Glossary of Green TermsAnti-microbial An antimicrobial is a substance that kills or inhibits the growth of microbes such as bacteria, fungi, or viruses. Green Guard An industry independent third-party testing program for low emitting products and materials. Products tested for: VOCs, formaldehyde, styrene and aldehydes. Oeko-Tex Standard 100 - Textiles which are awarded the certificate are free of concentrations of harmfull substances whihc are detrimental to health. Parmameters used in testing: banned AZO dyes, carcinogenic and allergy inducing dyes, formaldehyde, pesticides, cholorinated phenols, chloro-organic benzenes and toluenes, extractable heavy metals, colorfastness, pH value and emission of volatile compounds. Ultra Fresh Window blinds that have the UltraFresh treatment help maintain a sterile environment in hospitals, nurseries and care homes. Not only will the window blinds provide an effective and efficient from of adjustable solar shading, but they also guarantee a sterile, germ-free surface for many years to come. Details...
Silver Screen A technical innovation in sunscreens, SilverScreen fabrics feature an ultrafine layer of aluminum on the back side of the fabric, dramatically increasing solar energy performance. |
