Product testing videos

See how our experts carry out tests on various products

Seating and upholstery

Sofas

See how the experts at FIRA International test sofas

Seating

The principles of testing domestic and non-domestic chairs are similar in principles, but specifics within the standards...

Motorised recliners

See how our experts test motorised recliners

Office chairs

See how our experts test the swivel mechanism on office chairs

Benches

Here's an example of how our experts test a bench

Beds and mattresses

Mattresses

See our mattress roller in action, it gives and indication of how mattresses will perform over years of use

Ottoman beds

See how our experts set up an ottoman bed for testing to assess performance over a set number of cycles

Foams

Get an insight into how foams (for example those used in upholstery) are tested

Cabinets

Cabinet doors

How cabinet doors are tested for durability

Sliding doors

Our experts test all types of doors on furniture items such as cabinets and wardrobes

Drawers

See how our experts test the durability of drawers. This gives an indication of long-term performance

Fabrics and foam

Foams

Get an insight into how foams (for example those used in upholstery) are tested

Colour fastness to light

Natural and artificial light can fade fabric, especially if it is by a window. We can test colour fastness to light

Colour fastness to rubbing

See how our experts gauge how liable fabrics are to colour fastness when rubbed

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