Modern Upholstery
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Modern Upholstery uses mainly synthetic materials such as foam, elasticated webbing, polyester wadding and staples. This is generally what you will find when buying new chairs and suites on the high street.

Its advantages are that it is can be produced relatively inexpensively. Some also feel they give a greater comfort to a seat. The materials are such that they are lightweight and suited to mass production.

Their disadvantage is that they are petroleum based so not renewable or easily recyclable, and do degrade faster than traditional materials. Modern Upholstery is preferred for commercial use and for public spaces as it is more easily covered under fire regulation laws.