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Rubie Green: Sustainable style for your home

by Kristen Seymour (Subscribe to Kristen Seymour's posts)
Posted Jun 18th 2008 at 4:31PM  
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Rubie Green believes that natural doesn't mean boring, and that your home's interior is what makes it yours. And so, they've created a line of upholstery fabrics that are made of 100% certified organic cotton, which they whiten without using bleach and print in the United States.

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They worked hard to find the perfect printing method, choosing to use water-based and non-toxic inks free of volatile organic compounds. The process uses minimal water consumption -- the entire factory only uses one gallon of water daily. To reduce waste, the fabric is printed only when ordered, and instead of using chemicals to finish the fabrics, they use heat and pressure.

The patterns are fabulous -- a modern take on classic prints, which means anything swathed in these fabrics will remain stylish and unique for years to come. Check out the gallery for a few print samples -- which one is your favorite?
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