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Already in 2021, we took steps to reduce the amount of materials used in the production of polyurethane foam by changing the method of filling moulds. The polyurethane foam production process involves addition polymeriza- tion of two components - isocyanates and polyols - with a catalyst and water. We wanted to find the best way of pouring the mixture to ensure it is as full, as even and as Our upholstery foams have a health quality certifi-cate, a product safety sheet and a hygiene certificate. smooth as possible. The task was difficult and required the right skills and experience, because a successful foaming process is determined by factors such as temperature, humidity and pressure. As a result, our annual savings on key manufactured polyurethane products reached 2,294 kg of isocyanates and 6,940 kg of polyols. Following the guidelines of Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council on fluorinated greenhouse gases requiring the phase-out of freons with GWP ≥ 750, we have taken steps to eliminate 100% of blowing agent HFC-134a with GWP = 1430 from the integral foam production process. In 2022, we replaced it with a raw material that uses the HFC-134a blowing agent with GWP = 1, and there-fore a negligible impact on the environment. We are constantly developing the portfolio of finishes we use, growing the share of fabrics from recycled or renewable sources. We offer a wide range of polyester fabrics, 97-100% of which are made from post-consumer polyester. That material is obtained from plastic PET bottles whose recycling generates less CO 2 emissions than the production of virgin polyester fibres and elimi-nates the Fabrics need to purchase new raw materials. What is more, such fabrics can be recycled again when their useful life comes to an end. Our portfolio also includes a wide selection of wool fabrics. As a rawmaterial, wool comes from nature and is quickly renewable. It is characterized by high durability and a long life cycle, and it can be recycled at the end of its useful life. Converting wool into a usable textile fibre requires the lowest energy input out of all major fibre groups. Nowy Styl upholsteries 2022/2023 (excluding leather and coated fabrics) Recycled Wool EU Ecolabel certificate Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certificate Overall in  % 20.83% 20.83% 62.50% 58.33% 140 Table of contents