Seven sustainable materials used by our designers
The Manufacture Design, Saguez & Partners’ long-standing home, houses a materials library that pays particular attention to the use of more environmentally-friendly materials.
That’s why it’s a space 100% dedicated to this subject, to make sure we’re at the cutting edge of what’s best. A true laboratory for sustainable design, committed to its territory, Saguez & Partners tests and develops what it imagines, studies and prescribes to its customers for tomorrow. Raw earth, clay, pine cellulose, recycled materials... Discover our designers’ selection of sustainable materials.
Brick, Cycle Terre
Raw earth bricks made from local building site rubble and compressed at the Cycle Terre factory in Sevran (93). De-polluted natural material composed of sand and earth (without cement) to form compressed earth blocks, often referred to as CEBs, are very slightly damp, sifted earth, strongly compressed using a press. Once pressed, they are stored and left to dry for one to three weeks. After this time, they are ready to be used for all types of vertical walls. 100% recyclable. Harmless to health: 0 VOCs. Good moisture regulator.
Carpet, EGE
An eco-responsible carpet made from recycled fishing nets and plastic bottles. From fishing net to carpet. Installed and previewed at Manufacture Design, the TRANSITION collection, designed with Manganèse Editions, combines durability and aesthetics. The velvet is made from 100% recycled Econyl yarns from abandoned fishing nets. The backrest is made from PET plastic bottles.
Upholstery, Milleforma
This is an innovative acoustic wall covering, based on cotton and clay, natural eco-sourced materials. Made from linter cotton and clays, it is designed to enhance the aesthetics and comfort of work and residential spaces. Milleforma is also committed to a circular economy approach: at the end of their life, products can be recycled on their production site to create new tiles. The brand holds a Euroclasses fire certificate and an A+ rating for volatile organic compounds.
Panels, Oberflex
SuperOrganic by Oberflex panels are 100% natural decorative surfaces made exclusively from untreated plant materials (alpine hay, flower petals, wood straw, etc.), dried and agglomerated on a 100% linen fabric. This new range of decorative panels made from flower petals, organic hay or wood straw is much more than a simple eco-designed product. In addition to being 100% natural and recyclable, the coverings, once installed in an interior space, preserve optimal air quality and provide visual, olfactory and tactile comfort that will appeal to all nature lovers.
Acoustic tiles, Knauf
Made from 100% natural spruce wood wool, mineralized and coated with cement/white lime binder, this product offers excellent acoustic performance and a more raw, material look. PEFC-certified, decorative acoustic panels are fully in line with environmental certifications such as HQE®, LEED® and BREEAM®, and comply with ecological construction criteria. Fine wood wool is a healthy, natural material made from softwood, respectful of forest resources and biological diversity. Nearly 15% of mineral materials are recycled, which means a low environmental footprint for these acoustic panels.
Paint, Algo
It’s biosourced from seaweed mostly harvested on the Brittany coast, where it’s designed and manufactured. Seaweed is an innovative raw material that constitutes a renewable resource, an alternative to the fossil fuels traditionally used in paints. The ALGOPRO range is part of a two-pronged approach to responsibility: that of a sustainable economy that protects natural environments and resources, and that of boosting local employment.
Panel, Kvadrat
The brand’s Really collection is made from 100% recycled textile, sourced from the hospitality (sheets and towels), fashion and textile industries. This material is made from end-of-life cotton and wool. The manufacturing process takes place in Denmark, and involves no use of dyes, water or toxic chemicals, and generates only recyclable waste. Thanks to the appropriate machine, it is also possible to recycle these materials at the end of their life.
