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Using Eco-Friendly Materials When Manufacturing in Asia: A Complete Guide

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Looking for ways to make your e-commerce product more eco-friendly? You’re not alone. I estimate that roughly half of the customers we work with today have some sort of ‘eco’ dimension as part of their product concept.

After all, if Adidas can make shoes from recycled ocean plastic, then I guess anyone can?

While I wish it was that simple, it does take more than a cool website and good intentions to make your product more eco-friendly.

Keep reading, and learn what it takes to use eco-friendly materials when manufacturing products in China, Vietnam and other countries in Asia.

It’s not as easy as you might think.

List of Eco-Friendly Materials

Shufen Lee, an independent research collaborator with Asiaimportal (HK) Limited, contributed to this article. She did extensive research to create a list of various types of eco-friendly materials.

  • Recycled materials
  • Natural materials
  • Bio-plastics
  • Organic cotton
  • Wood and paper
  • Types of Eco-Friendly Materials

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Importing Furniture from China: A Complete Guide

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Planning to import furniture from manufactures in China? In this article, you will learn how to select the right supplier, how to customize design and materials, manage quality control, shipping and much more as a furniture buyer.

  • How to Select the Right Furniture Manufacturer
  • Factory Showrooms
  • Design & Material Customization Options
  • US and EU Furniture Regulations
  • Quality Inspections
  • Shipping Furniture from China
  • Furniture & Housewares Trade Shows

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List of Furniture Manufacturers in Thailand: Top 12 Factories

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Looking for your next furniture manufacturer in Thailand? In this article, we list some of Thailand’s leading furniture factories producing everything from bamboo and rattan furniture to high-end wooden pieces.

Listed Manufacturers

  • AD ASIA Manufacturers Co., Ltd
  • PLATO
  • Euro Design Furniture
  • Asalon Co., Ltd
  • iBalDesigns
  • Eiwlee Industrial Co., Ltd
  • Gerard Collection
  • SARNN
  • Corner 43 Decor
  • KONGKA Manufacturer Co., Ltd
  • Rockworth Public Company Limited

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List of Furniture Manufacturers in Vietnam: 8 Leading Factories

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Planning to import furniture from suppliers in Vietnam? In this article, you will learn everything importers must know about Vietnamese furniture and homeware factories:

  • Top Vietnamese Furniture Manufacturers
  • Product Categories & Materials
  • Supplier Directories, Wholesalers & Trade Shows
  • How to place your first order

Overview of Furniture Produced in Vietnam

Vietnam is one of the largest manufacturing and exporting countries for furniture. You’ll find suppliers for a wide range of furniture, including:

  • Wooden Furniture
  • Home Furniture
  • Office Furniture
  • Outdoor Furniture
  • Bathroom Furniture
  • Rattan Furniture
  • Wicker Furniture
  • Eucalyptus furniture

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List of Furniture Manufacturers in India: 8 Supplier Options

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Looking for qualified furniture and houseware manufacturers in India? Keep reading and learn everything importers must know about buying from India:

  • Top Furniture Manufacturers in India
  • Product types and materials
  • How to find factories online
  • Furniture and wood products trade shows
  • How to order samples
  • Visa requirements in India

Overview of Furniture Produced in India

Indian furniture manufacturers are strong in wood, and other types of furniture. Below follows an overview:

  • Hardwood furniture
  • Handicraft furniture
  • Vintage furniture
  • Dining tables
  • Leather furniture
  • Office Furniture

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Cookware & Kitchenware Manufacturers in China: A Complete Guide

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In the last year we’ve seen a growing number of Startups and SME’s, primarily in the US, importing cookware, kitchenware and other food contact materials – many of which are present on Amazon.com. We thought it was just about time to cover this segment in its very own product guide.

In this week’s article, we explain everything you need to know to find the right manufacturer, and why compliance with European and American food contact material regulations cannot be taken for granted, when sourcing in China.

Manufacturing clusters in China

Kitchen utensils is not a uniform category of products, and therefore production is not concentrated in a specific city, region or province. That said, there are locations of interest for importers of cookware, kitchenware, and other food contact materials, in the following Chinese cities: Continue reading Cookware & Kitchenware Manufacturers in China: A Complete Guide

Importing WPC Decking & Flooring from China – The Ultimate Guide

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WPC flooring is currently a trending product among importers. As in the case of other building materials, there are strict regulations in place – regulations which far from all Chinese manufacturers are compliant with. Besides, there is a wide product quality disparity between different suppliers. In this article we explain which product specifications you need to keep track of, why you shouldn’t rely on “warranties” and which product certification standards your WPC decking must be in compliance with.

Product specifications

WPC stands for Wood-plastic composite. Basically, the material is made up of wood flour and plastic, such as PVC (Polyvinyl chloride), HDPE (High-density polyethylene) and PP (Polypropylene). Wood flour and HDPE is the most common material composition among Chinese manufacturers. Continue reading Importing WPC Decking & Flooring from China – The Ultimate Guide