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                      Furniture quality pass
                      GUARANTEE CERTIFICATE · INSTRUCTIONS FOR CARE AND USE

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Furniture quality pass - GUARANTEE CERTIFICATE INSTRUCTIONS FOR CARE AND USE - VERSION 2018 | 2019 - Musterring
Dear Customer,
                                                                   Contents

                                                                                                                                              Musterring guarantee
     Congratulations! We are delighted that you have opted for     ¢ Musterring guarantee                                       4–9
     a quality product by Musterring.                                 Explanations, definitions, conditions, exceptions,
                                                                      general important information

     Musterring furniture derives its quality from progressive
                                                                   ¢ Upholstered furniture, seating furniture and mattresses   10 – 23
     and environmentally friendly production methods and              Product characteristics, instructions for care and use
     materials.

                                                                                                                                              Upholstered furniture, seating
                                                                                                                                                furniture and mattresses
     The functions and materials of our models are tested by       ¢ Dining, living and bedroom furniture                      24 – 31
                                                                      Product characteristics, instructions for care and use
     authorised test institutes in accordance with the DIN and
     RAL product guidelines of the Deutsche Gütegemeinschaft
     Möbel e.V. They meet the stringent requirements of            ¢ Kitchen, bathroom and knock-down furniture,               32 – 35
     German and EU directives.                                       rugs and carpets
                                                                      Product characteristics, instructions for care and use

     Observing these important “Instructions for use, care and
     maintenance” before and after your purchase, and using
                                                                   ¢ Musterring quality                                        36 – 38

                                                                                                                                              bedroom furniture
                                                                                                                                              Dining, living and
                                                                      Quality management, contact
     the items appropriately, will ensure that you can enjoy our
     products for many years. In the event of a warranty claim,       Sources
     please contact your furniture retailer who will have given       Replacement fittings, services, recommended reading
     you this furniture pass and your contract of purchase on
     conclusion of the contract.                                      Care products

     Your Musterring Team

                                                                                                                                              Kitchen, bathroom and
                                                                                                                                              knock-down furniture,
                                                                                                                                                  rugs and carpets
                                                                                                                                              Musterring quality, sources,
                                                                                                                                                    care products
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Musterring guarantee
IMPORTANT INFORMATION

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Musterring guarantee
All specialist retailers are obliged to provide                        Guarantee conditions                                                      The guarantee does not cover:                                           Guarantee claims
our terms of guarantee. Please keep all this                           The guarantee will be covered by rectification or subsequent              ¢	Upholstered furniture covers and consumables                         Guarantee claims are to be submitted to the retail partner on
                                                                       delivery at the guarantor’s choice, and neither inhibited or inter-          (e.g. rechargeable batteries, batteries, bulbs, gas pressure         presentation of the contract of purchase in writing and without
information in a safe place, as it is a part of your
                                                                       rupted by services; in other words, the guarantee will end 5 years           springs, chair glides etc.)                                          delay. A precise description of the problem with full and detailed
contract of purchase.                                                  after the date of delivery.                                               ¢ Normal signs of wear that are the result of natural use               photos (from 2 – 3 m or 0.7 m) are helpful for the assessment.
                                                                                                                                                 ¢	Inappropriate assemblies or services provided by unauthorised
As the initial purchaser of our brand products, licensed Musterring    The appropriate storage, transportation, assembly, connection                persons                                                              The entitlement to a guarantee performance exists after clarifica-
retail partners will give you 5 years’ guarantee. Musterring guar-     and instruction by authorised specialists and the observation of          ¢ Unusual, e.g. commercial use outside the private living area          tion of responsibility and liability only for the item in question, and
antees that in accordance with the assessment criteria for indus-      this product information are essential terms of the guarantee. The        ¢ Inappropriate use of heat, moisture, liquids and care products        not for the entire delivery. Justified faults will usually be rectified
trially manufactured furniture, the products are free from material    guarantee does not include 5 years new condition, nor does it             ¢ Damage caused by sharp, pointed, hot or damp objects                  through the retail partner.
and manufacturing defects. The warranty applies only to new            include an availability guarantee since it is customary in the indus-     ¢	Environmental influences such as extreme dryness, moisture,
items and consumers as per section 13 of the German Civil Code         try for reorders or changes only to be guaranteed until the model            light, temperature                                                   Unjustified requests for the rectification of faults are a contraven-
(BGB), is not transferable, and includes the law of the spatial area   or design is discontinued.                                                ¢ Deliberate destruction, misuse, overuse or accidental damage          tion of the agreement and require compensation (sec. 439 I BGB
of applicability on conclusion of the contract of purchase.                                                                                      ¢ Damage and contamination by pets, sources of heat, weather            – German Civil Code) if the purchaser has recognised or negligibly
                                                                       We reserve the right to make product changes and quality                  ¢ Contamination such as perspiration, skin or hair care products        fails to recognise by not observing important product information
The warranty declaration includes the statutory guarantee of two       improvements in view of technological progress or to maintain             ¢ Discoloration from medical constituents (toxic reaction)              that there is no fault on the object of the purchase, and the sus-
years, and does not limit the rights conferred on the seller by the    availability for delivery (shape / colour / function etc.), and to cor-   ¢	Any changes resulting from products containing acids, sol-           pected fault is the purchaser’s own responsibility.
contract of purchase. Regardless of this warranty, purchaser have      rect erroneous information in the catalogue.                                 vents or alcohol
the rights as per section 437 of the German Civil Code if the                                                                                    ¢ Unsuitable cleaning or repairs or attempts at retouching
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Please always contact your contractual
goods were not free from defects on the transfer of risk.                                                                                        ¢	Damage caused by the absorption of standing moisture or by
                                                                                                                                                    not removing condensation                                            partner in the first instance.
Third-party goods such as electronic components, fitted sinks and                                                                                ¢ Typical product characteristics that do not constitute flaws
mixer taps etc. are covered by the respective manufacturer’s war-                                                                                ¢ Maintenance tasks or changes to the object of the contract
ranties or guarantees.
                                                                                                                                                             Damage caused by third-party products such as
                                                                                                                                                             steam cleaners, hot-water bottles, incorrect impreg-
                                                                                                                                                             nating and care products, discolouration from jeans
                                                                                                                                                             or other non-colourfast textiles, Velcro on leisure
                                                                                                                                                 Dampfreiniger nicht für
                                                                                                                                                 Möbel verwenden

                                                                                                                                                 clothing and other substances from stuck-on substances contain-
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                                                                                                                                                 Display products are also excluded from the guarantee, since the
                                                                                                                                                 fact that they have been used and displayed means they are no
                                                                                                                                                 longer in an as-new condition. The statutory guarantee of 2 years
                                                                                                                                                 applies, as does the recommendation to record any signs of use
                                                                                                                                                 on transfer of risk. Reorders and changes can generally only be
                                                                                                                                                 guaranteed until the model or version becomes obsolete. Addi-
                                                                                                                                                 tional services in association with planning and installation are not
                                                                                                                                                 covered by the guarantee.

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General
IMPORTANT INFORMATION

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Musterring guarantee
To ensure that you are able to enjoy your           ¢	Calculating requirements: measuring, setting up and                     ¢ Load-bearing ability
                                                       alignment                                                                           Upholstered and seating furniture is based on the
furniture for many years to come, we would also     Please clarify the product requests and features when calculating                      following load-bearing abilities as guide values: Arm-
like to provide you with detailed information on    requirements, as unrealistic purchasing expectations, value per-                       chairs and chairs max. 130 kg, 2-seaters max. 200
                                                    ceptions or availabilities are not the manufacturer’s responsibility.                  kg (2 x 100 kg), 3-seaters max. 240 kg (3 x 80 kg).
                                                                                                                               Belastungswerte des

the manufacturer’s specifications and the typical
                                                                                                                               Herstellers beachten

                                                                                                                               For very overweight or very tall people we recommend upholstery
features of this kind of product. They include                  Structural conditions and obstacles (including access,         and mattresses in special seat depths, widths, heights or hard-
normal and natural changes in handling from                     entrance, door, staircase, elevator and floor widths)          nesses, since permanent overloads can result in premature wear
                                                                must be provided in advance in order to ensure that            or damage.
daily use, the light, sun, room climate and so                  the order is processed correctly. Structural conditions,
                                                    Maßangaben in den Preis-
                                                    und Typenlisten beachten

on, and important instructions for cleaning and     required load figures and safety information must all be taken             The load-bearing ability of wall elements, insert or wall shelves
                                                    into account in the planning.                                              made of wood, glass, metal and so on varies tremendously, and
care.
                                                                                                                               depends on the spaces between the supports, load distribution
                                                                  Measuring when planning and alignment on delivery            etc. Any more or less perceptible deflection resulting from use
                                                                  are some of the main considerations when buying              within the tolerances of DIN EN 16122 is acceptable.
                                                                  furniture. Floors, walls and ceilings are rarely straight
                                                                                                                               ¢ Appropriate use
                                                    Genaues Ausrichten mit der

                                                                  or level, so any unevenness needs to be taken into
                                                    Wasserwaage erforderlich

                                                    account when setting up furniture. The high level of product               Make sure that your furniture is only used in the general private
                                                    appeal and functional benefit is permanently guaranteed only by            living area; it is not suitable for commercial or outdoor use.
                                                    the precise vertical and horizontal alignment and adaptation of
                                                    the installation to the structural conditions and precise setting of       ¢ Electrostatic charge
                                                    the fittings. All furniture must be aligned properly and not posi-                     Furniture fabrics and other predominantly synthetic
                                                    tioned too near to sources of heat or light. Individual elements                       materials possess a natural conductivity, and can only
                                                    (with a tilt moment) and heavy wardrobes with sliding doors are                        absorb a limited amount of moisture. Electrostatic
                                                    to be connected to the building wall for safety reasons (anti-tilt                     charge is associated primarily with the air in a room
                                                                                                                               Statische Aufladung der
                                                                                                                               Bezüge möglich

                                                    devices).                                                                  being too dry, especially in winter, and in combination with syn-
                                                                                                                               thetic materials, e.g. carpeting, textiles, textile upholstery covers,

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                                                    Please ensure that the furniture, appliance and building technol-          cushions, throws etc. In such cases, the requirements for the ideal

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                                                    ogy are suitable for combining, and clarify any structural modifica-       room climate must be met. To do so, increase the humidity in
                                                    tions (aerial, electricity, water, gas) with your electrical or sanitary   the room and spray the cover with distilled water from a pump

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                                                    specialist. Our lists of prices and types and installation instructions    dispenser or wipe over the cover with a damp cloth. Thoroughly
                                                    are available online (www.musterring.com). Planning information            moistening the carpeting is also an excellent fast remedy. The
                                                    on furniture, appliance and building connection technology can             company LeTec (see Sources) offers an anti-static spray, which is
                                                    be downloaded from Infocenter / quality / electrical installation.         also a good temporary measure.
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                                                                Before planning wall attachments, please check                 ¢ Floors and furniture
                                                                the anchorages since the enclosed anchor systems                            In order to protect your floors and furniture, make
                                                                are only intended for building walls with a suitable                        sure when buying upholstered furniture, tables and
                                                                load-bearing capacity (concrete and solid brickwork),                       chairs that the plinth legs or glides are suitable for
                                                    Befestigungsdübel sind nur
                                                    für Festmauerwerk geeignet

                                                    and in the event of variations (plasterboard, hollow bricks, uneven                     the floor covering where they are to be positioned,
                                                                                                                               Möbelfüsse/-gleiter sind den
                                                                                                                               Fußböden anzupassen

                                                    wall surfaces etc.) other options appropriate to the load need to          or else that suitable protectors (standard felt, synthetic, rubber
                                                    be obtained.                                                               covers) are used. NOTE: ensure that no liquids are left in the area

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                                                                                                                               beneath your furniture when performing normal domestic clean-
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                                                                Processing the order at the works requires an average          ing tasks.

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                                                                of 30 – 60 working days. The delivery week will be
                                                                confirmed to Retail Logistics. Preparatory services to
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                                                                assess suitability, e.g. building connections, must be
                                                    Lieferung und Montage nur
                                                    durch Fachpersonal

                                                    completed before delivery and the site of installation be freely
                                                    accessible and ready for use.

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IMPORTANT

                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Musterring guarantee
     ¢ Appliances and connection technology                                    ¢ New builds                                                           ¢ Dry air is harmful to humans and materials
              The requirements for furniture, appliance and build-                         Newly built houses and apartments are often still                       Not only is moisture harmful, but so is air that is too
              ing connection technology are contained in the plan-                         quite damp. Good furniture can usually cope with                        dry as the result of overheating. Furniture should
              ning documents and the instructions for assembly                             this provided you place it at least 10 mm away from                     never be positioned too close to stoves, fireplaces
              and user instructions.                                                       the wall to enable air to circulate. Regular ventilation                or other forms of heating; at a room temperature of
     Gebäudeanschlüsse sind                                                    Neu-/Umbauten sind vor der                                             Mindestabstand zu
     bauseitige Vorleistungen                                                  Lieferung abzuschließen                                                Heizquellen beachten

                                                                               of the rooms will encourage any remaining moisture to disperse         up to 23°C there is no reason to fear damage. Humidifiers are
     ¢ Smell                                                                   more quickly. If you have chosen wall panelling or made-to-            recommended in centrally heated rooms – for the benefit of the
                   It is generally known that new products have a certain      measure fitted wall units, we advise you to wait a little while,       occupants as well as of the furniture. The ideal room climate is
                   smell; depending on the material and composition,           as extremely short installation and occupation times can result in     of particular importance to solid wood furniture. It is therefore
                   it may take some weeks or even months for this to           “moisture damage”. Our furnishing consultants are experts in this      advisable to have a thermometer and a hygrometer in the room.
     Neumöbelgeruch ist

                   fade. The intensity of the smell of a particular material
     material- und warentypisch
                                                                               problem and will be able to give you the right advice.
     disperses with use; it is influenced by other conditions such as the
     room climate, season, fluctuations in temperature, ventilation,           ¢ Room climate                                                         ¢ Unique – leather, stone, wood
     level and duration of use, individual sensitivity etc., and is con-                    Medicine and science recommend a year-round aver-                  Any item of furniture that is made from natural mate-
     sidered irrelevant (Stiftung Warentest). Certain natural products                      age room temperature of 18 – 21°C, and a relative                  rials is unique, a one-off. Because of the properties
     such as leather, solid wood and so on always retain a particular                       humidity of 45 – 55%. This is of general importance                specific to each material, it is impossible to predict or
     smell that is typical of that product. The German Furniture Quality                    to our health, and in particular for allergy-sufferers             guarantee absolute consistency in colour and structure.
                                                                               Empfohlenes Raumklima                                                  Unikate = Einzelstücke in
                                                                               Ø 45-55% Luftfeuchte                                                   Farbe- und Struktur

     Association (Deutsche Gütegemeinschaft Möbel e.V.) has drawn              and asthmatics. If the conditions vary from the ideal for longer
     up a series of quality and test conditions for furniture and award        periods of time, solid woods and other natural products will also      ¢ Maintenance
     criteria for emissions labels that ensure that furniture does not         respond by changing (in particular with regard to humidity, dry air    We recommend that, as with your car, your furniture also be
     present any risks or dangers for health or the environment.               and static charge).                                                    inspected (serviced) at regular intervals. In the event of any
                                                                                                                                                      changes resulting from usage in the installation, upholstery or set-
     ¢ Effects of light                                                                                                                               tings of the fittings, the consumer has a duty of care to observe
                   The inherent power of the sun affects and changes all                                                                              the “Instructions for installation, use and care”.
                   materials. Protect your valuable furniture against the
                   effects of extreme light from the very first day. Strong
                   artificial light, and sunlight in particular, will change
     Sonne und Kunstlicht
     verändern jedes Material

     surfaces. This type of “sunburn” can bleach the affected areas of
     cover materials and real wood furniture after just a few weeks,
     turning them lighter or darker depending on the material. Abso-
     lute lightfastness does not exist, and so we advise taking particu-
     lar care in light south-facing rooms with lots of glass. Curtains or
     blinds should be closed when these rooms are in direct sunlight.

     ¢ Humidity
                  Wood is a natural material that is constantly absorbing
                  and giving off moisture (shrinkage to RAL) depending
                  on the moisture content of the local environment.
                  Furniture should therefore not be exposed to too
     Stehende Feuchtigkeit
     immer sofort entfernen

     extreme humidity (e.g. during the heating period) , either too high
     or too low. Otherwise the wood will begin to work, to distort, and
     develop open adhesion joints or cracks. The right room climate
     is also of importance to furniture, although temporary variations
     from the recommended figures will not harm it.

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Upholstery
SEATING FURNITURE AND MATTRESSES
                                                                                                A–Z
General typical product characteristics,              ¢ Discoloration / leaching, non-colourfast textiles                     ¢ Functional and adjustable furniture
                                                                  Discoloration and / or leaching can occur on light fab-                   According to Stiftung Warentest, seating furniture
important instructions for use, cleaning and                      ric or leather covers when used by someone wearing                        with functions and recliners is always “furniture that
care from A to Z                                                  non-colourfast textiles such as dark denim fabrics. If a                  compromises”; in other words, a sofa bed is not a
                                                      Nicht farbechte Textilien

                                                                  denim fabric continues to leave traces of colour after                    true substitute for a proper bed. Recliners or TV arm-
                                                                                                                              Funktionsmöbel - bei Fehl-
                                                      färben ab                                                               anwendung Quetschgefahr

                                                      several washes, then this is a fault in the clothing material and has   chairs, sofas with fold-down armrests or height-adjustable head
General typical product characteristics:              nothing to do with the quality of the furniture fabric.                 rolls always require a certain amount of leeway and fittings with
Irrespective of the material used, the                                                                                        complicated adjustment mechanisms. For this technology to work
                                                      ¢ Measuring, positioning and alignment                                  well in the long term, the items need to be handled and used with

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Upholstered furniture, seating
construction, manufacture and price, three main       (see “General important information”)                                   the greatest care. On adjustable sofas and divans, the extending

                                                                                                                                                                                                          furniture and mattresses
product characteristics need to be taken into                                                                                 parts should ideally be held and operated in the middle, or oth-
                                                      ¢ Load-bearing ability                                                  erwise on the left and right simultaneously. This will prevent the
account when assessing the quality of furniture,
                                                      Ask your furnishing consultant for the load-bearing values. The         fittings from being distorted or damaged as the result of being
as the changes that occur over time as the result     load-bearing ability of armrests, functional parts, leg rests etc. is   operated only on one side. Folding-out footrests on lounge chairs
of normal, natural use cannot be accepted as          generally limited, usually between around 20 and a maximum of           and adjustable fold-down armrests and / or headrests must not
                                                      30 kg. Thus they are most definitely not suitable for resting one’s     be used for sitting on. These items can usually support loads of
faults or flaws.                                      full weight on.                                                         between 20 and a maximum of 30 kg. Minor changes in dimen-
                                                                                                                              sions resulting from the thickness of the cover materials are
                                                      ¢ Appropriate use                                                       unavoidable.
¢ Typical characteristic:
                                                      (see “General important information”)
Results from special material characteristics (e.g.                                                                           ¢ Lustre from use
natural features on real wood or leather).            ¢ Electrostatic charge                                                  and “sitting imprints” can occur on velvety fabrics such as velour,
                                                      (see “General important information”)                                   flat weaves and possibly microfibre even after the first intensive
                                                                                                                              use. This is because the pile is flattened when used, and a differ-
¢ Design-based characteristic:                        ¢ Creasing                                                              ent optical “impression” can be seen depending on how the light
                                                      (see “Creasing”)                                                        falls. This is not a fault in the quality, but a typical material char-
Visual appearance of a design (e.g. designed to                                                                               acteristic of this type of item. The optical change will not affect
have a very loose, loose or tight appearance).        ¢ Colour variations                                                     the use, function or lifetime of the item in any way, and is not a
                                                      Minor colour variations are possible between those of samples           material defect.
                                                      presented when purchasing and those of the actual delivery. This
¢ Usage characteristic:                               applies in particular for natural fibres and leather. For technical     ¢ Value benefits
Changes that are the result of natural use and        reasons, we are unable to guarantee that colours will be abso-          Elegance, brand, beauty, fashion
                                                      lutely the same. For reorders in particular, we advise clarification
are not in any way due to the manufacture             in each individual case by sample.                                      ¢ Benefits of use
or quality (e.g. when an item of upholstered                                                                                  Resistant to wear and use, lifetime
                                                      ¢ Colour migration
furniture is a “favourite chair”).
                                                      On light fabric or leather covers, the combination with dark or         ¢ Smell
                                                      intensive colours, and especially dark red, blue and black etc., may    (see “General important information”)
                                                      cause the colour to migrate (also known as bleeding or colour
                                                      migration). The clothing industry is also aware of this phenome-
                                                      non. On velour leather or microfibres this may take the form of
                                                      slight abrasive dust residue. The best solution is gentle vacuum
                                                      cleaning or to wipe the item with a damp cloth (textiles may be
                                                      washed).

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Upholstery
SEATING FURNITURE AND MATTRESSES
                                                                                                                       A–Z
¢ Loose upholstery                                                        ¢ Humidity                                                                  ¢ Different seat hardnesses
             The “loose upholstery” that we prefer (as opposed            (see “General important information”)                                       These are normal, natural changes resulting from use, and in no
             to the tight upholstery on period furniture) is distin-                                                                                  way indicate an impairment of the product quality. The seating
             guished by its ability to adapt in shape. Seat imprints      ¢ Pilling                                                                   comfort of the individual elements in an upholstered suite can
                                                                          Small knots, or bobbles, such as the ones seen on woollen gar-              vary because it is often not possible, for reasons of structure and
Polsterbezüge regelmäßig
glätten
             resulting from use or creases desired for design rea-
sons are the result of the soft, loose upholstery construction.           ments, will form on some cover fabrics, especially flat woven and           design, to give each individual element the same base suspension
An undulating surface of the seat, back and armrests does not             mixed fibres, once they have started being used. They are loose             (e.g. various geometric shapes such as corner and adjustable ele-
constitute a quality defect; rather it is due to the specific model,      particles of the yarns used in manufacture, usually mixed with              ments, add-on stools, end elements etc.). It is also possible that
and is a deliberate choice to ensure maximum seating comfort. To          clothing fuzz. Pilling often occurs after just short periods of use.        the impression of different seat hardnesses is given even though

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Upholstered furniture, seating
smooth the surfaces after use, the seat and back cushions can be          A special little device, a little like a razor, is available for removing   the upholstery is all the same. (For technical reasons, the bulk

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       furniture and mattresses
smoothed by brushing them outwards with your hand, patting or             it. These razors remove the pilling without damaging the fabric.            density of foam may have tolerances of plus / minus 15%.)
shaking them, depending on the item.                                      Pilling, and the removal thereof, does not affect the durability or
                                                                          lifetime of the material.                                                   ¢ Tight upholstery
            Some of the suites in our collection are fitted with                                                                                      Period furniture, chairs and benches usually have tight upholstery.
            high-quality chamber cushions (especially loose man-          ¢ Planning and free home delivery                                           The cover fabric has to be folded at the corners for technical rea-
            ufacture) that are notable for their very soft surfaces,                  The correct specification of materials and the meas-            sons. These folds will vary in size depending on the elasticity and
Polsterbezüge regelmäßig
aufklopfen
            and already have marked creasing when new, based                          uring (including access, door, stairway and corridor            thickness of the cover material, but this is not an indicator of poor
on the design, model and construction. The filling used for these                     widths, elevator, floor number etc.) are all required           quality.
chamber cushions may be made of flocked fabric fibres, down or                        for the delivery and installation to be completed
                                                                          Stellflächen müssen eben
                                                                          und frei zugänglich sein

foam rods, depending on the furniture design. Marks from the              smoothly.The installation site must be freely accessible with no            ¢ Tolerances
chambers, quilting and / or filler materials is a characteristic of the   barriers and ready for use.                                                 For technical reasons, it is not possible to avoid tolerances in the
material and model. In order to prevent the filler material from                                                                                      industrial mass production of furniture. If the variation (tolerance)
gathering and the resulting development of depressions, the seat          ¢ Rubfastness                                                               in colour, structure and dimensions is within national and inter-
and back cushions should be shaken or beaten regularly after use.         This is the resistance of the colours of upholstery fabric to rub-          national standards and insignificant in extent, this is not a flaw.
                                                                          bing or staining when they come into contact with other dry or
                                                                          moist textiles. Generally, lighter colours are more resistant to rub-       ¢ Creasing
                                                                          bing than darker ones. Microfibres in intensive colours may show                         As a “favourite seat” becomes worn in, or “sat on”,
                                                                          residual fibres that will stick to clothing textiles and initially look                  the seat hardness will change unevenly. It will become
                                                                          like discoloration. In fact, though, this is due to abrasive dust res-                   softer, depending on the type and duration of use.
                                                                          idues, and they usually wash out with normal laundering in the                           This is a normal process that all upholstery undergoes.
                                                                                                                                                      Legerer Polsteraufbau neigt
                                                                                                                                                      zur Wellenbildung

                                                                          washing machine. Always use distilled water and neutral soap                It is important to change seating positions from time to time to
                                                                          to clean the cover, and rub carefully over a large area from seam           achieve even seat hardnesses. Otherwise one-sided seat depres-
                                                                          to seam applying gentle pressure and using a soft, white, clean             sions and creases (“favourite chair”) will occur. Rule of thumb:
                                                                          cloth. Never rub continually in the same place (this could remove           The thinner the cover material and the greater the upholstered
Very loose in new condition          Very loose in used condition         some of the colour and leave marks). Please do not use microfibre           area, the more likely the seat is to develop creases and depres-
                                                                          cloths or steam cleaning devices. Note: Please always check                 sions. This development is further enhanced by the fact that body
                                                                          the manufacturer’s instructions on the product first!                       heat, body moisture and weight will cause fabric and leather to
¢ Lightfastness                                                                                                                                       stretch, to a greater or lesser extent, which also encourages the
             Lightfastness is a term that describes a fabric’s resist-    ¢ Seating comfort                                                           development of “waves”. The optical change will not affect the
             ance to the effects of light (especially sunlight, day-      Before you decide to buy, take plenty of time to try various                use, function or lifetime of the item in any way, and is not a mate-
             light, UV lamps and halogen light). Man-made fibres          options. Body-appropriate seating comfort achieved with individ-            rial defect.
             and dark colours have better lightfastness than nat-         ual seat widths, heights, depths, tilts and angles is important for
Sonne und Kunstlicht
verändern jedes Material

ural fibres and pale, bright colours. It is impossible to prevent         your customer satisfaction. Depending on the particular model,
upholstery fabrics from fading when exposed to light. The power           the seat hardness can be ordered in Standard or optionally Soft,
of the sun changes all materials! Special precautions should              Medium or Firm. Subsequent adjustment to requirements and
therefore be taken in light south-facing rooms with lots of glass.        product changes at the request of the customer are only possible
Especially when the sun is shining, curtains or blinds should be          as a paid service.
drawn or closed, as otherwise leather, fabrics etc. will soon fade
in the places that are exposed to it – even after just a few weeks.

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Important cleaning and care instructions                                         ¢ Furniture fabrics and characteristics                                   The “Stiftung Warentest” consumer goods organisation                  ¢ Imitation leather
                                                                                 The price of a fabric is not necessarily an indicator of its resistance   describes the characteristics of the various types of fabrics         … is an easy-care, long-lasting alternative to leather. Cleaning and
for cover materials                                                              and durability, but it may express other quality criteria, such as the    in its book “Möbel kaufen” (“Buying furniture”), 2014 edi-            caring for imitation leather is easy but, as with all surfaces that
                                                                                 exclusivity and elegance of the materials used (silk), the sophisti-      tion, as follows:                                                     are in constant contact with the body, hygiene and cleanliness are
              Furniture care and maintenance is not that different               cation of the printing or weaving process, a high aesthetic value,                                                                              important. It is quite wrong to think that it is a synthetic material
              from the care we show our bodies. Regular care and                 or extreme fineness and delicacy.                                         ¢ Flat woven fabrics                                                  that can cope with anything. Imitation leather is elastic, warm
              maintenance removes the dirt that is caused through                                                                                          Advantages: excellent appearance, because it is possible to com-      and textured, and may be damaged by solvent-based, alkaline
              daily use (house dust, crumbs, fluff etc.). Vacuum                 Upholstered furniture is used for an average of four hours a day.         bine any kind of yarn and any colour perfectly.                       or abrasive detergents. Hard surface cleaners (floor cleaners, syn-
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cleaning regularly (low suction) using a normal domestic vacuum                  If we calculate the hours over the course of a year on the basis of       Disadvantages: not as long-lasting as velour. The quality of flat     thetics cleaners etc.) seem to clean well at first, but over time will

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Upholstered furniture, seating
cleaner with an upholstery brush (always use a nozzle with soft                  a 6-day week, then this results in an amazing 1248 hours. Over            woven fabrics can vary dramatically. Pilling may occur.               damage imitation leather. If perspiration, body creams and lotions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            furniture and mattresses
bristles on velour and flat weaves and work in the direction of the              the period of our 5 years´ guarantee, the expected period of use                                                                                and grease are not removed, the surface may also be damaged.
pile), and finish by brushing with a soft brush (e.g. clothes brush).            is 6240 hours. During this time, upholstered furniture has to put         ¢ Woven velour                                                        Coloured cushions, covers or clothing might also bleed (colour
Wipe over the covers with a damp chamois leather from time to                    up with high weight loads and abrasive movements as well as               Advantages: can be extremely long-lasting; synthetic versions         migration). This kind of discoloration must be removed immedi-
time. Moisture will keep the fibres elastic, which has a positive                other influences such as light, warmth, dust etc., ideally with no        are very hard-wearing.                                                ately. Too high loads (localised stretching) can also damage the
effect on their durability. Cover fabrics should also be cleaned                 impairment of its suitability for purpose and use. The quality of         Disadvantages: limited range of patterns, “sitting imprints” may      imitation leather.
and impregnated every 3 to 6 months with Musterring’s TEXTILE                    the materials and intensity of use, and other influences such as          occur (shiny areas). Shimmer / light-dark effect.
& MICROFIBRE CARE SET. Regular cleaning helps to maintain                        tobacco smoke, perspiration and other bodily secretions, as well                                                                                We recommend using a mild hand soap (neutral soap) lathered
the cover and extends its lifetime. The same applies for imitation               as your care regime will largely decide how long you will be able         ¢ Flocked velour / flocked fabrics                                    up on a sponge for the regular cleaning of heavily used areas.
leather. The combination of cleaning and then sealing with helps                 to enjoy your furniture.                                                  Advantages: highly durable, easy-care, soft and warm,                 Then dry gently with a dry hand towel; never rub the area. What
the cover to stay clean for longer and protects it against discolour-                                                                                      inexpensive.                                                          is important: remove stains or discoloration IMMEDIATELY with a
ation from jeans or ot her dark garment textiles.                                People who wear jeans at home must know that coarse denim                 Disadvantages: sensitive to all kinds of solvents, develops sitting   soft brush and mild soap suds, and absorb with a dry hand towel.
                                                                                 fabrics and their thick seams are sworn enemies to the finely             imprints, scratches easily.                                           Never grease, oil or cream imitation leather, and never use any
It is best to remove stains and marks as soon as they occur. It is               woven covers of upholstered furniture (and car seats) and colour                                                                                bodycare or leathercare products. The protective function of the
important to dab up spilt liquids with absorbent kitchen paper or                them, as do non-colourfast textiles. Pets with sharp claws should         ¢ Whirl fleece / microfibers                                          flexible surface of imitation leather may be damaged by rough
a cloth – do not rub! – quickly so they do not have a chance to                  be kept off upholstered furniture.                                        Advantages: elegant suede leather effect, soft to the touch,          fabrics, fastenings or sharp edges. Once or twice a year, this pro-
penetrate the fabric. Many of the fabrics in our collections have a                                                                                        robust, easy-care.                                                    tection against wear and dirt should be renewed with Muster-
stain protective finish, which means that liquids do not immedi-                                                                                           Disadvantages: may develop shiny or darker, rougher areas after       ring’s “IMITATION LEATHER CARE SET”.
ately penetrate the fabric and can be mopped up with an absor-                                                                                             long use.
bent cloth or paper.

                          Do not use microfibre cloths or steam cleaning
                          devices! NOTE: never rub the area of a stain repeat-
                          edly; always check the manufacturer’s instructions
Dampfreiniger nicht für
Möbel verwenden
                          on the product, and then impregnate the cleaned
                          surfaces.

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                                                                                                                                                                             Care
Fabrics: Cleaning and care                                              Leathers and their characteristics
             Some of the very high quality materials in our fabric      Leather covers not only guarantee durability, but they also repre-
             collections have their own care instructions, which        sent beauty and elegance.
             must be observed. Please keep these instructions in        Quality is a very important aspect when buying leather, as high
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                                                                        quality types of leather are soft, supple and actively “breathe”.
contract of purchase. As general rule, you can clean any fabric         High quality leather is dyed using a process that allows the dye
covers with the Musterring TEXTILE & MICROFIBRE CARE SET. The           to envelop every single fibre without disguising its natural char-
textile cleaner is sprayed onto a squeezed sponge, which is then        acteristics. Five to seven hides are used for an upholstered suite.

                                                                                                                                                                                                     Upholstered furniture, seating
                                                                                                                                                 Veins                  Brand marks
used to clean the cover carefully and working in large areas.           Since the animals will have lived under different conditions, no

                                                                                                                                                                                                       furniture and mattresses
                                                                        two hides are the same. This results in variations in structure and
You can also spray dry shampoo onto a squeezed sponge and               colour, in their natural appearance and growth characteristics.
carefully wipe over the cover, working in large areas. If you clean     These signs of life do not detract from value or durability of the
velour in this way, finish by brushing the surface with a soft brush,   item, but make every single one unique.
working in the direction of the pile. For fabrics that are labelled
“washable”, observe the following. Only use liquid detergents for       The “Stiftung Warentest” consumer goods organisation
delicates (pH neutral, unperfumed, no oil-based ingredients) or         describes the characteristics of the various types of leather
liquid neutral soap with no bleaches or whiteners. Cushion covers       in its book “Möbel kaufen” (Buying furniture), 2014 edition,
should be turned inside out and the zip closed before washing.          as follows:                                                                                     Hedge scratches and
                                                                                                                                                 Pitchfork marks        currycomb tears
Loosen any stains first with a mild stain remover. Do not spin. Do
not tumble dry. It is helpful to replace the cushion covers before      ¢ Aniline leathers
they are completely dry. Covers with a proportion of cotton may         are leathers that have been solid-dyed in a bath with aniline dyes.
shrink by 2 – 3% even if they are pre-washed. This means they           These are open-pored smooth leathers without a pigmentation
stretch more easily if they are put back on the cushions while still    layer (layer of colour), or at the most with a light seal on the top,
slightly damp. Any stains that cannot be removed should be dealt        that still show all the natural features of the skin and are generally
with by a cleaning specialist. In general, most furniture fabrics       considered very expensive, very valuable leathers. The lack of pig-
can be chemically cleaned by authorised cleaning companies, but         mentation gives aniline leathers the soft, warm feel and transpar-
always check the manufacturer’s recommendations first.                  ent appearance with all the natural characteristics of the leather
                                                                        such as variations in colour and structure, moles, tick bites, scars,
WARNING: Ensure adequate ventilation when using flammable               hedge tears, skin folds and scrapes etc. With this leather cate-         Fat wrinkles           Tick bites
substances. No naked flames. Solvents such as white spirit, ethyl       gory, closed overgrown natural characteristics may be processed,
alcohol and standard commercial stain removers cannot be used           with the result that every item of furniture is unique, and colours
on microfibre.                                                          and structure will differ from samples. Aniline leather is prone to
                                                                        bleaching, and will develop a patina with use.

                                                                        We recommend cleaning and caring with Musterring’s “LEATHER
                                                                        CARE SET NATURAL” and treating this leather with the aniline
                                                                        cream directly after delivery. It should then be cleaned and treated
                                                                        with the Leather Care Set Natural every 3 months. For daily clean-
                                                                                                                                                 Variations in colour
                                                                        ing, it is sufficient to dust the leather occasionally with a feather    and structure          Horn rakes
                                                                        duster or dry duster. Absorb fresh stains by squeezing them with
                                                                        a terry towel or dry dishcloth between the fingers. Do not rub!
                                                                        Any residues may be additionally cleaned with a slightly damp
                                                                        terry towel. Not too wet so as to avoid water stains, and do not
                                                                        rub too hard. Dry the damp area with cold air from a hair drier
                                                                        to prevent water stains. Lighten any remaining dark areas with a
                                                                        leather sanding pad and treat with the aniline cream. Always try
                                                                        in a small inconspicuous area first.

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                                                                                                                                                                                               Care
Note: There is also a pure aniline leather among the aniline leath-       ¢ Suede leathers                                                          ¢ Semi-aniline leathers
ers. These leathers do not have a pigmentation layer or seal; the         are also called nubuk or vintage leather, and always have a ground        are only given a light pigmentation (layer of colour). On these
pores are all open. The surface is usually matt, and often slightly       surface (grain side). This results in a warm, velvety feel and a sur-     leathers, the natural grain and hair pores are only lightly protected
ground. In order to prevent changing the level of the matt sheen          face you can “write” on. With this leather category, closed over-         by the pigmentation rather than being covered up. Unlike ani-
and the typically soft feel by using a care product, we recommend         grown natural characteristics may be processed, with the result           line leather, which is open-pored and very sensitive, semi-aniline
using Musterring’s “CARE SET FOR SUEDE LEATHER” to clean and              that every item of furniture is unique, and colours and structure         leather has a better level of protection. As only a very light layer
care for this leather.                                                    will differ from samples. The roughened surface makes the exist-          of colour is applied, these leathers are soft and supple with a very
                                                                          ing natural characteristics less eye-catching, although they may          natural appearance. Natural characteristics such as variations in
¢ Coated leathers                                                         become more so depending on the amount of use. Suede is                   colour and structure, moles, tick bites, scars, hedge tears, skin

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Upholstered furniture, seating
are solid-dyed and surface finished, so have been given a layer           prone to bleaching, and will develop a patina with use. In order          folds and scrapes are visible and may be processed. Semi-aniline

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              furniture and mattresses
of colour and are usually embossed. These leathers are strong             to prevent changing the level of the matt sheen and the typically         leathers are less prone to bleaching than aniline leathers, but as
and easy to look after, so they usually feel colder and firmer than       soft feel by using a care product, we recommend using Muster-             a general rule leather furniture should be kept out of direct light
aniline or semi-aniline leather, but are less sensitive. The natural      ring’s “CARE SET FOR SUEDE LEATHER” to clean and care for this            (sunlight, UV light etc.). A patina develops in use, and the colour
characteristics are mostly covered in the finishing process, and          leather. For daily cleaning, it is sufficient to dust the leather occa-   may wear in much-used areas, around edges or seams.
therefore hardly visible – if at all. However, leather is always a nat-   sionally with a dry duster or brush it with a soft brush. Any areas
ural product, which is why small scars, tick bites and similar marks      that become slightly patinated with use can be cleaned with the           We recommend treating this leather with Musterring’s “NEW
may be present, and variations in structure and colour are typical        sanding pad and roughened again.                                          LEATHER CARE SET” (special product for sealing leather) straight
of this material. The colour in areas of heavy wear, e.g. around                                                                                    after delivery. It should then be cleaned and treated every 6
piping, edges or seams, may therefore fade over time with use.            We recommend using the nubuk rubber to eliminate individual               months with Musterring’s “NEW LEATHER CARE SET”. We recom-
                                                                          stains and marks. After cleaning or stain removal, the leather            mend cleaning lighter leathers approx. every 3 months (depend-
We recommend treating this leather with Musterring’s “NEW                 should be treated with the aniline protector. Depending on the            ing on the level of use). After 2 years, Musterring’s “LEATHER
LEATHER CARE SET” (special product for sealing leather) straight          amount of use, the temperature and the light intensity, the leather       CARE SET WITH UV PROTECTION” should then be used with the
after delivery. It should then be cleaned and treated every 6             should be lightly cared for every 3 to 6 months.                          same cleaning frequency. For daily cleaning, it is sufficient to dust
months with the “New Leather Care Set”. We recommend clean-                                                                                         the leather occasionally with a feather duster or dry cloth (do not
ing lighter leathers approx. every 3 months (depending on the             ¢ Saddle leathers                                                         use microfibres). In cases of stubborn dirt and textile discoloration
level of use). After 2 years, Musterring’s “LEATHER CARE SET              are aniline leathers that are given a layer of oil or wax (oiled or       (e.g. from jeans), please use Musterring’s “LEATHER CLEANER
WITH UV PROTECTION” should be used with the same cleaning                 waxy leather). This soft layer helps the leather to quickly develop       STRONG”.
and treatment frequency. For daily cleaning, it is sufficient to dust     a patina in use – an effect that is very much desired. Depending
the leather occasionally with a feather duster or dry cloth (do not       on the manufacturing method, the patina may already been very
use microfibres). In cases of stubborn dirt and textile discoloration     well developed at the time of purchase. For maintenance, clean
(e.g. from jeans), please use Musterring’s “LEATHER CLEANER               oily leather every three months with “LEATHER CLEANER MILD”
STRONG”.                                                                  and treat with “ELEPHANT LEATHER GREASE”. For daily clean-
                                                                          ing, it is sufficient to dust the leather occasionally with a feather
                                                                          duster or dry duster. Absorb fresh stains by squeezing them with
                                                                          a terry towel or dry dishcloth between the fingers. Do not rub!
                                                                          Any residues may be additionally cleaned with a slightly damp
                                                                          terry towel. Not too wet so as to avoid water stains, and do not
                                                                          rub too hard. Dry the damp area with cold air from a hair drier to
                                                                          prevent water stains, and then lighten any remaining dark areas
                                                                          with the leather sanding pad and treat with “ELEPHANT LEATHER
                                                                          GREASE”. Always try in a small inconspicuous area first.

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                                                                                                                                                                                         Care
Leather: Cleaning and care                                                Recommended leather care sets
            Upholstered furniture requires regular cleaning and
            care if it is to retain its attractive appearance. In addi-
            tion to the usual care and maintenance (gentle vac-
            uuming and occasional wiping with a damp cloth),
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we advise treating the leather with the recommended Musterring
leather cleaning and care products once or twice a year, depend-
ing on the amount of use, and ideally before and after the heating

                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Upholstered furniture, seating
period. Ideally clean complete items, working in large areas from

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       furniture and mattresses
seam to seam. Never experiment with unsuitable products such as
shoe polish, floor polish or cosmetics.

Stain removal
Never attempt to remove stains by rubbing the same spot or using          Musterring NEW LEATHER CARE SET                                       Musterring LEATHER CARE SET WITH UV PROTECTION
solvents (e.g. stain remover, turpentine, benzene). Please remove         … for pigmented smooth leathers in the first 2 years of use. The      … for pigmented smooth leathers after the second year. The
spilt liquids and foods immediately using an absorbent cloth. Do          leather cleaner mild cleans gently, while the leather seal protects   included leather care lotion with UV protection contains antioxi-
not treat grease stains on natural leather; they are easily absorbed      the new leather against wear, dirt and discoloration from jeans.      dants and protects the leather against drying out and fading.
by the leather, and will fade after a few weeks. Treat the stain and
surrounding area with leather cleaner, working in large sections.
Depending on the type of leather, it can be reimpregnated with
a stain protector.

Please remember that leather will also fade if it is exposed to
strong light, especially sunlight, and permanent proximity to hot
radiators will dry the leather and make it porous and brittle. Rem-
edy: provide shade or humidifiers, as this climate is also harmful
to humans.

(Please refer to the instructions for care and use for the prod-
uct group “Dining, living and bedroom furniture” for chair and
upholstered furniture frames.)

                                                                          Musterring LEATHER CARE SET NATURAL                                   Musterring LEATHER CLEANER STRONG
                                                                          … for natural, aniline or saddle leather. Contains aniline cream      … for all pigmented smooth leathers. Leather cleaner strong
                                                                          to provide intensive protection for delicate smooth leathers. It      cleans primarily light leathers, and can be used to remove stains
                                                                          impregnates the leather against grease and water marks without        and heavier dirt such as the discoloration from jeans.
                                                                          changing the surface of the material.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Care
Mattresses:                                                           ¢ Box spring systems                                                  Mattresses should not be beaten or wet-cleaned. Dust and fluff             ¢ Latex mattresses
                                                                      The 50 to 65 cm high beds do not have a slatted frame or hard         should be brushed off carefully or removed by vacuum cleaning              Latex foams are highly flexible, and have two particular character-
Use, cleaning and care                                                bed edge. Instead, they are notable for the softly upholstered        on the lowest setting. Most Musterring mattresses have a drill             istics. On the one hand, the round cells provide optimum support
                                                                      outer edges and double suspension or “double-mattress system”.        cover with an all-round zip so the cover can be removed for                in all directions and excellent spot elasticity. The mattresses only
           Mattresses that require an in-depth consultation dif-      The base frame of a box spring bed contains a supportive bottom       washing or dry cleaning. Non-washable mattress labels should               give way in the areas that are under pressure, and they return
           fer from others in the sheer variety of options, being     mattress that forms a stable all-over base for the top mattress.      be removed first; they are only for organisation purposes. Wash            to their original position as soon as the load is removed. And on
           divided into between 5 and 7 body zones, and the           The bottom mattress usually has a special spring core that dis-       removable and washable covers in a mild detergent at up to 60°             the other, the material provides increasing resistance under load,
                                                                      tributes the spot pressure. The pocket spring core top mattress is    (do not tumble dry). Please take removable dry cleanable covers            which encourages all the muscle groups to relax. Typical char-
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provides support for the head, shoulder, lumbar, mid, lumbar,         highly adaptable, and gives way under the body. A large number        to a specialist dry cleaner.                                               acteristics: Poor wicking, so not very good for heavy perspirers.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Upholstered furniture, seating
shoulder and head zones.                                              of springs, divided anatomically into various hardness zones, sup-                                                                               Heavy.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 furniture and mattresses
                                                                      port the body and ensure it sinks into the mattress evenly. Typi-     New mattresses are delivered with a tolerance of - 2 cm on the
The body weight is often considered when choosing the                 cal characteristics: Very comfortable, breathable and with cavities   nominal size of the bed. Any variations caused by transportation           ¢ Pocket / barrel pocket spring core mattresses
level of hardness:                                                    that make it ideal for heavy perspirers.                              and harmless emissions that are in the nature of the material will         The springs of these mattresses are put in individual pockets and
¢ Hardness level 1:                                                                                                                         reduce over time. Materials adapt to the body, e.g. in the hip             the pockets then glued together. Thanks to the large number of
   Soft, for people weighing up to approx. 60 kg (132 lb)             The durability of the usual commercially available mattress sys-      area, during the wearing-in period as the upholstery material              spot elastic springs, these mattresses offer a very high level of
¢ Hardness level 2:                                                   tems depends on the level of use. Regular airing is particularly      compresses. This results in depressions (approx. 2 cm), which are          spring force and support and tremendous flexibility. Available in
   Medium, for people weighing up to approx. 80 kg (176 lb)           important for reasons of hygiene. Even though bedsteads that          not a flaw. The mattresses continue to provide ergonomic support           various hardness levels, we have the right mattress for people of any
¢ Hardness level 3:                                                   are clear of the ground or ventilated bed boxes provide a certain     through load relieving pressure distribution while the user sleeps.        height and build, and the zone technology with a range of spring
   Firm, for people weighing between 80 kg and max.                   amount of ventilation, mattresses should be stood upright from                                                                                   strengths means the mattress adjusts better to the body. The cavity
¢ Hardness level 4 (special order):                                   time to time to allow any moisture to evaporate. The maximum          ¢ Cold foam mattresses                                                     inside the mattress is necessary for structural reasons, and provides
   For people weighing over 120 kg (264 lb)                           humidity in well-ventilated bedrooms should not exceed 60%,           … are made of high quality polyether foam with an open-cell                excellent ventilation so the optimum temperature equalisation is
                                                                      which will help to prevent mould and mildew especially in a bed       coarse pore structure that is air permeable (breathable) and offers        guaranteed. Typical characteristics: Very comfortable, breathable
The hardness by itself is not a tool for orientation, as the appro-   with a bed box.                                                       a very high level of comfort. Thanks to its dimensional stability          thanks to the cavities, and therefore ideal for heavy perspirers.
priate functional value and permanent elasticity also depend on                                                                             and elasticity, cold foam returns to its original shape as soon as
the user’s height and build, age and health, and sleeping habits      Turning the mattress regularly, sideways and top to toe, ideally      the pressure is removed. The density and compression hardness              ¢ Base suspension
(test procedure DIN EN 1957). Take the time to try and compare        whenever you change the bed linen or at least once a month, will      provide information on the quality of the foam. Typical charac-            The permanent effects of the mattress can only be guaranteed
various mattresses and products so you can be sure that you are       help the materials to regenerate and prevent permanent inden-         teristics: Unlike barrel pocket spring core mattresses, cold foam          if the suitable base suspension is used. The 5-year guarantee
choosing the perfect product for your personal sleeping habits.       tations and creases in it. The handles are intended to help when      mattresses tend to lose hardness in the areas that are under load.         therefore only applies if the mattress is used in combination with
                                                                      turning the mattress, and must not be used as carrying handles.       The foam structure and respective cells remain completely intact,          a Musterring spring wood frame or products with similar func-
                                                                      The head and foot adjustment of the base suspension is to be          but the reduction in the restoring force of the foam (in compari-          tions and of similar construction from other companies. A mat-
                                                                      returned to the horizontal position after use.                        son with barrel pocket springs) could give the user the impression         tress should be replaced after approx. 8 – 10 years for reasons of
                                                                                                                                            of the material having gathered in one place. In fact, all that hap-       hygiene.
                                                                                                                                            pens is a reduction in the usage based counter-pressure that the
                                                                                                                                            body experiences when lying down.                                          ¢ Visco-elastic mattresses
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       … have excellent spot elasticity that provides the body with the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       optimum support. When the body changes position, the vis-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       co-elastic foam gradually returns to its original position. Typical
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       characteristics: These products are not generally recommended
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       for healthy people, as sleeping “troughs” can occur that may stop
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       them from moving around sufficiently whilst asleep. (Stiftung
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Warentest).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Bezugsstoff
                                                                                                                                                                                                            nach Öko-Tex Standard 100

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                                                                                                A–Z
General typical product characteristics,              ¢ Measuring, positioning and alignment                                 ¢ Wood materials
                                                      (see “General important information“)                                  Whether furniture is made of solid wood or wood based materials
important instructions for use, cleaning and                                                                                 does not generally determine the quality of a product, but the
care from A to Z.                                     ¢ Load-bearing ability                                                 quality of the material used will. Chipboard, MDF, plywood and
                                                      Design-based load figures and safety instructions are contained in     wood core plywood are of the best quality, stable with veneers,
                                                      the production information and installation instructions.              decorative film or lacquered surfaces, and extremely versatile.
General typical product characteristics:                                                                                     Their constituents are checked and certified as completely safe
Irrespective of the material used, the                ¢ Spare and wear parts                                                 for use in accordance with strict EU guidelines.
                                                      Using other manufacturers’ spare and wear parts may be dan-
construction, manufacture and price, three main       gerous. Please only use original parts or ones that have been          ¢ The effects of light on furniture
product characteristics need to be taken into         approved by the manufacturer. General wear parts such as bat-          (see “General important information“)
                                                      teries, bulbs etc. are not covered by the warranty or guarantee
account when assessing the quality of furniture,
                                                      services.                                                              ¢ Humidity
as the changes that occur over time as the result                                                                            (see “General important information“)
of normal, natural use cannot be accepted as          ¢ Colour and structural tolerances
                                                      A tree’s history is evident from the characteristic growth features    ¢ Solid wood
faults or flaws.                                      such as grain, structure and colour. No two trees are the same –       Solid wood is a genuine natural product, and we use it to man-
                                                      just like our fingerprints.                                            ufacture furniture for life. It is pleasant to the touch, smells
                                                                                                                             good, and radiates a beneficial, naturally healthy living climate.
¢ Typical characteristic:
                                                      These variations in the natural and growth features make every         The modern yet timeless designs of our solid wood furniture are
Results from special material characteristics (e.g.   individually designed item of furniture manufactured in the            appropriate to the long-term value of the material which we leave
natural features on real wood or natural stone).      appropriate material and process wholly unique, with their own         in its natural state. Please note the general typical characteristics

                                                                                                                                                                                                            bedroom furniture
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Dining, living and
                                                      individual appearance.                                                 of this group of items.

¢ Design-based characteristic:                        We cannot guarantee absolute matches between colours and               Wood is a natural material that is constantly absorbing and giving
                                                      structure, e.g. between design samples and deliveries. In par-         off moisture (shrinkage to RAL) depending on the moisture con-
Visual appearance of a design (e.g. design-based      ticular, when ordering from various groups of products or adding       tent of the local environment. Furniture should not therefore be
veneer or solid wood selection).                      items for veneers requiring the assured order-based selecting and      exposed to too extreme moisture, either high or low as otherwise
                                                      matching of veneers, we recommend manufacturing them to the            the wood will begin to work, to distort, and to develop rough
                                                      front sample.                                                          areas, open adhesion joints or cracks. The change in shape is per-
¢ Usage characteristic:                                                                                                      mitted within the tolerances of DIN EN 16122 (deflection based
Changes that are the result of natural use and        Special design-based production methods such as fronts with            on a space between the supports of 1/100 of the panel length)
                                                      frames and infills, vertical and horizontal veneer patterns, “book     with regard to materials, widths, load and construction. The best
are not in any way due to the manufacture or          matched” veneer cuts for optical formatting, combinations of           room climate for people and plants (medicine and science recom-
quality (e.g. the effects of light on real wood).     veneered and solid woods or end and side grains, “lips” or par-        mend average annual levels of 45 – 55% humidity at 18 – 21°C,
                                                      quet bonding for additional stability, will, depending on the type     although short-term variations from these recommended figures
                                                      of wood, position and direction of light, result in light and dark     will not cause any damage) is also the right one for box furniture.
                                                      colour and structural accents. This natural play with colours is a
                                                      typical characteristic of natural materials, and an irrefutable sign   We use carefully selected woods that are all sustainably grown.
                                                      that this is a genuine natural product.                                We also only use natural materials in our further processing,
                                                                                                                             which means our manufacturing and production methods are as
                                                      ¢ Floor cleaning                                                       environmentally friendly as possible.
                                                      (see “General important information“)
                                                                                                                             ¢ Planning and free home delivery
                                                      ¢ Smell                                                                (see “Upholstered furniture, seating furniture and mattresses”)
                                                      (see “General important information“)

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