Green

GreenShield®

02.09.2025

A topical stain resistant finish that utilizes 7-10 times fewer fluorocarbons than similar finishes and releases no VOC emissions. The technology i...

GREENGUARD™

A certification and labeling program for interior products and building materials in reference to indoor air quality.

green

An adjective used to describe something that is perceived to be beneficial to the environment.

Global Warming Potential (GWP)

A manufactured fiber fA scale used to relate a compound to the CO2 equivalents to measure the potential heating effects on the atmosphere.

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is a multi-stakeholder process and independent institution whose mission is to develop and disseminate global...

flammability

The measurement of a fabric’s performance when it is exposed to specific sources of ignition.

Fish Toxicity

Several Genera and Species of fish found in lakes, ponds and streams that are part of the food chain are tested for their reaction to chemical expo...

Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

The U.S. federal agency with regulatory and enforcement authority directed towards stopping actions that threaten consumers’ opportunities to exerc...

European Eco-Label (EU-Eco)

02.07.2025

A labeling system using a flower symbol to designate products that have been checked by independent bodies and certified compliant with strict ecol...