Sustainability

This is a common thread that is running through most major and influential furniture shows this season. While it is in the early

stages, this is definitely more than a trend. This one is here to stay! Why not..it just makes sense! If you have

the option why would you want to surround yourself with tox

ins that not only poison the environment, but more importantly can damage your family. My favorites are non-toxic paints and carpets. There is no quicker way to get a head ache than sleeping with toxic carpet glues and paints surrounding you.

Many fabric companies are following suit with the development of organic, semi-recycled and ecologically friendly fabrics. One of my favorite fabric vendors, Robert Allen, is a great example. Here is what they have to say about their eco-friendly fabrics (for more detailed info

check out their eco page:

FABRIC CONTENT: At least fifty percent of the fibers in our eco-friendly fabrics are sustainable, organic and/or recycled.

• Sustainable fibers come from rapidly renewable resources with growth and harvest cycles of five years or less. Fibers that fall into this category include alpaca, bamboo, mohair, hemp, wool, and cork.
• Organic fibers are grown without the use of pesticides, fungicides, herbicides and chemical fertilizers. Fibers that fall into this category include organic cotton, organic hemp and organic linen. All of our organic fabrics are made from certified organic fibers.
• Recycled fibers come from post-consumer waste such as soda bottles. They also come from post-industrial waste: byproducts from the manufacturing process. Our post-industrial recycled fibers come from petroleum byproducts, recycled cotton, corn derivatives (PLA), recycled silk, and soybean husks.