Overview:

Low VOC fabric covering for office panels/ workstations, acoustic panels and vertical surfaces, some post-industrial recycled content.

Product Description:

Harmony is a non-woven fabric made utilising some post-industrial recovered polyester fibres. Non-woven construction minimises fray and allows for a quicker transfer of fibre to fabric, ensuring energy efficiency. Fabric does not require foam backing for installation on to panel.

Product has been independently tested to be low VOC. Does not present any health hazard during manufacture, normal handling or use.  No spinning of fibre required, no chemicals used, no toxic by products.  Dispersed dyestuffs used in dyeing are biodegradable.  No scouring is necessary as in wool fabrics. Water used is treated and reused. 

No backing requirements ensures completely recyclable if no ahdesive is used in installation. If dry fixed is easily disassembled and reused at end of current life. ‘Lean’ manufacturing systems in place to facilitate waste minimisation in all areas of process. Water used is treated and reused.

Harmony has been GECA Ecolabel certified – lic no. RIM 2008

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Country of Origin

Made in Thailand from locally sourced raw materials.

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.

Assessment Comparison:

Virgin and recycled polyester fabrics

Keywords / Alternatives

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

Availability:

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

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 aquatic impact Reduced terrestrial impact

RESOURCE DEPLETION & EFFICIENCY

Reduce material use Post-Industrial recycled content Reuse potential Eco packaging

HUMAN HEALTH

Reduced toxics or carcinogens Low/reduced offgassing

POLLUTION TO ENVIRONMENT

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

OTHER VITAL SIGNS

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

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