8.17.10 | Marietta, GA | Mohawk is unveiling its first annual sustainability report, A Better World by Design, available exclusively online at www.mohawksustainability.com. The report details the company‘s focus on sustainable products, its people and practices which support the planet; and its virtual delivery highlights the company‘s goals of finding sustainable ways of sharing information. "For Mohawk Industries, sustainability isn’t a buzz word; it is a core value," said the company.
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8.12.10 | Wheeling, IL | Brentano’s fall 2010 Gala collection offers range of textiles balancing sophistication and playfulness, each of the 18 patterns of the Gala collection engage the festive theme, whether its through bold color, unique textures, flowing patterns, or technical innovation. Six high performance upholsteries offer a combination of Nano-Tex, DuraBlock, or Crypton finishes in fresh colors, while eco-friendly faux leathers increase the variety of the Brentano Green label and new draperies add to Brentano’s selection of distinctive window treatments.
The geometric twisting and turning pattern of Nightlife was inspired by stained glass windows and brought to life using an innovative laser cutting method. Available in 3 striking colors, this 100% polyester drapery is inherently flame retardant, making it ideal for hotel and restaurant interiors. Nightlife is designed to be railroaded, and has a wide selvedge on each side: one measures 8” and the other 7.5” for a total width of 118.” Additional custom colors based on existing base fabrics are available at 50 yard minimums.
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8.12.10 | Ashland, MA | A new, durable dry-erase paint that can recoat chalkboards and worn white-boards, creating a new surface without their removal and related replacement costs has been introduced by IdeaPaint, Inc. of Ashland, Massachusetts. The new surface finish is more durable than a conventional whiteboard and can recoat existing chalkboards and worn whiteboards instead of replacing them. IdeaPaint ® dry-erase paint can also be applied to any wall. For more information email: mwilson@ideapaint.com
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7.30.10 | New York, NY | Designtex has cemented its commitment to operate as a carbon-neutral company, announcing that it has reduced the greenhouse gas footprint of its operations to net zero. "I am pleased to say that we have reduced or offset 100% of the CO2 emissions from all of our facilities. In addition, we are offsetting all of Designtex's business travel, employee commuting, and all product shipments into and out of our warehouse," said Tom Hamilton, President and CEO of Designtex.
In 2009, Designtex enlisted Vermont-based NativeEnergy, a recognized leader in carbon reduction and offset services, to assess its footprint and offer guidance in making onsite reductions and providing verified offsets. NativeEnergy helps finance the construction of high quality Native American, family farm, and community-based renewable energy and carbon reduction projects.
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7.8.10 | Grand Rapids, MI | True Textiles named Tom Olive as Chief Executive Officer. He was previous with successful brand companies such as Procter & Gamble, CampbellSoup, and Borden. His most recent position was CEO of Elan Nutrition which he joined in 2003.
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7.7.10 | Dalton, GA | Tandus Flooring showcased the design capabilities in Powerbond‘, a hybrid resilient sheet flooring, at NeoCon 2010, with District, a Suzanne Tick design, taking home the grand prize for creative use of Antron Fiber. District also won the Gold award in the modular category.
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3.19.10 | New York, NY | Carnegie now offers a X-Protect Barrier Backing for
its Xorel line of textiles. Engineered specifically for Xorel fabrics, X-Protect Barrier Backing makes Xorel 100% water repellent and prevents
the growth of bacteria and fungi in Xorel fabric. The protective barrier
can be applied to any Xorel fabric approved for upholstery use and
meets ASTM resistance to blood and blood-born pathogens penetration.
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