About Element Stevenage (FIRA) Laboratory
Stevenage FIRA is a UKAS-accredited laboratory to BS EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017 that carries out testing which simulates real-life use and foreseeable misuse for all types of furniture and related products for both the domestic and contract markets.
Our testing services include:
- Flammability and physical performance tests on fabrics, foams, mattresses and cushions (upholstery)
- Safety, strength and durability testing on finished products including seating, tables and storage furniture
- Performance tests on adhesives and boards
- Bespoke testing services
- Development of new test methods
- Assessment of instructions and flat pack assembly
- User trials
- Dimensional assessment against ergonomic Standards
- Design concept evaluation
Compliance and capabilities at Stevenage (FIRA)
Approvals, accreditations and documents
Components and materials we test at this location
These are our most prevalent requests. Don't see what you're looking for? Contact us!
- Finished furniture products (seating, tables, storage furniture)
- Fabrics
- Foams
- Mattresses
- Cushions
- Adhesives
- Boards
- Flat pack furniture
Standards tested to as this location
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- BS EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017
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