The Stacks
Non-Phthalate Vinyl
Non-phthalate vinyls are PVC products that do not contain phthalate plasticizers, which can be harmful to human and animal health. Phthalate has long been used to make PVC softer and more pliable, …
Phthalates
Phthalates are a group of harmful chemicals that are primarily used to soften plastics and vinyls in many consumer and industrial products. Around 90% of phthalates are used as plasticizers to improve …
Plasticizers
Plasticizers are additives used with plastics and vinyls to improve their flexibility and resistance. They are typically made of lightweight, volatile molecules that are either non-polymeric materials …
Polyester
Polyester is a category of synthetic petroleum-based fiber. It is one of the most popular synthetic fiber families that is often referred to as polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Polyester can be …
Polyethylene
Polyethylene is a synthetic thermoplastic polyamide. It is a performance fiber that can be made as filament yarn from both petroleum or bio-based sources such as corn and sugar cane. Polyethylene is …
Polypropylene
Polypropylene is a synthetic thermoplastic polyamide. It is a performance fiber that can be manufactured in filament yarn with different structures and can be used as a breathable fiber or for heat …
Polyurethane
Polyurethane is a petroleum-based polymer that was first developed by IG Farben in 1937. It can be manufactured in many different forms, which include high-resilience foam seating, surface coatings, …
Post-Consumer Recycled
Post-consumer recycled content is material waste generated after the consumer-use phase of an item’s life cycle that is used to manufacture new products. To claim post-consumer content, manufacturers …
Post-Industrial Recycled
Post-industrial recycled content, also known as pre-consumer recycled content, is material waste generated during mass production that is later used to manufacture new products. Unlike …
Product Life Cycle
A product life cycle is an assessment of resource consumption, performance, and environmental impacts at each phase of an industrial product’s life. It consists of the extraction of raw materials, the …
Reclaimed Wood
Reclaimed wood is structurally sound wood that has been salvaged from a building project and reused to extend its lifespan. When buildings are decommissioned, abandoned, or slated for demolition, …
Reconstituted wood
Reconstituted wood, or wood veneers, are wood sheets that are rotary sawn, applied to one another, and finished to have the appearance of various desired woods. A consistent color, pattern, and …
Recycled content
Recycled content, as opposed to virgin stock, is material that has been diverted from a landfill and subsequently used in the manufacturing of new product. Defined by the Federal Trade Commission …
Resilient Flooring
Resilient flooring refers to a category of materials with a non-textile wear layer that are characterized by their elasticity and ability to recover from compressive stress. According to the Resilient …
Rubber
Rubber is an elastic polymer that is available as a natural or synthetic derivative. Natural rubber is made from the sap of the rubber tree, while synthetic rubber—including styrene-butadiene (SBR) …
