Glossary

Canvas:

Resistant but lightweight fabric.

High-density Plywood:

High-density plywood that provides excellent visual properties and resistance. It has the E1 classification with a limited amount of formaldehyde.

Organic cotton:

Cotton derived from organic farming, cultivated in total harmony with Nature, without chemical fertilizers or pesticides. Vertbaudet ensures the organic origin of cotton yarn through a qualified body.

Coated cotton:

The coating consists of a specific substance on the surface of the material, so as to give it a waterproof characteristic.

Yarn-dyed:

Knit made from previously dyed yarn.

Epoxy finishing:

Lacquer with durable colours which is resistant to scratching and impact, with less than 2% of solvents in order to respect the environment. What you need to know: all paints used in our products do not contain lead (according to the standard for toys EN 71-3). Thus, the child whose mouth may come into contact with the furniture, is not in danger. The use of some products with finishing can give rise to a mild odour when unpacking: this does not present any risk, but do not hesitate to air out the room if the odour is disturbing.

Nitrocellulose finishing:

Or nitrocellulose lacquer, with a silky appearance and good coating, cellulose-based fibres (vegetable fibre). What you need to know: all paints used in our products do not contain lead (according to the standard for toys EN 71-3). Thus, the child whose mouth may come into contact with the furniture, is not in danger. The use of some products with finishing can give rise to a mild odour when unpacking: this does not present any risk, but do not hesitate to air out the room if the odour is disturbing.

Beech:

Solid wood, with an authentic and traditional look, selected for its natural qualities of durability and resistance. Environmentally friendly, does not need treatment or finishing harmful to the environment.

Hevea:

PEFC label:

A label that guarantees manufacturing that minimizes the environmental impact from the extraction of raw materials to the upgrading of waste.

Mango tree wood:

Wood fibreboard or MDF:

Fibreboard obtained through the treatment of wood fibres with the addition of resin and bonding at a high temperature, allowing for a perfect finish. What you need to know: all furniture in fibreboard or MDF category E0.5 OR E1 has a limited emissivity of formaldehyde (less than 4 mg/m3 for the E0.5) in order to preserve indoor air quality.

Water-based paint and hydro-lacquer finishing:

Paint and lacquer with low content of solvent (less than 5%) to limit the quantity of emissions into the atmosphere and preserve air quality.

Solid pine:

Rip-stop:

Arrangement of threads and weaving to avoid tearing.

Twill:

Very smooth fabric woven diagonally.

Yarn-dyed fabric:

Woven from previously dyed yarn.

Milano knit:

Tight jersey knit with a smooth touch and slightly stretchy, allowing it to drape impeccably. It offers comfort and infallible style.

Jacquard knit:

A motif woven or knitted into the body of the fabric to create a voluminous effect.

Glossary Vertbaudet