Cotton onto eco fabrics

THE SOFA Factory (01-4546877) has a new range of eco-friendly and classically-designed woven ticking fabrics.

These upholstery tickings are made from 100 per cent organically-farmed cotton: that’s cotton which has been given a certificate (by the International Working Group on Global Organic Textile Standards) guaranteeing that no environmentally harmful pesticides or chemical products were used in their production.

The Sofa Factory wants to encourage customers to go green and is offering 20 per cent off this range of fabrics. Normally priced at €35 per metre, a special offer (until November 30th) means the ticking costs €28 per metre. Cotton and washable at 30 degrees, it’s ideal for removable covers.

The Scarriff, a two-seater sofa upholstered in navy ticking stripe, is also on special offer: once €1,715, it’s now €995.

ANYONE new to the idea of recycling should check out Howard's Storage World in The Park, Carrickmines, Dublin 18 (01-2948003). It has practical freestanding plastic recycling bins which hold paper, glass and plastic – they're ideal for kitchens and come in two sizes, priced €12.95 and €15.95. HSW has reduced these prices to €7.50 and €9.50 respectively until November 19th. Bring a copy of today's Irish Timesto avail of the discount.

GALWAY’S Carpet and Rug Centre (091-757098) is one of the first retailers in Ireland to showcase Curragh Carpets’ new carbon neutral offering. As well as carbon neutral certification, the Swaledale comes in 20 colours. This carpet normally retails for €48 per sq m but CRC is offering one Bargain Hunter reader 40 per cent off that price, for their first room order. There’s also a special introductory offer of €38 per sq m on the carbon neutral Swaledale until Christmas.