{"id":24342,"date":"2019-01-09T08:26:11","date_gmt":"2019-01-08T21:26:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.steelcase.com\/asia-en\/?p=24342"},"modified":"2023-02-09T00:19:37","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T13:19:37","slug":"attainable-sustainable-leather","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.steelcase.com\/asia-en\/research\/articles\/topics\/design\/attainable-sustainable-leather\/","title":{"rendered":"The Attainable, Sustainable Leather"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s no secret that originality is in. Uniqueness trumps uniformity, as we\u2019ve come to embrace our imperfections as what makes us stand out. Of course, this affects all aspects of our lives, including the workplace.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople are seeking authenticity. In contrast to trends driven by technology, we\u2019re seeing a rise in environmental consciousness, elevating recycled goods to luxury items,\u201d says Julie Yonehara, Steelcase surface materials designer.<\/p>\n

Pairing the need for authenticity with our continued commitment to sustainability<\/a>, Steelcase has discovered ways<\/a> to offer unique pieces that are beautiful, ageless and earth-friendly. Scraps of unused fabric are being collected and rewoven into new textiles. Wood that was once cast aside because of knots and uneven grain is starring in one-of-a-kind pieces.<\/p>\n

Now, leather has found a place in the lineup.<\/p>\n

\u201cNatural leather is the best storyteller. It\u2019s an ancient process that has given mankind the original sustainable performance material. Nothing else on earth is like it,\u201d says Daryl Calfee, vice president of marketing for Moore & Giles<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Virginia-based leather company, founded in 1933 by Donald Graeme Moore, is Steelcase\u2019s newest leather surface materials partner. For over 85 years, the company has lived in service of its mission to enrich, inspire and provide for its customers, people and community.<\/p>\n

\"Moore<\/p>\n

\u201cWe believe in choosing well, not often. That alone is the most sustainable practice on the planet – using materials that get better with age and wear. Leather is that material,\u201d Calfee says.<\/p>\n

For Moore & Giles, a partnership with Steelcase made sense, as both companies believe sustainability<\/a> is about creating and supporting the economic, environmental and social conditions that allow people and communities to reach their full potential.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re seeing a rise in the awareness of how a product is brought to market. Where it comes from and how it\u2019s created. There\u2019s a desire for authenticity and our natural leathers showcase that so well. They feel honest and hard working,\u201d says Calfee.<\/p>\n

\"Moore<\/p>\n

Now available through Steelcase, Moore & Giles\u2019 100 percent olive-leaf tanned leather, Terra<\/a>, offers a window into the world of sustainable leather. Crafted in Spain in a variety of vivid colors, Moore & Giles tans the leather with the wet-green\u00ae process<\/a>. This earth-friendly method is similar to brewing a pot of tea, using fallen leaves from olive trees.<\/p>\n

After tanning, the hides undergo an open-air drying process and are finished with natural oils. The leather has a more natural aesthetic that showcases all of the inherent characteristics of the hides.<\/p>\n

\"Moore<\/p>\n

With over 110 employees, mainly in Lynchburg, VA, the team is focused on the same entrepreneurial, authentic spirit they were founded upon.<\/p>\n

\u201cOnce you see, smell and touch our leather, it\u2019s impossible to accept anything less,\u201d says Calfee. \u201cAnd the team at Moore & Giles is a joy to journey alongside.\u201d<\/p>\n

Explore the gallery to learn more about Steelcase\u2019s other sustainable surface materials<\/a>.<\/p>\n\"\"

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Planked Veneer<\/a> was created when two members of the Steelcase operations team were searching for a way<\/a> to use leftover wood that had been discarded because of uneven grain and knots. At the same time, a customer requested a unique table. The prototype planked oak table was shared with the customer, and it happened to align with their design aspirations perfectly.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t

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New Black<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOpen image tooltip<\/b><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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New Black<\/a> is a chic, sustainable collection of upholstery fabrics created through an innovative closed-loop recycling process and designed for future recycling. A variety of patterns brings interest to the black and white collection, which is made of 100 percent recycled material. The five patterns are beautiful when used independently, but also create a powerful story when used together in a space. The boucle yarns bring a warm, comfortable and humanizing aesthetic to the office environment.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t

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Redeem<\/a> and Retrieve<\/a> are sustainable upholstery materials made from a manufacturing process<\/a> that\u2019s the first of its kind in the office furniture industry. The process uses a system that begins with scrap fabric originating from a Steelcase manufacturing facility. This scrap fabric is recycled into yarn that is then woven into new textiles.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t

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To create Loop to Loop by Designtex<\/a>, four companies collaborated to establish a system for capturing and recycling textile waste back into first-quality goods. Take a look inside the closed-loop process<\/a> that produces new fabrics from recycling already recycled textile waste.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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