Question from Sousou
Dear Debra,
There is a lot of info on your site already about Dacron and Polyurethane for upholstery, but none that answers the specific question of whether it is better to use Dacron (with Flame Retardants “bonded” to the material during manufacturing) or non-Flame Retardant Polyurethane Foam. If you had to pick one to use for a sofa, which one would you pick?
Thanks, sousou
Debra’s Answer
Neither.
When I chose a sofa many years ago, I did what was necessary at the time to have a safe sofa. I had a sofa frame custom upholstered with my specified materials.
Today there are nontoxic sofas readymade, though expensive (see Debra’s List: Interior Decorating: Furniture).
You are not limited to a choice of two toxic materials.
