Why It’s Better to Buy British Furniture
One question that we get asked a lot is, “Why It’s Better to Buy British Furniture”. We have found that globalisation has put massive pressure on all kinds of businesses. As a result, many people have started to source their products elsewhere. People are becoming more and more aware of where their products are being sourced and how they are being made. In this article, we will examine the many reasons why it’s better to buy from a British retailer, rather than ordering in from another country.
Why Choose British Made Furniture
So why should you choose British made furniture and what are the benefits?
Environmentally and ethically friendly
When your purchase furniture from a British business, you have a clear conscious that it has been made ethically. UK businesses have to abide by current UK legislation. This means all factories and workplaces must meet a strict set of health and safety standards. This is done so that workers are always comfortable in their working environment. All workers are protected with statutory rights by law. Which is something workers in some foreign countries don’t have to fall back on. This in turn can lead to leaving them vulnerable to dangerous working conditions and insecure jobs.
Another perk of sourcing materials from local businesses is that you are reducing your carbon footprint. This is achieved as not as much fuel is needed for the transportation of the material, and then the final product. Although the pricing may be slighter higher, it’s worth paying for the peace of mind that you’re buying a more ethically and environmentally conscious way.
Supporting local jobs and communities
Every time you buy British goods, you are supporting talented workers and keeping their skills alive with each purchase. It’s important to support your local businesses in order to keep people in jobs and aid the livelihood of the community. However, the biggest problem holding back a revival of the British upholstery industry is the lack of demand and the lack of trained individuals willing to take on the job. By increasing the demand, there will be a higher demand for employers to train new staff thereby creating more jobs.
Made to measure
When you purchase “off the shelf” furniture it will most probably not be built to your specifications. What we mean by this are the colour and the size. Ideally what you require is furniture that fits perfectly and also the colour matches your other decor. By choosing Britsh made to measure furniture this can be guaranteed and also by buying local if you ever need matching pieces you can always add at a later date.
Quality
The item you receive will be of the highest quality. This is because many British manufacturers use the finest, locally sourced materials to build their furniture. British-made furniture has to meet strict safety standards. This in turn means, everything that is used to build each piece, must be suitable for use and fire-resistant. With such regulations in place, customers can be assured that everything they buy or get repaired will be of the highest quality and will be reliable in the future. The quality of British-made furniture is unmatched by imported furniture, so it’s worth investing your money in products that will last you a lifetime.
Contact Us
Robes N Rails have been in the industry for over 30 years, making our team thoroughly experienced in answering any queries you may have about our services. We boast an extensive collection of high quality, British-made fitted furniture and specialise in design and installation. This in turn guarantees complete customer satisfaction every time. Hopefully, we will have answered your question of, “Why It’s Better to Buy British Furniture”. For more information please don’t hesitate to get in touch with a member of our team today!