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The German furniture quality assurance association (Deutsche Gütegemeinschaft Möbel e.V. (DGM)) awards the "Golden M" quality label to [[Leather furniture|furniture manufacturers]] who conform with the requirements of the RAL-GZ 430 (General quality and testing regulations for furniture). This [[leather quality|quality-controlled]] furniture can then be advertised with the "Golden M" quality mark. | The German furniture quality assurance association (Deutsche Gütegemeinschaft Möbel e.V. (DGM)) awards the "Golden M" quality label to [[Leather furniture|furniture manufacturers]] who conform with the requirements of the RAL-GZ 430 (General quality and testing regulations for furniture). This [[leather quality|quality-controlled]] furniture can then be advertised with the "Golden M" quality mark. | ||
| − | In the case of [[leather furniture]], the leather is subject rules governing [[Leather emission|emissions]], [[Leather smell|smell]], [[Tannins|tanning chemicals]] and [[Leather colour|colouring chemicals]]. The same applies to the award of [[The Blue Angel]] to the [[tannery|leather manufacturers]]. | + | In the case of [[leather furniture]], the leather is subject to rules governing [[Leather emission|emissions]], [[Leather smell|smell]], [[Tannins|tanning chemicals]] and [[Leather colour|colouring chemicals]]. The same applies to the award of [[The Blue Angel]] to the [[tannery|leather manufacturers]]. |
The rules for the use of [[split leather]] are defined more strictly due its [[leather quality|quality]]. In accordance with the requirements of the quality association, it is not permissible to use split leather on seats, backs and armrests. Split leather may only be used outside these contact areas and must clearly be [[Genuine leather|marked]] as split leather. | The rules for the use of [[split leather]] are defined more strictly due its [[leather quality|quality]]. In accordance with the requirements of the quality association, it is not permissible to use split leather on seats, backs and armrests. Split leather may only be used outside these contact areas and must clearly be [[Genuine leather|marked]] as split leather. | ||
Revision as of 16:01, 20 March 2017
The German furniture quality assurance association (Deutsche Gütegemeinschaft Möbel e.V. (DGM)) awards the "Golden M" quality label to furniture manufacturers who conform with the requirements of the RAL-GZ 430 (General quality and testing regulations for furniture). This quality-controlled furniture can then be advertised with the "Golden M" quality mark.
In the case of leather furniture, the leather is subject to rules governing emissions, smell, tanning chemicals and colouring chemicals. The same applies to the award of The Blue Angel to the leather manufacturers.
The rules for the use of split leather are defined more strictly due its quality. In accordance with the requirements of the quality association, it is not permissible to use split leather on seats, backs and armrests. Split leather may only be used outside these contact areas and must clearly be marked as split leather.
Additional information
- German furniture quality assurance association - The golden "M"
- Emission label for leather furniture and for leather care.
- The Blue Angel
- Leather quality
- Environmental protection
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