At Ultrafabrics, we believe in the power of change. We are proud to have reached our sustainable material goal a full year ahead of our 2025 target – a testament to our dedication to sustainable innovation. Today, all Ultrafabrics branded products sold to furniture, healthcare, recreational vehicle, marine, aviation, and accessories markets have at least 50% rapidly renewable and/or recycled materials.
Transforming Our Collections
Our collections have been transformed, aligning with our mission to provide products that are not only luxurious but also consciously crafted:
- 100% Rapidly Renewable Backcloth
Our commitment to rapidly renewable resources is showcased in our collections, like our iconic Ultraleather, which include FSC/PEFC-certified rayon.
Rapidly Renewable Materials are materials that can be replenished at a rate equal to or greater than the rate of depletion and are typically agricultural and forestry products with a harvest cycle of 10 years or less.
The wood inputs for the FSC/PEFC-certified rayon used are derived from beech wood sourced from responsibly managed forests, providing a testament to our dedication to environmental stewardship.
- Renewable Meets Recycled
In collections such as Brisa, Promessa, and Coast, we now feature FSC/PEFC certified rayon with recycled polyester in the backcloth. This innovative approach delivers products with less impact without compromising the high-quality standards Ultrafabrics is known for.
- Each yard of fabric with this backcloth repurposes approximately 8.3 plastic bottles, preventing them from polluting our precious waters.
- The wood inputs used to produce FSC/PEFC certified rayon fibers are sourced from certified and controlled sources that meet strict sustainability requirements to ensure ancient and endangered forests are protected.
- Biobased and BeyondIntroduced in 2019, the Volar Bio collection exemplifies our journey towards sustainability, and now features a 66% mix of recycled, rapidly renewable, and biobased content. Including materials like recycled polyester, FSC/PEFC certified rayon, and Susterra® propanediol biobased resin, we're pioneering in creating alternatives that are kinder to the planet.
- Collections
Collections that include rapidly renewable resources (FSC/PEFC-certified rayon):
Eco Tech | Pearlized | Ultraleather
Collections that include rapidly renewable and recycled inputs (FSC/PEFC certified rayon and recycled polyester):
Brisa | Brisa Distressed | Brisa Forecast | Brisa Frontier | Coast | Promessa | Pumice | Summit | Tottori | Volar Bio | Wired
Collections that include mix of recycled, rapidly renewable, and biobased content (FSC/PEFC certified rayon, recycled polyester, Susterra® propanediol biobased resin):
Uncompromised Quality and Performance
As we embrace this new chapter, we ensure that our signature performance and quality are unwavering.
Our new backcloths are designed to maintain the strength, durability, and comfort that our customers expect from Ultrafabrics, while actively reducing our environmental footprint.
NOTE: The achievements highlighted apply exclusively to Ultrafabrics branded products.