SUSTAINABLE FABRICS CRADLE TO CRADLE CERTIFIED ®
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SUSTAINABLE FABRICS CRADLE TO CRADLE CERTIFIED ® Gabriel – the #1 fabric

BEYOND SUSTAINABILITY By changing the way we think, design and create, we have gone beyond sustainability. We are no longer just seeking to minimize our environmental impact. We are striving to leave a positive footprint. That’s a promise. Making promises is easy. However, with our polyester fabrics Elevation Repetto, Web and the Go Collection – all Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Bronze – we make our promise count. REPETTO™ & ELEVATION™ We go beyond sustainability. And beyond simple promises. Our wool fabric Gaja C2C is Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Silver and we are dedicated to developing even...

CRADLE TO CRADLE ® DESIGN PHILOSOPHY When a tree drops its leaves, they become part of nature’s c ycle. The leaves are not just waste but provide nourishment for new life. The cycles of nature are at the very heart of the Cradle to Cradle design® philosophy. Just as the leaves falling, products are perceived as potential regenerative resources that safely re nters e the manufacturing process in endless cycles conti-nuously providing raw materials for new products. Cradle to Cradle Certified™ is a multi-attribute certification program that assesses products and materials for safety to human...

CRADLE TO CRADLE LIFE CYCLES ® FROM NATURE TO FABRICS FROM A PLASTIC BOTTLE TO FABRICS Plastic bottles Usage Supplier BIOLOGICAL CYCLE TECHNICAL CYCLE Used products Polyester fabrics Used plastic bottles Return + composting or energy recovery Biological nutrients

NEW ZEALAND WOOL A renewable raw material that stays in the biological life cycle.

GAJA C2C TM Cradle to Cradle CertifiedTM Silver THE FIRST EUROPEAN CRADLE TO CRADLE WOOL FABRIC Gaja C2C is a modern classic with a discreet, elegant crêpe structure – one of Europe’s most popular contract upholstery fabrics in pure new wool. Gaja C2C was the first European pure new wool upholstery fabric to be Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Silver. Gaja C2C also carries both the Oeko-Tex health label and the EU Ecolabel. Learn more about Gaja C2C

POST-CONSUMER POLYESTER Processing and reusing e.g. water bottles in the production of fabrics.

REPETTOTM Cradle to Cradle CertifiedTM Bronze A BEAUTIFULLY DETAILED MACRO-STRUCTURE Repetto is a classic two-toned fabric with a geometric structure which gives the surface extra depth and vitality. With its abundance of detail and subtle nuances, Repetto can be used to create an exclusive look or a more flamboyant expression. Repetto is woven from 100% recycled post-consumer polyester, and is part of a technical recirculation process. Repetto has been Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Bronze and it also carries the Oeko-Tex health label and EU-Ecolabel. Learn more about Repetto 5

Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Bronze cradle cradle Elevation is an elegant multicoloured polyester fabric with a vibrant and enchanting micro-structure which, at a distance, radiates tranquillity and depth. Elevation's texture has fine volume and depth, expressing its matte elegance. Elevation is woven from 100% recycled post-consumer polyester, and is part of a technical recirculation process. Elevation has been Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Bronze and it also carries the Oeko-Tex health label and EU-Ecolabel. Learn more about Elevation

Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Bronze A UNIQUELY SUSTAINABLE MESH Web is a strong, self-supporting, and functional mesh fabric with yarns crossing each other in endless intersections. Open spaces between the yarns create a transparent effect and the fabric's translucency - a lightness and airiness design. Web has a superior load-bearing capacity that makes it ideal for chair backs, seats, or for light, airy, and semi-transparent screens. Web has been Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Bronze and it also carries the Oeko-Tex health label and EU-Ecolabel. Learn more about Web

GO COLLECTIONTM Cradle to Cradle CertifiedTM Bronze ONE COLLECTION – THREE UNIQUE EXPRESSIONS All three Go fabrics are based on the same classic weave structure, but they each have their own unique expression. Go Uni is a one-coloured, clear-cut and streamlined design with a slightly shiny and almost high-tech, industrial look. As a contrast, Go Couture and Go Check are two-coloured fabrics strongly inspired by the checks and patterns of the fashion world. The Go Collection has been Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Bronze and it also carries the Oeko-Tex health label and EU-Ecolabel. Learn more...

FELICITY T M Cradle to Cradle CertifiedTM Bronze SPREADING GOOD VIBES! With its playful design, clear colours and soft, bubbly texture Felicity is a true reflection of its name. Felicity is a unicoloured, polyester fabric in a simple yet sophisticated design – and with an exceptional soft and luxurious touch. With strong technical properties such as high durability, high abrasison resistance and excellent, inherent stretch, Felicity is a multifunctional fabric. Felicity takes sustainability to the next level and carries not only the EU Ecolabel, but is also Oeko-Tex and Cradle to Cradle...

We were the first Danish company to obtain a Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Silver product. MAKING A DIFFERENCE Sustainability practices have become an integral part of who we are and developing fabrics with integrity and respect for the world around us makes us proud. We take pride in the fact that our fabrics are certified and meet the highest standards. However, it is not just about labels and certifications. It is about making a real difference. Looking to the future, we are aware of our responsibility to continue to address complex sustainability challenges and to develop new and...

Gabriel Holding A/S Hjulmagervej 55 DK-9000 Aalborg Phone: +45 9630 3100 www.gabriel.dk