8.14.09 | New York, NY | Carnegie, a leading manufacturer and innovator of textiles, is pleased to announce that its complete Xorel line of wallcovering and upholstery, have been proven to resist damage after multiple cleanings with Virex Tb disinfectant cleaner.

Many hospitals, healthcare facilities and nursing homes in the U.S. use Virex-Tb or similar commercial cleaning products to effectively deal with increasingly virulent micro-organisms. In response to concerns from wallcovering specifiers and end-users in choosing a durable product for these environments, Carnegie has conducted in-house testing of the Virex Tb cleaning solution on its collection of inherently sustainable Xorel.

"The high-alkaline cleaning solutions kill germs but they also proved very damaging to many wallcoverings," says Heather Bush, Executive Vice President of Creative for Carnegie. "Xorel has been a proven performance product for walls, panels and upholstery in healthcare environments since its introduction in 1981. This is just another example of its extraordinary capabilities and unmatched resilience.

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Carnegie is a leading manufacturer and innovator of textiles in North America. Since 1950, the family-owned company has established a tradition of firsts, including the development of its own Xorel fabrics, which provide a durable alternative to PVC materials and is included in the collection of the Smithsonian Institution. In addition, it has built a reputation for its ongoing and comprehensive commitment to the environment through all parts of its business cycle. www.carnegiefabrics.com