Argington Furniture Backs California Flammability Rule Change

click image to zoomBaby furniture manufacturer Argington says it strongly supports California Governor Jerry Brown's call for reducing or eliminating what have been described as toxic flame retardant chemicals used in upholstered furniture and bedding. Show: Arginton's baby changing table and dresser in ash wood with an ebony finish. BOHEMIA, NY - Baby furniture manufacturer Argington says it strongly supports California Governor Jerry Brown's call for reducing or eliminating toxic flame retardant chemicals used in furniture.

"The standards that Governor Jerry Brown wants to change deal with California’s flammability standard dating back to the 1970’s," said Argington, quoting a report that says "many manufacturers apply his state's standard to furniture and baby products sold across the country. Federal and independent scientists say flame retardants added to meet the rule provide no meaningful protection from fires, and some of the chemicals are linked to cancer, neurological deficits, impaired fertility and developmental problems.”

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Founders Jenny Argie and Andrew Thornton say their backgrounds in fine art and architecture have helped them to create Argington as a modern children‘s furniture company. Argington notes that the production facility where its furniture is manufactured employs lean manufacturing systems and techniques that reduce waste and energy, making it an energy efficient environment.