What is a Green Window? It is a window in a residential, commercial, government or institutional facility that is treated by a window covering to prevent the loss of heat in winter and to filter out solar heat gain in summer months with sustainable products and ideas.
Decorating with Fabric is extremely proud to announce its conversion to a Green Workroom. As a full service drapery and upholstery workroom in the New York Metro area, Decorating with Fabric has successfully employed sustainable supplies, products and practices into its workroom and installation business.
Thorough research has produced suitable and sustainable alternative supplies for the workroom. We have sourced: Organic Cotton Threads, Organic Cotton Linings, Natural Latex Rubber, and Organic Cotton Batting & Stuffing. Our Installers deliver products in Reusable Canvas Bags instead of disposable plastic bags.
We do not use Monofilament Thread, Adhesive Spray Glue, Polyurethane Foam, Dacron Polyester, and Plastic Bags. All of which contribute negatively to the environment.
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As an alternative to the everyday choices of fabrics, we now offer a growing selection of sustainable and green products. Included are such items as: Sustainable Silks, Cradle to Cradle Fabrics, Recycled Polyester Fabrics, Organic Cotton Fabrics, Natural Pillow Fill, PVC Free Fabrics, and Fabrics Manufactured in an ISO 14001 Certified Facility. |
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Recycling concerns are addressed through a careful analysis of the workroom processes. All remnants and cutoffs are donated to local schools. Client's old treatments (that are replaced with new treatments) will be donated or recycled. All polyurethane foam and waste from fabrication and installation is recycled within state laws.
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LEED Certified Projects:
Decorating with Fabric Contract Solar Shading Systems combine function, flexibility and a clean design aesthetic for managing sunlight in today's commercial interiors. A broad collection of high-performance, light-filtering fabrics contribute to optimizing natural light while controlling heat and glare. State-of-the-art motorization, control systems and accessories can be configured to achieve the high level of energy efficiency required for any LEED® certified project. |
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Eco-Friendly Fabrics:
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We offer a large selection of PVC Free and 100% recyclable fabrics for solar shading. From Sheerweave there is the Infinity series available in nine colors and the 7000 opaque fabric now in eight colors. Mermet's collection of opaque fabrics includes Obion in four colors and Flocke in fifteen colors. Of course there is GreenScreen in five levels of openness and different fabric options. |
Organic Drapery:
We are now creating beautiful window fashions with sustainable silk fabric with USA grown organic cotton linings. We have 145 hand-woven sustainable silk colors combined with certified organic cotton sateen lining and flannel interlining.
Green Upholstery:
For Upholstery needs The Kravet Green Collection is made of 100% recycled polyester. Our recycled polyester is a unique blend of post-industrial and post-consumer fibers. These fabrics are woven and treated with no additional chemicals. During the finishing process, water based products and environmentally approved dyes are used. After years of enjoyable use, these fabrics are recyclable.
Cradle to Cradle Certified:
Xorel fabrics has earned the Cradle to Cradle Silver Level Certification. This means that this wonderful upholstery fabric met certain criteria such as: design for material reuse and recycling; efficient use of energy and water throughout production; and instituting strategies for social responsibility. Xorel fabric is available for sampling upon request.
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Natural Latex Foam:
Natural Latex Foam is made from the rubber tree, (Hevea brasiliensis) and is the most durable cushioning material on the market today. It is a bit pricey but will last for years and is well worth the investment. Natural Latex Foams are also the perfect Sustainable choice. It is 100% free of any polyurethane polyols. Its last ability keeps it out of landfills too! |
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