New Delhi, 14th July: As Indian consumers increasingly seek furniture that offers lasting value, REHAU India is leading an industry wide conversation to raise awareness about one of the most overlooked components in furniture manufacturing – the edgeband. Through this initiative, the company aims to educate consumers on how the quality of an edgeband can significantly influence furniture durability, performance, and longevity, enabling them to make more informed purchasing decisions.
The purchase of furniture has mostly been based on design, finish, color, and price. But experts opine that quality of components which go into the making of furniture, beneath the surface, is as important for the overall performance of the furniture. Edgebands are applied to the edges of furniture panels for finishing as well as protection against wear & tear.
Notwithstanding their importance, there is still insufficient understanding of edgebands. In particular, many consumers are not aware of the existence of two types of edgebands in general, namely regular edgebands and high-performance edgebands. Though both varieties provide the same functionality of protecting exposed edges, the latter ones were designed with a sophisticated formula and innovative production technology that allows for increasing the performance of edgebands regarding such aspects as adhesion, finishing, durability, and reliability. Though the distinction may not be obvious at first glance, it can be easily seen after several years of use in heat, humidity, and under constant washing.
With the increasing popularity of modular furniture in modern households, the growing number of people start valuing durability rather than just appearance. This means that higher consumer awareness of furniture elements will allow buyers to ask pertinent questions and comprehend what makes furniture durable.
Reacting to the program, Mr. Tushar Verma, Executive Vice President, REHAU India & Subcon opined, “Consumers today invest significantly in their homes, yet very few realise that small components like edgebands play a vital role in determining furniture quality and longevity. Our objective is to simplify this conversation by helping consumers understand that not all edgebands are engineered to deliver the same level of performance. As awareness grows, we believe buyers will increasingly value furniture that is built to withstand everyday use while encouraging the industry to adopt higher standards of quality and innovation.”
With the furniture industry moving ahead, the consumer is set to have a greater influence in deciding the manufacturing standards in future, and the choice of better materials and technologies is bound to increase.
With decades of expertise in polymer-based solutions and furniture components, REHAU remains committed to driving knowledge-led initiatives that elevate industry standards. By leading the conversation on edgeband awareness, the company continues to champion better-informed choices that contribute to furniture designed for superior performance, durability, and longevity.