Foam-Free Sofas Filled with Alternative Materials
By
Jennifer Hahn
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Summary
Foam-free sofas are gaining popularity as furniture makers shift away from polyurethane padding due to its toxic impacts. The article highlights seven recent examples of sofas filled with alternative materials like beans, latex, and air, replacing traditional foam.
Key quotes
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Polyurethane foam has dominated the soft furniture industry since the late 1950s.
Below are seven recent examples, packed instead with beans, latex and nothing but air.
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