Abbey Upholstery & French Polishing

Most of us never think about what’s inside our furniture. ☠️

Flame retardants were introduced with good intentions, improving fire safety, but growing research is raising important questions about the long-term impact of some of the chemicals used in upholstered furniture.

For upholsterers and furniture restorers, exposure can be part of daily working life through foam dust, fibres and old interiors.

Many European countries have already restricted or moved away from certain flame-retardant chemicals, while the UK still relies heavily on them in furniture manufacturing.

At Abbey Upholstery, we support safer, more sustainable approaches that balance fire safety with human health and environmental responsibility, protecting not just homes, but also the craftspeople working with these materials every day.
It’s a conversation worth having.

Safer materials. Safer workshops. Better furniture for the future.

We’ve recently invested in new fabric collections from MOON, beautifully crafted wool fabrics made just down the road in Guiseley, West Yorkshire. 💚

From timeless plaids and heritage textures to more contemporary colours and patterns, these collections are designed to bring new life to quality furniture.

✔ 100% wool
✔ Made in the UK
✔ Sustainable materials
✔ No unnecessary chemical treatments
✔ Beautiful to work with

We love working with fabrics that not only look fabulous, but are made to last.

If you’re thinking about restoring a piece of furniture, get in touch to explore the collections and find the perfect fit for your home.