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Bella-Dura Navy group featuring Cosine Royalty, Falkirk Royalty, and Kepler Royalty
cleaned with soap and water, alcoholbased cleaners and bleach solutions, as well as disinfected with CDC-approved disinfectant products to fight any COVID-19 concerns.” Pacuk agrees with colleagues who contend that “neutrals, whites, and soft grays with pops of color” are the main design trends. As to the why, he explains: “The furniture in an outdoor environment needs to complement and not dominate the space. Neutrals let the garden or pool define the reason for the furniture.” Ultrafabrics uses only premium polycarbonate resins in its manufacturing process. In combination with high-UVresistant properties, the fabrics achieve a high degree of luxury and durability. Bleach cleanable, Pivoting from practicality to sustainfade resistant, and liquid resistant ability, Ultrafabrics has sought to focus InsideOut on environmental concer ns with its Performance Fabrics Ultraleather Volar Bio, its first bio-based collection. “Ultrafabrics has made a strong commitment to sustainability and innovating materials that conserve resources and protect the well-being of people and the planet,” Pacuk says. “By 2025, the company’s goal is to include bio-based ingredients and/or recycled content in 50% of new product introductions. By 2030, that goal will increase to 100% with existing collections evaluated along the way.” Balance collection
Top to bottom: Catamaran Bouclé in Spring; Copacabana in Leaf; and Sand Dollar in Aqua from Sunbelievable
oration, soft feel, and excellent performance.” While the fabrics are built to last, all textiles eventually wear out. With that in mind, Sunbrella has recycled acrylic manufacturing waste for the last 25 years, delivering it to partners who convert the materials into industrial products such as felt, automotive insulation, and filtration. “In 2010, we started Recycle My Sunbrella, a special ‘take back’ program that provides an alternative to disposal for fabric scraps, awning covers, boat covers, and upholstery fabric.” Rather than one or two best-sellers, Sunbrella uses its massive resources to create a wide range of popular fabrics to achieve multiple styles, from sin-
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SUNBRELLA Sustainability is no mere buzzword at Sunbrella (Burlington, North Carolina). Viewed more as a way of doing business, company officials have set aggressive sustainability goals, including achieving zero waste-to-landfill in worldwide manufacturing facilities. Steve Pawl, chief marketing officer, points to the
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Sunbrella Renaissance program as an example of how Sunbrella does more than talk. “Sunbrella Renaissance takes leftover fabric scraps, fiber and yarn to create something entirely new,” he explains. “Renaissance yarns combine up to 93% post-industrial recycled Sunbrella fiber with virgin Sunbrella fiber. The result is a textile with vintage charm, rich col-
gle-color weaves and complex jacquards to textures like chenille, bouclé, tweed, and knits. “People love our Dimension collection for its bold colors and large-scale patterns,” Pawl says. “On the other hand, our Fusi on collection adds depth and life to any outdoor space.” When specialty retailers take the time to under-