If you’re on the hunt for a new relaxing recliner, you may be asking yourself, “What’s the difference in recliners?” They’re all pretty much the same, right? Absolutely not! There are so many options in leather, upholstery, styles, and comfort that you’ll become dizzy with all of the choices available. And, as shoppers, you can do a “deep-dive” online to find exactly what options exist. But, honestly, even that can become overwhelming. So, Bob Mills Furniture has done the “deep-dive” for you. Here are the MOST IMPORTANT DIFFERENCES in recliners to know… Before You Buy!
What Makes Recliners Different?
Recliners today can simply be separated into two categories, new technology and old technology. One of the most familiar brands, L---- --Y, really hasn’t changed since the 1970s. What that means is the engineered function, the mechanism and frame, haven’t changed in decades. If you and your partner share a L---- --Y recliner and your weight and height are different, in order to be comfortable, you’ll need to turn the chair over adjust two wingnuts to set the chair for your height comfort. That’s right…Turn the Chair Upside Down! And, if you happen to be reclining in that chair with a beverage in one hand and your smartphone in the other, you’ll have to set something down to get out of the chair. The L----- --Y recliner is “Handle Operated” and doesn’t allow you to disengage that reclined position WITHOUT using the handle. In other words, you can’t just push your legs down and easily get out of the chair. That’s OLD TECHNOLOGY.
Since 1970, Franklin Corporation builds recliners and motion furniture designed for ease of operation and longevity. They’re known for outstanding comfort, innovative products that are designed and engineered to provide years of service with minimum care. Franklin uses exclusive patented “Gravity-Glide Mechanisms.” This Franklin invention works from your body weight and automatically adjusts for maximum comfort. NO TURNING THE RECLINER UPSIDE DOWN to work on it! Afterall, you bought your new recliner for you and your partner to enjoy—Not To Work On! The NEW TECHNOLOGY Franklin recliners offers three things that make it stand out above the rest: “Forever Foam, Forever Frame and Forever Mechanism!”
- Forever Frames
Franklin is Proudly Made in America! The engineering and design of the Franklin recliner “frame” is built strictly for long-term durability. The puzzle technology frame, 8-ply Marine-Grade Plywood, plus mortise and tenon design tends to eliminate warping and ensure frame integrity. So, if you want a recliner with long-term durability, you want a Franklin Recliner.
- Forever Foam
Will the seat cushion last? Here is where Franklin really shines. The Forever Foam seating is an exclusive gel blended Polyfoam. It has advanced cell air flow for breathability, and the cell shape provides the ultimate seating comfort that will last for the life of the product. It’s the only recliner with a “Forever Warranty” on its seating.
- Forever Mechanism
The Forever Patented Gravity-Glide Mechanism, used exclusively in a Franklin recliner, is the “Heart” of your recliner. Beautifully crafted for each style, the reclining mechanism takes only one pound of pressure to open and close. Now, that’s easy!
But What About Style?
Ultimately, when we buy a new recliner it’s because we want to relax and enjoy the comfort of the recline. But we also want our recliners to have compelling style. It’s comforting to know, fabrics selected by Franklin have been carefully selected and tested for wearability, seam strength, appearance, and comfort.
Are There High-Tech Options?
Over the years, we have all become accustomed to “Push Button” operation. Franklin is an industry innovator in this arena. You’ll find dependable power recline, power adjusting headrest, USB charging and even wireless charging with Franklin. One of the most used technology features is the Power Lumbar Control, which allows you to alleviate tense lower back muscles while helping to increase blood flow to the troubled areas.
America-made Franklin recliners give you NEW Technology—Forever Frames, Forever Foam, Forever Mechanisms, along with beautiful style and high-tech sophistication. Now armed with this information you can safely shop for your new recliner and truly relax knowing you made the right decision with Franklin recliners from any of the nine Bob Mills Furniture stores. Also, soon to be in our new location in Wichita, Kansas.