INVISTA bags Antron Carpet Fibre Environmental Award
21 Oct '05
2 min read
In INVISTA's European production, primary energy for the production of Antron carpet fibres has been confirmed by BRE to be 30% less than the industry benchmark for nylon fibre manufacturing.
Laurance Bird of Antron carpet fibres, commented that they delighted to be the first carpet fibre manufacturer to be awarded this prestigious environmental award. Their continual corporate strategy to reduce their environmental footprint in the production process of Antron carpet fibre is now endorsed by another prestigious certification.
Carpet manufacturers using Antron will recognise the commitment by INVISTA to produce a fibre not only with exceptional performance attributes but also one which has a reduced environmental impact.
INVISTA has a manufacturing or marketing presence in every major market and garment region worldwide. Today it is comprised of five businesses: Apparel; Performance and Textile Fibers; Interiors; Intermediates; and Polymer and Resins. INVISTA is committed to its customers' growth through market insights and technology innovations combined with a powerful portfolio of the best-known global brands and trademarks in the industry including: LYCRA, STAINMASTER, ANTRON, POLARGUARD, COOLMAX, THERMOLITE, AVORAFR, CORDURA, SUPPLEX, TACTEL, ESP and TEFLON.