by AF 0620 — June 21, 2010—A Gold award went to Antron INVISTA in the Carpet Fiber category for its TruBlend fiber technology. The award was presented by The Best of NeoCon product competition, which took place during NeoCon World’s Trade Fair at The Merchandise Mart, Chicago.
Antron fibers featuring TruBlend fiber technology contain up to 30 percent recycled and renewable content, says the company.
Antron Lumena solution-dyed nylon with TruBlend fiber technology contains a balance of 22.5 percent pre-consumer recycled content, 2.5 percent post-consumer recycled content and up to 5 percent bio-based content derived from castor beans, which are a high-yielding and renewable resource harvested annually.
TruBlend fiber technology is currently available in seven versatile colors of Antron Lumena solution-dyed nylon, including Granite, Fawn, Mushroom, Antique Olive, Gingerbread, Glacier and Graphite.
Antron Lumena solution-dyed nylon with TruBlend fiber technology can contribute to LEED MR Credits 4.1 and 4.2, MR Credit 6, and may contribute to an Innovation in Design Credit.
The Best of NeoCon product competition is sponsored by Contract Magazine; IIDA (International Interior Design Association); IFMA (International Facility Management Association); MMPI (The Merchandise Mart); McMorrow Report.
For more information see the Antron Web site.
