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Mogens Hansen MH2301 chair with Focus Royal – a 100% wool textile certified in accordance with OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 and EU Ecolabel.
regardless of wear and tear, and it can often be washed at high
temperatures (see maintenance guide on.gabriel.dk). It offers
excellent stretch and upholstery properties, a high degree of
tactile comfort, is easy to work with, and suitable for a variety
of designs, shapes, and applications.
perspective. Gabriel’s website contains comprehensive product
specifications, including information on the type of materials
used for the textiles as well as information on product recyclability. Visit our website and our stain removal guide to
find out how to remove different types of stains.
Gabriel is increasingly using recycled polyester and as a starting point always for new designs. The production of recycled
polyester leaves a smaller carbon footprint and requires fewer
resources than the production of new polyester. Moreover, recycled polyester offers the same excellent technical properties
as virgin polyester and does not impair neither the aesthetic
nor the functional qualities of the product. Since Gabriel first
started using recycled materials in the beginning of the 90s,
our selection of recycled polyester fabrics has grown significantly. Both virgin as well as recycled polyester can be recycled into new textiles.
The furniture industry increasingly focuses on designing
furniture that can be disassembled. This often means that the
upholstery textile can be removed from furniture for cleaning
purposes. In these cases, it is an advantage that Gabriel’s
polyester textiles can be washed at high temperatures. Wool
is naturally dirt repellent and can often easily be cleaned.
Maintenance is common sense
Gabriel designs and manufactures quality textiles with a
long lifespan and offers detailed care and maintenance recommendations that will ensure the products’ longevity. This is
common sense from an economic as well as an environmental
Responsible production
The majority of Gabriel companies are ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
certified. Energy consumption, emissions of air pollutants,
wastewater, and use of raw materials are continuously reduced,
and we place strict demands on all our suppliers. In addition,
all Gabriel companies are CO2e neutral. Read more on page 17.
Before investments in new technology are made, Gabriel always
carefully evaluates the potential impact on the environment,
the work environment, and product properties.
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