All bed bases available on the market are often described by their manufacturers as being of high quality.
However, for a bed base to truly meet quality standards, it must possess specific characteristics and meet defined requirements. The presence or absence of these features is objectively verified through dedicated laboratory testing.

The technical standards governing the testing of bed bases and sommier fall into three main categories: performance tests, dimensional tests, and safety tests, all of which refer to the UNI EN 1725:2000 standard.
Performance tests assess the durability of bed bases. These tests simulate accelerated aging and wear by subjecting the support structure to fatigue and load testing. This process replicates real-life usage in a controlled laboratory environment, evaluating the strength and resilience of both the sleeping surface and the perimeter frame.

Only those bed bases and sommier that pass these tests without showing any structural breakage or deformation are awarded certification and can be truly and objectively defined as high quality. Furthermore, they are also compliant with the standard in terms of stability and safety of use.

Bed bases and sommier that are not certified according to UNI EN 1725 may cause damage and defects to the mattress. When these supports bend or deform, they force the mattress to operate under non-ideal conditions, leading to inevitable sagging on its surface. It is important to note that a mattress is not self-supporting it naturally follows the shape and contour of the underlying base. Therefore, using a structurally sound and certified support is essential to preserve the integrity, comfort, and performance of the mattress over time.

In such cases, any deformations observed in the mattress cannot be attributed to manufacturing defects but are instead the result of improper use. Mattresses damaged due to the use of bed bases or box springs that are not UNI 1725 certified are not covered by the warranty service.