Select Ultrafabrics high‐performance materials now meet heightened health and safety standards
Ultrafabrics, the first polyurethane manufacturer to earn GREENGUARD certification for all its open‐line fabrics engineered in Japan, has now received GREENGUARD Gold Certification for select fabric collections.
GREENGUARD Certification is part of UL Environment, a business unit of Underwriters Laboratories, and verifies that products meet rigorous, third‐party VOC (volatile organic compounds) emissions standards—helping reduce indoor air pollution and the risk of chemical exposure while aiding in the creation of healthier indoor environments.
Gold Certification stipulates even more stringent health and safety standards, to ensure fabrics are acceptable for use where sensitive individuals – such as children and the elderly – spend extended periods of time in indoor environments, such as schools and healthcare facilities.
“We have always been focused on making safe, sustainable fabrics that our customers can trust,” says A.R. Swan, Marketing Manager. “No matter the application, designers can breathe easier when it comes to choosing Ultrafabrics materials that are environmentally sound.”
The collections that received GREENGUARD Gold certification include Ultraleather®| Original and Pearlized, and Ultratech™| Cove, Dwell, Eco Tech, and Helix. Ultraleather is designed with softness and durability in mind, redefining the experience of leather. Ultratech combines state‐of‐the‐art performance with a sensory experience unmatched by other materials.
In addition to meeting stringent GREENGUARD VOC emission standards that promote healthier indoor air quality, Ultrafabrics materials contribute to LEED™ and BIFMA credits. Gold certified materials are also compliant with California Standard Section 01350, which addresses environmental and public health considerations for building projects.
About Ultrafabrics
With decades of polyurethane craftsmanship, Ultrafabrics® is reshaping the world of leather‐free performance fabrics – one surface at a time. Future‐focused and cruelty free, our products offer unrivaled sensorial experiences and change the definition and expectation for what a performance fabric can be, do and feel like.