and refinishing for colour correction only, Thickness 1,2/1,4 mm, Average size c.a. 1,80 sqm.

European origin, Bovine leather, With chromium salts, Through dyeing, Natural thin grain, Not grinded, Finished with polyurethane resin, Thickness 1,0/1,2 mm, Average size 5,00 sqm

European origin, Adult bovin leathers, With chromium salts, Through dyeing, Frame drying, Natural/full grain, Light water-based finish, Thickness 1,3/1,5 mm, Average size c.a. 5,00 sqm

European origin, Bovine leather, With chromium salts, Aniline drum dyeing, Natural drying, Natural grain, Grinded, 3M Scotchgard, Thickness 1,1/1,3 mm, Average size 5,00/5,50 sqm

European origin, Bovine leather, With chromium salts, Aniline drum dyeing, Frame drying, Natural/full grain, Natural/full grain, Thickness 1,5/1,7 mm, Average size c.a. 5,00 sqm

European origin, Bovine leather, With chromium salts, Aniline drum dyeing, Frame drying, Smooth finish, Finish in aniline and wax, Thickness 1,1/1,3 mm, Average size c.a. 5,00 sqm

European origin, Bovine leathers with hair, With chromium salts, Drum dyed, Thickness 1,4/1,5 mm, Average size 1,6 – 2,00 sqm

European origin, Bovine leather, With chromium salts, Aniline drum dyeing, Frame drying, Smooth finish, Finish in aniline, Thickness 1,4/1,5 mm, Average size c.a. 4,40 sqm

It is a composite material, consisting of 20% leather offcuts, 55% polyurethane and 25% cotton.
The offcuts from natural leather production are finely shredded and mixed with rubber, latex and other synthetic binders.
Sheets of regenerated leather can undergo various finishing processes designed to make them as similar as possible to the corresponding natural version.
Of particular importance is the embossing process, in which the material is stamped using a specific pattern that mimics the grain of natural leather.