The Journal · Sourcing
For designers, hotel and rental operators and retail buyers who buy at volume: how factory sourcing works, what it costs, which certifications to ask for and how to brief a manufacturer so the first sample is right.
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Custom upholstery explained from the inside: what you can change on a sofa or chair, frame and foam grades, how COM fabric works, realistic lead times, what drives the factory price, and the checklist before you approve a sample.
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