Wood and panels
Solid wood, veneer, plywood, MDF, particle board, laminate, edge banding, required emission documents, and acceptable alternatives.
Materials & Hardware
Confirm material, finish, and hardware before the sample is approved.
Material and hardware decisions affect cost, lead time, compliance, assembly, carton size, and after-sales claims. They should be part of the RFQ and golden sample file.
Upholstery
Fabric, PU, leather, foam density, stitching, abrasion, flammability, cleaning, and color tolerance by target market.
Metal and finish
Powder-coated steel, stainless steel, aluminum, plated finish, brass-tone hardware, corrosion requirement, and finish sample.
Hinges and slides
Soft-close, concealed, heavy-duty, push-open, undermount, side-mount, cycle or load requirement, and replacement plan.
Handles and fittings
Pulls, knobs, locks, legs, glides, brackets, bed hardware, connectors, screw set, and labeled hardware bag.
Sample boards
Finish chips, veneer pieces, textile swatches, metal samples, and hardware options kept as approved production references.
Buyer note
Use this page to avoid hidden sourcing risk.
Small changes in panel grade, hinge type, fabric, foam, finish, screw pack, or spare-part policy can change cost, lead time, carton size, and return risk.
RFQ material fields
- Target market and required documentation.
- Preferred material grade and acceptable lower-cost alternatives.
- Finish color, gloss, grain, texture, and tolerance standard.
- Hardware load, cycle, corrosion, screw set, and spare-part requirements.