Leap Chair Reupholstery Service
About Our Upholstery Department:
Crandall Office Furniture has been reupholstering office chairs since the day we opened our doors in 2002. Since then our in-house upholstery department has grown to include 6 full time upholstery techs with full sewing and upholstery capabilities.
If your Leap chair upholstery has seen better days, or you are looking to upgrade to our new thicker seat pad (more info on that below), you’re in the right place!
**Upholstery Services & All Replacement Chair Cushions are Made to Order and are a Non-Returnable & Non-Refundable Service**
Note: The seat assemblies being used are from used chairs, and some minor dings and scrapes are not uncommon on the plastic components and trim pieces of the seats.
Leap Chair Upholstery Process:
Every pad goes through the following process:
- Seat Assembly is Fully Disassembled
- All Staples Holding Current Upholstery On Are Pulled
- Pads are Put Through our Proprietary Steam Box – This helps sterilize the foam and helps us remove the old fabric.
- Old Seat Pads are Removed and Foam is Recycled
- Fabric is Patterned and Cut
- Back Pads are Sewn & Upholstered per OEM Specs
- New Seat Pad is Installed
- New Fabric is Applied to Seat
- Seat is Re-Assembled
- Upholstery is Complete and Ready to be Shipped
Refundable Pads Return Deposit:
Our upholstery service is just that, a service. We are not simply selling new seat and back pads, we are selling the service of reupholstery. For this reason, we need to make sure the original seats and backs are returned to us to replenish our inventory and make sure we can continue to offer this service.
Every order will include a $100 pad return deposit. Once old pads are returned with included pre-paid return label, this $100 deposit will be refunded to the original payment method.
Chair / Pad Verification:
**Upon Receiving Your Order, our team will be reaching out requesting pictures of your chair to verify we are upholstering and sending you the correct pads for your chair – Orders will be placed on hold until these pictures are received and verified**
2 Year Warranty:
Our Leap Chair upholstery service is warranted against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of 2 years from receiving the replacement pads.
**UPHOLSTERY WARRANTY NOT APPLICABLE TO CUSTOMERS WHO DO NOT RETURN ORIGINAL SEAT & BACK PADS**
New Seat Pad:
We’re excited to announce that we are now offering a brand new seat pad on all of our Steelcase Leap Chairs.
Our new seat pad is made of high density molded foam, identical to the Steelcase OEM seat pads (including the contoured shape of the original), except we’ve chosen to add an additional 3/4″ of thickness to our new seat cushion for additional comfort. On top of that, our new seat pad is made right here in the U.S.A.!
The result is a brand new, thicker seat on every Steelcase Leap chair we sell!
- Brand New Virgin Foam Seat Pad (Never Sat In)
- +3/4″ of Additional Thickness
- High Density Molded Foam
- Contoured Shape
- Increased Comfort
- Made in the USA
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Guilford of Maine's Open House line of fabric has been the gold standard for 100% Polyester woven commercial grade seating fabrics, and our go-to standard upholstery fabric since we opened our doors in 2002. Chosen for it's consistent high quality, and high durability rating of 250,000 double rubs, Open House is a great standard fabric that will last.
We're excited to be offering our new proprietary BioKnit fabric on all of our chairs! This unique knitted fabric is significantly softer than most traditional woven fabrics, is made of 100% recycled material, is bleach cleanable, biodegradable, and made in the USA, all without sacrificing durability.
NOTE: BioKnit is not Available on Gestures with Wrap Back or Headrest at this time.
BioKnit is 100% made, dyed, and knitted in Grand Rapids, Michigan! Keeping things local, just the way we like it!
Being a knitted fabric makes BioKnit softer, stretchier, more breathable, while also being made to size to reduce fabric waste significantly.
BioKnit has a Durability Rating of 250,000 Double Rubs; 16.6x the 15,000 required to be considered "Heavy Duty Commercial Grade"
BioKnit has a cleaning code of WS (Water or Solvent Based Cleaners), and is also Bleach Cleanable (9:1 Water:Bleach)
At the end of it's useful life, BioKnit can be recycled or sent to a landfill where it will safely biodegrade in as little as 1,278 days.
BioKnit is constructed of 100% Post-Consumer Recycled polyester, and can also be recycled again at the end of it's useful life.
Made using the same materials and process as our original BioKnit fabric, our 3D BioKnit fabric is a thicker, more breathable version that utilizes two different yarn colors, creating a unique 3 dimensional look to any office chair.
- Softer & More Breathable Than Standard Fabrics
- Thicker 3D Construction
- Constructed Using Two Yarn Colors for Unique 3D Look
- Rated at 150,000 Double Rubs (15,000+ is considered heavy duty commercial grade)
- Content: 100% Polyester
- 9 Color Choices Available
- Made in the USA
3D BioKnit Color Note: The front color is the prominent color, and covers more surface area than the back color. If you are trying to match the seat to the back, the front color (listed first) will match much closer than if trying to match the back color. (example: Gunmetal/Splash will match much better with a Gunmetal Seat than a Splash Seat)
NOTE: 3D BioKnit is not Available on Gestures with Wrap Back or Headrest at this time.
*Note: 3D BioKnit Fabric Pictured on V2 Leap Chair, but Available on All Chairs 🙂
We are now offering full-grain leather as a premium upholstery option. We took a great deal of time to source premium leather, which only come from Europe and New Zealand cattle, and provide a luxurious soft and smooth hand feel. Our leather is ~1mm thick, and has a Wyzenbeek Abrasion Rating of 100,000 double rubs.
We cut and sew every hide to-order, by hand. Because of this, every chair will be slightly unique. We also stitch every hide on every chair to match OEM stitching patterns.
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We are also offering a limited selection of real leather with a Microfiber Suede coating. This leather is a split leather from Europe with a Microfiber Suede layer applied to it, providing an extremely unique and soft suede feel, while also providing stain resistance, UV protection, and high wear resistance. If you want a real leather with an extremely soft and durable suede-like feel, this a great option!
Texture Note: Our Micro-Suede Leather has a directionality to it - when you move your hand over the leather, it will change the look of the leather.
Ultrafabrics Brisa Vinyl has set the bar for premium grade polyurethane vinyl. The softness and hand feel of Brisa really needs to be felt to be appreciated - it is genuinely one of the softest, most comfortable materials we've ever upholstered with. What's more, it achieves this while providing one of the most breathable vinyls on the market, and maintaining an extreme Wyzenbeek Abrasion Rating of 300,000 double rubs.
For the first time ever, we are now offering a 100% Natural Wool based upholstery option. Our wool fabric has a two-tone weave that provides a very unique look. As with most natural wool products, this fabric has a more textured/course hand feel than a more traditional polyester based fabric, and is prone to a bit of natural pilling over time.
Standard Fabric – Guilford of Maine Open House
- Guilford of Maine’s Open House Line of Fabric
- Rated at 250,000 Double Rubs (15,000+ is considered heavy duty commercial grade)
- Content: 100% Recycled Polyester
- 65% Pre-Consumer Recycled
- 35% Post-Consumer Recycled
- 12 Color Choices Always in Stock
Cleaning Instructions: Standard Care Label W-S. Clean with water based cleaning agents, foam or pure, water free solvents. Vacuuming or light brushing is recommended to prevent dust and soil buildup. May also be disinfected with hydrogen peroxide, alcohol, and quaternary ammonium (quat) based cleaners.
3D Mesh Fabric (Exclusive to Crandall Office)
Made utilizing a unique knitting process that produces a dimensional form fitting fabric which improves ergonomics, comfort, and the design of the chair. Our new 3D Mesh fabric is exceptionally durable (rated at 120,000 double rubs), supremely soft, significantly more breathable, and offers a very unique look to your chair!
- Softer & More Breathable Than Standard Fabrics
- Rated at 150,000 Double Rubs (15,000+ is considered heavy duty commercial grade)
- Content: 100% Polyester
- 5 Color Choices Always in Stock
- Made in the USA
Cleaning Instructions: Standard Care Label W-S. Clean with water based cleaning agents, foam or pure, water free solvents. Vacuuming or light brushing is recommended to prevent dust and soil buildup.
Vinyl Upholstery Options
Standard Vinyl:
If you like the look and feel of leather, but you don’t like the cost, vinyl is a great choice! We’ve been working with our standard vinyl for over 15 years, and absolutely love it’s soft feel and durability.
- Rated at 100,000 Double Rubs (15,000+ is considered heavy duty commercial grade)
- Face Content: 100% Vinyl
- Backing Content: 100% Polyester
- Antibacterial / Antimicrobial Coating
- 7 Color Choices Always in Stock
Cleaning Instructions: Clean with a mild soap & water mixture, then rinse with clean water. Allow to air dry. For stubborn spots or stains, spray with either Formula 409® or Tannery Car Care Cleaner®, wiping with a soft cloth, and then rinse with clean water.
Bleach Cleanable Vinyl:
Long used in healthcare applications, our bleach cleanable vinyl has a similar look and feel as our standard vinyl, but is safe to be cleaned and disinfected with a bleach solution.
- Rated at 100,000 Double Rubs (15,000+ is considered heavy duty commercial grade)
- Face Content: 100% Vinyl
- Backing Content: 100% Polyester
- Antibacterial / Antimicrobial Coating
- Ink / Denim Dye Cleanable
- Bleach Cleanable
- 6 Color Choices Always in Stock
Cleaning Instructions: Clean with a mild soap & water mixture, then rinse with clean water. For stubborn spots or stains, spray with either Formula 409®, wiping with a soft cloth, and then rinse with clean water. Allow to air dry.
Disinfecting Guide: Dilute bleach with water at a 9:1 ratio (9 parts water, 1 part bleach), and apply to vinyl. Rinse with clean water several times, and allow to air dry.
Joe N. (verified owner) –
North Carolina, United States
Great
E Andrew (verified owner) –
Michigan, United States
This is a great service/product and Crandall’s process is amazing. Super happy with my Leap Chair reboot, especially after it getting so much extended use during the pandemic.
Graham (verified owner) –
United States
Replaced the cushion on a used Leap V2 and it’s the best chair I’ve used! Thanks Crandall team!
Katherine R. (verified owner) –
New Jersey, United States
I was thinking I needed a new chair, but instead the new seat pads make it as though my chair is brand new! My chair will last me many more years. Thank you.
Antonio L. (verified owner) –
I ordered the new thicker back pad and seat pad in the new bioknit for my Steelcase Leap v2. It originally had the black vinyl and the foam was so flat. Wow, what an upgrade. This chair feels so comfortable. If you’re doubting it, stop because your butt/back will thank you.
Merlion (verified owner) –
Singapore
I took a risk to try out the new BioKnit frabic together with the thicker foam back pad. The product is nicely executed, no issues. The new BioKnit frabic seems softer and also cooler (i.e. Less heat retention when used for prolonged period). I find the thicker foam back pad to offer comfort and support. Many thanks to the team @ Crandall. Keep up the good work!!!
Drew Barr (verified owner) –
North Carolina, United States
Talk about the perfect combo of value, great price, and customer service. Crandall literally saved me hundreds of dollars by not having to buy a whole new chair, but instead swapping out the seat pan and back cushion. Shop with Crandall! If your experience was like mine, you will not regret it!
Joseph Doll (verified owner) –
I bought the vinyl toffee for my Leap v2 with the increased thickness for both the seat and back pads. The seat pad is perfect and the material looks great. The vinyl is loose on the back pad however, so it has a few ripples in it. Not a functional problem but not the greatest appearance. No returns so just something to be aware of as a possibility.
Thomas Janicik (verified owner) –
I’ve been using the replacement pads for over 6 months now on my leap v1. My back pain while sitting in my leap has stopped ever since. Fantastic product.
Jonathan (verified owner) –
United States
Bought a (very) used Steelcase v1 that was in need os some TLC, which brought me to Crandall. I work from home and am seated about 6-hours/day.
The process of ordering was a great first sign as, even before shipping my purchase, I was contacted to ensure that I was buying the correct chair back and seat pad model for my Steelcase. The order arrived within a weeks time and the install was very straightforward (just needed a flat-head that was long enough). 10/10 quality and service. The seat has a great cushion to it, and the back is just as supportive, if not more. Love my “new” chair!
Anonymous (verified owner) –
California, United States
Made my chair look like new. And my chair is even more comfortable now. Your butt and back will thank you.. and their customer service is top notch as a side note
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Massachusetts, United States
I am very pleased with the new seat for my Steelcase Leap v2 chair. The extra padding makes all the difference. The chair is perfect for me now. I highly recommend Crandall for top products and outstanding service.
Lara O. (verified owner) –
Ohio, United States
Looks great, very comfortable, surprisingly easy to install!
Drew D. (verified owner) –
Utah, United States
I was hesitant the the quality wouldn’t quite contend with that direct from Steelcase, but I was wrong! Very happy with the replacement seat cushion, the fabric feels great and the extra foam really does make the chair more comfortable.
Cameron (verified owner) –
United States
Very good