• The Swiss company Rohner Textil developed a new material called Climatex which meets the textile Eco-Label "Eco-Tex 2000".  
• Climatex was developed as substitute for cotton which was causing environmental problems.  By substituting cotton with a new raw material the need for waste water treatment was solved.
• Climatex is a patented mix of ramie, pure wool and polyester.  This gives it excellent seating comfort as ramie combines moisture absorption of wool with fast humidity transport of polyester.

• TENCEL^® was designed as an environmentally friendly cellulosic fibre to produce fabrics that maximise comfort and function. It is a man-made cellulosic fibre derived from wood pulp which is harvested from managed forests. Cellulose is the natural polymer that makes up the living cells of all vegetation.
• TENCEL^® is produced via an advanced 'closed loop' solvent spinning process, with minimal impact on the environment and economical use of energy and water. It uses a non-toxic solvent which is continually recycled.
• TENCEL^® has been certified for use of the Oeko-Tex, Confidence in Textiles, mark (issued by the International Association for Research and Testing in the Field of Textile Technology).
• As a natural fibre TENCEL^® is breathable, absorbent and fully biodegradable.

To find out more visit www.tencel.com

• LoooLo take great care in their choice of materials, the process by which fabrics are made, and even how their interior furnishings go to market. 
• They also use water-based inks, recycled paper stock and FSC (forestry stewardship council) approved paper products for our printed material.
• In the future, they aim to encourage Canadian farmers towards sustainable production as well as educating consumers about the impact their choices make.
• In 2003, they partnered with Rohner Textiles in Switzerland, inventors (in collaboration with William McDonough and Michael Braungart for DesignTex) of Climatex Lifecycle®; upholstery fabrics made from organic yarns and dyes free of toxic chemicals and hazardous bio-products.
• LoooLo is the first company to use Climatex Lifecycle® yarns to create biodegradable interior furnishings.
• The dyes in the Climatex Lifecycle yarns used for are free of all toxic chemicals and are still available in a full range of colours.
• The dyes used in their  yarns are processed in a ‘closed loop’ facility which means that the leftover dye baths never leave the facility and that the factory’s water purification system allows old water to be recycled and re-used
• They only use natural certified organic materials farmed both within Canada and abroad
• All products can be composted and will be reabsorbed by the earth within 1 year

To find out more visit www.looolo.ca/

• Made from 100% recyclable or renewable material.
• Manufacturered using increasingly sustainable processes.
• Made to meet or exceed industry standards for quality and performance.
• Recyclable or compostable at the end of it's useful life.