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To celebrate the launch of its first collection under the Schumacher Terra label, and as part of its ongoing commitment to a healthier planet, Schumacher has allied with WaterAid.
WaterAid helps weaving communities in Bangladesh to gain access to safe water and sanitation. Credit: WaterAid / Abir Abdullah
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In its on-going effort to bring environmentally responsible products to the design community, Schumacher launched its Schumacher Terra™ brand of eco-friendly fabrics and wallcoverings in August 2008.
The products featured under the Schumacher Terra label include natural and renewable materials — linen, jute, bamboo and certified organic cotton — and meet authentic third-party certification, such as USDA certification and Oekotex standard 100, for environmentally and socially responsible processes, from field to finished product.
Headlining the new Schumacher Terra brand is the By Nature Collection of luxurious organic cotton fabrics. Perceivably softer than standard cotton, these chemical-free fabrics come by their rich, sumptuous hand naturally; the fibers have not been broken down by chemical washes and finishes and the water discharged at the completion of the process contains no pollutants.
The By Nature collection of organic cotton is grown without materials harmful to humans, animals or the soil and is processed under the Global Organic Textile Standard and other certifying agencies to assure purity with environmental and social responsibility.
To celebrate the launch of its first collection under the Schumacher Terra label, and as part of its ongoing commitment to a healthier planet, Schumacher has allied with WaterAid and will contribute 2% of the proceeds from the sale of its By Nature collection to WaterAid.
“The decision to team up with WaterAid was a natural one,” said Corinne Kevorkian, President and General Manager of Schumacher. “The textile manufacturing process involves heavy consumption of water. At the same time, preserving the quality and availability of safe drinking water concerns all of us, including Schumacher. The By Nature collection contributes to this goal through its environmentally responsible production process. Our program with WaterAid takes our commitment a step further by directly providing access to safe water to communities around the world where the needs are most urgent.”
Read about Schumacher and WaterAid in Interior Design magazine
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For more information on corporate support of WaterAid, please call Lisa Millman on (212) 683 0430 or email us. Back to top
Established in 1889, F. Schumacher & Co. is a fifth generation,
family-owned company, and the only supplier of decorative textiles from
the 19th century still privately owned and managed by direct
descendants of the founder.
A globally renowned brand within the
textile industry, their products are sold to the trade only through a
network of showrooms. Schumacher is committed to doing its part to
protect the planet by conducting business in an environmentally
responsible manner and providing beautiful yet eco-friendly choices.
Visit Schumacher's website to read about their support for WaterAid. The decision to team up with WaterAid America was a natural one. Preserving the quality and availability of safe drinking water concerns all of us.
