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General comment This Specific-EPD refers to Anagram Sofa, which is more than just a sofa: it is a family made up of a few modules and elements that can be used to quickly respond to the needs of the moment as well as major life changes.
Anagram adapts to everyday life: the platform modules are designed as islands that can be combined with other modules on all four sides and fitted with elements such as backrests, side panels and attachable tables. This enables countless configurations, which can be easily modified time and again to suit new needs.
With a choice of just eleven different components – modules and elements – it is possible to assemble the appropriate configuration for a wide range of requirements: small, large, single-sided, double-sided, alternate-sided, closed, open, etc. And when the needs change, Anagram can be easily adapted to the new situation.
The product (configured as described) has the following material composition:
Aluminum31.8 %Polyester (Post-Industrial Recycled)25.7 %Biofiber Board13.2 %Polyester (Virgin)6.8 %Polyurethane6.4 %Polyamide5.9 %Polyester (Post-Consumer Recycled)4.0 %Natural Fiber2.2 %Steel1.2 %Rubber1.1 %Polypropylene (Virgin)1.1 %Acrylic Fibers0.4 %Polypropylene (Post-Consumer Recycled)0.1 %Other0.1 %
Aluminum platform frame covered with straps. Seat cushion with foam core in separate pockets, chamber cushion padding filled with 100% recycled PET fiber and removable cover. Aluminum feet with non-slip glides. Panels made of upholstered and covered biofiber board, can be freely positioned on the platform via fixing brackets with tension straps. Back cushions filled with recycled PET fiber and removable covers.
Anagram Sofa (configured as described) holds the GS (Geprüfte Sicherheit) and Greenguard Gold certification and fulfills the BIFMA requirements, specifically ANSI/BIFMA X5.4-2020. The configuration of Anagram described in this EPD fulfills the TB 117-2013 fire testing standard. The cover fabric Hola has the following properties:
Composition100% Recycled PolyesterWeight470 g/m² (13.9 oz/y²)Abrasion resistance60,000 MartindaleFastness to lightType 5Fastness to rubbingGrade 4–5 dry and wetPillingGrade 4–5
The data are based on the annual average of the year 2023. Generic datasets from the ecoinvent database V3.6 are used for the secondary data, which refers to reference year 2019. This database is regularly maintained and meets the requirements of EN 15804+A2 (background data not older than 10 years). All consistent datasets contained in the ecoinvent database are documented and can be viewed in the online ecoinvent documentation. In the operating data survey all relevant process-specific data could be collected. The quality of the data can be thus considered as good.
The primary data are collected and provided by Vitra. The assessment of data quality on the basis of ISO 14044 is presented below.
AspectData quality assessmentTime-related coverageThe primary data represent the current situation of the date of study (2023) or as close as possible (<5 years). The secondary data are updated within last 10 years.Geographical coverageMost of the datasets selected for the LCA refer to Europe as the geographical reference.Technology coverageThe data are representative of the technology used in production processes. CompletenessSpecific data are benchmarked with literature data. Simple validation checks (e.g. mass or energy balances) are performed.RepresentativenessThe data fulfill the defined time-related, geographical, and technological scope.PrecisionThe data used are as representative as possible. The data are derived from credible sources, and references are provided.ReproducibilityInformation about the method and data (reference source) are provided.Sources of the dataThe data are derived from credible sources, and references are provided.
For all raw materials used (raw materials, operating materials, packaging), the transportation distance is recorded. A payload factor of 50% is used for all truck transports (suppliers, disposal transports and internal transports), which corresponds to a full delivery and empty return journey.
No auxiliary materials are used during assembly.
Wooden pallets are reusable packaging materials with an assumed reuse rate of ten cycles. This reuse rate is included in the calculation of the packaging material.
The assumed distance of 528 km for module A4 is an average distance which takes into account the sales shares and their respecitive transport distances.
Excluded are the manufacturing of capital equipment, construction undertakings, and infrastructure development, along with the maintenance and operation of capital equipment. Additionally, activities related to personnel, as well as energy and water consumption associated with company management and sales, are also excluded.
The scenarios included are currently in use and are representative for one of the most likely scenario alternatives. |
