At a textile shop, Leo realized his cat, Barnaby, was the ultimate enemy of quality.

Eight-way hand-tied springs provide the best support.

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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.

Where he could actually see the raw wood frame before the fabric went on.