Tag: Environmental Impact
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LIFECYCLE
A compostable temperature control fabric made of rapidly renewable materials and nontoxic dyes. RESOURCESLifeCycle is made with Ramie, a plant cultivated in tropical and subtropical areas; redesigned Lenzing FR cellulose fiber (produced from beechwood); and virgin wool with a certification of origin. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTLifeCycle is 100% compostable. Manufacturing uses 50% renewable energy, and the dyeing…
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SPLICE
Splice is a series of 100% Eco-Intelligent polyester fabrics. Splice is made for commerical and domestic multi-use applications, as well as for paneling and upholstery. RESOURCESThe textile is made entirely of Eco-Intelligent polyester fibers produced by Victor Innovatex Inc. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTEco-Intelligent polyester is endlessly recyclable. The facility that produces Splice is hydroelectrically powered, which accounts…
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ECOWOOL
Eta Proof is a dense, all-weather, organic cotton fabric with applications in jackets, coats, hats, shoes, and ski wear. RESOURCES100% natural wool sourced from malalicious-free farms in Australia and New Zealand. Recycled wool is used from whoever can provide it. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTEco Wool contains a high amount of recycled wool, and all discarded wool is…
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ECO-WISE WOOL FLANNEL
Eco-Wise Wool Flannel is made of 100% virgin wool that is made in the United States. Eco-Wise Wool Flannel can be composted. RESOURCESPendleton Eco-Wise Wool is made from 100% naturally renewable wool fibers, mostly sourced from Portland, Oregon. Wool is colored using natural dyes. Pendleton has introduced oxo-biodegradable packaging that is compostable and recyclable. ENVIRONMENTAL…
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ETA PROOF
Eta Proof is a dense, all-weather, organic cotton fabric with applications in jackets, coats, hats, shoes, and ski wear. RESOURCESEta Proof is an organic cotton manufactured in Switzerland and sourced from California. Eta Proof is treated with a hydrophobic treatment of paraffin wax derived from petroleum, coal, or oil shale. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTThe organic cotton is…
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INVISIBLE BAG
A water-soluble, compostable, biodegradable, proven to be non-toxic and leaves no harmful residue on earth. An alternative for manufacturers and brands to replace conventional plastic packaging. RESOURCESArnaerobic Biodegradable, and has been tested under ASTM D5511 requirements and the result shows more than 85% biodegradation in 90 days under landfill conditions. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTIt is non-toxic proven…
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SHODDY
A product composed of mixed fibers which have been shredded from small scraps of fabric. Perfect for various stuffing uses. RESOURCESReduces the need for raw resource extraction, conserves energy and water, and other resources, lowers the cost of wool textiles. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTProprietary material and small scraps will shredded to create insulation, carpet padding, furniture lining,…
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DUALCYCLE
Dualcycle is a moisture-absorbent and extremely breathable fabric that combines natural and technical raw materials in a functional, layered textile lock weave. RESOURCESClimatex is made with Ramie, a plant cultivated in tropical and subtropical areas; redesigned Lenzing FR cellulose fiber (produced from beechwood); credura, a Cradle to Cradle Unlimited Recyclability polymer fiber; and virgin wool…
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COLORHOUSE INTERIOR PAINT
Colorhouse Interior is a water-based, 100% acrylic interior wall paint that is available in 128 color. It’s easy to clean and mold resistant. RESOURCESMade of water, acrylic polymer, titanium dioxide, kaolin clay, amorphous silica, and limestone. Packaging is made from 70% recycled content containers with 100% post consumer waste (PCW) chlorine-free labels. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTColorhouse has…
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BIO-GLITTER
Bio-glitter is a Vincotte certified biodegradable alternative to PET glitters. Bio-glitter is suitable for cosmetic use in dry, water and oil-based applications. RESOURCESBio-glitter is created from the cellulose of FSC certified, non-GMO eucalyptus trees. The trees are cultivated in Europe, and the cellulose is processed in the UK. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTPET glitter easily enters waterways where…