
A CONSIOUS CRAFTMANSHIP
At LAYERED, craftsmanship and circularity guide our design. We use 100% natural or recycled materials to create durable, sustainable products. Since our first handmade rug in Bhadohi in 2015, sustainability has shaped every part of our process—from materials to supply chain—through close, long-term partnerships with our producers.
PRODUCTION
All of our rugs are handmade with care and tradition. We collaborate with family-owned suppliers who have a long and proud heritage of craftsmanship in rug production. Our wool rugs are made in Bhadohi, India, a region renowned for its handmade rugs since the 1500s. Our shaggy rugs are crafted in Samarina, Greece.
Below is an overview of our quality testing process, ensuring the highest standards in every detail.

CERTIFICATIONS
We are committed to providing our customers and partners with products that meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and sustainability. All our textiles are backed by internationally recognized certifications, ensuring not only product excellence but also ethical sourcing and fair labor practices throughout the entire supply chain.
Our production process includes stringent quality controls and thorough chemical testing to guarantee compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements.

FOCUS AREAS
We actively work to ensure sustainability both in production and for the people involved in it and focus on five main areas: Sustainable fibers, standardization, circular solutions, reduced plastic and chemical usage, and social responsibility (CSR).
SUSTAINABLE FIBERS AND MATERIALS
All our rugs are handmade using natural or recycled materials, emphasizing clean fibers and sustainability. We repurpose waste materials and use unbleached wool to reduce waste and promote fiber reuse. Wool is a durable material that retains its quality over time. To enhance recyclability, material blends are avoided whenever possible. For our upholstery fabrics, we use high-quality textiles that meet the industry's highest testing standards, maintaining exceptional quality while prioritizing sustainability.
CIRCULAR SOLUTIONS
LAYERED's products are designed to last over time, and we collaborate with selected partners to leverage their circular properties. Today, we are working with Mjuk in Sweden to offer a platform where our products can have a second life. Our products have a high resale value, providing customers with an additional reason to invest in them. In Stockholm, we also collaborate with professional rug cleaners to help our customers preserve the quality and lifespan of their rugs.
REDUCED PLASTIC AND CHEMICAL USAGE
Environmentally friendly packaging and reduced plastic use are key priorities for us, especially within logistics. We use only recycled plastic and are transitioning to renewable packaging wherever possible. Since 2020, we have replaced all plastic in sample packaging with paper, eliminated printed information sheets, and reduced packaging sizes to minimize air transport. We also address the environmental impact of chemicals and dyeing by using eco-friendly dyeing processes and minimizing the use of harmful chemicals in production.
CSR - SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
We are commited to operate ethically and contribute to economic, social, and environmental sustainability. This involves initiatives that address social welfare, environmental protection, and transparent governance, ensuring positive impacts for stakeholders and society while minimizing negative effects. By using natural materials like wool and cotton instead of polyester, we contribute to a safer work environment for our employees, who are spared exposure to synthetic materials and chemicals. Multiple of our certifications incorporate CSR, read more below.
STANDARDIZATION
Standardization refers to the creation and implementation of agreed-upon guidelines, criteria, or practices which our products follow to ensure consistent and measurable progress toward sustainability goals. All LAYERED rugs and furniture follow specific standardized processes to ensure certification criteria are met. These standards provide a clear framework to align processes, products, sustainable principles. Read more about our tests and certifications below.



