Association of Master Upholsterers and Soft Furnis

The AMUSF was founded in 1947 (then as the AMU) to protect the interests of upholsterers, small furniture makers, and later, soft furnishers. We've been supporting our members ever since. The Association recognises that the strength of the sector is dependent on the quality of the service that members provide to the public. Endeavoring to underpin consumer confidence in members’ work is therefore central to the Association’s work. This is why upholsterers and soft furnishers wishing to join have to undergo a verification process where the quality of their work, their working environment, and their customer service are demonstrated to be of an acceptable quality. Applicants for membership will generally have been in business on their own account for at least three years following their training before becoming eligible to apply for membership. We have in membership both large and small businesses who undertake a wide range of standard and specialised work within both the domestic and contract markets. Whether they are a sole trader working out of a small workshop or a larger business with many employees they all have a passion for maintaining the high standards that the discerning consumer is looking for. The range of work undertaken by members includes traditional upholstery, antique restoration, modern upholstery work (including contract work for public buildings), furniture frame making, bespoke furniture making, loose covers, car/coach trimming, marine upholstery, bespoke bed manufacturers, polishing, caning and then within soft furnishing there are those specialising in curtains and draperies, blinds, and lampshade making. The range of work done by our membership is very wide but most members fall into the categories of either upholsterers or soft furnishers.