{"id":22478,"date":"2024-09-06T10:23:29","date_gmt":"2024-09-06T08:23:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/knaufappliances.com\/?p=22478"},"modified":"2025-02-20T09:10:54","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T08:10:54","slug":"furniture-design-how-to-make-an-epp-sofa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/en\/blog\/furniture-design-how-to-make-an-epp-sofa\/","title":{"rendered":"Furniture design: how to make an EPP sofa"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The furniture industry is one of the most innovative when it comes to incorporating new materials. Let\u2019s think about methacrylate tables and chairs, or the legendary Acapulco Chair woven with PVC cord. The 21st century welcomes the age of expanded polypropylene (EPP) furniture design.\u202f\u202f\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

In this article you will discover how to make EPP furniture<\/strong> and the steps to follow by every EPP furniture manufacturer.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Basic points before starting an EPP furniture design<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>

Users’ needs have changed the rules of the game. They ask for <\/span>durable pieces<\/span><\/b>, though they no longer want a piece of furniture to last a lifetime, always in the same room and in front of the same wall. They don\u2019t even expect their children to inherit it. Second-hand market and the idea of <\/span>reutilization<\/span><\/b> matches with periodical interiors renovation. A sofa will have a long life, but maybe with different owners.\u202f\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

This new furniture user wants new pieces that adapt to their space limitations. New pieces that must be original and suitable to be <\/span>pushed, pulled and loaded easily<\/span><\/b> in multiple moves.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

The market is also concerned about sustainability and the circular economy demands. Those new pieces should be <\/span>manufactured with sustainable materials<\/span><\/b>.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

In this scenario, EPP furniture design has many possibilities to find a place in the market. It is lightweight<\/strong>, easy to mold and 100% recyclable.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

The key point is <\/span>finding a reliable provider<\/span><\/b> for high quality material and technical support. As we\u2019ll see, Knauf Industries has highly qualified engineers and technical resources to become the perfect partner.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Get in touch with our team.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

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How EPP gives an answer to new furniture market demands<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>

New Customer needs<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>

New consumers are not like previous generations. They may have the same needs, but they have a completely different wish list. When they think about a sofa, they may want an original one. Maybe a lighter one, or a new one with an unusual\u202fshape.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

This is where EPP<\/a> becomes the perfect solution. Its versatility, high endurance and remarkable lightness allows complete <\/span>freedom in the design<\/span><\/b> of sofas, armchairs, poufs and many more.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Customer\u2019s age<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>

Every generation follows different references and trends. Younger customers have a flexible idea of interior design: much more colorful, with smooth shapes and easy to move.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

EPP is a 360\u2070 moldable material and can be presented in several colors. That\u2019s how a <\/span>new generation of ergonomic and surprising<\/span><\/b> furniture<\/span><\/b> is born.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

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Budget and prices<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>

Inexpensive, low-quality and unsustainable furniture is not fashionable anymore. EPP furniture may seem more expensive for furniture manufacturers than cheap wood products, as they must afford both the tooling (mold) and the manufacture of the components. However, once you have the mold, <\/span>serial production goes faster and more cost-efficient<\/span><\/b>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

On the other hand, those new pieces bring a rush of fresh air among\u202ffurniture and <\/span>satisfy the demand of originality, personal identity, creativity and sustainability<\/span><\/b>.\u202f\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Eventually, those <\/span>customers are ready to pay a little more<\/span><\/b>, making manufacturer investment on an EPP collection a good business.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Materials and market opportunities<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>

Will you make your furniture as ever, with wood\/metal, or are you looking for something else? As EPP furniture is still a little traveled road, manufacturers may easily <\/span>make a room in the market<\/span><\/b>.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

When a designer or a manufacturer decides to jump into EPP, Knauf Industries becomes the know-how partner they need.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

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Providers<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>

New materials don\u2019t necessarily have to mean difficult to find or scarce materials. At Knauf Industries we <\/span>produce EPP in Europe, relatively close to manufacturers<\/span><\/b>. We also offer RELOOPP\u00ae, a recycled EPP<\/strong> material 100% suitable for furniture projects.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

But we are more than an EPP component supplier. We are a team with our customers. This ensures a <\/span>regular supply and technical help<\/span><\/b> if needed.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

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Sustainability<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>

New customers want to know the environmental impact of their decoration decisions. They prefer 100% recyclable pieces<\/strong> at the end of their life cycle. They also consider sofas or any other upholstered furniture pieces <\/span>made with recycled material to reduce their carbon footprint<\/span><\/b>.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

EPP and RELOOPP\u00ae fit as a glove to these new demands.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

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8 steps to create and sell an original furniture piece<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>

If you wonder how to make an EPP sofa from scratch, you should know it is not so different from other common furniture solutions in wood, plastic or metal. Except for the mold.\u202f\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>