Thank you for raising a practical safety concern. Yes—our outdoor bench factory sands down the wood edges, and this is a standard production step, not a premium option. We treat splinter control as part of basic workmanship, because an outdoor bench should feel safe the first time someone sits on it and after it has been exposed to weather.

Every wooden bench passes through multi-stage sanding. We start with coarser grits to remove saw marks and sharp machine lines, then move to finer grits to smooth the seat, backrest, armrests, frame, and all exposed edges. The seat front, arm ends, and any edge within easy reach are rounded or lightly chamfered rather than left square and sharp. After the first coat of finish, we check for raised grain and hand-sand those areas again so the surface does not develop a rough, prickly feel.

Sanding alone is not the whole story. We also remove dust carefully, seal end grain where appropriate, and inspect edges by hand before packing. This helps reduce the risk of splinters, snagging, and small cracks caused by sharp corners. If you have a specific requirement—such as a larger edge radius, extra hand-smoothing, or a particular finish—we can quote it as a custom detail. Premium options may include special profiles, upgraded finishes, or decorative shaping, but basic edge sanding and splinter control are included as standard.