21 new recycled products

We are working on replacing virgin material with recycled alternatives. In order to be considered ‘recycled’ our products must contain a minimum of 20% recycled materials for natural fibres and 70% for synthetic fibres. The material used for our products is sourced from post-industrial and post-consumer waste. In 2022, we launched 21 new products containing recycled materials.

Upcycled more than 300 tons of textile waste

The United Nations has acknowledged the importance of waste reduction and called for action with the targets under SDG goal 12. In 2022, we contributed to this objective with the launch of Kvadrat Really Tabletops. By upcycling more than 300 tons of textile waste into new products, Kvadrat Really exemplifies closed-loop solutions.

Reduced water footprint

In 2022, we launched Arda by Kvadrat Febrik. The manufacturing of this upholstery textile moves away from conventional washing, opting for soaking-only processing. The result is a remarkable reduction in water usage by between 80% to 95%. In addition, our Norwegian partner Innvik is investing in a new dyehouse that is expected to decrease water consumption by 20%.

60% water recycling in our production

We commit to conscious water usage. As of 2022, we recycled 60% of the water used in our own production sites. Additionally, our UK partner Wooltex recycled 79% of the water used in their finishing processes. 

25 tons of woollen waste recycled

In 2022, we gave new life to 25 tons of wool waste. We reimagined waste as a resource and through our upholstery textiles Re-wool (45% recycled wool) and Sabi (23% recycled wool), we recycled our own production waste.

6% more recycled packaging material 

In 2021 we started our journey to eliminate all virgin packaging materials. Our aim is to promote the adoption of alternative and recycled packaging solutions. By 2022, 77% of our packaging contained recycled materials, marking a 6% increase compared to the previous year.