Currently we are unable to obtain transaction certificates for this product. Therefore, this product is not GRS certified. We are working on alternative methods to verify the recycled content independently.

Some of our yarns consist of different materials, intertwined to make one yarn. This makes it difficult to recycle them at the end-of-life at this time. Furthermore, our upholstery fabrics are used for the manufacturing of furniture, such as sofa’s and armchairs. These furniture items consist of a number of different components, which often makes it difficult to recycle these products once they have been disposed of. We strive to continuously make our products more sustainable, working together with our suppliers and customers to find solutions to make our materials and end products easier recyclable.

All of the materials that go into our products are perfectly cleaned and sanitized before being processed. This is the case for both virgin material, as well as of course all recycled material.

Generally, we choose suppliers who are willing to work together with us to continuously improve the products we make for our customers. We have built strong business relations with our suppliers in the last decades, working together to making great quality upholstery fabrics for a good price. For our Fabraa line, we continue building on the expertise of our suppliers, focusing on those who already have extensive experience in the area of making sustainable fabrics. We also keep on building new relationships with great suppliers we meet in the process of our work. Regarding service levels from our side, you can expect the same dedicated support as you are used to from us.

The general process of turning PET bottles into fabrics looks as follows:

• Collection of PET bottles
• Sterilizing/cleaning of bottles
• Turning bottles into plastic flakes
• Turning plastic flakes into chips
• Making chips into strings of yarn which are then being wound up in spools
• Yarn is turned into fabric; dyeing and finishing