OUR MATERIALS
Built For What Matters
Introduction
At South Shore, we design and manufacture our products locally from quality materials The materials we test, develop and select are the most important part of what we do. We never compromise and do not let any material decision to chance.
And because so much of what we do is done right here, it's easier for us to maintain strict quality standards. You see, it's our job to simplify the consumer ' s life. And we take it to heart.
Our Materials
Fiberboard
It is sometimes difficult to find your way through the different names and appellations of wood materials.
What is the Difference?
Fiberboard is a type of engineered wood product that is made out of wood fibers
Types of fiberboard (in order of increasing density) include particle board or lowdensity fiberboard (LDF), medium-density fiberboard (MDF), and hardboard (highdensity fiberboard, HDF).
Fiberboard or wood composite is sometimes used as a synonym for particle board, but particle board usually refers to low-density fiberboard.
What Materials Are Used in Our Products?
Particle Board
Medium-Density Fiberboard (MDF)
Our Materials
Particle board
The particle board used in the manufacture of our furniture meets market standards. We know our furniture will be enduring and resistant for many years to come, thanks to its specially bonded, top-quality wood fibers, its smooth surface and exceptional machining ease.
Why Choose This Material ?
Provide affordable ready-to-assemble furniture for everyone with a greater selection of superior quality finishes and styles;
Simplify assembly - Allows the use of the cam lock nuts system which is already adopted by the vast majority of consumers. Assembly can be easily completed with a few tools, and low labor;
Maximize space and lower cost - Ready-to-assemble particleboard furniture is lighter, takes up less storage space and lowers transportation costs.
Our Materials
MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard)
The MDF we use is produced using the latest in manufacturing technology. From the continuous press to super refining and the latest in sanding and cutting technologies, MDF is perfect to achieve product performance, flexibility and consistency
Why Choose This Material ?
Offer a wider selection of furniture styles - With MDF we can add moldings, legs, cuts and shapes to our furniture pieces;
Higher resistance - MDF is hard to both flex or crack and it's resilient to moisture; Maximize space and lower cost - MDF is not lighter but it does make flat-pack furniture possible, taking up less storage space and lowering transportation costs.
ur Materials
beyond designing furniture
safety is our top priority, which is why we make sure to use materials the California Air Resources Board’ s (CARB) Phase 2 standard.
ic substance that CARB2 intends to control is formaldehyde emissions posite wood products, including hardwood plywood (HWPW), ard (PB), and medium-density fiberboard (MDF).
There are many finished products made from composite wood materials: kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, shelving, furniture, engineered hardwood flooring, baseboards, interior doors, picture frames, and children’ s toys, among others.
Under CARB 2, the limits for formaldehyde emissions are:
PB: 0 09 ppm (parts per million)
MDF: 0.11 ppm (parts per million)
Our Materials
Particleboard is environmentally friendly
This means that there is no waste when particleboard is manufactured, and no extra logging need to be done to produce particleboard.
What does "FSC Certified" mean on Wood & Lumber Products?
Choosing FSC Certified Lumber and Paper Products means it comes from sustainably managed forests and helps to protect old-growth forests - which is good!
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international, not-for-profit organization created in 1994 whose mission is promoting responsible forest management and the production of sustainable lumber and wood products via their "FSC wood certification labels".
Our Materials
Thermally Fused Laminate (TFL)
Thermally fused laminate or TFL is made by fusing a resin-impregnated sheet of décor paper directly to a substrate. Heat and pressure activate the resin in the saturated décor paper, creating a cross-linked bond with the substrate. Particleboard and MDF are ideal substrates for TFL because they are consistent, uniform in strength and free of defects.
Why Choose This Material ?
Diversity - Offer a large selection of finish colors;
High resistance - TFL panels have excellent scratch and wear resistance.
Texture and character - Surface textures are created with steel press plates that emboss the decorative overlay to heighten the realism of wood grain
Our Components
Euro Slides
Euro slides feature a simple and reliable design. They are covered with an epoxy finish for maximum resistance and are equipped with a "gravity" mechanism that uses the weight of the drawer contents to open and close. They mount directly to the bottom of the drawer side, and to the inside side of the cabinet.
Why we use this component ?
Easy to install - The slide installation is low in labor, mess-free (no grease) and drawers can be quickly assembled and put together. It's also easier to insert the drawer in the cabinet once assembly is complete;
Smooth and Quiet - Euro slides allow drawers to open and close quietly and smoothly even when the drawer is full of clothes or other accessories.
Durable - Euro slides can support up to 50 lbs and allow us to meet tip-over standards as the drawer opening is smaller but still sufficient for our dressers.
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Full-Extension Slides
Full-extension slides are practical and sturdier This style of slide provides access to all items stored in the drawer by allowing the drawer to extend all the way to the front edge of the furniture piece. This premium movement solution features a heavyduty roller-bearing system and rolls back and forth smoothly.
They are mainly used in furniture pieces that are not subject to tip-over standards such as filing cabinets, beds with large deep drawers and others.
Why we use this component ?
Practical - A full-extension drawer slide is wonderfully convenient, allowing full access to the drawer with minimal fuss on the user part.
Heavy duty - These drawer slides hold a lot of weight and are heavy-duty enough to withstand being moved around a lot.
Our Components
Handles, knobs & legs
We use a very wide variety of quality handles, knobs and legs when designing our furniture. They are generally made of metal or wood ranging from gold finishes to more rustic finishes. We make sure to have a great diversity of hardware to appeal to all tastes!
Charging station
From power-bars to USB charging ports, our nightstands, storage unit and desk features convenient and easy-to-use charging stations. ·Electronic components, again used where it is practical and valuable to the consumer and not everywhere, in order to keep the prices accessible.
Our Certifications
ASTM COMPLIANT
SECURITY IS PART OF THE WHOLE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS OF OUR FURNITURE.
We make sure each piece of furniture is as safe as possible, from the beginning to the end of its design. All our cribs, changing tables, chests, dressers and bunk beds meet the requirements of the applicable furniture safety specification standard of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).
Our Certifications
STRICT IN-HOUSE TIP-OVER TESTS
The South Shore family is full of moms and dads that have children’ s security at heart. We understand that security is the most important thing. That’ s why all of our changing tables, chests and dressers are tested to meet the requirements of the voluntary industry tip over standard (F2057).
In fact, South Shore internal stability testing process has been reviewed and verified by UL to earn the Verified Mark. This means we ’ ve proven we can perform strict in-house stability testing on our changing tables, chests and dressers in a rigorous way. We know our furniture is safe for everyone in the home.
Our Certifications
BIFMA COMPLIANT
*APPLY TO OUR WORKPLACE PRODUCT LINE ONLY
Furniture products that conform to relevant BIFMA safety and performance standards have been tested to repeatable and verifiable criteria intended to simulate expected use in a commercial or other identified environment.
South Shore Workplace BIFMA tested products are covered by a 10year warranty and height-adjustable working tables are covered by 2year and 5-year warranties.
Our Service
Human service!
We’ re there for you, whatever you need!
Our work is far from being over once our furniture has been bought from your site or store. For us, it is important to offer as much support as we can before, during, and after a purchase. This way, you can be sure that your agents and consumers will easily have answers to their questions.
South Shore's assembly guides are designed by observing people putting together furniture to make sure steps are easy to follow. If a step is problematic our agents will make sure it's changed or improved.
We provide:
• Free service for replacement parts (missing or damaged)
• Free assembly assistance - We can even support consumers via facetime!
Our Warranty
Our warranties go beyond what is offered on the market - even higher-end furniture does not offer this kind of warranty. We offer two types of warranty on our furniture, depending on whether the item was imported or produced in one of our factories.
Furniture produced in our factories - 5 year warranty
Covers defects on furniture parts & workmanship for a period of 5 years, starting the day of the purchase.
Strictly limited to the repair or replacement of defective component parts on the product.
If a product’ s part is discontinued or unavailable, we will reimburse the value of that part or product to the buyer
Imported furniture - 1 year warranty
Covers defects on workmanship & materials for a period of 1 year, starting the day of the purchase
South Shore does not reimburse the cost of the defective item, but will replace it with another item of the same value.
Merchandising
Buying furniture online has never been easier and we make sure to help consumers as much as possible.
Every marketing tool we design has been well thought out to:
Offer consumers the best experience; Make their product searches easier ; Manage their expectations by giving them accurate and useful information.
Our Product Strategy
GOOD
Décor paper surface
Grooves
Particle board
Handle : Whitout or basic
Three-sided edge drawer
Legs: Without or cut out kick
BETTER
Vinyl or melamine surface
Grooves, emboss and accent paper decor
Particle board and MDF
Handle: Whitout, basic, detailed or cut out
Three-sided edge drawer
Legs: Without, cut out kick, particle or MDF base, moldings, hardware
Framed door or drawer
Finished back (if visible)
BEST
Vinyl or melamine surface
Grooves, emboss, accent paper decor
Particle board and MDF
Handle: Detailed, cut out or new and trendy
Three-sided edge drawer
Legs: Without, cut out kick, particle or MDF base, moldings, hardware or tailored legs
Framed door or drawer
Finished back (if visible)
Exclusive new finish
Extra feature (Light, charging station, etc)
What Do Consumers Think of Our Products?
Easy-to-assemble
Sturdy and affordable
What Do Consumers Think of Our Products?
Fast shipping!
Great quality (better than other competitor)
What Do Consumers Think of Our Products?
Lots of storage & sturdy
A changing table that’ll “evolve” as your newborn grows
Enthusiasm for readyto-assemble furniture is undeniable.
Shifting consumer preference towards flexible furniture owing to growing trend for small spaced apartments is a key factor driving demand for the RTA (Ready-to-assemble) furniture.
Demand for the RTA furniture is largely driven by the young consumer segment, particularly millennials, on account of shifting preference towards space saving furniture.
In addition, growing trend of shifting to a new place for job or business purpose, particularly by younger generation, has influenced the market growth owing to rising need for household fixtures. According to statistics, 83% of millennials have purchased these different products in the RTA furniture segment.
Grandview research (2019)
Ready-To-Assemble Furniture
Particleboard, MDF and the cam lock nuts system are the most popular materials and system in the industry.
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