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Steel resourced and hand-crafted in
the USA by local artisans in North Carolina. Every piece is cut, grinded and
brushed/polished "one at a time". We do not support the Bio-hazardous waste and
emissions caused by chrome plating and use ONLY recycled, domestic heavy gauge
steels. Our facility is closely monitored and does not release any negative
emissions, only steam.
Exposed Woods
resourced, hand crafted and hand finished in the USA by local artisans in North
Carolina. We use ONLY sustainable hardwoods that are certified by the Forest
Stewardship Council (FSC), Appalachian Hardwoods Manufacturing Inc. (AHMI)
and/or the Sustainable Forest Initiative (SFI). Water based dyes are used in the
finishing process (not petroleum or chemically based dyes) which are safe for
our employees, biodegradable and do not release post-consumer Volatile Organic
Compounds (VOC's).
Frames (wood) frame parts are
certified by (one of or all) The Sustainable Forest Initiative (SFI), Forest
Stewardship Council (FSC), Appalachian Hardwood Association Inc. (AHMI).
- frame padding materials are comprised of
100% recycled polyester fibers.
- springs, metal bases and sleeper mechanisms consist of (at least) 90% recycled
steel and are lead free.
- all "run off" (scrap) is recycled or re-used and nothing goes to waste.
- wood glues are water based and unlike chemical or petroleum based glues, do
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