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Choosing the right sofa starts with a simple question: how do you like to sit? For some people, the ideal sofa is neat, structured, and easy to maintain. For others, it is soft, sink-in, and made for long, relaxed evenings. Most people sit somewhere in between.

Planted.’s use of natural, non‑toxic materials is precisely where UK furniture regulation is now heading: away from blanket chemical flame retardant treatments and toward smart design that delivers proven fire safety without unnecessary chemicals.

Eco, natural, sustainable – sofa labels sound reassuring, but often hide more than they reveal. Here’s how to decode the language and choose a genuinely toxic‑free sofa you can live closely with.