Healthier Millwork and Cabinetry

Available for furniture, fashion, and vertical surface applications, this felt product is a high-quality wool material. It contains no formaldehyde, and is 100% VOC free. Filzfelt's wool holds the Oeko-Text Standard 100 certification.

Sheep's wool contains lanolin, a thin waxy coating on the fibers which makes it naturally water and soil resistant. Plus, because wool retains moisture in every fiber, it resists flame without chemical treatment. It can also be 100% biodegradable as it is a natural fiber.

This product can be customized with a flame retardant treatment. We advise selecting untreated textiles whenever possible.

*Ask about budget-friendly "off-cuts".

Designed by Georgina Wright, Tonica 2 is a woolen upholstery textile. This product is Greenguard Gold certified for low emissions, has both Health and Environmental Product Disclosures, and holds an EU Ecolabel. Tonica 2 is composed of 100% wool which can be biodegradable and because wool retains moisture in its fibers, it resists flame without chemical treatment.
 

Abrasion: 45,000 Martindale

A short-pile velour, Harald 3 is a cotton textile with a velvety optic. This product is Greenguard Gold certified for low emissions, and thankfully there is transparency with this product given by its Health and Environmental Product Disclosures (HPD and EPD). This textile is suitable for upholstery and curtains.

Per Kvadrat's product-specific EPDs, this product meets HML's criteria for low embodied carbon. Abrasion: 100,000 Martindale

Moore & Giles’ Olive Green Leathers are aniline and crafted with wet-green® organic tanning agents. The dye is made from pure olive leaf extract which is a byproduct from olive production where these leave would traditionally be burned.
The tanning agent has overall Cradle to Cradle™ GOLD certification and PLATINUM Material Health Rating. The product is LBC Red List Free.

Reishi™ is a leather grown through a proprietary Fine Mycelium™ process. This leather is grown rapidly from engineered mycelium and agricultural by-products and is strong, flexible, and durable, just like conventional leathers. It is also water-resistant and uses chrome-free tanning and dyeing processes. Reishi™ can be embedded with a cotton or recycled polyester fabric (where the mycelium binds to the backing) or be grown as 100% mycelium depending on the application. Mycoworks uses fungi indigenous to their manufacturing locations.

This textile is made of a blend of all-natural hemp and organic cotton fibers. The addition of organic cotton gives the textile a softer "hand" (the feel of the fabric on skin) and makes a more affordable option for interior textiles. In addition to being potentially biodegradable, hemp and cotton are both renewable resources. Hemp, in particular, is a notable favorite here at HML for its carbon sequestration and soil restoration abilities and the ways it can be farmed and processed.
Hemp Traders have been in the business of hemp since the 1990s even when hemp was illegal to grow here still. Their long-established connections in the hemp world and deep expertise make Hemp Traders a greatly valued source.

Roseburg’s Medite II MDF is a high strength, MR30 grade moisture-resistant, multi-use Medium Density Fiberboard made from up to 92% of recycled cellulose content. Medite II has no added formaldehyde (NAF), is SCS Certified for 92% of pre-consumer recycled content, CPA ECC Sustainability Standard Certified, and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) certified. Architects and designers can earn LEED v4 Low Emitting Materials Credit Support project credits. Roseburg's Medite II contains less than 7% isocyanate resin. Currently, this is a healthier alternative to most MDF's with as much as 10% resins and more, or use phenolic resins or added formaldehyde.

Viroc is a composite material, made from a mixture of pine wood particles and cement. This lends the particle board the flexibility of wood with the look of poured concrete. Viroc is ideal for interior cladding, ceilings, trim, countertop, and other specialty applications. This material is moisture resistant, fire retardant, and load bearing, and provides thermal and acoustic insulation.

Classic Core® is a combination core panel construction where cross bands of thin MDF are utilized in place of veneer cross bands.

Classic Core® can be manufactured with bonded crossbands which do not contain added formaldehyde. PureBond Classic Core® may contribute to LEED® 2009 credit IEQ 4.4 and conforms to CARB II exempt emission requirements called for in LEED V4. It contains 95% Biobased Content and has been awarded the USDA Certified Biobased Product Label in the BioPreferred® Program.

Columbia Forest Product's PureBond hardwood plywood is formaldehyde-free, and is instead made with a soy-based binder. This North American-made product is also cost-competitive with standard plywood products, making it a fantastic healthier alternative. It contains 95% Biobased Content and has been awarded the USDA Certified Biobased Product Label in the BioPreferred® Program.

Leinos 660 interior paint is a flat/matte, breathable, water-based emulsion paint. It is cellulose based with zero VOCs. It can be applied on wallpaper, previously painted walls, drywall, pH-neutral plaster, interior concrete walls, plywood, masonite, OSB, and untreated wood. Note: The distributor referred to here, sells the product under the name Flat Interior White Cellulose Paint. This paint product goes as Naturharz-Dispersionsfarbe or Natural Resin Emulsion Paint in other countries.

Linseed oil paint offers a healthy, durable alternative to acrylic products. Ottosson’s product is manufactured at their facility in Genarp, Sweden, which was established in the late 1980s. The technique used in making their paints, however, dates back to the 16th century. Cold-pressed raw linseed oil and natural pigments are ground in a triple-cylinder mixer, incorporating the pigments evenly into the linseed oil. The result is a linseed oil paint that creates a breathable, easy to maintain surface that doesn’t peel or bubble up.

*NOTE: Ottosson Linseed Oil Paints contain zinc oxide, a natural fungicide. It adds hardness to the paint finish and is a necessary additive in several North American climates. Zinc requires a warning label due to potential aquatic toxicity under Swedish law. When disposed of responsibly and used as directed, it poses no threat to the health of humans or the environment

(as reported by Earth and Flax https://www.earthandflax.com/)

The Ecoprocote DuraSoy ONE Paint + Primer by Eco Safety Products is a dual water-based and acrylic interior/ exterior paint and primer. The product is VOC-free, APE and NPE-free, non-toxic, and formulated by crosslinking solvent free acrylic with biobased emulsion. The bonding technology provides stain resistance for the protection of stucco, plaster, wood, drywall and concrete. DuraSoy ONE Paint + Primer has been screened to contain no PFAS or PFC's, CDPH VOC Emissions Certified, and qualifies for WELL and LEED. The product is biopreferred certified. Titanium Dioxide is being used for pigmenting, the whiter the pigment, the more titanium dioxide.

AURO high grade Lime Paint No. 344 is a breathable and opaque mineral based paint. It has no VOCs or synthetic additives. The mixture is primarily water and slaked lime. Titanium Dioxide is used for pigmenting. AURO consistently uses natural materials and discloses 100% of their ingredients on their website's Raw Materials Guide. This includes what the ingredients are typically used for, as well as where they are sourced from.

Hemp oil is a healthier finish and works particularly well on wood. The Real Milk Paint’s Hemp Oil is free of additives, preservatives, solvents, and VOCs. It is thinner than tung oil, making it easier to apply without the addition of a solvent. However, hemp oil is less durable and waterproof than tung oil. Hemp oil is food safe and works especially well on lightly used items.

The Eco-Tuff Clearcoat is an NIPU (non-isocyanate) biobased polyurethane finish. It can be used to seal wood or concrete and is available in a matte, satin or gloss sheen. It avoids VOCs and PFAS. It is CDPH VOC Emissions Certified and qualifies for both WELL and LEED. Acrylic acid is being used to form the polymers. Once chemically bonded, it is not harmful in end-use. It currently still contains petrochemical derived acrylic, but this will gradually be replaced by biobased alternatives and post less harm throughout its entire life cycle.

The Acri-Soy Penetrating Wood and Concrete Sealer uses a hybrid acrylic and biobased emulsion technology. It penetrates into concrete and leaves no surface film. It can also be used to seal wood. It avoids VOCs and PFAS, it is CDPH VOC Emissions Certified and qualifies for WELL and LEED. The product is biopreferred certified. Acrylic acid is used to form the polymers. Once chemically bonded, it is not harmful in end-use. It currently still contains petrochemical-derived acrylic, but this will gradually be replaced by biobased alternatives and post less harm throughout its entire life cycle.

Rubio Monocoat's Oil Finish is a healthy option for wood finishing. A single layer of this product will protect wood from water, heat, and daily wear and tear trough molecular binding with the wood fiber. It is great for use on hardwood flooring, wood furniture or any other wood product. This product creates a finish that is easy to maintain, and it is free of VOCs and solvents.

*Note: This product is sold in two components. Component A is the oil finish and Component B is an accelerator, which speeds the drying process. Although it helps with convenience, we recommend the product to be used without the accelerator as it contains isocyanates, listed as asthmagens and potential carcinogens by OSHA

Linseed Oil is a natural, solvent-free finish coating derived from flax seeds. Not only does it perform better than petrochemical alternatives - it is also much healthier. Linseed oil is free of toxics such as isocyanates and bisphenols, which are found in polyurethane and epoxy resins. Allback manufactures their Purified Linseed Oil in Sweden. Their Purified Boiled Linseed oil is a drying oil, making it ideal for a final finish on wood and metal.

The Viking Purified Linseed Oil Wax is 100% natural, combining the Viking Purified Raw Linseed Oil and beeswax. It is made in the USA, food-safe and contains no petrochemical additives. Ideal for wood surfaces, including unfinished wood, and can also protect metal, ceramic, tile, and rubber.

The Viking Purified Raw Linseed Oil is created from flax oil from North Dakota. This natural wood preservative is 100% linseed oil and processed in Upstate New York with no natural or synthetic driers or additional additives. On its own it brings out the natural grain and color of the wood to create a beautiful finish. It can also be mixed with other linseed oil products to create staines, paints, and waxes for desired end look.

Tung oil (sometimes called chinawood oil) is an all-natural hard drying wood oil that provides a tough, flexible, highly water-resistant coating or wood finish. Tung oil is available in 3 grades. The Real Milk Paint’s Pure Tung Oil is Grade 1 yellow, the highest grade available. This means that it offers faster drying, superior color, and a long-lasting finish. This product is free of VOCs and other harmful additives. Some prefer it over linseed oil because it dries faster and does not darken as much with age.

DalTile's Panoramic Porcelain Surfaces are comprised of silica, quartz, mullite, and feldspar. Raw materials are extracted from quarries with environmental recovery plans according to EU Directive 92/43 / EEC. Due to their production process and material composition, these products require no additional sealants which often contain toxic materials. Their surfaces mimic the appearance of natural stone slabs and concrete and can be used for floors, walls, and countertops.

Coldspring Granite Countertops are made from 100% natural granite. Stone is one of the most durable materials that you can use for any application - when specified and detailed correctly, these countertops can last for hundreds of years. Their long life results in granite countertops’ very low embodied energy levels. Coldspring is also committed to sustainable manufacturing practices that maximize the utilization of resources while minimizing energy use.

Lapitec is an alternative to marble made from natural minerals using vacuum vibro-compression, drying, and sintering (joining the mineral grains together through heat and pressure only). Despite smaller amounts of initially hazardous materials (see HPD for further information), the process of sintering effects a physical change in the material that renders these ingredients benign and inert. Lapitec's product life cycle is reversible meaning it could be converted back into raw minerals and reused; production is fueled by mostly renewable energy. It is available in the form of slabs, tiles, and any other cut-to-size product and is suitable for interior or exterior cladding, paving, flooring, curtain walling, and ventilated facades.

IceStone manufactures their countertops in Brooklyn, NY out of just three core ingredients: 100% recycled glass, Portland cement, and non-toxic pigments. Their product is free of petrochemical & plastic resins, and thirteen of their colors carry Cradle to Cradle Silver or Gold Certifications.

The Fundermax biofiber board is made of 100% sustainable, certified wood. The production is based on a wet fiber process which avoids any petrochemical binder. Instead, the wood's own natural resins - lignin -  are dissolved and serve as binders in the board. The product can be used for interior wall construction, and furniture and also finds use in product design. The product is Natureplus certified and labelled as QNG Ready. Per the manufacturer, it has good paintability with a mineral-based paint such as Keim.