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Scapes
BIODEGRADABLE* CLEAN IMPACT TEXTILES®
Scapes is a dual-purpose, bleach cleanable fabric in 16 colorways made from 100% post-consumer recycled biodegradable polyester.* Part of the CLEAN IMPACT TEXTILES® biodegradable* line, Scapes carries a compelling eco story. In the bi-circular textile economy model, if not processed through a technical textiles recycling processes, the fabric will biodegrade rapidly in the landfill. The organic matelassé design, inspired by nature, captures light and shadow, while adding dimension and warmth to products and space. Scapes is as beautiful up close as it is from afar.
*Rate and extent of biodegradation into elements found in nature is 91% after 1,278 days under ASTM D5511 (Anaerobic Biodegradation of Plastic Materials Under High Solids Anaerobic Digestion Conditions). The test was done with the same component (PET) polyester and biocatalyst additive. No evidence of further degradation.
Scapes
Change the facts.
55 million pounds of synthetic plastic textiles are sent to landfills every day in the U.S. alone. 1
Only 1% of all synthetic and plastic-based textiles are eventually fully recycled. 2
1) Advancing Sustainable Materials Management 2013, U.S. Environmental Agency. TextilesExchange.org Preferred Fiber Market Report 2016
2) According the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 15% of textiles are reused/recycled at the first cycle, 7% at the second cycle and 1% at the third cycle. This results in 99% of our textiles eventually being landfilled.