A study by Fellowes found that 93% of technology industry employees would stay with a company longer if better workplace wellbeing was implemented, including comfortable seating. But how do designers balance style with comfort? According to Camira Fabrics, one texture is a sure-fire winner.

“One material type that’s difficult to beat when searching for a suitable upholstery fabric is wool. Indelibly linked with comfort, not only is it incredibly soft, it is visually soothing too”, explains Rebecca Hamer.

“A natural fibre, it creates a depth of colour and provides a comforting tactility that is ideal for the workplace – as well as possessing the high durability that is important for many organisations’ seating areas.”

Additionally, wool boasts fire retardancy qualities and a multitude of environmental benefits.

But while these solutions might seem fairly permanent, we believe that businesses don’t need to make vast investments to shake up their surroundings. As trends change, so too can office furniture. Thanks to the increasing move towards loan and refurbishment, even well-chosen, statement pieces can be interchanged depending on the specific needs of users at one particular time.

By choosing a furniture designer that has comfort at its core, businesses can rest assured that they are providing their employees with the optimum conditions for productivity to thrive.

To find out more about creating the perfect personal sanctuary, download our report, Workplace wellbeing: Introducing the ‘personal sanctuary’ here.