Volar Bio by Ultrafabrics | 2021

Designers: Ultrafabrics LLC., Tarrytown, New York, USA
Manufacturer: Ultrafabrics LLC., Tarrytown, New York, USA

Ultrafabrics, the world’s leading animal-free fabric manufacturers, introduces a bold new range of colours in its Volar Bio range. A go-to performance fabric for global brands such as Herman Miller, Jaguar Land Rover, Airstream, Gulfstream and United Airlines , Ultrafabrics continues to show its commitment to building a more sustainable future. These six new colors include rich neutrals inspired by the earth’s surface, and complex shades that signify organic dye sources. The new colors are: Indigotin, Matcha, Spinach, Porcini, Pitch Black and Café Noir.

SUSTAINABILITY CREDENTIALS
Committed to reducing dependency on finite resources, Ultrafabrics has incorporated renewable plant-based materials into the multiple layers of unique product construction. A first of its kind, the collection includes corn by-product and wood pulp materials to create a 29% biobased leather alternative that is suitable for upholstery, vertical surfaces and fashion. The biobased construction is certified by the BioPreferred® program which is managed by the US U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA and is designed to provide useful information to consumers about the bio-based content of a product).

“Volar Bio was introduced in September 2019 as a symbol of Ultrafabrics’ commitment to having an expanded sustainable offering by 2030. Its resounding success with architects, designers and specifiers in all of our markets was so positive we needed to expand the color offering so we now have 15 on offer,” says CEO Clay Rosenberg. “Internally, we are deeply committed to making a meaningful move towards sustainability, and we are listening to the consumer, who is asking for these products.”

The natural-feeling surface, crafted in Japan, means it can be used to upholster anything from residential furniture to commercial-bases surfaces in offices, hospitality, retail or healthcare. All Ultrafabrics products can withstand serious, frequent cleaning to C.D.C standards and are soughtafter solutions where post-Covid hygiene is a priority. This fabric can also withstand bleach without losing its color or altering its appearance. The fabrics are also suitable for use for vegan interiors.