White Lotus Home Organic Interior Design

GREEN PRODUCTS OCCUPANT- SUSTAINABILITY CENTERED LIVABLE INTERIORS

Unlock significant Natural lifestyle new value drives market

DEMAND FOR CLEAN, NATURAL ORGANIC

Better health, air quality

35TH White Lotus Home ORGANIC BEDDING Welcome to White Lotus Home Manufacturing: Green products, and sustainable business practices, are good for the planet, good for consumers, and — yes — good for interior design firms!

Thank you for your interest in White Lotus Home Manufacturing. Here is key information about our company and how White Lotus Home can help you unlock significant new value and drive livable design sales. development, high-quality finishes and the capac- Interior design is creative art, an understanding ity to ship handmade finished products and raw and articulation of style, visual balance, color, fibers in the quantities you need, when you need contrast and form. them – and all at a fair price.

Great interior design contributes to the client’s We offer special discounts for interior designers! sense of well-being and outlook on life. It evokes joy and inspiration. In fact, a well-designed White Lotus Home can supply a wide range of space fulfills a deeper need we all have for beauty high-quality natural and chemical-free fibers and and harmony. fabrics that we handcraft into bedding and pil- lows, and suitable for curtains or upholstery. We So the essence of interior design is about people offer turnkey solutions that fit every project. and how they live. Our 100 percent organic products are a perfect fit The marketplace is changing rapidly: clients want for designers, architects and builders working to natural fibers as part of their lifestyles. achieve “green” accreditation from the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assess- White Lotus Home, one of the nation’s leading ment Method (BREEAM) or the US Building manufacturers of organic home goods, can help Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmen- you respond. tal Design (LEED).

We can supply the products your customers want White Lotus was founded in 1981 and has 15 em- and need, extending your product line to high- ployees. Its sales staff and team of artisans work quality natural and chemical-free goods without at the company’s showroom and manufacturing the hassle of investing in a new manufacturing plant in New Jersey. operation. Marlon Pando joined White Lotus Home as gen- Partnering with White Lotus Home, an industry eral manager in 2004 and purchased the company leader in organic bedding, means you join our the following year. The company’s growth has community of 100 brick-and-mortar and Internet- been powered by its line of products free of for- based businesses in the United States, Canada maldehyde, dyes, fragrances and other chemicals. and Europe. We pride ourselves on fast product He has 20 years of senior management experi- ence in manufacturing, sales and distribution.

White Lotus Home Marlon’s sister, Elizabeth Pando-Nieves, White Lotus Home’s vice president, oversees our manu- News Media Center facturing relationships. She’s available to have a deeper conversation about how White Lotus Home Manufacturing can be a great fit for your TELEVISION: MARLON PANDO INTERVIEW, business. Fios 1 “New Jersey Means Business,” April 2016 Best regards, WHITE LOTUS CELEBRATES ITS 35TH BIRTHDAY, WLH Press Release, April 2016 Marlon Pando & Elizabeth Pando-Nieves WHITE LOTUS FEELS ITS FOUND SECRET TO SUCCESS, NJBiz.com, June 2016

N.J. organic bedding brands help here and abroad, Newark Star Ledger, October 2015 White Lotus Home by the Numbers

• 600,000 – pounds of American-grown used in the past decade.

• 8,000 – Pillows produced annually.

• 2,000 – Mattresses produced annually.

• 1981 – White Lotus Home founded in New Brunswick, N.J.

• 70 – Private Label, Wholesale and Drop Ship customers.

• 50 – Web-based retailers carrying White Lotus Home products.

• 20 – Brick and mortar retailers carrying White Lotus Home products.

• 15 – Number of White Lotus Home employees.

• 1 – White Lotus Home headquarters in New Jersey.

Current and Former Brick & Mortar and Internet-based Businesses Supplied by White Lotus Home

White Lotus Home has the experience, reach, plant capacity and end- to-end internal management processes to scale operations to deliver goods in bulk just about anywhere, on time and on budget.

About our name: The White Lotus (nelumbo nucifera), a sacred symbol of Indian cultural heritage, sprouts in muddy lakes and ponds, its stalks rising from the murky waters to unfurl magnificent ornamental blossoms that reach for the sun. To White Lotus Home, the flower is an allegory of the human condition’s triumph over chemicals and toxins in the environment as we work to enlighten and inspire others on the benefits of handcrafted organic and natural products, thereby partaking of the White Lotus flower’s endless destiny. Our Fibers: Clean, Natural, Sustainable

Both retailers and consumers are demanding organic & natural

fibers to improve, first, their health and the air quality and, second, to help save the environment.

Kapok: crafted from one of the purest, finest fibers in nature. Layered, batted cotton in mattresses gives you a supportive and dense sleep- Our most popular pillow filling! This versatile provides the perfect bal- ing surface that is still soft enough to cradle you while you sleep. In pillows ance: it’s soft and light for those who enjoy a plush, giving pillow, yet, the and duvets, it’s firmer than , but still light and fluffy. Used in: Mat- short fibers provide the luxurious feel and support of goose down. tresses, Toppers, Duvets, and Pillows. Available in bulk.

As a vegan alternative, Kapok doesn’t trigger common allergies nor incur the ethical concerns that come with harvesting goose feathers. Kapok also Green Cotton: maintains a uniform fill level, unlike down products that flatten over time. This product is grown and aggregated in the United States and, even though Kapok comes from seed pods that fall from Ceiba trees in tropical rain it is raised with traditional agriculture methods, all fibers are pre-rinsed forests, which means using Kapok helps, in fact, to preserve the life of a before they arrive at our manufacturing facility. We call it “green” cotton tree. This sustainable product helps boost the economies of Indonesia and because no dyes, perfumes, formaldehyde, or fire retardants are added to other tropical regions without promoting deforestation. Almost no work is the batting after the harvest. Our Green Cotton also promotes conservation. required to process the Kapok fibers — it’s picked clean, spun, and sent raw The fibers, too short or coarse to be made into threads for textiles, is often to White Lotus Home. Our Kapok fibers contain no fillers, dyes, perfumes, discarded. However, they’re perfectly suited for mattresses, toppers and pil- or other chemicals. Kapok is the best choice for both pure and sustainable low stuffing. Used in: Mattresses, Toppers, Duvets, and Pillows products. And if you love soft pillows, don’t settle for anything else. Used Available in bulk. in: Pillows and meditation zafus. Available in bulk. Virgin US-Grown Wool: 100% USDA Certified : This fiber naturally breathes to regulate temperature, wicks away moisture, With the assurance of USDA certification, the product is pure, unwashed, prevents dust mites, and acts as a natural fire retardant. This miracle mate- unbleached, untreated cotton and nothing more. The USDA requires that rial is nothing more than undyed, untreated virgin lamb’s wool! cotton labeled “organic” be farmed without the aide of synthetic herbicides, pesticides, or fertilizers. Prior to certification, all fields used for growing cot- Our wool is washed with a mild detergent, but contains no chemical treat- ton cannot be treated with these materials for three years. Each stage of the ments. It’s the perfect material for bedding. Those with allergies are wise to lifecycle is certified by the United States Department of Agriculture - from pick wool because it’s naturally dust-mite resistant. Our pure, virgin wool the soil, to the seeds and the final harvest. We buy our organic cotton from is soft, resilient, and naturally regulates body temperature. Wool is slightly farms across Texas, and many find it feels softer than its Green Cotton coun- softer than cotton and grows slightly firmer over time, making it a popular terparts. No dyes, perfumes, formaldehyde, or fire retardants are added to the choice for pillows and toppers. Used in: Mattresses, Toppers, Duvets, and batting at any point in production. You can rest assured that your bedding is Pillows. Available in bulk. Our Fibers: Clean, Natural, Sustainable

components of our Evergreen Foam are naturally derived from plant-based oils. If you’re still curious about our foam, please see a note from our sup- 100% Organic USDA-Certified Buckwheat: plier here. Used in: Mattresses, Toppers, and Pillows. Available in bulk; solid pieces or shredded by the pound. Buckwheat hulls are the exterior shells of a buckwheat seed and are USDA Certified as 100% Organic. When used as a pillow, the hulls create a bean- bag-like surface that cradles your head and neck as you sleep. Buckwheat Natural Latex: aids in aligning your upper vertebrae, and we often recommend buckwheat Our latex is versatile: temperature-neutral, dust mite-resistant, and naturally for those looking for a low-profile pillow that maintains support. antimicrobial. Unlike many other fibers, latex holds its shape for many years

without harboring allergens. The loose hulls allow for easy airflow, which keeps you cool and dry throughout the night. Many of our customers come to us looking specifically Our natural latex contains the unadulterated proteins from the rubber tree for buckwheat pillows, because once you’ve tried one, it’s hard to accept and is made into a solid foam via a variation of the Dunlop Process called anything else! Used in: Pillows and meditation zafus. Available in bulk. the Continuous Pour Process. We believe this energy-efficient method pro- duces the most pure and consistent latex product on the market. It contains zero fillers, petrochemicals or flame retardants, all of which may reduce -du Evergreen Foam: rability while adding unnecessary chemicals. Our pure, Dunlop latex comes with the assurance of Oeko-Tex Class 1 certification, which ensures that it’s This is a super lightweight but firm substance that is as green as foam gets. held to the highest human-ecological standards. It’s crafted from naturally-sourced soy and castor bean oil instead of toxic petrochemicals used by most of the bedding industry. Cradling and supportive, Natural Latex provides a soft, bouncy feel without harsh metal springs, which create uncomfortable pressure points and wear All foam is comprised of oils and these oils, regardless of their origin, form unevenly. And unlike memory foam, natural latex will not trap heat nor the organic compound polyurethane. It’s an umbrella term that describes contribute to carcinogenic off-gassing. Our natural Dunlop latex provides the chemical compound, not the source. So don’t be alarmed if your White ample support and offers the most luxurious night’s rest. Used in: Mat- Lotus Home product tag says contains “Urethane Foam.” Here’s the most tresses, Toppers, and Pillows. Available in bulk: Solid pieces and shredded important question: Is this foam petroleum-based or plant-based? by the pound.

Evergreen Foam contains a blend of soy, castor, and other vegetable oils. Unlike most conventional foams that use damaging petroleum as their base, our foam is certified to contain no heavy metal additives, formaldehyde, flame retardants, or petrochemicals of any kind! Evergreen Foam reduces the threat of carcinogenic off-gassing by using carbon scrubbing pads in the pouring process. In short, even though foam is a man-made product, all 6 Questions

Expand and redefine the value your design firm through a relationship with White Lotus Home Manufacturing. Seize the opportunity to grow the choices you offer, and accelerate Organic Elements your growth.

Drive Demand The option for organic emphasis in a design firm’s occupant-centered approach makes sense; aside from some specialized functions, people have special needs or share similar goals for Mother Earth.

As a result, clients, like consumers, are asking: 1. Is it recyclable? 2. Is it made of recyclable materials? 3. Is it easily biodegradable? 4. Is it produced using green manufacturing processes without harmful chemical byprod- ucts? 5. Does the finished product off-gas harmful chemicals, having a negative effect on indoor air quality? 6. Does the manufacturer have a company-wide sustainability policy?

Natural vs. Synthetic

White Lotus Home sells natural fibers derived from plants, including cotton, wool, Ka- pok and latex, avoiding those derived from chemical processing, such as , viscose, acrylic, , or vinylon.

Natural fibers are intrinsically biodegradable and durable and work well as curtains, pillows, bedding or upholstery.

Many are effective insulators, too. They are also good at absorbing sound and resistant to static electricity; some, such as wool, will pass fire-retardant regulations without any chemical treatment.

However, so-called “natural” fibers are not always what they seem. For example, conventional sheep, unlike the sheep that produce White Lotus Home’s virgin wool, often receive chemical treatments for parasites and graze on pastures that may have been sprayed with pesticides; the industrial processing of wool can also involve harsh chemicals. Such concerns should be addressed with your supplier.

Other points to consider are that the price of natural fibers can fluctuate greatly due to harvests or agricultural politics. Some will have lower durability than man-made fibers, and may absorb moisture, causing swelling of the fibers and loss of shape.

White Lotus Home: 35-Year Legacy

White Lotus Home takes pride in its detailed customer service. We work closely with our Private Label clients every step of the way – from start to finish – to turn your vi- sion into reality.

White Lotus Home, founded in 1981, has a team of skilled artisans in our New Jersey plant who create high-quality natural and organic products by hand for furniture outlets, bedding stores, massage schools, spas, hotels, nightclubs and natural products stores.

We also handcraft items for White Lotus Home at our factory in New Jersey, which sup- plies finished goods and organic fibers to a network of 100 online and brick and mortar businesses around the USA and Canada.

We provide jobs to our neighbors, and help to protect the environment, as well as sup- Relationships White Lotus Home can propel your business At a glance Here’s a few options you can shape to fit your strategy and budget. We make adding quality organic to your product line easy - and affordable!

Designer Cooperative Program * Discount off MSRP: 20% Certified designers are encouraged to advertise to their customers that they receive discounts on White Lotus Home products, and are free to sell to individual clients at a price they deem appropriate – though we recommend offering the client 10% off MSRP, and retaining a 10% consulting fee. All orders include free shipping to either the designer or direct to the client, if preferred. Designer discounts are offered under the assumption that design- ers are expert liaisons who mention our products to end clients, and are able to speak knowledgeably about our options. Designers are also welcome to order custom bedding and raw fibers in bulk. All purchases must be paid in full prior to delivery.

*Preferred Clients Up To 50% off MSRP. Call for details!

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

Drop Ship Wholesale Private Label

• Products ship directly to your cus- • Bulk purchases at 50 percent • Our artisans build hand-crafted tomers at a discount off MSRP. off MSRP. Free shipping. goods to your specifications that carry your company’s • Your price includes free shipping • $2,500 minimum initial order. brand platform – packaging, to destination in the continental color pallet, logos and image. USA. • Products ship directly to your store or headquarters. • We manufacture everything • Shipping to your customers in from children’s accessories, Alaska, Hawaii and offshore is • For existing web or brick-and- specialty pillows, duvets, mat- available for an additional charge. mortar stores with E-Com- tresses, and custom cushions. merce. You design it, we build it! • For existing web or brick-and- mortar stores with E-Commerce. • Great option for sellers with the • Minimum initial order of 100 ability to store inventory. pieces of at least one product • Just getting started? No problem. type. Send us a link to your web site un- der construction. Please take a moment to complete and return our application. Click the forms and they’ll open in your web browser.

We’ll respond immediately and have feedback within 7 business days.

To have a deeper discussion about Elizabeth Pando-Nieves our point of view on sustainability Vice President and manufacturing options for your White Lotus Home business, please contact: Phone: (732) 352-3628 Email: [email protected]