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England uses heavy gauge cardboard (.090) throughout its frame. This is almost twice the thickness of competitors arm cardboard (.054). We use heavy gauge cardboard because it makes our well built frame that much stronger. No wonder we feel comfortable giving you a lifetime frame warranty!

Other brands save money by eliminating back springs in favor of sheeted material. The elimination of back springs results in a back support with no give. Comfort must be achieved with the back pillows alone. When using this type of construction, it is even more important to fill the backs with high grade fiber. Unfortunately, this is rarely the case.

England uses only the highest grade polyester fiber fill in its back cushions. Before placing them in the back casing, fiber is blown into a baffled bag (style 5635). This helps keep the fiber from settling. Even the best fiber fill may take a body impression over an extended period of constant use. For this reason, England installs hidden zippers in all of its backs, arms, and seats using fiber fill. That way, the consumer can add fiber fill to suit their seating preference. A bag of fiber can be purchased at your local hobby store or, for a few dollars, you can purchase genuine England fiber from your local England dealer.

England goes an extra step to insure its backs look good. We sew sheeted fiber to the inside of our backs. This helps create a smooth exterior surface and prevents fiber from migrating through the fabric. Most manufacturers don’t go to this trouble because of the added expense. At England, we build furniture that is designed to last.

Back springs, baffled inserts, and high grade polyester fiber fill all help ensure that our back cushions remain as crisp and comfortable tomorrow as they did when you first purchased your sofa.

England cushions are made of foam wrapped with a thin layer of sheeted fiber.  To save money, other brands use large amounts of sheeted fiber [A] wrapped around a thin foam core.  England warranties its cushions for ten years. Other brands offer a one year warranty.

England goes to the added expense of using self healing zippers in all its upholstery.

1. The zipper is punctured   2.  The zipper is pulled apart.   3. The zipper handle is pulled across this split (in the open direction).   4. The direction is reversed.  5. The zipper handle is pulled across the split (in the closed direction).  6. The split is healed.

Your sofa needs padding between its cushions and the spring system. England covers its springs with a durable low-melt fiber barrier and a tough seat deck denim.

Other brands cut costs by substituting a non-woven product to cover their springs. Take a quarter and rub it across the seat deck. See if the material begins to break down after a few rubs. This will give you some idea of its quality and durability.