150 kg Max Load: What Are You Actually Comparing?
A practical guide to comparing load claims, test conditions and structural specifications.
A load number is only one part of the picture.
A stated capacity can be a useful starting point, but it does not describe every detail of a chair or the conditions used when it was assessed. Before comparing two figures, first establish whether the products and the comparison basis are genuinely alike.
For a buying program, the useful question is not simply which number is higher. It is whether the format, frame, fabric, intended use and supporting information match the requirement you are trying to source.
Compare the basis, not just the number.
Use the same clarification points for every supplier. This gives your team a cleaner way to identify where a quotation needs more detail before a model is approved.
If a point cannot yet be confirmed, keep it open in the brief rather than treating a headline figure as a complete specification.
| Point to clarify | Why it helps |
|---|---|
| Chair format and intended use | Keeps the comparison relevant to the buying program. |
| Frame and fabric configuration | Identifies differences that may affect the overall build. |
| Assessment or test basis | Clarifies whether stated figures are directly comparable. |
| Target user and sales channel | Connects the requirement to a practical sourcing decision. |
When to ask for clarification.
Ask for a model-specific explanation when the proposed chair format, its intended user, its materials or the comparison basis differs between offers. A clear written reference helps keep sampling and later follow-up connected to the same requirement.
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