Sunair® is proud to offer an array of fabrics from MERMET® that are indoor certified by Greenguard®. This certification is given to interior solar screen fabrics where the "off-gassing" is of such a low level that it is considered safe for the indoor environment.
The Mermet® fabrics that are certified by GREENGUARD are E Screen, M Screen, T Screen, Obion, Fiz, Paradise, Satine, and Natte.
For more information see below and please visit
www.mermetusa.com and
www.greenguard.org.
For immediate release:
COWPENS, SC (June, 2008) - 3G Mermet, a leading manufacturer of high quality solar protection fabrics, has been awarded GREENGUARD Children and Schools certification for six additional products in their fabric line.
New product certifications recently announced by GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI) include Mermet's Fiz, Paradis, and Obion fabrics, along with several products from Mermet's eco-friendly line - Vela, Terra, and Blackout Xlite. These "eco-friendly" fabrics, made of 100% polyester, are completely free of PVC and are recyclable.
In January 2008, GEI awarded certification to Mermet's M-Screen, E- Screen, T-Screen, Natte, and Satine. Each of these products received both the GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certification® and the more stringent Children and Schools Certification™. All of the products certified will feature the GREENGUARD logo.
"With these latest certifications, almost 90% of Mermet's product line is GREENGUARD certified," said Debbi Lowder, Mermet's product manager. "This endorsement assures our customers that our company is committed to maintaining the highest standards of indoor air quality. We pledge to continue the development of intelligent fabrics that provide the best in solar protection and meet these important emission standards."
To achieve GREENGUARD certification, a product must undergo thorough emissions testing overseen by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute in Marietta, Ga. GEI is an industry-independent, non-profit organization that certifies a wide range of building products and materials and sets worldwide standards for safe emissions levels. With their Certification Program, GREENGUARD accepts only products with chemical emissions that meet acceptable IAQ pollutant guidelines.
In the business of manufacturing solar protection fabrics since 1976, Mermet's extensive product range covers a variety of applications and provides highly effective fabrics that meet the growing market demand for healthier, more comfortable workplaces and homes.
"3G Mermet customers will see the GREENGUARD logo," said Chris Duerk, Director of Sales & Marketing, "and know that our solar protection fabrics do not contribute to indoor air pollution, making Mermet products an excellent choice for all interiorscape projects. The timing of these endorsements is significant," Duerk added. "Our company recently completed a major expansion of its manufacturing and distribution plant and is now launching a new national sales initiative. Designers and architects, already familiar with Mermet quality, will see the GREENGUARD logo and know that Mermet is also committed to higher customer safety standards."
ABOUT MERMET:
Since 1951, Mermet has been dedicated to the weaving of fiberglass fabrics to exacting client specifications. Mermet entered the solar protection market in 1976 and during the next 30 years developed the most technologically advanced products in the industry. Today, Mermet is known throughout the world for its dedication in manufacturing high quality "intelligent fabrics." From the PETRONAS Towers in Malaysia to the Getty Museum in Los Angeles, Mermet is a world leader in the solar protection market.
ABOUT GREENGUARD:
Founded in 2001, GEI is an industry independent, non-profit organization that oversees the GREENGUARD Certification Programs. The Institute's mission is to protect human health and quality of life through programs that improve indoor air that people breathe. As an ANSI Accredited Standards Developer, GEI establishes acceptable standards for building materials, interior products, electronic equipment, indoor environments and buildings. The more than 165,000 GREENGUARD certified products must meet stringent, third party standards for low chemical emissions based on established health standards and undergo rigorous testing and verification processes on a regular basis. GREENGUARD certification is broadly recognized and a ccepted by a number of "green" building programs, including the United States Green Building Council's (USGBC) LEED® program. An online guide of GREENGUARD certified products is available at no charge at
www.greenguard.org.
