Sustainability at Sanderson Design Group: Live Beautiful

Sustainability At Sanderson

Conscious Design

We believe in creating enduringly beautiful designs that stand the test of time while protecting the world that inspires much of our work. From the archive to our most inexhaustible source of inspiration, nature itself, we design and make with a thoughtfulness that translates from the meaning behind each pattern to the products we make for modern homes.

Our products’ lifecycle and source of materials matter, and we work hard to ensure that our pieces are enduringly beautiful and sustainable. From producing many of our designs here in the UK at our own British manufacturers, to working with specially selected mills around the world to bring the best quality yarns, including carbon zero coatings on our indoor outdoor products, using VOC-free paint in wallpaper production and using British made fibres from UK mills wherever possible, we are on a journey to making Sanderson a brand that is layered in a legacy that is proudly sustainable.

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Our Commitment

From designing and making many of our products in the UK to sourcing alternative fibres for fabric production and working with the best mills to ensure our third parties also meet our standards, our journey to becoming truly sustainable means we are committed to manufacturing with minimal environmental impact.

This commitment extends beyond our factories to our offices’ green initiatives, culminating in our Group’s work with Planet Mark to become net zero. 

Planet Mark is a sustainability certification. As a body, Planet Mark empowers businesses to reduce carbon emissions and achieve net zero targets, inspiring them to take meaningful action and generate long-term business value.

Our Creatives 

The Sanderson studio is home to incredible creative talent. Our dedicated and creative designers bring nature to the fore through our collections, using our 165-year history as a sound reference point for the quality and integrity of our designs.

From hand-drawn and painted designs, our designers are inspired by nature's endless beauty and abundance. Our cherished archive allows us to draw from history to conceptualise new collections that resonate with today’s homeowners.

We ensure that our products made in the UK in our own factories uphold the standard synonymous with Sanderson. When researching fabrics and fibres, we work closely with our mills to understand the environmental impact of everything we source in line with the quality expected of our brand.

As a company, we continue to pioneer ways to remain environmentally conscious throughout all elements of our production, from design to delivery. 

Packaging & Delivery 

Our packaging and delivery methods must reflect our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint. As part of Sanderson Design Group, we work hard to meet nine of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. 

Our Creative Partnerships 

Our partners align with our values in their dedication to heritage, timelessness and environmental commitment. We strive to positively impact the environment by ensuring our licensed products represent the quality and values of Sanderson as a brand.

Sanderson works with many British designers and artists, promoting and platforming UK artists.

Products & Production

At Sanderson, all printed fabrics and wallpapers are designed and manufactured in the UK at our innovative manufacturing sites, Anstey Wallpaper Company in Loughborough, and Standfast & Barracks, our fabric factory in Lancaster.  

Fabric

Standfast & Barracks is renowned for its impressive heritage of textile printing. For 100 years, design, creativity, and innovation have been at the centre of its product development, with expertise in conventional printing techniques and ground-breaking digital inkjet technology.

As part of Sanderson Design Group, Standfast & Barracks is at the forefront of an exciting new era in digital fabric printing. The factory is the first in the UK to introduce Durst's advanced digital inkjet printing technology, and it is committed to developing a more sustainable and environmentally friendly business practice. These advances enhance the excellence of its printed textiles, creating high-quality products with lower environmental impact and delivering ever more flexible, efficient, and reliable printing solutions for Sanderson.

Wallpaper

Sanderson Design Group and its brands, including Sanderson, are proudly FSC™ certified. This certification ensures that the majority of our wallpapers are printed on responsibly sourced paper, helping to protect forests and wildlife for future generations and supporting biodiversity and ethical forestry practices. 

This significant step in our Live Beautiful sustainability journey reinforces our commitment to responsible sourcing. Our wallpaper factory, Anstey, also carries FSC certification and is dedicated to positive environmental change as part of Sanderson Design Group, Licence Code FSC-C210726.