FIBER
1. WOOD RUG
In-Touch | G.T. Design
A hand-tufted rug made from Tencel (lyocell) fibers, which is semi-synthetic though biobased and biodegradable. Tencel fibers are derived from wood pulp found in birch, beech, spruce, and eucalyptus trees. The pulp is chemically processed and extruded into fibers through a solvent spinning process. The In-Touch collection is available in 15 colorways.
CMF: ecosystem health, circularity
2. TEXTILE BOARD
Solid Textile Board | Kvadrat Really
High-density board made of end-of-life textiles and offcuts from Kvadrat's other product lines. The core is made of upcycled cotton from industrial laundries. The board is available pre-coated with a melamine surface, lending it resistance to wear and tear. Interior applications include furniture, partitions, and consumer products. Variations include Textile Felt, an acoustic product, and Textile Tabletop, for horizontal interior applications.
CMF: human health, circularity
3. WOOL RUG
Buffo | Casalis
Dense, deep pile wool rug made of thick and thin yarns. The wool is a mix of 91% New Zealand and 9% Scandinavian origin, and the backing is made of jute. 21 colorways are available, in single-color and tricolor variations. The rugs are hand knotted in India.
CMF: human health
4. REBONDED FOAM
Multi/Rebonded-Mixed Foam | Foam 'n More
An open-cell polyurethane foam made from post-consumer and post-industrial foam scraps. It is firm but flexible, and can be used for commercial or residential seating applications. It is available in thicknesses of 1/2" to 4”.
CMF: circularity
5. BANANA TEXTILE
Bananatex® | Bananatex
The first technical textile made from 100% Abacá banana fibers. The fibers are harvested from Abacá in the Philippine highlands, used in reforestation efforts due to the plant's ability to thrive without pesticides, fertilizer or irrigation. The fabric is durable but also supple, and available in three weights. The white colorway is undyed. When a wax coating is applied, the material becomes smooth and waterproof. It is biodegradable at the end of its life cycle.
CMF: human health, ecosystem health, circularity
6. CIRCULAR RUG
Bad Hair Day | Monasch
A felted yarn rug made from 100% wool that has been certified for environmental and animal welfare. All Monasch rugs are designed for circularity, featuring recyclable polyester backings that can be easily decoupled from the wool layer. This is made possible through the integration of Niaga® technology, which features an easily reversible, "click-unclick" polyester-based adhesive.
CMF: circularity
7. HEMP-JUTE BATT
Thermo Jute 100 | Thermo Natur
Composite blanket insulation composed of 62.5% hemp fibers, 21.75% recycled jute fibers, 9% PET-based polymer binding, and 4% soda as a fire retardant. The jute fibers are derived from recycled bags used in coffee and cocoa bean production. Unlike fiberglass batts, this renewable insulation is a non-irritant product that requires no special handling during installation. It is suitable for use in new and retrofit projects, in roofs, walls, ceilings, and floors.
CMF: human health, ecosystem health, circularity
8. BAMBOO RUG
In-Canto | G.T. Design
A handwoven rug made from bamboo viscose fibers. At 8mm thick, the surface provides a satisfying tactile experience. Bamboo is a rapidly renewable resource that sidesteps deforestation. To produce viscose, bamboo stalks are first chemically softened. The pulp is then shredded, filtered, washed and spun into threads. The In-Canto collection is available in seven colorways.
CMF: ecosystem health, circularity
9. SEA GRASS INSULATION
Neptutherm | Neptutherm
Considered a waste material on the Mediterranean beaches where it is found, these naturally occurring "Neptune balls" can be repurposed as renewable thermal and acoustic insulation. The fibers come from the Posidonia oceanica, a seagrass. Zero additives are used in the production process, as the material is naturally fire resistant, mold resistant, and excellent for heat storage. Neptutherm can be packed into roof, wall and ceiling cavities by hand, or blown in.
CMF: human health, ecosystem health, circularity
10. CATTAIL FILL
Biopuff® | Ponda Saltyco
Apparel insulation fill made from broadleaf cattail, Thypha latifolia, a low-maintenance crop used in wetland regeneration. BioPuff® offers an ethical, plant-based alternative to feather and synthetic fills. Due to its low-density and high loft cluster structure, it has a warm fill-to-weight ratio, thus requiring less material per application.
CMF: human health, ecosystem health, circularity
The Common Materials Framework (CMF) organizes sustainability factors into five industry-standard categories: human health; climate health; ecosystem health; social health & equity; and circularity.