Tag: Sustainable Materials
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PAPER STONE
A food-safe solid surfacing panel that combines FSC certified recycled and FSC certified mix post-consumer recycled paper. RESOURCESPaperstone is made from 100% post-consumer recycled paper and a proprietary, petroleum free resin. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTN/A HUMAN HEALTHNo detectable formaldehyde in the resin. SOCIAL EQUITY Icestone is a certified B-Stone corporation. Icestone hires the homeless, refugees, and trains…
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PURPOSE FLOOR
Purpose Floor is a highly resilient bio-based PUR (polyurethane) flooring made from natural ingredients and manufactured in an ecologically responsible facility. At its core is ecuran, a sustainable high-performance composite material produced from plant-based oils such as canola or castor oil and naturally occurring mineral components like chalk. RESOURCESPurpose floor is a bio-based material made…
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PLASTRON® LFT
Long cellulose fiber-reinforced polypropylene (PP) resin which can be used for injection molding or sold as pellets. RESOURCESPLASTRON® LFT uses long cellulose fibers to reinforce the thermoplastic resin, making it mechanically stronger than other eco-resins. Cellulose is a renewable material as it is abundant in plants, trees, and grass. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTN/A HUMAN HEALTHN/A SOCIAL EQUITY…
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DERPROSA BIOBLUE
Derprosa bioBLUE is Taghleef Industries Version of laminating films that contribute to the use of plastic resins that come from second generation feedstock of vegetable sources such as waste cooking oil. RESOURCESThe laminating films are made from 30% renewable second-generation plant-based raw materials, such as used cooking oils. Derprosa bioBLUE is certified by ISCC, the…
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AND/OR 2.0
A unique rubber cork composite material for floor and wall covering applications. It is made with 34.9% pre-consumer/post-industrial recycled content and offers a subtle texture by combining rubber granules with cork dust. The rubber used in this blend is an ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM), a synthetic, organic elastomer that, when cured, features qualities equal…
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RENEGADE COATED FABRIC
Recyclable polypropylene-base coated and laminated fabrics that can replace PVC. Lightweight coated fabric where both the woven substrate and coating are made from a polypropylene based rubbery compound. This material offers a solution for companies to transition away from PVC materials. RESOURCESLightweight coated fabric where both the woven substrate and coating are made from a…
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ORTHOLITE ‘O-THERM’
A lightweight, aerogel-infused PU foam that offers superior cold-weather insulation and comfort, combining thermal protection with easy moldability. RESOURCESThe world’s first aerogel-infused open-cell PU foam, offering the ultimate cold-weather footwear solution. According to the third-party lab testing, this breathable thermal barrier is 54% more effective on average compared to other thermal insoles when tested at…
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BRILLIANTA
100% Rayon Cloth on acid free paper. RESOURCESFSC® certified rayon cloth with a lightweight paper backing; wide selection of colors; compliant with product regulations. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTUse of FSC® certified materials supports responsible forestry; lightweight paper backing reduces material use and waste. HUMAN HEALTHAcid-free paper backing and non-toxic dyes ensure safe handling for manufacturers and end…
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ECOJEANS
100% recycled denim yarns. RESOURCESMade from recycled denim yarns combined with LENZING ECOVERO™ viscose and lyocell, reducing virgin material demand. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTRepurposing denim and using ECOVERO fibers reduces ecological footprint, water, and chemical usage compared to conventional cotton or viscose. HUMAN HEALTHEco-friendly yarns and dyeing processes reduce exposure to harmful chemicals and microplastics. SOCIAL EQUITY…
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PHOENIX
100% recycled cloth dyed through 100% RPET with a FSC ceritifed paper backing. RESOURCESUses 100% recycled PET equivalent to 10 plastic bottles per yard, combined with FSC® certified paper backing. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTDiverts plastic waste from landfills, compliant with RoHS, GRS, and EU REACH standards; supports the circular economy. HUMAN HEALTHFree from hazardous substances; safe for…