Observed or confirmed by our team
Used only when the record includes a dated team check, visit or direct confirmation.
How information is checked
Useful evidence. Clear limits.
We separate what we observed, what a supplier told us, what public sources support and what still needs confirmation.
Our editorial rule
Say where the information came from—and where its certainty ends.
Showroom visits, factory audits and product inspections are separate records. Each published claim should state its source, scope and date.
When a fact could affect travel, specification, price or payment, it should be confirmed again for the specific project.
Our verification workflow
Five checks before a showroom record becomes useful.
The depth of evidence varies by listing. We publish the strongest support available without turning a research lead into a promise.
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Confirm the entity
Match the showroom name, brand, product focus and general area so similarly named businesses are not merged.
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Trace the source
Record whether a claim comes from team observation, supplier material, official channels or public research.
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Cross-check useful facts
Compare identity, category, area, access notes and current status against more than one source where possible.
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Review the media
Check that images relate to the correct showroom, remove duplicates and record their source or rights status.
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Publish with limits
Show what is known, leave uncertain claims unconfirmed and update the record when stronger evidence appears.
Evidence labels
Not every statement carries the same weight.
These labels explain how a fact entered a record and how confidently it should be used when planning a visit or purchase.
Provided by the showroom or supplier
Useful for current ranges and commercial details, but still time-sensitive.
Supported by multiple public sources
Used for stable identity, product focus and general area when independent sources agree.
Not yet safe to treat as fact
Availability, pricing, export readiness or access details that still require a direct check.
Scope matters
Four records. Four different questions.
Seeing a showroom is useful, but it cannot answer every sourcing question. The right check depends on the decision you are making.
Showroom check
Confirms the place, displayed range, likely buyer fit and visit practicalities. It does not prove who manufactures every item.
Factory audit
Examines a specific factory, its systems and capabilities against an agreed audit scope. A showroom visit is not a factory audit.
Product inspection
Checks selected goods at a defined production stage against an agreed specification and sample. It is tied to that inspection scope.
Order follow-up
Tracks answers, approvals and changes. It does not replace a written contract, legal advice or an independent laboratory test.
What we do not imply
Published does not mean guaranteed.
No paid ranking promise
A listing or position in the directory is not presented as proof of quality or suitability.
No blanket factory claim
A showroom may represent brands, traders or several factories. We do not assume the manufacturer without evidence.
No permanent price or stock claim
Displays, availability, minimum orders, prices and lead times can change and must be quoted again.
No image-as-inventory claim
Images help identify style and range. They do not confirm that an exact item is currently available.
Corrections and updates
Better evidence should improve the record.
Showroom teams, visitors and suppliers can flag a change. We review the supporting detail, update the relevant field and keep uncertain information out of definitive claims.
Check before you commit
Need a current answer for your shortlist?
Tell us which showrooms or products matter. We can confirm the visit scope, open questions and the checks your decision actually needs.