A major proponent of green principles in manufacturing, 3form is committed to a holistic approach to design—environment, social empowerment, and aesthetic refinement. In addition to our consistent use of recyclable and renewable materials in 3form products, we also focus our efforts into a concerted design philosophy. Full Circle is a standard by which we design, its objective to create products that make a social impact upon the world. From the utilization of renewable materials, to the empowerment of artisans in diverse communities, these particular products bring affirmation to the earth, to our societal partners, and we hope, in "full circle" to you.

	The Kingdom of Nepal is a country of stunning beauty providing a wealth of materials from which fibers have been extracted, spun and twisted for centuries. The fibers used to create Banana Fiber Light and Dark are organically grown, gathered from the mountains and the valleys, and processed by hand in over 500 communities before being transported to our workshop in Kathmandu. The workshop is a microcosm of Nepalese cultural diversity, as eleven languages, including Nepali sign-language (the workshop has 35 deaf artisans) are spoken. Through our partnership with designer Docey Lewis, 3form helps to provide a market for these raw, hand-crafted interlayers, and create a sustainable way of life for the artisans in this diverse community.
	The sea is a way of life in many parts of Indonesia and 3form is helping many utilize it as a sustainable new enterprise, a meaningful effort for those adversely affected by the recent tsunami. Partnering with a village co-op, 3form supports the sustainable harvesting of Capiz shells. These delicate, shimmering shells grow in proliferation in the warm, shallow waters of the Indonesian archipelago; they profit first the people who collect them and then the many who enjoy their beauty in 3form ecoresin panels.
	Ithemba. It means "hope" in Xhosa-speaking Africa both literally and figuratively. Pronounced "ee-tem-bah," this masterpiece of woven wire mesh is meticulously created by African women artisans who are affected by HIV or AIDS. Through a partnership with a local non-profit group, 3form helps provide a market for their talents, create a sustainable way of life, and give architectural clients a truly unique creation.
	Though created from fibers of the common sisal plant, this unique handiwork pattern is created in a single village where weavers have refined their technique for generations. Design director Ray Wenzel discovered the native weave of Chia, Colombia and commissioned it for 3form. The locals call the design Nemquetaba, for the god of weaving; we simply call it Lasso.
	For generations, indigenous people of rural Colombia recognized the bark of the coconut palm for its healing powers. Now it's bringing health to the Wanana tribe in different ways. 3form design director Ray Wenzel developed with the tribe a sustainable process whereby palm husks which naturally fall to the ground are collected each day. The process ensures just the right color for 3form Palau panels—but more importantly, it creates a new, legitimate enterprise for the community.
	In another effort of collaboration, 3form introduces River Rock, where translucent ecoresin™ pours across a bed of water-worn stones. During his travels to Indonesia, 3form design director Ray Wenzel discovered the rounded, aqua stones abounding in certain Indonesian regions; he worked with a local community to collect and ship these in sustainable quantities. The task means work for communities—as well as a flow of environmental goodwill from purchasers around the globe.