Fjords Cushions, Designed to Last
Fjords uses molded, cold-poured foam for all cushions in most of its recliners. This is unusual in the retail consumer furniture market- this type of polyurethane foam and molding processes are costly and time consuming. It is the standard, however, in contract grade upholstery- where the costs are significantly higher- often as much as 10 times higher!
Molded cold-poured foam is a two-part liquid material that foams up when the two parts are combined, in a pouring/molding process that does not use heat to melt the polyurethane before it is formed into the desired shape. The mixed liquid is poured into shaped 2 part “clamshell” molds for the back and seat cushions, that are then closed with the foam being allowed to expand and fill the mold inside. There are specific molds for each model- they vary in width, height, lumbar support and other factors- it’s important to try more than one Fjords chair, to find the right one for your personal back comfort.
A few things to keep in mind while working with Cold-cured foam:
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It is resilient. Due to the make up of the foam it retains its shape for 10-15+ years.
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It is not shaped by hand, it is chemically injected into a mold and then hardens around the steel, tubular frame.
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Unlike most foams on the market, molded foam is already in its comfort position. That means that the foam itself already has the curvature and shape to conform to your body. It is carefully crafted to retain it’s resilience
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Leather, on the other hand, is a natural material. In essence, leather is ‘skin’. Leather will weather, discolor, stretch and pull, as you would expect it would. As a result, leather wears differently on different models. Below is an illustration.
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