Furniture Fast Facts:
Folding Chairs
Shopping for folding chairs? There are a lot of folding chairs on the market, and after shopping a while, they may all begin to look the same. Here are a few features to look for in order to find the right folding chair:
FRAME : Most folding chairs have a metal frame and its gauge measures the metal strength. A smaller gauge number means a thicker sheet of metal, which in return means a stronger chair. Folding chairs can now be found at most local chain retail stores, but they typically only have a 19 or 20-gauge frame. Folding chairs sold on this site are made for heavy, institutional use and normally have an 18 or 19-gauge frame. It is more affordable in the long run to invest in a stronger, long-lasting folding chair as opposed to replacing weaker chairs every few years.
CROSS BRACES : Cross braces are the metal bars that connect the front legs or back legs to each other. The bars strengthen the frame by keeping your folding chairs from shifting side to side. If you want a folding chair for outdoor use, look for an inverted cross brace on the back legs. The brace is designed to keep your folding chair from sinking into the soft ground.
HINGES : Hinges are the small metal bars that help your chair unfold and stay in place. These hinges are strategically located on where the most pressure is distributed on the chair. Double hinges means that there two hinges on each side, for a total of four which allows for exceptional durability.
SEAT & BACK : The seat and back material on a folding chair is the feature of the chair that most directly will effect the person sitting in the chair. All metal folding chairs are the most common style on the market, and offer exceptional durability and have very low maintenance.
Plastic seats and backs are easy to spray or wipe clean when used for an outdoor event. They are typically lighter and make a quick task of carrying to and from a location.
Fabric-upholstered seats and backs are great for comfort and are a very popular choice for churches and school meeting rooms. They are available in a variety of seat thickness’ ranging from 1-3 inch padding. There are many different fabric colors and patterns available which allow the folding chairs to blend in or compliment any décor.
Vinyl-upholstered seats and backs blend the cleanability of plastic seats and backs with the comfort of fabric seats. The vinyl covered folding chairs are great for dinning halls, banquet rooms and at sporting events where there is likelihood for spills or messes.
TABLET ARM : Some folding chairs have a tablet arm that gives the added bonus of a writing space. These tablet arms are usually small and intended for light training, note taking or test taking. Tablet arms fold away when not in use and are available for right or left handed persons.
If you have any questions regarding the folding chairs sold on the Worthington Direct website, please contact our knowledgeable customer service team at 800-599-6636 or email sales@worthingtondirect.com.
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