The Stacks
Solvent (S)
Solvent is a cleaning method for fabrics that uses dry-cleaning products and other similar cleaners to break down stains. The use of water or water-based cleaners could stain or shrink the fabric. …
Space Dyed
Space dyed refers to a method of yarn dyeing that creates segments of different colors along on each strand. This results in different hues that can be related or contrasting, measure equal or unequal …
Spalted
Spalted wood figuring is found on wood veneers and planks that have been discolored due to a fungi infestation. Spalted wood will have discoloration in its pigment and, depending on the wood type, …
Stainless Steel
Stainless steel is just regular steel that is composed of iron and carbon, but with chromium and other alloys added to enhance performance. With chromium added to the steel there is a protective …
Steel
Steel is a metal that is an alloy of iron and carbon which contains small amounts of silicon, phosphorus, sulphur, and oxygen. This metal is known to rust—return to its original state of iron oxide—as …
Sublimation Printing
Sublimation printing, also known as dye sublimation printing, refers to a printing process used for transferring images onto a substrate. Unlike typical printing methods, where the solid turns to …
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are chemical contaminants that, at significant levels, can be harmful to human health and the environment. VOCs are volatile, meaning that they evaporate readily, and …
Suede
Suede refers to leather that is produced from either the inner layer of split leather or the uncoated flesh side of a smooth leather. This results in a soft, fuzzy, and pliable material, which works …
Supply Chain
A supply chain is a coordinated system of processes, information, resources, physical locations, and service providers that are responsible for a product’s manufacturing, storage, distribution, and …
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI)
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) is a non-profit organization committed to advancing sustainable forest management. SFI’s standards and product labels aid consumers in making responsible …
Terracotta
Terracotta is a type of ceramic called earthenware, and its name is a translation from the Italian word for baked earth. It is a clay-based material that is baked in a kiln, or by heat from the sun, …
Top-Grain Leather
Top grain is a type of leather that has undergone minor corrections to its natural grain markings. It is made from the top or outermost layer of the hide. During the production process, top-grain …
Toxicity
Toxicity refers to the potential of a substance to cause harm to the living body. Toxic substances, or toxicants, can be naturally occurring (such as lead), synthetic (like phthalates), or produced by …
Type 6 Nylon
Type 6 Nylon, or Nylon 6, is a synthetic thermoplastic polyamide, whose fiber form is widely used in commercial carpets. Unlike Type 6,6 Nylon, its molecular structure contains one monomer called …
Type 6,6 Nylon
Type 6,6 Nylon, or Nylon 6,6, is a synthetic thermoplastic polyamide, whose fiber form is widely used in commercial carpets. Unlike Type 6 Nylon, it has a molecular structure comprised of two …
