Arc-Com Fabrics, continuing its commitment to preserving the environment, expands its eco-tex^® Collection of sustainable textiles.

Arc-Com, in the spirit of preserving the planet for generations to come, has expanded it’s collection of eco-tex^® sustainable textiles to include upholstery fabrics. Inspired by children around the world and the games they play, the new additions are aptly named, Hopscotch, Hula Hoop and Playground.

The whimsical nature of Hopscotch has an almost hand drawn appearance. The exuberant design of this pattern employs circular motifs randomly scattered upon a loosely structured grid. Available in 11 bright colorways, Hopscotch has a palette that includes fiery red, electric cobalt blue and saturated lime green. An eco-tex^® fabric, Hopscotch has a 100% recyclable polyester backing that is fully compatible with the 100% recycled polyester yarns used to weave this textile. The total compatibility of these components allows this fabric to be fully recyclable as a whole without requiring additional processing.

Reminiscent of hand stitching, pattern Hula Hoop utilizes a larger circular motif to create a delightful, slightly subdued design. Available in a sophisticated color palette that includes beautiful colored neutrals, Hula Hoop has an intriguing two tone effect apparent in certain colorways that is created by the use of a tightly woven ground that exposes both the warp and the fill. The highly lustrous recycled yarns used to create the hand stitched effect of the motif add a wonderful spark of interest to this exceptionally attractive pattern.

Playground, an environmentally sound basic crepe woven from 100% recycled polyester, rounds out this exceptional collection. Designed to work with Hopscotch and Hula Hoop, Playground’s extensive colorline works beautifully with the entire Arc-Com line of products. Available in 26 dynamic colors, Playground provides an outstanding spectrum of color that ranges from Ebony to Sunflower.

Created to be used together, Hopscotch, Hula Hoop and Playground are woven from 100% recycled polyester and offer design versatility in a broad range of color. These exciting new patterns were developed to meet or exceed all ACT standards for upholstery, wallcovering and panel applications and offer a variety of unique sustainable fabrics that create an environmentally safe solution to contract design. Although available, Arc-Com has chosen not to apply Teflon to its recycled textiles. Teflon finishes contains fluorocarbons, which inhibit the recyclability of textiles.

Arc-Com first introduced eco-tex^® textiles with its complete line of recycled panel fabrics. Available in an attractive range colored neutrals, eco-tex^® panel fabrics offer an assortment of finely detailed allover textures in contemporary/transitional patterns with small to mid-scale designs. Created to complement a comprehensive range of manufacturers’ panel sizes and trim details, the varied collection of subtle patterns range from a whimsical geometric to an irregular crosshatch texture and include a several organic designs depicting the delicate imagery of leaves.

All Arc-Com eco-tex^® sustainable textiles are woven from 100% post consumer or post industrial recycled polyester and are constructed from a single fiber type making them fully recyclable. eco-tex^® fabrics are produced using an increasingly sustainable manufacturing process that reduces waste, emissions, energy consumption, water usage and toxic substances. eco-tex^® textiles meet or exceed the performance and quality standards of fabric manufactured using virgin materials and conventional processes.

Arc-Com Fabrics, in conjunction with its longstanding commitment to preserving and enhancing natural resources, is a Green Seal Environmental Partner. Green Seal, an independent, nonprofit organization, encourages the use and purchase of environmentally responsible products and services. Arc-Com maintains manufacturing and business standards that have a positive affect on our environment, works closely with production facilities in an effort to produce products that will not to add to the depletion of the ozone layer, conducts routine energy audits of its facilities, recycles company-wide and maintains a corporate commuter bus for employees, which has been in existence for over fifteen years.

Arc-Com Fabrics is a major source of high quality contract textiles including a complete line of sustainable fabrics for use in upholstery, drapery, panels and wall coverings. Arc-Com’s extensive product line offers tremendous versatility to project designers, architects and corporate planners in more easily adhering to specific budget constraints as well as stringent green initiatives.