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TRADE WINDS

Coulisse’s view

on sustainability

from sustainable fabrics to

inclusive production

onscious about the fast-
changing world, Coulisse, global
Cspecialist in window coverings,
takes responsibility for their ecological
footprint. On a daily basis and throughout
the whole width of the company, but
also when it comes to developing new
collections and fabrics. The introduction Inspired by the beauty of nature adds to the Coulisse legacy for future
of the Ecoluxury concept is one of the The Exoluxury label is part of Coulisse's generations.’
many ways in which Coulisse makes an new Living Beauty Collection. The
effort to contribute to a better world.
Living Beauty concept originates from Inclusive production
Coulisse’s ultimate source of inspiration: The establishment of Inclusive
Sustainable fabrics the beauty of the world. Preserving and Production is in line with Coulisse's
EcoLuxury is a collection of sustainable restoring that beauty is one of Coulisse’s vision of corporate social responsibility.
fabrics, built around four pillars: recycled key focus areas. Maurice Roetgering, This is a small-scale commercial
yarns, eco produced, OEKO-TEX® one of Coulisse’s founders: ‘Our origins production facility where people who
certified and FSC paper. Production of lie in Enter (the Netherlands), a rural face barriers in the labour market work.
these fabrics has less impact on climate area with beautiful landscapes that Here, staff members manufacture a range
change. The company’s window covering inspire us every day. We worked on the of products in limited quantities, guided
textiles marked with the Ecoluxury label restoration of a farmhouse ‘The Pearl by experienced team leaders who make
are either made from recycled materials, of Twente’ dating back to 1600. Also, sure the results are guaranteed to meet the
produced in a more responsible way, or we helped to restore the natural river Coulisse quality standards.
both. By doing so, Coulisse specifically landscape of the Reggedal (the Valley of
and consciously chooses to focus on a Regge) contributing to the rebalancing No waste lunches
smaller collection of well thought-out of biodiversity. Restoring the natural All employees contribute to Coulisse’s
products and materials that can stand the and cultural values to their former glory sustainability mission in an unexpected
test of time, rather than fast-fashion.
is something we are very proud of, as it yet wonderful way: By enjoying daily
lunches, prepared by gourmet chefs with
local produce close to the expiry date.
Enjoying culinary and healthy lunches
ánd contributing to the reduction of food
waste is something that is very much
valued by both the team and customers
visiting Coulisse’s showroom.

Sustainability in DNA
Sustainable thinking seems to be part of
Coulisse’s DNA, although not much has
been said about it.
Catharina Idema, creative director:
‘It is what we have always done, without
a plan or agenda, but because we care
about people and our planet. We have
decided to put a bit more effort into
telling the Coulisse sustainability story. It
is a beautiful and relevant story, now more
than ever, we have just never felt the need
to focus on telling it’. dw

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