Product Review

The William McDonough Fabric Collection

A new line of upholstery fabrics for office furniture from DesignTex, Inc. of New York City may well set a new standard for environmental friendliness in commercial materials. DesignTex, a Steelcase Design Partnership company, wanted to go beyond simply eliminating the most toxic dyes or using

recycled fibers in their fabric line.

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Published November 1, 1995

(1995, November 1). The William McDonough Fabric Collection. Retrieved from https://www.buildinggreen.com/product-review/william-mcdonough-fabric-collection