PVC-Free Fabric and Wallcovering
Why PVC-Free?
Carnegie’s commitment to quality an innovation is inseparable from its commitment to sustainability. The research and development of sustainable textiles is one of our major business principles, which led us to becoming the first PVC-free textile and wallcovering company. The more we learned about the potential for the release of dioxin during the PVC manufacturing process, plasticizers during use, and dioxin during disposal if PVC is burned, we were convinced that we did not want PVC in our products. We are dedicated to finding high performance alternatives for walls, windows, and furniture.
What is PVC?
PVC or vinyl is a common component of furniture, textiles and wallcoverings. PVC is produced from vinyl chloride monomer. Because PVC or vinyl is inherently rigid, it requires plasticizers to soften it or make it more flexible for uses such as wallcovering and upholstery. These plasticizers can be released during use and vinyl manufacturing, among other processes, is a contributor of dioxin to our environment.