Tag: Sustainable Materials
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TENCEL
Tencel is a textile material made from eucalyptus wood pulp. It is more absorbent than cotton, softer than silk, and cooler than linen. Applications include apparel, nonwoven, and technical applications such as underwear and base layers, baby wear, performance products, bed linens, and denim. RESOURCESTencel is made from Lyocell (cellulose) fiber extracted from eucalyptus wood…
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GAMUT
Gamut is an upholstery fabric made of 100% PCR Polyester. Intended for upholstery. RESOURCESThe polyester textile is made from US-sourced PCR PET bottles. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTDesigntex strives for closed-loop products and provides resources for fabric reclamation/recycling at the end of its useful life. They balance carbon emissions through purchased offsets. Products ship carbon-neutral. HUMAN HEALTHPET water…
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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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CORQUES
Corques is a tough, flexible seamless comfortable floor covering. RESOURCESCorques is an easily applied floor covering made from linoleum, based on natural materials such as linseed oil, vegetable oil, cork, and mineral fillers. Corques is walkable 24 hours after the installation, and if necessary the flooring needs regular removal of dust sometimes with wet cleaning…
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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…