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RELAX, LETS TAKE IT SLOW.
Sustainability
Less Waste, More Thought and a Lifetime of Comfort.
At Arlo & Jacob we feel it’s our responsibility to hold ourselves accountable for our effect on the environment. That’s why we’re continually taking steps toward a greener future that’s kind to the earth and all that lives on it. We’re a British business, through and through, making to order and selling all of our furniture here in the UK. We produce our products in the heart of the East Midlands. Any elements that call for outsourcing, we try to keep close to home. For example, the hardwood legs of our furniture are turned by a chap named Steve who’s just down the road from our workshop! Our seat interiors are locally supplied and we also recruit local teams, so they haven’t got far to travel into work. We do our very best to balance the sourcing of our fabrics, working with leading British and European fabric houses as well as Far Eastern suppliers.
Material Matters
The Birch timber from which we craft our lifetime guaranteed frames comes from European FSC-certified forests so we can be sure it’s sustainable. Our Tailor Table Collection is our first ever foray into wood focused furniture, for which we only use natural, solid Oak and Beech, which is FSC certified.
Delivery with TLC
Arlo sofas are delivered by Arlo people which means because they’re upholstery experts - they handle all our products with TLC. We’ve been able to adapt our packaging therefore to be lighter weight and recycled material, as this is more delicate but gentler on the environment.
A Focus on Feathers
Every piece of Arlo furniture is made with two key factors in mind: quality and conscience. When it comes to our cushion fills, this couldn’t be more true. We like to offer an array of options to suit different preferences, but the inclusion of feather down makes up the lion’s share of our cushions. It’s a classic choice that, when revisited through a contemporary lens and with sustainability in mind, holds up exceptionally well to scrutiny. It’s an all-natural material that is truly best-in-class when it comes to comfort and performance. Beyond that, it treads lightly on the environment, as it’s purely a byproduct of the food industry. The down used in upholstered furniture is simply a recycled material which, instead of being discarded, is put to work to a productive end.
The down itself comes primarily from ducks and geese, and there are no existing farms which raise either for the purpose of producing down. Further, the harvest of feathers takes place down the line and never while the animals are living, ensuring a humane approach. We can be sure of this as the quality and suitability of the feathers would suffer if it were done the other way round.
With an eye to taking a closer look at the sustainability of down production in the UK, the International Down and Feather Bureau commissioned a Life Cycle Assessment. The study concluded that down is preferable to synthetic fills like those made with polyester as feathers are an extant material, rather than one that’s man-made for consumption. There’s drastically less energy required for production and a considerably lower carbon footprint associated with down. Furthermore, it’s natural and entirely biodegradable!
Down is a truly luxurious material, with lightweight and breathable properties which bely its capacity to keep us warm and toasty. It’s also the sustainable option, with laws ensuring the humane treatment of all animals concerned. That’s why we feel pretty good about incorporating it into our creations, offering you the best option on the market.
Considered Choice
Our returns policy is practically non-existent, with good reason! We want our sofas to be a carefully considered choice, which is why every piece is tailored, bespoke to you, your family and your home.
We’re big believers in pushing ourselves to build on success. So, we’re always probing for ways we can up our game and do better for the environment. That’s part of the reason we love working with like-minded brands to learn from others and do better for the planet together.
CAST IN YOUR CHOICE OF NATURAL AND RECYCLED MATERIALS
Sofas for life
The process begins in Spring, as flax seeds are sown across Northern France, Belgium, and Eastern Europe, meaning the goods haven’t got far to travel once ready to roll. The crops are given ample time to grow, with nothing more than sunlight and rain water fuelling them. While many materials call for unsustainable lashings of irrigated water alongside chemicals and pesticides, linen flourishes under natural conditions, making it a real winner in our eyes. As the flax grows, it actually pulls CO2 from the atmosphere, affecting a positive shift in the environment. In fact, just one hectare of flax absorbs 3.7 tonnes of CO2 each year! Now, that’s something we feel pretty great about.
