Common Pitfalls When Importing Mattresses From China
A critical guide for furniture retailers in the UK and Romania. Learn how to avoid quality traps, ensure compliance, and secure your margins before your next container loads.
DIKAPABED Insights Team
Expert Manufacturer since 2007
Why "Cheap" Can Cost You Client Trust
For experienced retailers like you, maintaining a reputation in competitive markets like the UK and Romania is paramount. While sourcing from China offers incredible value, the difference between a profitable shipment and a warehouse of complaints often lies in the technical details hidden beneath the fabric.
The Compression Trap
Factories may use premium exterior fabric to mask inferior, low-resilience foam inside. Once compressed for shipping, this weak foam fails to rebound to its original shape upon unpacking, leading to immediate product rejection.
Subpar Wire Gauge
To cut costs, some suppliers use thinner gauge wire for pocket springs. While initial comfort seems acceptable, support collapses within two years--leaving you with no warranty recourse and angry customers.
Density Deception
Low-density foam (often below 25kg/m³) is the silent killer of mattress longevity. It creates a "sinkhole" effect in the middle of the bed after just six months of use, destroying spinal support.
Dimensional Inconsistencies
"Size is smaller than original." This common complaint indicates poor quality control or excessive material shrinking.
At DIKAPABED, we guarantee precise dimensions (e.g., UK King 150x200cm) crucial for your market.
The "Cheap" Trap
"Cheap product is not always cheap." The hidden costs of returns, bad reviews, and lost brand equity far outweigh the few dollars saved on FOB price. Quality is an investment in your brand's future.
Toxic Adhesives
Cheap glue reduces costs but releases harmful VOCs. A mattress that takes two weeks to off-gas is a health hazard and a guaranteed customer return. We use eco-friendly, odorless bonding.
Motion Transfer: Bonnell vs. Pocket Spring
While Bonnell springs are cheaper, they transfer every movement across the bed, disturbing sleep partners. For the UK/EU market, Pocket Springs are the standard for quality. They isolate motion, provide targeted support, and justify a higher retail price point.
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