Quality Certifications

Quality and Certifications

BS 5459-2:2000+A2:2008 - Specification for performance requirements and tests for office furniture - Office pedestal seating for use by persons weighing up to 150kg and for use up to 24 hours a day, including type-approval tests for individual components

All Hood chairs are BS 5459 certified, supporting users weighing up to 150 kg (23.5 stone) in 24/7 environments. In 24/7-use settings, our warranty is reduced to 3 years due to increased wear.

Textile Certifications

Our mesh, fabrics, and foam undergo rigorous safety and abrasion testing, exceeding UK standards. Certification documents are available upon request.

FOAM: EN 1021:2014 - Furniture assessment of the ignitability of upholstered furniture.
MESH: EN 1021-1 & 2: 2014 - Furniture assessment of the ignitability of upholstered furniture.
Abrasion Resistance: Exceeds 100,000 cycles.
Impact Test
FABRIC: EN 1021: 2014 - Furniture assessment of the ignitability of upholstered furniture.

Quality Testing:

ANSI/BIFMAX 5.1-2017