Chicago Hometown Architectural Glass Manufacturer Releases 2025 Sustainability Commitment
[Chicago, IL – January 20, 2025] Skyline, a 42-year-old leader in US decorative architectural glass manufacturing, announces the release of its detailed 2025 Sustainability Commitment document and webpage.
Four Decades of Domestic Manufacturing
Since its founding in 1983, Skyline has operated exclusively from its facilities based in Chicago’s city limits. Their strict focus on domestic production approach minimizes shipping emissions, supports stringent quality control, and local labor.
Ethical Material Sourcing
Skyline prioritizes the use of non-toxic, locally sourced materials in its production. This includes paint that is locally made and water based, a proprietary mechanical etching technique that utilizes recycled aluminum oxide, and use of EVA interlayers for laminated glass, as opposed to the less expensive and less reliable PVB alternative.
Certifications and Contributions
Skyline’s environmental certifications include Intertek Clean Air GOLD, multiple Health Product Declarations (HPDs), and Cradle to Cradle certification for primary glass substrate via Vitro Glass. Skyline’s products also contribute to various LEED credits.
Bird-Friendly Initiatives
The company offers bird-friendly glass solutions through its Eco-Etch process applied to surface one of prefabricated IGUs. This process has been tested to significantly reduce bird strikes, with threat factors as low as 15, well below the American Bird Conservancy’s threshold of 30.
Retrofit Ready
Skyline Film Studio’s PVC-free polyester film is the environmentally friendly alternative to vinyl glass films. Film Studio features many of Skyline’s most popular patterns, including the new Matrix Collection, designed in collaboration with Gensler. Glass film integrates seamlessly with existing glass, supporting evolving architectural needs.
About Skyline Design
Skyline produces both interior and exterior glass products for corporate, hospitality, transportation, and healthcare environments. Distinguished by its collaborations with renowned artists, photographers, and designers, Skyline Design has been committed since its founding in 1983 to sustainable processes, materials, and techniques.
For more information, please visit https://skyline.glass/sustainability/