Furnishing Idea is the portal dedicated to the furniture and furnishing industry, designed to bring together different professionals such as architects, designers, carpenters, furniture makers and manufacturers active in the furniture market who represent the reference point in terms of innovation and quality of the product offered. On the other hand, the portal aims to provide a valid information service focused on products, projects, events and fairs and everything that revolves around the world of components, semi-finished products and accessories for the furniture industry.
The portal is divided into different sections where you can explore the different products according to different categories, get in touch with manufacturers, download catalogues to keep up with industry trends and watch videos of interviews with the best professionals and manufacturers.
In the articles section you can find all the information about the most innovative product technologies, such as furniture materials, furniture accessories and systems, furniture machinery, furniture hardware, manufactured by manufacturers with a solid experience in the field. In the companies section there is an overview of the manufacturers registered on our portal, divided by product category, where you can contact us for any request. Our portal also has a special catalogues section to allow professionals and operators in the sector to view in a practical way all the catalogues relating to the various products (furniture hardware, upholstery materials, furniture paints, etc.). In addition, to allow easy consultation of the products, our portal has reserved a product section, organized by categories, where you can find out about the technical characteristics, materials and functionality of each product. The video section, on the other hand, presents numerous video interviews given by professionals and manufacturers that report news, insights and informative content on the best technologies in the sector.
In addition, to keep you constantly informed you can also consult our Journal section which contains all the Furnishing Idea magazines dedicated to the furniture and furnishing industry, such as the edition dedicated to Sicam or Interzum, two of the most important trade fairs in the sector. The magazines can be consulted from the portal or easily downloadable in pdf format.
Thanks to the trust placed in us by many manufacturers, our portal is now recognized both nationally and internationally. In fact, there are already many internationally recognized and established companies in the sector, including the AIPEF group (Italian Flexible Expanded Polyurethanes Companies) which promotes scientific information on the use of flexible polyurethane foam in the sectors in which it is used.
Flexible polyurethane foam: definition
Polyurethane was invented in the 1930s by chemist Dr. Otto Bayer and was immediately used as a replacement for rubber during the Second World War. Over time several applications were developed but it was not until the 1950s that polyurethane was considered one of the best materials to use in the furniture industry. Today it is used in a wide range of products marketed in the form of plates, blocks or foams.Flexible polyurethane foam is a stuffing material with a soft, supple and flexible consistency used in many types of furniture. The areas of application are varied: automotive, furniture and design, naval and many others. Thanks to the continuous research and development of companies in the sector, today there are innovative types of flexible polyurethane foam on the market with fire-retardant properties, to guarantee a certain degree of safety where it is necessary.
Laminated foam
ORSA foam's i-fo@m® polyurethane foams.
Moon® by ORSA foam: high performance for absolute comfort in furniture and bedding
Thermofresh of Pelma: polyurethane foam with innovative performance features
Fire block foam - Bonded polyurethane
Malvafoam® polyurethane foam
Flexible expanded polyurethane is by far the most used padding, thanks to the wide range available in sizes and densities. The continuous research and technological innovation of the manufacturing companies has made it possible to obtain high quality products capable of achieving the best performances in the field of padding. In this section you will find the best manufacturers of polyurethane foam worldwide, you can view the products and catalogs and get in touch directly with the company that produces and/or processes flexible polyurethane through the contact form or through the relevant contact details present in the custom tab.
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