The effects of light exposure

Wood coverings, surfaces, laminates, plastic materials undergo ageing phenomena, which may affect their surface finishes going to impact: on the aesthetics, durability and strength of the furniture of which they are part. Exposure to light, heat and moisture are among the most common causes of deterioration of the products in terms of loss of brilliance,
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The abrasion resistance of furniture and fabrics

Fabrics, upholstery for furnishing accessories, clothing as well as wooden surfaces and flooring can wear out and get ruined over time. For manufacturers it is very important to evaluate the resistance of the product in advance, in order to ensure the final consumer a finished product of durability and quality. Is it possible to assess
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More and more connected thanks to the Reserved Area “Mycosmob”

The new “Mycosmob” service dedicated to all our customers is officially active! From today you can access technical content, regulations and COSMOB documentation dedicated to you, in a simple, safe and fast way. “MyCOSMOB” advantages   Simplified access Your COSMOB technical documentation just a click away: both desktop and mobile, consulting technical documents is even
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Furniture for office and collectivity: UNI/TR 11653, UNI/TR 11654 and UNI/TR 11796

The drafting of technical specifications for the supply of furniture is an increasingly important need for both companies and public administrations. In order to provide companies with useful and updated guidelines for the drafting of these specifications, the UNI has made available three “technical reports”:  UNI/TR 11653:2020 “Standard technical specifications for the supply of office
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The sampling approach: guidelines and key concepts

One of the major requests by companies is to be able to certify a large part, if not all of the products in their catalog. But is it possible to certify an entire family of products? The sampling logic allows selecting one or more samples representative of the entire population ( = all the elements
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EXPORT CANADA: new formaldehyde limits for wood-based products

On July 7th, 2021, “Formaldehyde Emissions from Composite Wood Products Regulations” was published in the Canadian Official Gazette. The final regulation prohibits the import and sale of wood-based products with formaldehyde emission levels above the established limits. In addition to aligning the requirements for formaldehyde emission limits with those already laid down in the United
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Testing Lab COSMOB: all methods accredited for measuring VOC

Indoor Air Quality: why is it important? The control of air quality in indoor environments with references to comfort, productivity and health of the occupants is now a topic of increasing interest: the same current context makes it even more urgent the need to have domestic spaces, healthy and comfortable school, work and public health
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COSMOB creates the first label dedicated to the evaluation of the furniture circularity

The transition to an increasingly sustainable economy is one of the key points of the policies implemented by the European Union, the latter focusing on the promotion and development of innovative, sustainable and competitive business models. In this context, the measurement of product circularity has become an essential requirement in order to pursue concrete actions
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The safety of collettive spaces

Different types of spaces for collective use such as meeting  and conference rooms, classrooms for training, university classrooms etc.. the need to have ancillary seating intended to accommodate a very large number of people at the same time. In order to ensure the safety and comfort of those who often use these spaces, the Furniture
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“Italian Furniture Origin” certification: the reference Mark for Italian furniture

The “Made in Italy” has always been synonymous with quality, creativity and productive excellence, skillfully combining innovation and respect for tradition: these are the characteristics that distinguish the Wood-Furniture sector. The value of Made in Italy is an important source of competitive advantage at an international level, especially for small and medium-sized furniture companies that
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