Return to Nature with Leather
Garrett Leather is sensitive to the natural environment and the impact we make on natural resources. We incorporate responsible behavior in every aspect of day-to-day business. When considering different upholstery materials, leather is an environmentally-friendly option.
Non-Toxic Composition
- No conflict minerals
- No POPs (Persistent Organic Pollutants)
- No PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
- No BPA (Bisphenol A)
- No PBDEs (Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers)
- No plasticizers, heavy metals, or phthalates
GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified
- Third-party certified by an independent organization with no vested interest in the products
- Meets stringent VOC emission standards
- Promotes healthier indoor air quality
- Contributes to LEED and BIFMA credits
LEED Point Qualification
- IEQ Credit 4.5, Low Emitting Materials, Systems, Furniture, and Seating
BIFMA Point Qualification
- ANSI/BIFMA X7.1, Standard for Formaldehyde and TVOC Emissions of Low-emitting Office Furniture and Seating
- ANSI/BIFMA e3, Furniture Sustainability Standard, Sections 7.6.1, 7.6.2, and 7.6.3
Exceptional Durability
- Lasts up to five times longer than other upholstery materials
- Reduces replacement costs and unnecessary waste
- LeatherShield products offer anti-bacterial protection, stain and water resistance
Postindustrial Content
- Leather is a byproduct of the food industry
- Resources utilized would otherwise become landfill
- No animal is ever harmed solely for the use of its hide
European Sourced Hides
- Our products are from farmed animals in Europe and do not contribute to the destruction of rainforests in South America
- The use of artificial hormones is prohibited in Europe. Animals graze on grass in open fields and grow at natural rates
Efficient Use of Resources
- Salt used for preservation is reused
- Virtually 100% of dyes and other ingredients are absorbed into the leather
- Remnant water is treated and safe, clean water is returned to the environment
- Leather has an infinite shelf life with no loss due to degradation
- Packing materials are made from recycled paper
- Packaging is collected and reused
- Scrap leather is donated to schools and to charitable organizations
