Sustainability
As the premier provider of sustainable decorative performance textiles for the hospitality industry, Valley Forge Fabrics' mission is to impact the happiness of others; including prioritizing the well-being of both people and the planet. We are dedicated to evolving our operations and implementing innovative methods for minimizing our environmental footprint and protecting human health.
Our commitment extends beyond incorporating sustainable advancements in fibers and finishes into our products, weaving impact into our communities where we can make a difference by helping others.
Sustainability Report
Dear Friends,
I write to you today not as a CEO, but as someone deeply moved by the shared responsibility we have for our planet, our communities, and the legacy we leave for future generations. At Valley Forge Fabrics, we believe that textiles, what we create and how we create it, must not only delight the senses but also uplift the world.
From the early days when sustainability was a whispered ideal in our offices, to the present, Valley Forge has made conscious choices: shifting to recycled polyester in 2007, long before it became industry common sense; earning a LEED Silver certification for our Florida facility; and embarking on ambitious projects like sourcing reclaimed coastal plastics to craft beautiful, high-performance fabrics that conceal their humble origins.
We are a family-owned company with nearly half a century of growth, now guided by multi-generational stewardship. My brother Mikey and I are humbled to carry forward the vision started by our parents: to innovate responsibly while weaving compassion into every decision. We are determined to be servant leaders, leading with heart, empathy, and unwavering commitment to human health, ecological resilience, and social inclusivity.
Our ESG efforts reflect this promise:
- Environmental: Embedding sustainability at each step, from raw materials and water, energy, and chemical usage, to longevity, end-of-life strategies, and third-party annual audits.
- Social: Nurturing a workplace culture built on respect, empowerment, and diversity, celebrating voices of women, immigrants, and underrepresented communities in leadership and beyond.
- Governance: Managing our operations on cloud-based platforms, enabling transparency, efficiency, and responsible decision-making that scales innovation across the business.
While our many sustainability honors date back to 2008 and as recent as 2025, these are milestones, not destinations. What matters most is that our actions today deliver meaningful impact tomorrow.
We align our work to key sustainability initiatives with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), connecting our environmental stewardship, workforce leadership, and responsible sourcing practices to the international framework for sustainable development. We connect our daily operations to the global roadmap for protecting the planet, advancing human well-being, and building a more equitable world.
I am proud of our talented team of designers, engineers, dream-weavers, scientists, and caretakers who help bring this vision to life, not because of a label, but because they choose to act with purpose daily. We lead not from a pedestal, but from the heart, grateful, humble, and committed to serving others. It is their courage that transforms challenges into breakthroughs, from pioneering recycled textile solutions more than 15 years ago to the constant drive for safer chemicals, circularity, and healthier indoor environments.
To our customers, partners, and stakeholders: thank you for trusting us to push boundaries responsibly. To fellow industry leaders: join us in raising the bar, not just in profit, but in planet-centered progress and human well-being. To the next generation: know that meaningful business can, and must, go hand in hand with meaningful purpose.
Together, let us weave a future where innovation and sustainability stand as one, where every fabric we create reflects compassion, focus, and impact. This is our promise, and our pride.
With gratitude and determination,
Company Performance
Valley Forge Fabrics consistently assesses our environmental performance, ensuring we gain a clear understanding of our impact on the environment. By monitoring data, we identify new strategies to optimize or reduce natural resource usage and minimize our environmental impact.
Valley Forge Fabrics Corporate Headquarters is a LEED Silver certified facility, equipped with energy-efficient systems and appliances to reduce energy consumption, optimize energy performance, and ensure water is withdrawn efficiently.
Our digital textile manufacturing plant does not use water (used in traditional printing processes) and minimizes waste.
For additional information, please refer to our Sustainability Report .
Valley Forge Fabrics, Inc. Corporate Headquarters Metrics
| Metric | Units | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Scope 1 emissions | tCO2eq | 0.06 | 0.08 | 1.34 |
| Total Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based Electricity) | tCO2eq | 389.4 | 463.9 | 545.6 |
| Energy Consumption (Non-renewable) | GJ | 3784.00 | 4507.56 | 5301.31 |
Certifications
MindClick
Evaluation of our products is a complex and critical part of our sustainability DNA. Since 2015, Valley Forge Fabrics has participated in the MindClick MSAP annual assessment, which is an evaluation of suppliers across many different FF&E product categories. Sustainable attributes of the end products in a hotel room are measured throughout their entire life cycle. Valley Forge is very proud to have earned LEADER level within the MSAP program.
At Valley Forge Fabrics, the results of this assessment are a very serious part of our culture. Our mission is to impact the happiness of others, and we understand that our products, the materials used to create them, and our production environment affect our employees, customers, partners and communities.
EcoVadis
In 2024, Valley Forge Fabrics completed their first assessment with EcoVadis. The results from EcoVadis have provided us with guidance to enhance our sustainable development practices.
Sustainability is an ongoing process and Valley Forge Fabrics is committed to continuously assessing our value chain for opportunities where we can improve upon.
Our goal is to do our part in helping create a better future for our employees, customers, partners, and communities.
Visit EcoVadis Sustainability Rating - Valley Forge Fabrics to see our ratings and awards.
Community
Valley Forge Fabrics is committed to creating a positive impact within the communities where we operate, creating a culture of connectivity and support. Since our founding almost 50 years ago, Valley Forge Fabrics has supported local organizations within our community, providing opportunities and assisting others.
Partnerships and Sponsorships
- Handy
- JARC
- HDAC
- NEWH
- Common Thread for The Cure
- Lifenet4families
- Lynn University
- Trash2TreasuresFL
- Fabric donations to local reuse centers and other organizations
- Bedding product donations to local organizations for those in need.
Give Back Day
Since 2015, our Culture Committee hosts an annual Give Back Day, which is an all-employee volunteer event to assist a local charity and give back to our community. Organizations Valley Forge Fabrics has partnered with include:
- Beach Cleanup (2026)
- Local Fire House and Police Department (2024)
- Broward Partnership in Fort Lauderdale, FL and Father Bil's & Mainspring in Brockton, MA (2023, 2020)
- Feeding South Florida (2022, 2017, 2016, 2015)
- Poverello (2021)
- Feeding Children Everywhere (2019, 2018)
Product
Fresh
FRESH® is an acronym for Fabrics Re-defining Environmental Standards for Hospitality.
A product with a FRESH® label contains at least 50% recycled content, 30% or more wool, or Tencel+Plus Lyocell™ made from eucalyptus wood and other botanicals.
FRESH products are recyclable, and Valley Forge Fabrics encourages the recycling of these products to help keep them out of landfills. Some FRESH products can be repurposed into new products such as blankets, foam for pillows, or composite materials for construction, automotive, and other industries.
All FRESH® products can be identified by labels with the recycling symbol and a “F” to clearly identify them.
Please visit our online Design Library to search for FRESH products by utilizing the filter under 'Environmental Certifications'.
Biodegradable
Valley Forge Fabrics is proud to announce the release of their first biodegradable upholstery collection here.
How does it work? An additive is combined with the polyester yarns during the fiber-making process. The additive attracts microbes that naturally exist in certain environments resulting in an accelerated breakdown of the material over time, and under the right conditions. This technology can only be purchased from certified fiber and yarn manufacturers and has been tested by third-party laboratories using test methods established by The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).
All fabrics within our collection are sent for certification to ensure authenticity. Please refer to the fabric specification for further details on the percentage of biodegradation and length of time.
Additional Certifications
Valley Forge Fabrics offers a variety of products that hold certifications or are compliant with specific regulations including:
- California Proposition 65 Compliant
- Cradle to Cradle Certified
- Global Recycled Standard (GRS) Certified
- OEKO-TEX Certified
- PFAS Compliant
- REACH Compliant
- The ILFI Red List Compliant
- VOC Certified
Please visit our online Design Library to search for products by utilizing the filters under 'Environmental Certifications'.
Sample Returns
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Product Compliance
Valley Forge Fabrics is committed to responsible sourcing and focuses on ESG factors within our operations and our supply chain to ensure that raw materials are sourced ethically and sustainably, and ensure all products are in line with our commitment to high quality standards.
As current regulations are expanding and new regulations are evolving, it is important we collect extensive data regarding our products and our suppliers' Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices to ensure compliance with local and international regulations.
In 2024, Valley Forge Fabrics initiated deeper engagement with our supply chain to gather data into supplier ESG practices and product compliance.
We require all suppliers within our supply chain to complete a series of ESG Surveys and report on chemicals of high concern present within products including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) identified by the U.S. Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory, the US California Proposition 65 (The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986), and the Red List defined by the International Living Future Institute (ILFI).
As of May 30, 2023, Valley Forge Fabrics has eliminated the use of PFAS within their products. Products are also labeled accordingly if being shipped into California per the US California Proposition 65 labeling requirements.
The products and materials we encounter every day have an impact on our health and wellness. Whether it is through the materials we touch, the air we breathe, or what we consume, we are constantly exposed to toxins. By opting for eco-friendly fabrics free from harmful chemicals, we can reduce exposure for employees, consumers, and communities and the overall impact on the environment.
Additional information can be found below:
- The US California Proposition 65 (The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986)
- United States Environmental Protection Agency Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
- The International Living Future Institute Red List
For product declarations or sustainability data requests, please contact your Sales Representative or the ESG and Compliance Department at esg-compliance@valleyforge.com.