Fast Fashion, Fast Furniture

When I first encountered the term fast Furniture, I realised that it is a term that is very much part of contemporary life, and is perhaps the result of unprecedented global trade with all its ramifications.

I imagine, just like fast food, and fast fashion, one can talk about fast furniture or even fast politics.

Perhaps it is a sign of the times, but when you give it some more thought, one realises that every development when taken too far must inevitably lead to some kind of counter occurrence.

With world resources dwindling, and climate change wreaking havoc, it makes sense to ask valid questions about the supply chain and the human resources involved in the manufacturing process.

Of course, not everyone is in the position to ask these questions, either because of budget restraints, or a lack of concern for these matters.

Often specific information is lacking, about the ethical footprint of a retailer or manufacturer, one just does not know where a piece of furniture is made and under what circumstances.

As more and more people realise that an end product is more than the sum of its parts, hopefully a shift might occur that could have a very positive impact on local manufacturing but also the enjoyment that the consumer gets from knowing that he or she is doing their bit for a sustainable environment.

The other important aspect, is that a small manufacturer has a vested interest in making sure the product that is being made is of substantial quality.

By doing so will create a customer base that has longevity.