The 4 Designer Plants Proprietary Technologies and What They Mean

Not all artificial plants are created equal.

Sadly, the artificial plant industry isn’t regulated by third-party authorities, which means there isn’t a regulatory body to determine whether a product is or isn’t compliant.

While this isn’t an issue for reputable manufacturers and suppliers, it can motivate shady sellers to shill products of dubious quality to consumers who can’t tell the difference yet.

In turn, they’ll soil the reputation of artificial plants and contribute to the inaccurate assumption that these products are all cheap, tacky, and low-quality.

We want to set the record straight and talk about what makes our products different and how we ensure they’re durable and high-quality. Since we use proprietary technologies and follow guidelines to stay compliant, we’re not afraid of people digging deeper into our business.

Read more about our 4 proprietary technologies below.

All About the 4 Designer Plants Proprietary Technologies

At Designer Plants, we’ve been using advanced technologies since our inception, but only recently did we start talking about what these mean.

Our designers and manufacturers have done their best to follow (and set) global standards for longevity, quality, and safety.

Here are our 4 proprietary technologies and what they mean for our artificial plant products:

UV-Tex

We know how tough the sun can be, especially in places like Florida or Texas. Real and fake plants in these areas usually take a hit from the excessive UV exposure outdoors.

Since it’s frustrating to think about seeing your plants dead or faded, our team implements UV-Tex technology, a proprietary method we’ve refined over the years through real-world testing and lab research.

This technology works like sunscreen for artificial plants, but it’s built inside the material during manufacturing and not added afterwards. UV-Tex helps keep your faux plants looking fresh for the long haul, so you won’t have to deal with fading, cracking, or warping, maintaining your peace of mind for years.

Our UV-Tex technology gives you:

• Long-lasting vibrancy, with your fake plants retaining their color even after years of sun exposure.

• Built-in UV protection that’s part of the material itself and not just a coating that washes off.

• Tested in extreme climates with proven performance in places with intense sun, like the South of the US.

• Low maintenance and no upkeep needed, as you don’t need to rotate your foliage, replace it, or water it.

• Backed by warranties that allow you to enjoy up to 5 years of coverage, with many products lasting beyond that.

• Suitability for any space and a decor piece that can thrive on rooftops, balconies, and sun-kissed gardens.

Real-Tex

Real doesn’t have to mean living. For our artificial plants, it can mean realistic and almost indistinguishable from the real thing.

Real-Tex is our most advanced technology that allows us to capture the natural beauty of real plants and translate it to our products. Our team developed this technology to appease discerning designers and customers who want authenticity with very little compromise.

So, Real-Tex is responsible for delivering a near-perfect replication of nature’s textures, colors, and depth.

Here are a few aspects that make it so remarkable:

• Provides organic depth and ensures our faux plants are layered and clustered to create shadow, variation, and fullness that mimic real-life growth.

• Eco diversity in each panel that can include up to 15 unique plant species to reflect the natural biodiversity found in living greenery and vertical gardens.

• Multi-part construction that ensures leaves, stems, and branches are built individually, meaning you won’t get any flat foliage.

• Multi-tonal foliage where each leaf is hand-finished using Pantone-matched tones to recreate the subtle gradients found in live plants.

• 3D texturing that displays natural indentations, veining, and irregularities that are part of every piece and ensure a lifelike finish.

Safe-Tex

As we mentioned, there’s no standardization when it comes to artificial plants. As a result, some products on the market still contain harmful substances like lead, mercury, or VOCs (volatile organic compounds).

These substances can leach into your space over time and pose serious health risks, especially for children, pets, or anyone with sensitivities.

Driven by our desire to ensure our products are never a cause of harm, we developed our proprietary Safe-Tex technology, which makes sure our faux greenery is non-toxic. All products with Safe-Tex are built to meet the highest health and environmental standards by providing proof that the product is free from heavy metals, VOCs, and suitable for use in homes with pets and children.

We back our Safe-Tex technology with RoHS compliance, which means our products meet strict international standards for restricting hazardous substances and chemical off-gassing.

Thanks to Safe-Tex, our products are:

• RoHS, REACH, and ISO compliant, meaning there are no toxic materials, the manufacturer adheres to rigorous standards, and a third party governs the production, import, and use of chemicals.

• Child and pet safe and ideal for homes, schools, daycares, gardens, and commercial spaces.

• Lab-tested and certified to meet international safety standards, which we can prove with a report upon request.

Eco-Tex

Artificial plants get a bad rap and are often talked about as a contributor for pollution worldwide. But even though our products are made of plastic, it’s not the type of high-density plastic found in landfills. Instead, we use LDPE, or low-density polyethylene, which can be recycled and upcycled.

Since we also live on this planet, we wanted to make sure the impact our products have on the environment is as low as possible. So, we created Eco-Tex, our sustainability initiative focused on reducing waste and promoting ethical manufacturing practices.

This techonlogy reflects our commitment to doing better for our customers, ourselves, and the planet.

At the moment, Designer Plants is the only artificial plant company offering a closed-loop recycling program in participating regions of the US. Our program allows you to return your used faux greenery to our warehouse, where we’ll take it apart and repurpose it into new products like furniture and homewares.

Additional benefits of our Eco-Tex technology include:

• Certified recycled materials used in your fauxliege, with an option to use Global Recycling Scheme-certified plastics upon request, with proof.

• Ethically made fauxliege produced under strict environmental and social responsibility standards including ISO, REACH, and RoHS.

• No use of harsh chemicals and a reduced use of colorants and stabilizers for a lower environmental footprint.

• A longer lifespan that reduces waste compared to fast-fading, cheap, and disposable artificial plants.

Finishing Thoughts

As you can see, we like to stand out.

But we like to stand out in ways that matter and not just provide surface-level “enhancements” that customers don’t even care about.

We’ve had decades to hone our craft, and we’ve heard hundreds of requests, pleas, wants, and needs from customers. These were the driving forces behind our technologies and our core belief that artificial greenery should do more than just look like a real plant.

Each technology is a reflection of our commitment to quality, safety, and realistic design. So, whatever you’re decorating, you can trust that our faux plants are built to thrive beautifully, safely, and sustainably.

If you want more information or get a free consult for using our artificial plants and green walls, reach out to our team and share your visions or concerns.

We also invite you to visit our showrooms in Florida andCalifornia and see the products yourself before buying.