Duvaltex and Steelcase partner with the SEAQUAL Initiative as a sustainable upholstery option for the furniture company’s partitions and acoustic panels. From employing “safe” chemicals to minimizing energy consumption, Duvaltex and Steelcase fabricate Intersection using a highly eco-friendly process.
The companies have launched a new commercial textile made partly from recycled plastic. The material is fabricated using a process that is engineered to be eco-friendly. The introduction of marine plastics to the formula helps expand its positive environmental impact.
The product is made of 69.7 percent of polyester, which is post-consumer, and it uses SEAQUAL yarn, which carries its own third-party Global Recycled Standard certification. The materials are known for sustainable textile manufacturing; Duvaltex employs “safe” chemicals during production and complies with California’s Prop 65. SEAQUAL’s OEKO-TEX certification also guarantees fibers are free of harmful substances.
Recycled content means the product can contribute to a project’s LEED credits. The manufacturer uses renewable energy and weaving, dyeing, and finishing methods that minimize water and energy consumption. The finished fabric is third-party certified as meeting NSF/ANSI 336 standards for sustainable products by the Association for Contract Textiles.
