Humanscale and Kvadrat Really Partner to Recycle Textile Waste into Office Furniture

NEW YORK, NY – Humanscale has partnered with Danish textile manufacturer Kvadrat Really to introduce circular, textile-based tabletops to the U.S. market for the first time. The Kvadrat Really Textile Tabletop™ is composed of 70% discarded textiles and 30% waste binder sourced from the fashion and textile industries, laundries, and Kvadrat’s own offcuts.

Through a fully mechanical process powered by renewable energy, Kvadrat Really converts textile waste into durable, high-performance surfaces that are scratch-resistant, heat-tolerant, and fully recyclable. The tabletops offer a 30% reduction in carbon emissions compared to conventional surfaces and divert significant volumes of textile waste from landfills. In 2024, Kvadrat Really repurposed 550 tonnes of textile waste into new tabletops, equivalent to recycling approximately 70 shirts or 30 pairs of jeans per 80×160 cm surface.

“Partnering with Kvadrat Really allows us to bring truly circular innovation to one of our most widely used product categories,” said Jane Abernethy, Chief Sustainability Officer of Humanscale. “By integrating recycled textiles into our desks, we’re reducing waste at scale while offering clients a surface that’s as durable as it is sustainable.”

The Kvadrat Really Textile Tabletop™ is available with Humanscale’s eFloat Go 2.0 and eFloat Next desk ranges, with additional integrations planned for Float Gather, Float Mini, Float Micro, and eFloat Quattro. The tabletops are offered in Cotton White with impact-resistant ABS edges, designed for contemporary workspaces.

This initiative aligns with Humanscale’s focus on regenerative design and material transparency. Each material used in its products is evaluated to 100 parts per million to eliminate chemicals of concern, with ingredient information publicly available through Declare labels and Health Product Declarations. The collaboration also reflects a shared commitment to UN Global Goal #17: Partnerships for the Goals, reinforcing both companies’ dedication to circular design and responsible manufacturing.

With global textile production projected to reach 145 million tons by 2030, the partnership represents a step toward reducing the industry’s environmental impact. The Kvadrat Really collection is available through Humanscale showrooms and online at www.humanscale.com.

About Humanscale

Since its founding in 1983, Humanscale has been a pioneer in ergonomic design, creating products that improve health, comfort, and productivity across work environments. Known for innovations such as the Freedom chair by Niels Diffrient, Humanscale designs seating, sit/stand solutions, monitor arms, and task lighting that balance advanced functionality with minimalist design. As the only major commercial furniture manufacturer in the U.S. certified as a B Corp, Humanscale pursues a net positive impact—ensuring its products and processes give back more than they take. With operations in more than 28 countries, Humanscale continues to advance workplace design globally. For more information, visit www.humanscale.com.

About Kvadrat Really

Kvadrat Really upcycles end-of-life textiles into engineered materials for interior and industrial applications, including Textile Tabletop™, Textile Board, and Textile Felt. Produced in Denmark, these materials demonstrate that waste can be transformed into viable resources, offering a circular alternative for designers and manufacturers. Kvadrat Really is partly owned by Kvadrat, a global manufacturer of design textiles. For more information, visit www.kvadrat.dk.