SWFcontract is proud to introduce Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for all manual shade systems and fabrics, an industry-first for EPDs for complete shade assemblies. This groundbreaking initiative marks a significant advancement in our commitment to sustainability. By offering EPDs, we empower our clients with detailed, transparent data about our products, enabling them to make informed, environmentally conscious choices with confidence.

EPDs provide critical insight into the climate impact of our shade assemblies. This focus on embodied carbon—a key metric increasingly sought after by architects, building owners, and end-users—represents a thorough analysis of the climate impact of our products. Through this initiative, SWFcontract demonstrates a strong dedication to transparency and sustainability, addressing the growing demand for sustainable building materials.

Why EPDs? The Rationale Behind Our Commitment

The decision to integrate EPDs into our product offering stems from customer demand for third-party verified environmental data. This enhances data transparency and is intended to foster trust among architects, designers, and all stakeholders regarding our sustainability efforts. EPDs offer comprehensive insights into the climate impact of our products, including detailed carbon emissions data, supporting informed decision-making. Feedback from our sales team and customer interactions highlight a strong preference for products with EPDs, underscoring their importance in today’s market.

Despite their prevalence in other sectors, EPDs are new in the window coverings industry, making our initiative a pioneering step. Additionally, we hope to use this data to inform future product development efforts. Our Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) reports have provided us with thorough information about how our operational practices, supply chain, and materials impact the environment.

SWFcontract Manual Shade Systems

Pro-Series
Our most durable commercial clutch solution offered for manual solar shades, Pro Series is designed with commercial construction requirements in mind. Field-tested and proven in the most challenging applications around the world, the Pro Series clutch and brackets are made from hard-wearing steel to complement our performance-proven manual solar shade systems.

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True Performance
With strong, durable, and wear-resistant materials, the True Performance roller shade clutch system provides smooth operation and pull force. Manual window shades from SWFcontract are cost-effective and increase energy efficiency. Easy shade lift, effective daylight control, stunning shade cloth - that’s true performance.

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R Series
The most cost-effective way to add energy-efficient window shades for commercial use to your next project. End users will appreciate the daylight control provided by manual window shades and can choose from a wide range of stain-resistant, antistatic fabric options that resist fading, including blackout shades. From the way they look and operate to their lasting durability, installing R Series Manual Solar Shades provides commercial-grade shade performance for your end-users.

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The Journey to Our EPDs

In the absence of existing product category rules (PCR) for the window coverings sector, SWFcontract engaged with leading LCA consultants to adapt PCR 2019:14 construction products to our custom shade offerings. This meticulous process, from data collection and modeling through publication, spanned an entire year, underscoring a significant dedication of resources to this initiative.

Looking Forward: A Sustainable Vision

Incorporating EPDs into our range of shading solutions represents a significant milestone in our sustainability journey. We extend great thanks to our customers, partners, and team members for their invaluable support in achieving this milestone. SWFcontract remains committed to supporting our clients’ green building objectives and fostering a sustainable, transparent future.

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