This report, published by the Furniture Industry Research Association in 2008, aimed to encourage specifiers to critically evaluate the current methods for selecting furniture and the reasoning behind their decisions. Additionally, it emphasized the need for a collaborative approach among designers, educators, manufacturers, and specifiers to ensure that the furniture chosen today remains suitable for the schools of tomorrow.
Comprehensive guide to furniture flammability testing, covering ignition resistance, test criteria and test report interpretation to support compliance with FFFSR and GPSR requirements.
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
Analysis of the latest available data, sourced from government bodies, covering furniture manufacturing, consumer spending, furniture and furnishings retail and international trade.
