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Hardware for furniture, upholstery, kitchen, coatings and furnishing systems.

Furnishing Idea is the portal dedicated to the furniture and furnishing industry, designed to bring together different professionals such as architects, designers, carpenters, furniture makers and manufacturers active in the furniture market who represent the reference point in terms of innovation and quality of the product offered. On the other hand, the portal aims to provide a valid information service focused on products, projects, events and fairs and everything that revolves around the world of components, semi-finished products and accessories for the furniture industry.

 

The portal is divided into different sections where you can explore the different products according to different categories, get in touch with manufacturers, download catalogues to keep up with industry trends and watch videos of interviews with the best professionals and manufacturers.

 

In the articles section you can find all the information about the most innovative product technologies, such as furniture materials, furniture accessories and systems, furniture machinery, furniture hardware, manufactured by manufacturers with a solid experience in the field. In the companies section there is an overview of the manufacturers registered on our portal, divided by product category, where you can contact us for any request. Our portal also has a special catalogues section to allow professionals and operators in the sector to view in a practical way all the catalogues relating to the various products (furniture hardware, upholstery materials, furniture paints, etc.). In addition, to allow easy consultation of the products, our portal has reserved a product section, organized by categories, where you can find out about the technical characteristics, materials and functionality of each product. The video section, on the other hand, presents numerous video interviews given by professionals and manufacturers that report news, insights and informative content on the best technologies in the sector.

 

In addition, to keep you constantly informed you can also consult our Journal section which contains all the Furnishing Idea magazines dedicated to the furniture and furnishing industry, such as the edition dedicated to Sicam or Interzum, two of the most important trade fairs in the sector. The magazines can be consulted from the portal or easily downloadable in pdf format.

 

Thanks to the trust placed in us by many manufacturers, our portal is now recognized both nationally and internationally. In fact, there are already many internationally recognized and established companies in the sector, including the AIPEF group (Italian Flexible Expanded Polyurethanes Companies) which promotes scientific information on the use of flexible polyurethane foam in the sectors in which it is used.

Feathers for furnishing: from Cinelli Piumini quilts padding solutions for quality sofas

With over 60 years of activity, Cinelli Piume e Piumini is a point of reference in the processing of feathers for furniture and clothing. The 100% made in Italy production, the sensitivity towards the environment and the certifications of the products that attest the high quality are the factors that contribute to make the company an excellence for the textile sector at international level.

 

Feather and upholstery for quality sofas: a 100% made in Italy production


Cinelli Piume e Piumini continues to carry out the entire production cycle, from the selection of the raw material to the finished product, in its factory in Buggiano (PT). This allows a constant and direct monitoring of the quality levels, a valorisation of the staff experience and a punctual control of all the processing phases. The choice of raw material is fundamental for the highest quality feathers for furniture: for this reason Cinelli includes in its production cycle of selection, washing and sterilization only feathers and down of proven quality coming only from European breeders.

 

Not only feathers: many solutions for quality sofas


Goose down has a constant elastic power over time. For its down pillows Cinelli uses feathers selected and mixed together to obtain the best results. The product can be customized with feather mixtures created to measure according to the destination of use: seat cushions, backrests, optional cushions, armrest cushions able to guarantee different bearing capacities and softness also according to customers' requests.
The paddings for the creation of sofa cushions do not only include feathers for furniture, but also other types of materials, from fiber to memory foam that allow to obtain excellent results in terms of softness, insulation, comfort and durability. The outer fabric, then, in 100% pure cotton, guarantees perfect breathability. The dense weave prevents feathers and down from coming out.

 

Cinelli feathers and down jackets: traceability and protection


Cinelli has always worked to guarantee a high quality product, committing itself every day to making its company strategy transparent. As a result of its constant commitment, the company has obtained authoritative certifications to protect its production. The DOWNPASS certification guarantees and promotes the correct protection of animals and the responsible supply of feathers and down jackets while the RDS (Responsible Down Standard) certifies the origin of the raw material with regard to respect and protection of animals that are bred in health in their natural environment. Cinelli has also been a member for years of EDFA (European Down and Feather Association), an international association that brings together the main producers of feather articles in the world. In addition to these important certifications, the company has obtained a prestigious label: NOMITE® which certifies feather and down products suitable for people suffering from allergies to domestic dust.
In addition to this, Cinelli has for many years now started a path of concrete commitment to environmental protection by investing at a structural level, through the adoption of innovative technologies and the exploitation of alternative energies in respect of nature, territory and people.

Assopiuma: the value of tailoring

The associated companies are distinguished by innovative technology and a strong craftsmanship vocation
Category: Feather Padding
Publication date: 19/04/2022

Assopiuma: certification of biodegradable feathers/downs

The certification of conformity issued by the specialized analysis laboratory Hohenstein
Category: Feather Padding
Publication date: 10/01/2022

Assopiuma: the new labels feather/down 100% biodegradable

A guarantee for upholstery manufacturers and end consumers that feather is a natural, sustainable, traceable and biodegradable resource.
Category: Feather Padding
Publication date: 22/09/2021

Elcam: innovative materials for quality cushions

Padding with unique technical features and personalized comfort
Category: Padding materials
Publication date: 14/10/2019
Company: Elcam Srl

Cinelli: feathers and other quality upholstery materials

Quality guaranteed by the control of the entire production cycle
Category: Feather Padding
Publication date: 29/07/2019
Company: Cinelli Piume e Piumini Srl