April 22nd, 2022

Spotlight on sustainability: 'ecologically' grown cotton

Today we give you a deeper look at our own work within the Organic Content Standard (OCS), and at what ‘eco cotton’ or ‘organic agriculture’ really mean for you, the consumers of FibreGuard’s gorgeous, easy-clean fabrics. Describing cotton as ‘organic’ comes with a lot of boxes to tick Simply put, organic cotton is grown using regulated, traceable methods and materials that have a low impact on the environment. Climate action starts at the source of the materials we choose. –...

April 8th, 2022

Choosing the best fabric for outdoor furniture

Choosing outdoor fabrics for garden furniture is tricky because there are a lot of performance boxes to tick. It must be a colourfast fabric first and foremost, designed for outdoor use. Solution-dyed fabrics in general are better for outdoor weather conditions, as are fabrics with anti-bacterial and anti-microbial properties. That’s a lot to ask for. The durability of outdoor fabrics Fabrics designed for outdoor use have a slightly different set of criteria from indoor upholstery when it comes to durability....

March 25th, 2022

Digital prototyping: the future of sofa design

When it comes to creating new furniture designs, building a prototype has always been a critical part of the process. When a new sofa or armchair design is developed, the convention has always been to make a physical example of the proposed product before it gets the green light for production. But, as with many areas of our lives, technology has moved on, and digital techniques are bringing enormous benefits in terms of sustainability and cost savings. Here, we look...

February 25th, 2022

Re-thinking our way into 2022 at FibreGuard

At FibreGuard, we are not alone in that we’re looking to the future of both our industry and our planet. Today’s article is about refocusing our perspectives, rather than re-inventing the wheel, to build a healthier environment for us, our children, and our communities.