Frameless furniture is in demand in many homes. Having appeared just under 50 years ago, it quickly gained popularity. Indeed, armchairs with soft filling, taking the shape of the body, relieve muscle tension, making the position comfortable.
This is an ideal option for a quiet rest in front of the TV or for spending time reading an interesting book. Some models serve as a preventive measure for diseases of the spine.
Filler for frameless furniture – its main feature, therefore the choice of the chair should be responsible.
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What is furniture filler?
For varying degrees of softness in armchair-bag place different fillerThis is a material that gives a piece of furniture its shape, which changes under the influence of load.
Filler is stuffed into a dense fabric base that does not let it out. Quality armchairs are assessed primarily by this parameter. The tested products do not allow particles of the contents to pass out. Filler It should also hold well in place of seams, including after numerous cleanings. For additional protection, double covers are used.
Types of fillers for frameless furniture
Filler for chairs can be of several types. Natural and artificial ingredients are used. The first are:
- Cereals and derivatives (for example, rice or buckwheat husks);
Residents of large cities and rural areas, seeking to escape from synthetic abundance, give preference to natural materials. - Blegumes (peas, beans);
Such products are heavy and are susceptible to attacks from rodents, who are not averse to eating the contents of frameless furniture. - Pfeathers and down (chicken, swan);
The material is lightweight, but it gets lumpy over time. Use down with extreme caution, as it most often causes allergic reactions. - Dwood (sawdust, shavings).
It is beneficial to use coniferous shavings (cedar, pine), which emit healing aromas and do not allow rodent pests to get close.
Artificial filler is manufactured industrially. The most popular materials are polymers and foam plastic. All components are small fractions with good flowability.
IN armchair-bag place the selected one filler, which has a dry consistency. This is important because raw material quickly compacts, and natural material also becomes moldy. Foam balls are treated with an antistatic agent.
Armchairs can be of different shapes – from spherical to sofa-type. It all depends on what type is appropriate in the interior. Designer products can be bought in a store, and they are also quite easy to make with your own hands.
Advantages and disadvantages of different types
It depends on what filler placed in armchair-bag, the degree of comfort depends. If you want to use furniture as a "trainer" for your back, then it is better to choose semi-hard and hard fractions. Fabric filler suitable for those who want to completely relax in the "embrace" of a soft armchairs.
The correct choice of content also determines overall well-being. Filler purchased armchairs must be certified. Sanitary and hygienic safety is especially important when arranging children's rooms.
When sewing by yourself armchairs it is necessary to choose filler and fabric for the cover only from official sellers. This is a guarantee of receiving high-quality materials.
Choosing filler, based on the physical needs of the household members - whether this chair will be for the prevention of diseases of the musculoskeletal system or simply for relaxation.