Kids Responsible Design
building a
better world
We’re committing to more responsible materials,
sustainable sourcing and quality-tested products.
The path to a better world begins at home.
climate
We’re measuring our impact on the environment and transitioning
to more responsible materials wherever possible.
greenguard gold
certified furniture
Furniture that emits chemicals into the air can trigger
asthma, headaches and allergy attacks in the home. With
this in mind, GREENGUARD Certification was developed
with the most stringent testing for more than 10,000
chemicals and emissions that can cause indoor air pollution.
We’re growing our GREENGUARD Gold Certified Crate &
Kids furniture collection to 100% by 2025 to help you create a
healthier, cleaner home for your family.
standard 100 by oeko-
tex® certified textiles
Our textiles are tested to National Standards to ensure the
highest-quality products, but STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® labeled
upholstery and textiles take it even further: These textiles have passed
safety tests for the presence of harmful substances, so they are
better for you and your home. Over 600 Crate & Barrel
products are OEKO-TEX® certified—from Crate & Kids
collections to bestselling sofas and bedding.
certified organic cotton
Organic cotton is grown without chemicals or
pesticides. Compared to conventional cotton, it can
reduce CO2 by 46%, energy consumption by
62% and irrigated water consumption by 90%.
We’re committed to growing our use of organic: We
currently have close to 50% of certified organic
cotton across our bed and bath assortment, and aim
to have a 100% organic collection in the future.
fsc®-certified wood & paper
Since 2008, we’ve partnered with the Forest Stewardship
Council® (FSC) to offer FSC-certified collections.
Recognized by the Sustainable Furnishings Council as a
Wood Furniture Top Scorer, we source from responsibly
managed forests, with a goal to achieve 50% FSC-certified
furniture by 2025. In addition, we print all our catalogs and
shopping bags on 100% FSC-certified paper.
recycled materials
We’re committed to adopting innovative
recycled materials whenever possible to help
reduce waste in our landfills and oceans. In our
latest backpack collection, we utilized material
made with discarded plastic bottles, giving new
life to up to 10 bottles per backpack.
commitments
We’re setting urgent 2025 goals with transparent tracking and
reporting, and these goals are just the beginning.
BY 2025
100% greenguard
gold certified
We’re growing our GREENGUARD
Gold Certified Crate & Kids
furniture to 100% by 2025—from
dressers and beds to cribs and
bassinets. Screened for more than
10,000 chemicals and emissions,
GREENGUARD Gold Certified furniture
contributes to cleaner air for kids
and their families.
60% certified
preferred fibers
Climate action starts with the materials
we choose. To move toward a more
sustainable supply chain, we’re
increasing our use of organic, recycled
and responsible materials. We rely on the
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)
and Textile Exchange Certification
Standards to define preferred fibers
from raw materials to final product.
50% fsc®-
certified furniture
Wood is one of our key raw materials,
so it matters how we source it—for
the climate and our customers.
Through our goal of 50% FSC-certified
furniture by 2025, we’re supporting
the gold standard of sustainable
forest management while working to
halt and reverse degradation of the
world’s forests.
Ethical production image by Lidya Nada on Unsplash
more about our fsc® leadership award
FSC® N003465
Responsible Design in Kids' Furniture
Outfit your little one's bedroom, playroom and study space with sustainable kids' furniture to create an eco- and family-friendly home. Environmentally-conscious kids' furnishings come in a range of styles that suit your child's blooming personality, from cute and whimsical to versatile and modern. In the big kid bedroom, opt for a kids' full bed made with FSC-certified wood and sustainable kids' bedding, such as organic cotton sheets for kids. A reclaimed wood kids' dresser or bookshelf serves as a natural complement to your sustainable kids' toys. Once you've designed your children's sleep area, bring an eco-friendly touch to their other spaces as well; consider a sustainable kids' desk for their homework station or a sustainable play table in the playroom as furniture choices that are both practical and green.
Understanding Kids' Responsible Design Certifications
Whether you're looking to update their shared bedroom or the nursery, Crate & Kids offers responsibly-designed kids' furniture and textiles for little ones of all ages. Consider choosing responsibly-designed products and furniture certified to meet specific standards via a third party. Organic growing methods contribute to cleaner soil and water, while kids' OEKO-TEX fabrics are certified to be free of more than 350 harmful substances. Pair with an FSC-certified kids' bed to complete the setup. Additionally, GREENGUARD Gold certified furniture, such as GREENGUARD Gold certified cribs and GREENGUARD Gold certified twin beds are screened to reduce emissions in the home and provide better air quality in the little ones' rooms. What's more: All of the kids' bedding at Crate & Kids is made with organic cotton, making the choice between sustainability and style easy.