Built Better: Conscious Materials
In this edition of Built Better, we’re exploring players in the global interior design scene and intentional shifts in the space of sustainable materials.
Poltrona Frau’s “Impact Less” Initiative Grows
Pelle Frau Nest leather
A renowned leader in sustainable operations, (the company has a solar-powered operations center that not only powers the plant, but directs the excess energy into the national energy grid), Poltrona Frau has been publicly dedicated to conscious practices for years, with official sustainability reports enacted in 2021. Recently, the Italian furniture brand announced its Pelle Frau Nest leather has evolved to more sustainable production processes.
The leather is tanned with reduced environmental impact—achieving a 15% reduction in total chemical use and a 10% decrease in water consumption through advanced wastewater recovery technologies.
Considering the company has been in the business since 1912, its inspiring to see the continued effort to bring efficiencies and responsible manufacturing to their operations.
Supreen continues to reign supreme in interior textiles
Supreen’s new multi-colored Boucle
Free of PFAs (aka forever chemicals) and Prop 65 compliant, Supreen’s textiles are changing the way we view sustainable luxury. With new products utilizing a biodegradable TPU backing, Supreen’s innovative textile manufacturing approach has caught the attention of hotels, office spaces, and high-traffic areas.
For interior projects needing stain-resistant, durable, and thoughtfully-made floor coverings, Supreen offers the perfect blend of plush and performance. With five new design styles and over 80 colorways, Supreen has leveled up the textile industry with options for everyone.
Soft upholstery fabric that’s water resistant and non-toxic? Sign us up.
HON Designs Sustainable Seating Line
The Confer is available in a variety of customizations and stains.
Interior furniture brand HON released a its first new chair design in over a decade, this time with circularity in mind. Meet Confer, the mid-century inspired chairs upcycled from scrap materials and available in 18 different stains.
Confer is offered with arms or in an armless design and with a variety of back styles. The frame crafted from hard maple, a renewable resource, and wood scraps from the manufacturing process are repurposed to create corner blocks for the chair's frame. In the spirit of continued circularity and reuse, additional wood scraps are sent to local farms to be used as animal bedding.
Kudos to HON for promoting sustainability and reducing waste, setting an example in reuse, and minimizing overall waste.
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