Working with natural materials means living with that responsibility. Solid wood, felt and plywood each carry environmental potential and each carries obligations. Here’s how we think about it.
Solid wood: nature’s own carbon store
Wood is one of the few structural materials that actively removes carbon from the atmosphere as it grows. With responsible sourcing, it supports sustainable forestry and can meaningfully reduce net emissions in product manufacturing.
Our bending process preserves the material’s integrity from start to finish, minimising waste and extending the lifespan of every component we produce. A form that lasts is a form that doesn’t need replacing.
Felt: built to last, built light
Felt reduces material volumes, absorbs impact and extends product lifetimes, 3 things that matter in sustainable design. It’s also lighter than most alternatives, which reduces transport emissions across the supply chain.
We continue to develop our felt offer in line with evolving environmental standards, including the growing demand for materials that support circular product design.
G-Bioglue: rethinking the adhesive
One of the less visible challenges in plywood production is the adhesive. Conventional options often contain formaldehyde and chemical compounds that are under increasing regulatory scrutiny.
G-Bioglue is our biological adhesive, formaldehyde-free, without conventional chemical additives, and designed for industrial production. It contributes directly to CO₂ reduction targets and gives manufacturers a concrete way to stay ahead of tightening legislation.
A direction, not a destination
Sustainability isn’t something we declared one day and ticked off a list. It’s built into the questions we ask when we choose materials, develop processes and work with clients.
We’re still learning. But every material decision is a chance to get it more right.
If you’re looking for a materials partner with both the capability and the commitment, we’d welcome the conversation.
