THE BENEFITS of FF&E SOURCING in ASIA

TAP INTO ASIA & EUROPE WITH EARTH CRAFT TRADING

The benefits of sourcing and importing FF&E from China and Southeast Asia, go beyond the well-known cost savings. The region offers a rich diversity in design, resources are plentiful and, after decades of supplying to the West, standards are high and the supply chain is well developed.

Europe provides exclusive factories of high-end luxury products defining the class and plush experience state of the art for unique taste and buying

Earth Craft Trading provides a trusted route for international designers, architects, project managers and retailers to access this incredible resource, minimising risk while maximising project profit margins and choice.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. How can I be sure about the quality of furniture sourced from Asia?

Asian factories have been supplying Western markets for several decades now, so compliance with Western standards is common but admittedly not universal.

As your sourcing partner, it is our responsibility to source furniture that meets the highest quality standards so we thoroughly vet our factories, checking for best manufacturing processes and certifications such as ISO 9001 and BIFMA.

In most cases we will have already worked with selected factories so we know their capabilities and with our extensive network, we can select the factories that are most suited to manufacturing the furniture specified.

While choosing the right factories is important, our experience and built-in quality control checks at every stage of production (including photography and videos which are shared with the client) layer over another level of checks to give our clients peace of mind.

2. Are the factories compliant with ethical labour practices?

Many factories hold certifications like SA8000 (Social Accountability) or work under international frameworks for ethical labor practices. We can help vet suppliers for compliance with these standards.

3. What happens if there are delays in production or shipping?

Asia has a robust supply chain with and logistics businesses have experience in meeting tight deadlines. We have almost two decades of experience shipping to clients around the world so we are adept at managing production and shipping schedules to achieve timely deliveries.