High-quality sinuous springs (S-shaped wires) are great if they are thick and spaced closely. The Fabric Face-Off
Linen looks pretty but wrinkles; wool is durable but can be scratchy.
His journey didn't start at a store, but with a mission: find something that wouldn’t die in two years. The Quest for the Frame
Next, Leo visited a local craftsman. He learned about the "sit test." If you sit down and feel the frame, the suspension is weak.
Eight-way hand-tied springs provide the best support.