SATRA’s furniture and flooring testing facility continues to be recognised as an international centre of excellence for assessing the safety, quality and durability of retailers’ and manufacturers’ products. With more than 25 years of experience testing products for the furnishings industry and ISO 17025 accredited laboratories, SATRA has firmly established itself as a market leader in the testing of domestic and contract furniture, beds and mattresses, and flooring.
For the second year running, SATRA has been named Best Product Testing Provider by readers of Interiors Monthly.
‘We’re absolutely thrilled to receive this award again,’ says Martin Heels, SATRA divisional manager of furnishings and chemistry. ‘Being recognised by our customers for the second consecutive year is a real honour and a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team. We’re committed to helping our clients bring safe, high-quality products to market, and it’s fantastic to see that commitment acknowledged.’
SATRA’s flammability testing services are a vital part of its offering. It assesses products for the UK domestic market, where all upholstered furniture must meet the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations. The organisation also tests upholstered furniture for use in contract environments against specifications such as BS 7176. These services are supported by a dedicated flammability laboratory and expert technical staff.
The durability and safety testing of products including bed frames, mattresses, storage furniture and both domestic and contract seating has been growing during 2025. SATRA’s dedicated furniture test hall can assess a wide range of products to an impressive array of standards, including domestic, contract, outdoor and educational furniture.
In addition to physical and flammability testing, SATRA also offers extensive chemical testing capabilities. Its laboratories support customers with restricted substances testing to demonstrate compliance with legislation such as REACH and POPs.
‘SATRA has built strong working relationships with retailers, manufacturers and trade associations, and offers deep expertise in testing standards and legislation. We welcome our customers to visit our ISO 17025 accredited laboratories to discuss their testing needs and witness testing in action. It’s incredibly rewarding to know that this approach is valued and has once again been recognised through this award.’
