From Javanese teak forests to your studio
Square Pilates began with a simple idea: studio-grade Pilates equipment can be made in Indonesia, from Indonesia’s finest wood, by Indonesian craftsmen. We have been selling since 2019, and our equipment is now used in homes and studios from Jakarta to Bali.
Why teak
Teak’s natural oils make it resistant to humidity and termites — why it has been used for boats and outdoor furniture for centuries. For Pilates equipment, that means a heavy, stable frame that lasts in the tropics.
Jepara craftsmen
Jepara in Central Java has long been a centre of teak carving and furniture-making. Our craftsmen bring that inherited skill to every joint.
Scholarships for craftsmen’s children
Every year we set aside part of our sales for education scholarships for the children of the craftsmen who build Square equipment. Every machine you buy helps pay for their schooling.
How Square equipment is made
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Selecting seasoned teak
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Shaping and joining the frame
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Welding and fitting the steel parts
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Finishing the wood and fitting upholstery
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Assembling and testing in the workshop
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Delivering and installing on site
About the company
Square Pilates is a registered trademark of PT Gerakan Inovasi Indonesia, with workshops in Jakarta and Jepara. Visits are by appointment.