Sustainability begins at the design stage, where decisions about dimensions, materials and construction can have a lasting impact. From designing components to maximise the yield of a single sheet of material to developing products that can be maintained, repaired and renewed, we consider efficiency and longevity at every scale. Collections such as Otto demonstrate this approach, with individual components that can be separated for repair, replacement or eventual disassembly. Our furniture is designed to endure physically, aesthetically and functionally, avoiding transient trends and incorporating different axes of flexibility to accommodate changing needs.
Across our collections, we use materials with inherent environmental qualities such as FSC®-certified timber, bamboo and steel, alongside foams with recycled content and innovative materials such as carbon-negative agricultural fibreboard, produced from residual crop waste. We continually explore alternatives to conventional materials, from recycled plastics to natural fibres and by-products, evaluating their different environmental qualities rather than assuming any single material offers the perfect solution. Our approach has also led us to revisit existing products, re-engineering collections such as Sedir to incorporate materials that improve sustainability performance.
Based in Warrington, our manufacturing home sits at the heart of a trusted network. Today, 92% of our suppliers are UK-based, with more than half of the materials we source from suppliers coming from within 50 miles of our factory. A select group of European partners contributes specialist materials and components that meet our exacting standards. This proximity supports efficient production, close relationships, quality control and greater oversight of our supply chain. Within our own operations, we minimise waste through intelligent manufacturing, reuse and recycling, 100% water-based lacquers and paints, and purpose-designed packaging incorporating FSC®-certified and recycled materials.
At the end of a product’s life, our take-back scheme supports refurbishment, reupholstery and reuse, with recycling as a final option. Our approach is supported by independent standards and certifications, including FISP, FSC® Chain of Custody, Clean Air Gold, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. While our priority remains the decisions we make and the improvements we implement, we recognise the value of independent verification in providing assurance and supporting our customers’ own sustainability commitments.
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