Navigating 2026 in upholstered furniture manufacturing
2026 is shaping up to be another pivotal year for the upholstered furniture industry. Find out which strategies leading manufacturers are using to stay profitable and resilient in a changing market.
Manufacturers everywhere face the same challenges
Rising costs, shifting demand, and new trade rules are reshaping the furniture market.
Manufacturers across North America and Europe are asking the same questions:
- How do we protect margins when costs keep climbing?
- How do we keep up with customer expectations?
- How do we stay competitive as global trade flows shift?
Our new e-guide shares the key market trends for 2026 — and how smarter production methods can help you turn today’s pressure into tomorrow’s advantage.
Why download this guide?
Discover how furniture manufacturers are adapting to a fast-changing market and how you can too. This e-guide will help you:
- React faster to market changes
- Reduce fabric and time waste
- Protect margins with efficient workflows
- Compete on speed, quality, and reliability — not just price
What’s inside the e-guide
The State of the Upholstered Furniture Industry 2026 covers these key trends and insights:
- Market recovery: where demand is growing and slowing
- Margins under pressure: strategies to manage rising costs
- Labor & efficiency: how automation and planning tools fill skill gaps
- Global competition: how new tariffs and trade shifts are changing supply
- Practical takeaways: quick wins to boost efficiency and stay flexible
For manufacturers who seek to stay ahead
At Lectra, we help furniture manufacturers make production faster, simpler, and more sustainable — from design to cutting to planning.