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WE’RE AN ECO-FRIENDLY BUNCH WHO NEVER SKIMP ON QUALITY
It’s never been more vital for companies to take responsibility for their production processes and safeguard the world around us. At Grand Canvas, we take climate change and environmental damage incredibly seriously. Just like our wonderful customers, we’re passionate about sustainability and believe everyone should do their bit to protect future generations.
So, what actions are we pursuing to live up to our ethical commitments? Well, we’re pleased to announce the launch of our sustainability initiative, which involves the manufacture of our 100% recycled seamless wallcoverings. From now on, we will only use materials that are sustainable, beautiful, and made to last. Customers who invest in our products can rest assured that they’re investing in a better, brighter future for the planet.
FUTURE-PROOF MATERIAL
We care about delivering high-quality products that don’t cost the Earth. At the same time, we want to spread the word about the importance of sustainability. That’s why we manufacture our sustainable textiles using 100% recycled yarn – a cutting-edge material made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles (the kind that usually contain juice or soda).
By using plastic bottles in this innovative way, we’re working to reduce the amount of plastic waste clogging up the world’s oceans and landfill sites. At the same time, producing wallcoverings using PET does not consume as much energy as manufacturing traditional polyester wallpaper. So, we’re also proud to have a low carbon footprint.
But wait! Our environmental crusade doesn’t stop there. As well as using eco-friendly yarn, all Grand Canvas wallcovering are certified according to the STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®. This means they’re free from PVC, heavy metals, and phthalates. To achieve this, we only use water-based inks and coatings. Finally, all products are compliant with a range of statutory environmental requirements worldwide, including the European Union’s REACH regulation.
HOW DO PLASTIC BOTTLES BECOME TEXTILES?
The yarn for Grand Canvas wallcoverings is derived from PET bottles using a GRS-certified process. One square meter of textile requires around 12 1.5-liter PET bottles. This process is sustainable for several reasons. As well as keeping used bottles out of landfill, this process requires around 50% less energy than the traditional production of polyester textiles. It’s a win-win!
During the manufacturing process, PET bottles are cleaned using a minimal amount of water. Then, they’re shredded into tiny flakes and processed into granulate. This granulate is melted, converted into fibers, and spun into a luxurious yarn. Finally, the yarn is processed into a brand new Grand Canvas for you to enjoy.
