Not only skills are the key to gaining a top in the international level in the competitive market of furniture manufacturing. As a leading manufacturer of teak and rattan furniture, the production starts from raw materials up to the final goods is in a way where international practices are upheld. This piece attempts to show how the best-in-class manufacturers ensure that there is such quality as they address international markets that require unique and traditional looking items, which employ modern day methods.
For the wood work especially in the region of rattan and teak the peace of work begins with the rigorous selection of materials to enhance the final look. The leading manufacturers of rattan and teak furniture use only certified sustainable plantations where the timber is an exact fit to the requirements for every piece manufactured through a stringent kiln drying process. In the same manner, rattan materials are also selected based on their flexibility, tonality, and how strong they are once constructed. This quality selection is done through a series of color specialists where they see and feel each piece to ensure only the best are processed.
Today’s manufacturing can be described as the synthesis of the time honored craft of hand making and technological advancements. Master craftsmen stand shoulder to shoulder with advanced machines in making critical joins and detailed surfaces that make up high grade furniture. Each product passes through defined processes where various tradesmen perform different functions – from cutting and shaping of wood to the weaving of rattan and carving of teak. Each operation has quality control limits which are aimed at reducing variation and meeting international standards, advanced CAD instruments provide the desired control even in areas with high degree of intricacy.
Before any item achieves an export permit, it is subjected to a defined series of quality testing techniques. Quality Control personnel conduct thorough observations where a wide range of characteristics, including structural soundness and finish traits, are visually assessed. Outdoor furniture is subject to weathering tests, load capabilities tests and marks on the surfaces are checked as well to guarantee or assure each piece achieves or exceeds international standards. Due to the fact that this is designed to be the assurance process at hand, it involves the use of environmental testing chambers which can imitate climates all over the world, ensuring performance in any market that the product is distributed into.
The last step of the production process emphasizes suitable packaging and preparation for export. International exporters of high-end teak and rattan furniture use tailored packaging solutions that protect them during transport. This consists of specially designed crates, moisture barrier films and shock resistant packaging materials. In addition, each shipment is accompanied by a complete and specific documentation including quality certificates, verification of material’s origin, and care instructions to ensure conformance to international trade regulations and clientele satisfaction.
