Materials

Foam

Spec uses new foam technology in all our seating products which displaces up to 25% of the existing non-renewable petroleum with a sustainable plant based substitute. This technology does not change the physical properties or comfort of the foam. It does however reduce Spec’s footprint and focus on the use of renewable, sustainable materials. It is our mandate to increase the percentage of renewable content as advancement in the technology will allow.

Steel

Steel is 100% post consumer recyclable and new steel used by Spec contains a minimum of 25% recycled steel.

Aluminum

Re-melt aluminum billet used by Spec contains 70% recycled content.

Table Core

All Spec tables are now manufactured with NU-Green - an earth friendly core made of 100% recycled wood fiber with no added urea formaldehyde. The core is manufactured in an FSC certified facility, exceeds CARB standards and helps achieve LEED credits.

Fabrics

Spec seating can be upholstered in any choice of fabric from any fabric manufacturer. Most fabric manufacturers have a selection of textiles with reduced environmental impact available.

Laminates

Spec laminate tops are available in any standard Arborite, Formica, Nevamar, Pionite and Wilsonart matte finish offerings. Environmental information is available on each of their websites.

Literature

All of our literature and product catalogs are printed in an FSC™ certified facility with post consumer recycled content using water based coatings.

Packaging

Cardboard packaging used by Spec is made up of 97% pre-consumer recycled fiber.

All of Spec's plastic bags are made with Eco Pure, a biodegradable additive. The bags are biodegradable and 100% recyclable.