Gold Standard Collection, Designtex

This upholstery is made entirely of post-consumer recycled polyester.

Low in VOCs and free of topical finishes, this upholstery collection from Designtex is made entirely of post-consumer recycled polyester and can be cleaned with water-based solvents. Three of the collection’s designs—Concept (shown), Pop Art, and Precision—were the first upholstery products to receive gold-level certification under the Facts Sustainability Ecolabel developed by the Association for Contract Textiles. designtex.com

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