Plain fabric DESIGNTEX

Climatex Lifecycle is a compostable biological nutrient (as defined by the MBDC Criteria), designed to turn back into the soil at the end of its useful life. Every dye chemical has been proven non-toxic. The water flowing out of the plant at the end of the manufacturing process is safe to drink, and all waste trimmings are pressed into felt, which is sold to farmers as mulch. Since introducing this first collection of Climatex Lifecycle fabrics, designed by William McDonough and Michael Braungart, Designtex has embraced the concept of “leadership not ownership” by making the construction available to the entire textile industry.

In 1995, Designtex set a benchmark for sustainable industrial design with the first Climatex® Lifecycle™ Collection. This was the first closed loop, Cradle to Cradle™ design for textiles introduced to the industry.

This NeoCon, as part of the innovative Environmental Design Collection, Designtex will be introducing three new Climatex Lifecycle fabrics. Tessin, Hess and Chalet are groundbreaking in their own right bringing luxury to environmental design. Technological developments have allowed for Climatex Lifecycle fabrics to become more sophisticated, appearing unlike previous Climatex Lifecycle fabrics. Inspired by the finest men’s suiting materials and refined shirt striping, these fabrics have an amazingly soft hand for Climatex products. The echoes of a classic suit are felt in the coordinating color palette, which ranges from tan neutrals to darker navy and maroon.

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