Green Makeover for your Bedroom

We spend 1/3 of our life in bed so it's very important to make our bedroom comfortable, healthy and non-toxic.

Bedding. Choose beddings made from natural silk, 100% certified organic cotton, hemp and bamboo. They are free from pesticides, chemicals, allergens and more. They are also soft and hypoallergenic and comes in a wide array of designs to suit your decor.

Pillow. The Green Science Policy Institute recommends choosing pillows made from polyester, down, wool (a naturally flame retardant fabric), or cotton.

Mattress. Look for matresses that are made with non-toxic materials like wool, latex foam, unbleached cotton and other organic cotton fabrics.

Drapes and Curtains. Organic drapes don't emit emissions and other volatile chemicals. At FactoryDirectDrapes.com, none of our eco-friendly fabrics were subjected to harsh chemical treatments or harmful dyes during the processing and finishing of the fabric. They are 100% certified organic, American-grown, American-spun, American milled fabrics. All the finishing, dying of the fabrics and manufacturing of drapes takes place here in America.

Paint. Paints release toxic emissions. It comes from the solvents in the paint known as Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). Some of these VOCs are carcinogenic or toxic which can cause headaches, fatigue, difficulty breathing, eye and skin irritation. When shopping for paints, choose natural or organic paints, "VOC-free" or paints that emit fewer fumes "LOW-VOC".

Furniture. Look for furnitures that are made from natural solid hardwood or reclaimed wood that are finished with low voc's coatings and finishes.

By making these investments for your bedroom, you can improve your family's health and save the planet.

Why Eco-Friendly Drapes are Good for You

A customer came to us in search of organic drapes. She ordered ready-made drapes online and had to return it. She said the smell of the drapes is so strong it permeated her entire bedroom and gave her a headache for two weeks.

It is true that drapes can emit toxic chemical smell. Many imported ready-made drapes and curtains are not only constructed with less fabric and cheaply made materials, the fabrics are also treated with formaldehyde, a cancer-causing chemical.

Organic drapes don’t emit emissions and other volatile chemicals into your home. Many people believe this creates a healthier environment, especially for small children, elderly and those with chronic issues such as allergies and asthma. There are groups that assert VOC’s and other chemicals released from non organic products can be very harmful, and speculate that such pollutants might be responsible for many chronic childhood disorders.

Organic drapes are not only good for you and your home, it’s also good for the environment. Eco-friendly drapes are produced without dangerous pollutions being released into the environment, including our water and soil. None of the eco-friendly and natural drape fabrics we offer at FactoryDirectDrapes.com were subjected to harsh chemical treatments or harmful dyes during the processing or finishing of the fabric. They are 100% certified organic, American-grown, American-spun, American-milled fabrics. All the finishing, dying etc. also takes place here in America. Our organic drape fabrics include: Organic 100% pure cotton, Hemp and Recycled Cotton. They are available in a variety of colors and patterns and can be lined for superior insulation.

Plus, when you purchase an eco-friendly drapes at FactoryDirectDrapes.com, we voluntarily plant a tree on your behalf through the Arbor Day Foundation. These trees are replanted in our Nations Forests that were damaged by fire, insects, and disease. Each customer receives a complementary card from the Arbor Day Foundation announcing that a tree was planted in your name. We’re excited into this partnership and the outcome so far is 419 trees!

All of us at FactoryDirectDrapes.com look forward to your commitment to go green and support American workers by buying Organic drapes from FactoryDirectDrapes.com.

Why Eco-Friendly Drapes?

For those of you who are concerned with our natural eco-system and not polluting the environment, eco-friendly drape fabrics make sense. These fabrics are great for children with asthma, allergies, chemical sensitivities and respiratory concerns, children’s bedrooms, baby’s nurseries and for those who want to do their part to protect the environment and help this planet. Eco-friendly drapes come in a variety of styles and patterns. Our Eco-Friendly fabric collection includes 100% pure cotton, hemp and recycled fabrics. Our custom drapes can be further customized with eco-friendly lining options. Linings help dramatically improve insulation for optimal energy-efficiency.

Following strict environmental guidelines, FactoryDirectDrapes.com certifies all of its organic fabrics to be free of harmful substances. None of the eco-friendly and natural drapes the drape fabrics we offer were subjected to harsh chemical treatments or harmful dyes during the processing or finishing process of the fabric. Plus, when you purchase any eco- friendly product from FactoryDirectDrapes.com, we will voluntarily plant a tree on your behalf through the National Arbor Day Foundation. These trees are planted in our nation’s forests that were damaged due to fire, insects and diseases. Every customer receives a card from the National Arbor Day Foundation stating that a tree is planted in their name. So far we have planted over 350 trees!

For further information on our eco-friendly drapes please go to: http://www.factorydirectdrapes.com/store/fdd_fabricCenterFabrics.asp?fabric=E&mcid=

Eco-Friendly Fabrics 101: Part 2

This is part two of our series of posts that cover our Eco-Friendly Fabrics. If you have not already, be sure to read part 1 of the series to learn about our Organic Cotton Drapes and Recycled Drapes. Also, remember that every drape that qualifies as a Eco-Friendly fabric we plant a tree with the National Arbor Day Foundation. Help us keep America green.

Bamboo Drapes
Bamboo fabric is woven from the pulp of bamboo grass. Bamboo crops are unique in the sense that they do not require pesticides or herbicides in order to thrive which makes it very easy to be kept as organic.

Organic Bamboo fabrics most notable qualities are:

1. Good insulating fabric
2. Wrinkle free
3. People who have allergic reactions to wool or hemp often do not have one with bamboo.
4. Naturally has antibacterial qualities

We currently have one Bamboo material; Organic Bamboo White Semi Sheer.

Hemp Drapes
Hemp has been around for thousands of years! In your minds eye you may think of Hemp as a course fabric but with modern processing it is now smooth enough to wear as clothing.

Hemp fabric is characterized by:

1. Being a strong and durable fabric.
2. Beautiful natural and earth tones.
3. Resistant to UV rays and is a great insulator.

We currently have three Hemp fabrics; Hemp Black, Hemp Flax, Help Sage, Hemp Stone. On a side note, Hemp Sage is my favorite of all the fabrics we offer. It has a nice earthy texture and color that I just love.