Rating System

LEED BD+C: New Construction, LEED BD+C: New Construction, LEED BD+C: Schools, LEED BD+C: Schools, LEED BD+C: Core and Shell

Rating System Version

v2 - LEED 2.2, v3 - LEED 2009, v2 - Schools 2007, v3 - LEED 2009, v3 - LEED 2009

Inquiry

We would like to propose an innovation point for having a hotel use environmentally conscious and socially accountable textiles. Intent: To reduce the negative environmental impacts associated with textiles Requirements: Develop a procurement policy for facility purchased textiles (bedding and towels) that requires that at least three of the following product types be used for ALL associated textiles purchased for the facility: - Organic cotton (certified by be Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)) sheeting - Organic cotton (certified by be Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)) bathroom linens - Bamboo sheeting - Bamboo bathroom linens - Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Certification (a globally uniform testing and certification system for textile raw materials. The tests for harmful substances comprise substances which are prohibited or regulated by law, chemicals which are known to be harmful to health, and parameters which are included as a precautionary measure to safeguard health) - Vegetal dyes (made from vegetables) - Kapok filled pillow inserts (Kapok is an all-natural fiber pulled from the seed pods of the kapok tree) Submittals: For the three compliant product types, please submit the following: - List manufacturer and product line - Item description (bedding, bathroom linens, etc) - Form of compliance (GOTS, Oeko-Tex, etc) - Letter from the manufacturer or manufacturer literature verifying compliance