How important is saving the environment to you? Here at LOFT, it plays a significant part in how we do business ...

• Our products are made from Hevea Brasiliensis commonly known as Rubberwood, but also known as Environmentally Farmed Timber (EFT).
• In material strength tests EFT has proven to be stronger than other products, even those composed of Northern Red Oak.
• We buy from farms certified by The Malaysian Timber Council and endorsed by The Forest Stewardship Council.
• Commitment to safe lumber practices, ensured quality land management and work practices on farms are the reasons why we only import our raw materials from Malaysia.

Forget the other alternatives, why wouldn’t anyone want to purchase a strong, affordable product that is also environmentally friendly?Origin of Rubberwood
The origin of the Rubberwood that LOFT uses is from Malaysian plantations. Rubber plantations have existed for hundreds of years in tropical countries. These plantations have been used mainly for the production of latex. After the economic life of the rubber tree, which is generally 30 years, the latex yields become extremely low and the planters then fell the rubber trees and plant new ones. This eco-friendly Rubberwood (Hevea brasiliensis) is an excellent timber to use in furniture. As stated before rubberwood is produced around the world (i.e. Indonesia, Thailand, Brazil, India ….) but LOFT only use rbberwood from Malaysia. The reason for this is because Malaysia has strict logging policies and policies against treatment for fungi, mold, sapstain and insects. For more detailed information feel free to download ULC's Rubberwood Specifications Document (see Attachments below).

Material Strength Tests
The origin of Hevea Brasiliensis (or Rubberwood) that LOFT uses is from Malaysian plantations. Rubber plantations have existed for hundreds of years in tropical countries. These plantations have been used mainly for the production of latex. After the economic life of the rubber tree, which is generally 30 years, the latex yields become extremely low and the planters then fell the rubber trees and plant new ones. This eco-friendly Rubberwood (Hevea brasiliensis) is an excellent timber to use in furniture. As stated before rubberwood is produced around the world (i.e. Indonesia, Thailand, Brazil, India ….) but LOFT only use rbberwood from Malaysia. The reason for this is because Malaysia has strict logging policies and policies against treatment for fungi, mold, sapstain and insects. For more detailed information feel free to download ULC's Hevea Brasiliensis document and/or ULC's Rubberwood Specifications Document (see Attachments below).

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