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?

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!

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Eco-Friendly Fabrics 101: Part 1

This is part 1 in this series. Click here to read part 2.

Did you know that every time we sell an Eco-Friendly drape that we plant a tree with the National Arbor Day Foundation? At the time we are writing this, we have already planted 206 trees. Furthermore, did you know that Factory Direct Drapes™ is a member of the Organic Trade Association? This assures our customers that when they order drapes that are eco-friendly that the fabrics are certified organic drapes. We have four types of fabrics that we classify as “eco-friendly” fabrics because each has its own unique production qualities that lessen their impact on the environment when compared to conventional fabrics. In this post we will explore each of these fabrics so you know how to distinguish between each.

Organic Cotton Drapes
Organic Cotton comes from non-genetically modified crops and is certified to be grown without the use of synthetic chemicals. This fabric is popular with environmentalist because these crops have a low impact on the environment, supports bio-diversity, improves the quality of soil, and often uses less water.

Organic Cotton has some unique qualities that have made these fabrics very popular.

1. Has a pleasant matte luster.
2. Hypo-allergenic and dust mite resistant.
3. Good for those who are advocates for sustainable agriculture.

We currently have 4 Organic Cotton Fabrics; Cotton Squares Ivory, Organic Cotton Diamond, Organic Cotton Hemp, and Wondra Ivory.

Recycled Drapes
Recycled fabrics are created from materials that are byproducts of spinning, weaving, and the cutting process and would have otherwise been thrown away. When ordering recycled material for your drapes you can feel good that you are helping the earth.

We currently offer Recycled Hemp, which is also Organic.