Overview:

Low VOC polyester fabric coverings for office panels, workstations, acoustic panels and vertical surfaces.

Product Description:

Fusion is a non-woven fabric made using some post-industrial recovered polyester fibres (approximately 6%). Non-woven construction minimises fray and allows for a quicker transfer of fibre to fabric, improving energy efficiency.

Fabric does not require foam backing or adhesives for installation onto panels, facilitating disassembly for reuse or recycling at end of current life. Dispersed dyestuffs used in dyeing are biodegradable.  No scouring is necessary as in wool fabrics. Water used is treated and reused. 

Product has been independently tested to and deemed to be low VOC. Polyester is a non-toxic and non harmful product and is installer-friendly, requiring no specific protective apparel during manufacture, normal handling or use.

Fabrics are suitable as coverings for office panels and workstations; acoustic panels and other vertical surfaces.

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Country of Origin

Thailand

ecospecifier Issues of Concern / Red Lights

Product has no issues of concern. See below for detailed results of assessment.

The Dystar band of dyes used in fabric has been previously certified to the EU eco label. Dyes that meet this standard are fully compatible with ecospecifier Risk Assessment requirements.

Keywords / Alternatives

Biodegradable, recycled content, polyester, fabric, fabric covering, workstations, walls and partitions, panels, vertical surfaces, Low VOC

Assessment Comparison

Virgin and recycled polyester fabrics

Availability:

ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

Other information:

Information last verified on 10/03/2010.

Assessment Criteria Satisfied

ENERGY/GREENHOUSE

Low energy in production Potential less GHG/ODP down stream

HABITAT & LAND

Reduced terrestrial impact Reduced aquatic impact

RESOURCE DEPLETION & EFFICIENCY

Post-Industrial recycled content Take-back/ product stewardship

HUMAN HEALTH

Low/reduced offgassing Reduced toxics or carcinogens

POLLUTION TO ENVIRONMENT

Reduced chemical toxicity through Life Cycle Low/no carcinogens through life-cycle Reduced smog-forming potential

OTHER VITAL SIGNS

MSDS Ecolabel Independent Verification Doc Manuf Claim Environmental info about product Australian Standard Environmental policy ISO 14001

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