The components that make up a Massimmo Sofa

Upholstery (Cover)

At Massimmo, a vast collection of Fabrics, Synthetic Leather, Microsuede and Genuine Leather (updated regularly) are at your disposal to provide endless choices in terms of upholstery design, composition, colours and textures. Thanks to the variety, the cover of your upholstered sofa is like a tailor-made suit.

Under Massimmo’s Alfredo and Ragu range, the characteristics relating to the performance of the fabrics, such as resistance to washing, light, abrasion, pilling and others are certified by tests carried out by specialist laboratories.

 

Experience in this field have taught us to use cutting and sewing methods that are based on the type of upholstery used in order to ensure excellent result at all times no matter what type of upholstery is chosen.
 

For normal cleaning of Fabric surfaces, just brush with a soft brush from time to time.  As for Leather, a gentle wipe with a slightly damped clean cloth is all that is needed.  We strongly recommend not exposing the upholstered products to direct sunlight or direct sources of high intensity lighting.  For more information on maintenance, see the Maintenance section on found on the Home Page. 

 

Padding (Main Cushion) 

The main support of a Massimmo sofa is provided by synthetic Polyurethane foams.  Polyurethane foams are produced in varying densities, in large slabs which are cut to suitable sizes and shapes during production.  At Massimmo, we offer 2 levels of firmness, namely Medium and Extra Firm.

 

Polyurethane foams have an internal honeycomb structure of open-wall cells.  They are generally well tolerated by the human body and do not cause any form of irritation to the skin.

 

Thanks to the slim, small, open-wall cell structure, they are particularly light and permeable to air.  Massimmo selects and uses various types and densities of Polyurethane, which guarantee long-lasting lift and resilience.  These carefully selected foam types allows for intense use yet maintains its original characteristics for years to come.

Elastic straps (Suspension) 

The springiness and elasticity of the upholstered Massimmo sofa are important characteristics to guarantee adequate comfort based on the size and structure of the product. The combination between the various soft Polyurethane parts and the Elastic action of the straps gives the right degree of support and elasticity to the sofa.

 

Long gone are the classical springs of yesteryears, the Elastic straps have become an extremely important part of upholstered products in general. The seats of Massimmo upholstered sofas are fitted with exclusive 3 inch Elastic straps.  In order to support the weight in the best and most uniform manner, the straps are criss-crossed, with a gap of 40 to 50 mm between them.

 

No particular care is required for the Elastic straps. Nevertheless, it is strongly advised not to jump on the central parts of the seat, particularly when the Cushions have been removed.

 

Wadding (Top Layer) 

The topmost layer of Massimmo sofas are made softer with a fibrous Polyester material that is soft to the touch.  This Wadding layer together with the main Padding is covered in white hi-porosity fabric.

 

Size, thickness and weight are chosen with great care, based on the area to be covered.  Wadding is always wrapped with white hi-porosity fabric to ensure a durable compactness of the contours.  Besides the various types of cushioning, Wadding can be used for other parts of the sofa to give that extra touch of softness.

The waviness of the individual fibres, the so-called saw-tooth crimp, makes wadding a material that is able to provide excellent and durable supportive bulk.  In critical areas, where softness is essential (top of the backrest, seats or armrests) wadding often helps to provide an extra layer of plushness.

The wadding used for upholstery does not need any particular care.

Cushions 

When you sit on a Massimmo sofa the main support is provided by the Seat and Back padding.  The Seat and Back padding is either loose as in the form of Seat and Back Cushions or integrated to the sofa body as seen in sofa Pappardelle and Linguine. 

 

Massimmo Seat Cushions are made with Polyurethane foam and fibrous polyester Wadding, and wrapped with white hi-porosity fabric.  The Back Cushions can either be made the same way but with a softer Polyurethane Foam, or entirely from the fibrous Polyester material.

Stitches 

While stitching is necessary it must not be obvious (except when deliberate as in Contrast stitching).  Massimmo uses different types of thread according to the requirements of each type of seam.  

 

In general, seams can be either external or internal.  External seams can either be single-stitch or double-stitch.  For zip fasteners and external Velcro fastenings, Massimmo uses threads which best matches the shade of the fabric.

 

The stitching itself is executed with utmost care to ensure a neat and quality finish so as to show the upholstery in its best light.

 

Wood (Sofa Internal Structure, Legs & Table Tops) 

The timber used for the internal structures of Massimmo’s upholstered products is defined during the design stages and tested on prototypes to make sure that the aesthetics, mechanical performance and sturdiness comply with the aesthetic, quality and performance targets that have been set.

Solid timber is used for most of the structures in Massimmo´s upholstered products, either as a monoframe or an assembly of individual components.  The parts that are mainly under stress are made from structural joints and additional metal fasteners with angular reinforcements. 

 

The panels between the various parts of the main supporting structure are made from plywood.  This adds to the overall rigidity of the sofa.  The internal structure has a Warranty of 2 years.   

These wood structures are particularly suitable for covering with layers of polyurethane foam having different densities and characteristics such as to optimise the comfort of the seats and at the same time obtain the required forms.

 

The Legs of some Massimmo sofas and armchairs such as Bucatini, Rigatoni and Maccheroni are made of solid wood, machined by automatic lathing, milling, planing and moulding.

Massimmo’s coffee table tops are made from plywood or MDF covered with veneers or laminates bonded by pressure pressing and may be bordered with wood trimmings.

Taking care of varnished wooden parts is easy.  For almost all the finishes and varnishes in the range, it is sufficient to use a soft, slightly damp cloth to clean the product and then dry it with a soft dry cloth to avoid scratches or abrasions.

 

To avoid any damage to the wooden structure and legs avoid pushing and pulling the sofa on the floor.  Always lift the entire sofa from the floor, whenever they need to be moved.

 

Metals (Sofa Internal Structure & Legs)