Legal Entity
Haining Xingbang Furniture Co., Ltd.
The same manufacturing entity appears in our third-party audit records, factory assessments, and quality documentation.
Factory + Quality
The factory is one half of the model. Quality is what makes it credible.
Starborn combines platform thinking with factory execution. This page shows the execution side: production capability, quality management, documentation, warranty, and the operational systems that support long-term retailer trust.
Execution proof
Quality layer
Platform-backed delivery
Our Factory
A real manufacturing operation behind every order
When you work with Starborn, you are not dealing with a trading company or a middleman. Every sample, every piece, every inspection - it all comes from the same place.
Factory Identity
Real manufacturing, real business presence
Trust begins with facts that can be checked. Starborn works through a real manufacturing operation, a documented legal entity, and public-facing business channels that retailers can review before we ever speak in detail.
Location
Haining, Zhejiang, China
Our factory operation is based in Haining and supports sampling, upholstery production, inspection, packaging, and export coordination from the same operating base.
Public Channels
See the brand in public
Retailers can also review our public-facing channels as part of their initial diligence.
What We Offer
End-to-end capability, all under one roof
We control the entire process - from the initial concept and sampling through to production, quality inspection, and final delivery. That means fewer surprises and better accountability at every stage.
Sampling
From concept to physical sample
New directions can move from sketches and fabric references into tangible samples within weeks, not months.
Production
Upholstery built to specification
Every piece is produced to agreed quality standards, not to the lowest possible cost. Consistency is the baseline.
Inspection
Structured quality checks at every stage
Raw material inspection, in-process quality control, and final pre-shipment checks - documented and consistent.
Delivery
Door-to-door logistics organized for you
Quoted on an FOB Shanghai basis, then carried through to your warehouse with logistics arranged door-to-door and charged at actual cost beyond FOB.
Production Proof
The difference is in the detail
Dimensional checks on the production floor help keep finished pieces aligned with agreed specification, not approximate interpretation.
Packaging, labeling, and material control are reviewed as part of the same disciplined process that governs production quality.
How We Work
Structured process, consistent results
- Raw material inspection before anything enters production.
- In-process quality checks at key stages of upholstery assembly.
- Final inspection on every completed piece before crating.
- Random sampling for statistical quality verification.
- Documentation of all quality decisions - not just pass/fail labels.
Every step is managed by our own team. We do not outsource production or inspection to third parties.
Why This Matters
Quality is only meaningful if it is consistent
Less risk for the retailer
When quality is managed at every stage, there are fewer surprises on delivery. That makes it easier to trust the process.
Better repeat business
Consistent quality means the second order looks like the first. That consistency is what builds a real product lineup over time.
Easier conversations
When something does go wrong, a structured quality system means we can identify and resolve the issue quickly - not argue about whose fault it is.
Quality System
Our quality process at a glance
- Raw material control - wood, plywood, cardboard, fabric, and hardware checked before production begins.
- Moisture and material standards - solid wood moisture controlled within internal specification, with clear defect limits for cracks, bark, wormholes, and delamination.
- In-process quality control - glue application, hardware position, nail quality, spring spacing, webbing spacing, and assembly accuracy checked during production.
- Structural specification control - frame dimensions, diagonal tolerance, joint fit, flatness, and overall frame strength checked against documented standards.
- Final product inspection - every finished piece reviewed before packing, labeling, and shipment release.
- Warranty-backed accountability - frame, cushion core, and cushions covered under documented warranty terms.
Documentation
Quality standards, test protocols, and compliance files
All quality documentation is available to retail partners during the onboarding process. This includes our sample and mass production standards, finished wooden frame specifications, furniture chemical screening protocol, and third-party audit documentation.
Documentation Layer
Quality you can verify, not just trust
We make our quality standards and compliance documentation available to all active retail partners - because trust is built on evidence, not explanations.
- Frame: 10-year structural warranty on all wooden frames.
- Cushion Core: 5-year warranty on high-density foam cores.
- Cushions: 3-year warranty on upholstery and cushion construction.
- Finished wooden frame specification covering dimension tolerance, moisture limits, joint fit, flatness, hardware, glue, and structural strength.
- Sample and mass production standard covering wood, glue, nails, springs, webbing, plywood, support strips, and visible finishing requirements.
- Furniture chemical screening protocol covering regulated material and market-compliance testing requirements.
- Third-party audit records available for qualified retailer review.
Documented standards only matter when they are supported by real process equipment and an operating production environment.
A real workshop environment matters too: quality systems only work when they are supported by an actual operating floor.
Warranty & Compliance
Our commitments are backed by documented standards
Warranty
- Frame: 10-year warranty
- Cushion Core: 5-year warranty
- Cushions: 3-year warranty
Standards
Our internal system includes a sample and mass production standard, a finished wooden frame specification, and a documented furniture test protocol used to guide material and product control.
Commercial Terms
Our product pricing is based on FOB Shanghai. Freight and destination-side charges are quoted separately according to the live forwarder rate, with no additional markup added by us.
Third-Party Review
External assessments that support our internal quality system
Costco GMP
Furniture factory assessment
Annual Costco GMP Furniture Factory Assessment completed on 6 April 2023 for Haining Xingbang Furniture Co., Ltd., covering management commitment, risk management, quality management, product control, product testing, process control, and personnel training.
DNV SMETA
Ethical trade audit
DNV SMETA audit completed on 31 March 2023 for Haining Xingbang Furniture Co., Ltd., covering labour standards, health and safety, and environmental requirements under the SMETA framework.
Corrective Actions
Documentation and follow-up
Audit records, corrective action planning, and supporting quality documents are available during serious partner conversations for retailers who want a deeper level of operational review.
Control Points
The details we control before a sofa leaves the factory
Wood Frame
Structure and tolerance
Frame dimensions, diagonal tolerance, joint fit, flatness, and support strength are checked against documented frame standards before upholstery moves forward.
Materials
Moisture and defect control
Wood, plywood, and supporting materials are checked for moisture level, cracking, delamination, bark, wormholes, and other structural defects before use.
Assembly
Glue, nails, springs, and webbing
Glue coverage, nail quality, spring spacing, webbing layout, and hardware installation are checked during production to reduce avoidable failures later.
Testing
Chemical and compliance review
Our documented furniture test protocol supports material screening and market-compliance review across destination markets, including Europe and the UK.