FABRICS FAQ : 3rd party certifications


MBDC Cradle to Cradle Certification

MBDC Cradle to Cradle (C2C) labeling indicates that a product meets standards set by third-party certifier McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC). MBDC certification provides companies and consumers with means to credibly measure and evaluate environmentally-intelligent design and eco-friendly products. MBDC certification is determined by many factors, including use of environmentally safe and healthy materials, design for reuse including recycling, use of efficient and renewable energy, water quality and efficiency, and strategies for social responsibility.

These icons appear on all Brentano fabrics that are MBDC Cradle to Cradle certified.
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MORE INFO.: McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry Website


Brentano MBDC Certified Textiles

The following Brentano fabrics are MBDC certified:

2538 Barkcloth
MBDC Cradle to Cradle Certified SILVER 
CONTENT : 100% Post-Consumer Recycled Polyester

01 Sunrise
02
Morning
03
Sandbar
04
Island
05
Daylight
06
Mountain
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Lagoon
08
Ember
09
Forest Floor
2595 Casita
MBDC Cradle to Cradle Certified SILVER 
CONTENT : 100% Post-Consumer Recycled Polyester

02 Prado
04
Pico
05
Costa
07
Bahia
08
Isla
5401 Confluence
MBDC Cradle to Cradle Certified GOLD 
CONTENT : 100% Eco Intelligent Polyester

01 Light Energy
02
Neutral Flow
03
Blue Current
05
Violet Flux
06
Teal Dynamic
07
Navy Force
2512 Meander
MBDC Cradle to Cradle Certified SILVER 
CONTENT : 100% Post-Consumer Recycled Polyester

01 Rhone
02
Loire
03
Potomac
04
Mekong
05
Zambezi
5424 Straight & Narrow
MBDC Cradle to Cradle Certified SILVER 
CONTENT : 100% Post-Consumer Recycled Polyester

01 Pencil
02
Picket Fence
03
Diving Board
04
Tightrope
05
Suspenders
06
Runway
07
Clock Hands