An editable template designed to help furniture buyers, retailers and upholstery manufacturers create or enhance detailed design briefs, with additional sections for more comprehensive specifications. This latest version has been updated to reflect the October 2025 changes to the FFFSR
This template incorporates key considerations, including:
Upholstered Furniture Design Brief Template 2026
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A summary of the key restricted substances associated with the most common types of materials present in upholstered furniture to help with the creation of product-specific Restricted Substances Lists (RSL) and the development of testing and compliance programmes
Guide for manufacturers and suppliers of upholstery and components to help identify the flammability testing requirements for different upholstery components in a straightforward manner. The guide draws upon experience gained by retailers and test organisations when conducting ignition tests for the industry and other interested parties
Analysis of the latest available data, sourced from government bodies, covering furniture manufacturing, consumer spending, furniture and furnishings retail and international trade.