Do you know how a sofa is constructed?

The market offers a wide variety of sofas in numerous styles, all of which are aesthetically pleasing, making it difficult to choose. However, a good sofa requires more than just good looks; its practicality is paramount. To understand the practicality of a sofa, it's essential to understand its construction. So, do you know how a sofa is constructed?

Generally, a sofa's construction mainly consists of three parts: the sofa frame, the filling, and the fabric. The sofa frame determines the sofa's main structure and shape; a sturdy frame ensures the sofa's stability and prevents it from easily deforming or collapsing. Common sofa frames are made of solid wood, and many leather and fabric sofa manufacturers use solid wood frames.

The filling material of a sofa determines its comfort and elasticity. Sofa filling refers to sponge, which is categorized into three types: high-elasticity, high-elasticity super-soft, and medium-elasticity. Good filling materials offer advantages such as high elasticity, resistance to deformation, and long lifespan. For example, to test the elasticity of a common living room leather or fabric sofa, you can press the armrests and backrest. If you can clearly feel the wooden frame, it indicates that the sofa's filling density is low and its elasticity is insufficient. A sofa frame that is easily pressed will also accelerate the wear and tear on the sofa cover, reducing the sofa's lifespan.

The fabric of a sofa is in direct contact with people and is an outward reflection of its quality. Common sofa fabrics include genuine leather and fabric. Genuine leather generally refers to animal hides such as cowhide, while fabrics include various materials such as cotton, linen, and velvet. Different sofa fabrics have different characteristics. Regardless of whether it's a genuine leather sofa brand or a fabric sofa brand, whether well-known or unknown, the quality of the sofa's fabric is paramount.