Are your drapes or binds contribution to indoor pollution? Let the sun shine in with eco-friendly window coverings.

Indoor air pollution has been sited as three times more polluted then outdoor air and one of the main sources is from our window dressings. More and more people are opting for non-toxic fabrics, textiles and window coverings and a resurgence in organic materials is literally bringing nature indoors.

Simplicity of bamboo
For simple window coverings, bamboo blinds are a winning combination of good looks and eco-friendliness.
Bamboo, one of the fastest-growing plants and easiest to cultivate on earth, is actually a grass. It’s popular for its sustainable and environmentally-friendly quality but also for its wood tones that infuse interiors with natural warmth.

For some soft shades, look at Robert Allen’s Islandia. This 100 per cent bamboo fabric comes in 25 colours and for perfect for creating earth friendly drapes.

Art for your windows
You can find plenty of intriguing designs from The Woven Company created with roots, twigs and twines from exotic trees, reeds, bamboo, grass, and palm leaves. The Nguyen family has created window treatments with such a variety of patterns and textures that choosing one for a space is like choosing a work of art. They honour a strict environmental code using only quick-replenishing plants, and plants indigenous to the area where the factory is located.

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