Big Man Recliner Construction Features

Engineering:

• Each piece of furniture is created and planned by a professional design team.
• Each piece of furniture is individually engineered for maximum comfort and performance.
• All raw materials used must meet rigid engineering specifications.
• Frames are manufactured to engineered drawings.
• Each piece of furniture undergoes a complete development process before it enters production, including a model, samples, cover fit and pilot run with top management approval.
• All packaging meets or exceeds International Safe Transit Association Guidelines and is tested in an ISTA Certified Packaging Lab before any pieces are shipped.

Covers:

• All fabrics carefully selected for wear, stain resistance, seam strength, comfort and beauty
• 100% inspection of fabrics for defects
• All experienced seamstresses
• Seams reinforced with chemically treated industrial tape
• Stitches efficiently spaced for maximum strength
• High Quality heavy-duty nylon thread
• Steel spring wire welt cord used in backs
• Assortment of leather grade choices available on many styles of reclining furniture

Tailoring:

• Upholsterers: experienced craftsmen
• 100% inspection including operational test performance
• Custom fitted covers
• Contour designed and tailored for maximum comfort
• Skirts quality lined with pellon "Stay Straight" inserts
• Custom made polyurethane padding in seats, backs, ottoman, and arms for maximum comfort

Mechanisms:

• Precision engineered
• Shoulder riveted in major weak points
• Lubricated pivot joints
• Engineered for maximum comfort in all positions
• Precision-balanced for ease of operation
• Delrin spacers used for ease of operation and maximum wear
• All mechanisms oven baked finish
• Secured in frame with machine bolts and lock nuts

Inspections and Warranty

• All furniture undergoes a final inspection including an operational performance test.
• All furniture is fully warranted for one full year against defects in workmanship and materials.
• All upholstered furniture passes UFAC Class 1 inspection regarding flammability.
• Limited lifetime warranty for all reclining furniture mechanisms.
• All bedroom furniture complies with voluntary Consumer Product Safety Commission guidelines for tipover.
• Good Housekeeping seal of approval on bunk beds and many other items.

Quality Frame Features

• All hardwood components are made from kiln-dried lumber
• Mortise and tenon construction used on frames for added stability and strength
• Double-dowelled and glued joints
• High-quality poly-vinyl acetate assembly glue used on all joints
• Eight-gauge steel action brace construction
• Heat treated steel screws with specially-designed threads for holding power
• Assembly is glued and secured under 100 lbs. of air pressure
• Critical joints reinforced with hardwood corner blocks
• Eight-gauge steel springs attached to a sturdy hardwood/plywood frame with special lined clips for noise-free, lifetime easy seating

Upholstery Materials

• HERCULON®: with stain release and color-fastness built in. Also, mildew and mothproof.
• OLEFIN®: a colorfast fabric that resists dirt and soil. A cool, soft to touch fabric.
• SOLUTIA™: fabrics are Wear-Dated® and backed with a full two year warranty
• 100% NYLON: a tough, long-wearing fabric that requires only normal care
• DRALON® ACRYLIC: high quality Dralon yarns especially produced for color-fast, mothproof, wear resistant velvets
• DuPONT ANTRON® NYLON: a quality and beautifully dependable nylon fabric
• DuPONT ORION® ACRYLIC: features deep, rich, colors, easy care and lasting beauty
• DuPONT DACRON® POLYESTER: a plush, resilient fabric that is colorfast for long lasting wear
• LEATHER: a natural, top grained leather for genuine and dramatic durability
• COTTON: a natural, lush yarn used in stylish fabrics for centuries