The Art of Handwoven Wallcoverings
Our grasscloths and paper weaves are crafted by skilled artisans using natural fibers harvested from renewable plant sources. Each fiber is individually dyed, allowing color to fully absorb before thousands of strands are carefully loomed into richly textured wallcoverings. The resulting surfaces showcase organic depth and natural variation, creating effects that range from subtle to dramatic.
These centuries-old techniques have been passed down through generations, honoring both traditional craftsmanship and responsible material sourcing. Made from renewable materials, our grasscloths and paper weaves support sustainable design practices while offering enduring versatility for residential and commercial interiors alike, from modern minimalist spaces to classic traditional settings.
Naturally Woven. Endlessly Versatile
Sisal Essentials is crafted by skilled artisans using sisal harvested from nature. Each fiber is individually dyed so color fully absorbs into every strand, then thousands of strands are loomed into a single roll of wallcovering. The result is a surface rich with depth and texture, offering an effect that can read as subtle or dramatic, with natural variations inherent to this time honored art form.
This centuries old technique has been passed down through generations, honoring both craft and sustainability. Made from a renewable resource, Sisal Essentials is well suited for residential and commercial interiors and complements a wide range of styles, from modern minimalist spaces to classic traditional settings.
A Standard We Hold Ourselves To
VERIFIED SUSTAINABILITY, TRANSPARENT PROCESSES, AND ONGOING ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION.
NSF342 Sustainability
NSF/ANSI 342 Sustainability Assessment for Wallcovering Products is the foremost standard by which to evaluate and certify sustainability of wallcovering products across their entire product life cycle.NSF's Sustainable Product Solutions provides certification to NSF/ANSI 342 Sustainability Assessment for Wallcovering Products. This U.S. national standard was developed by NSF through a consensus-based public process using a multistakeholder group of manufacturers, suppliers, regulatory agencies, customers, end users, academia and other industry participants. It establishes a consistent approach to the evaluation and determination of environmentally preferable and sustainable wallcovering manufacturing and distribution processes. The standard includes relevant criteria across the product life cycle, from raw material extraction through manufacturing, distribution, use and end-of-life management.
Green Goes with Everything
In another effort to achieve our sustainability goals, we are proud to participate in UPS' carbon-neutral packing and shipping program. Through this UPS program, we're able to calculate and offset the climate impact of the carbon dioxide emissions that result from shipping product samples. MDC purchases carbon offsets that support a variety of forestry and clean water initiatives. So when you order a sample from MDC, you're helping us make the world a little greener.We strive to continually improve all lifecycle elements of our products: creation, transport, installation and eventual replenishment into the lifecycle stream. We will coordinate with each manufacturer to first identify and then improve the best practice methods and environmental impact of each phase.
MDC is not quiet about this desire. Our internal improvements are brought forth through the ongoing commitment of our employees and all other critical stakeholders. External sourcing is scrutinized and evaluated on a constant basis. No aspect of our business will escape this environmental review. This is not a checklist, this is our ongoing initiative to continually expand upon our current goals and by doing so, deepen our environmental commitment.