Commonly known as the rubber tree or Para rubber tree Parawood is native to the Amazon Region of South America. Rubberwood produces the latex used in rubber-based products. After the economic life of the rubber tree, which is generally 26-30 years, the latex yields become extremely low and the planters then fell the rubber trees and plant new ones. So, unlike other woods that are cut down for the sole purpose of producing furniture, Rubberwood is used only after it completes its latex-producing cycle and dies. Rubberwood wood is eco-friendly since the wood would otherwise go to waste.
Cotton Cloud is proud to offer this exotic new line of furniture, in sustainably-harvested Teak (certified by the -Global Forest and Trade Network) and manufactured exclusively for Cotton Cloud Futons. The Teak Collection by Cotton Cloud is created from solid plantation-grown teak with mortise and tenon construction. A hand-rubbed Danish oil finish enhances the wood's natural grain and color, and it is sealed with a satin lacquer topcoat. All drawer handles are antique brass.
Our line of pine futon frames is supplied to us by Renelle One Source, whose wood supplier is a member of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative. For more information you can visit http://www.sfiprogram.org/.
Our maple furniture is created with western Maple grown in managed forests in Washington and Oregon. It's hand rubbed to highlight the natural beauty of this distinctive hardwood.
Sustainably-harvested bamboo by Greenington is locally manufactured in Kent, Washington. Bamboo is one of the earth’s fastest growing plants, maturing in 5 years or less. The bamboo (Phyllostancyspubeescens) used to make this beautiful, durable furniture is derived from forests that are fully sustainable and environmentally friendly.