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Product Image Product Name Name of Manufacturer Functional Purpose of Product Data Quality 3.1.2 Colourfastness minimum levels: level 3-4 (colour change, stained, for washing), level 3-4 (perspiration, acid and alkaline), level 2-3 (wet rubbing), level 4 (dry rubbing), level 5 (light; if for furniture/curtains else level 4); some exceptions 3.1.3 Dimensional stability stated on care label or packaging if changes exceed 2%-8% (length and width), % depending on product type category
Seed Fibres - Cotton

3.2.1 Hazardous chemical content (less than 0.05ppm); Certified Organic?
Bast Fibres eg flax

3.2.2.1 Waste water treated on site? Bast Fibres obtained by water retting?
3.2.2.2 Low hazardous chemical content (less than 0.05ppm); Certified Organic?
Keratin Fibres - Wool

3.2.3.1 Low hazardous chemical content (less than 0.5-2ppm depending on chemical)
3.2.3.2 Waste water treated on site? If offsite and effluent discharged to sewer, COD < 60g/kg greasy wool, and offsite treatment achieves at least a further 75% COD content reduction (annual average) 3.2.3.3 If onsite scouring effluent treatment and discharged to surface waters: Wool Scouring Effluent COD < 5g/kg of wool
pH between 6 and 9
Temperature below 40 degrees celcius
3.2.3.4 Solvent based washing not used in scouring
Regenerated cellulose

3.2.4.1 AOX in fibres < 250ppm
3.2.4.2 Low sulphur emissions to air from viscose fibre processing during production (<120g/kg filament fibre produced & <30g/kg staple fibre produced, as an annual average) 3.2.4.3 Zinc emissions < 0.3g/kg (annual average, for viscose fibres) 3.2.4.4 Copper emissions < 0.1ppm (cupro fibres, annual average)
Polyester

3.2.5.1 Antimony content < 260ppm
3.2.5.2 and 3.2.5.3 VOC Air Emissions < 1.2g/kg of polyester; Solvent based spinning note used
Polyamide

3.2.6 Low N2O emissions (<10g/kg polyamide 6 and <50g/kg polyamide 6.6 produced)
Acrylic

3.2.7 Residual acrylinitrile content < 1.5mg/kg, and air emissions of acrylinitrile < 1g/kg
Polypropylene

3.2.8 Lead based pigments not used
Polyvinylchloride

3.2.9.1 Lead or tin based additives not used, vinyl chloride monomer not detectable, restricted phthalates not used, waste waters containing phthalates aerobically treated on-site prior to discharge to
3.2.9.2 solvent based spinning not used, pvc not used as a coating for other textiles, product stewardship recyling program in place or local recycler accepts product free of charge and not disposed in landfill or incineration
Elastane

3.2.10 Organotin compounds not used; emissions to air of aromatic diisocyanates during polymerisation and spinning < 5mg/kg fibre produced (annual average)
3.3.1 and 3.3.2 None of the following processes are done: Chrome mordant dying, weighting yarns using cerium or its compounds, halogenated carriers, pickling using metals or metal salts; and prohibited substances are not used (eg dtpa) 3.3.3.1 Low levels of ionic impurities in pigments and dyes (max 4-2500ppm depending on chemical) 3.3.3.3 For cellulose dyeing containing metal complex dyes, <20% applied are discharged to waste water treatment; for other dyeing processes containing metal complex dyes, <7% applied are discharged to waste water treatment; Low emissions to water after t 3.3.3.4 and 3.3.3.5 Azo dyes are not used that may cleave to specific aromatic amines; carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic to reproduction dyes are not used 3.3.3.6 Specified sensitizing dyes are only used if fastness to perspiration (acid, alkaline) is at least 4 3.3.3.7 Printing pastes contain <5% VOC by weight; inks do not contain phthalates dehp, dbp, bbp; plastisol based printing is not used 3.3.4.1 Heavy metal salts (except iron) or formaldehyde not used for stripping or de-pigmentation 3.3.4.2 >95% detergents, >95% fabric softeners, >95% complexing agents by weight, at wet processing sites, are biodegradable 3.3.4.3 AOX emissions in bleaching effluent < 40mg Cl/kg (some exceptions where 100mg Cl/kg is permitted: linen and other bast, cotton for white end products), exception man-made cellulose fibres 3.3.4.4 and 3.3.4.5 Use of non-toxic flame retardants; Use of non-toxic coatings, laminates and membranes 3.3.4.6 >95% of sizing preparations for yarns, >90% substances of spinning solution additives and preparation agents for primary spinning, are biodegradable or eliminable in waste water treatment plants (exception: secondary spinning preparation agents) 3.3.4.7 Biocidal and biostatic agents not applied to products unless no longer present/active during the use phase. Chlorophenols, polychlorinated biphenyls, organotin compounds not used during transportation or storage. Permethrin may be applied if speci 3.3.5.1 Waste water discharges from wet processing, has COD <25g/kg (annual average) 3.3.5.2 Formaldehyde (free and partly hydrolysable) in final fabric < 30ppm for products having direct contact with skin, and 300ppm other products 3.3.5.3 Poly aromatic hydrocarbons < 1.0% by weight 3.3.7 Chlorinated/halogenated plastics not used in product packaging, used packaging can be recycled in local recycling systems 4.0 and 5.0 Compliant to all site emission permits; High standard of social & worker obligations
product photo Chelsea Sustainable Living Fabrics
Used to make upholstery, workstations, screens, moveable walls and panels.
Yes Yes Yes All discharge to local treatment plants, no scourers discharge effluent to receiving waters Treated separately N/A 3.03ppm Yes 0.73g/kg per year N2O Yes No. CQ604/1 for wooltop silver and combing byproducts. Also: maximum 2ppm pesticide content. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Not Used No bleaching agents used by any wet-processing operation Not Used Yes Yes Yes
product photo Evolve TA 410, Harmony TA 428, Fusion TA 429, Mesh TA 422/3 Rim Fabrics
Partition fabrics
Yes Yes These nominated products contain no Bast Fibres and so are exempt from this criterion of the standard. These nominated products contain no Keratin Fibres and so are exempt from this criterion of the standard. These nominated products contain no regenerated cellulose and so are exempt from this criterion of the standard. The nominated product range is comprised of 100% polyester yarn. A declaration on company letterhead has been made as suitable compliance These nominated products contain no polyamide and so are exempt from this criterion of the standard. These nominated products contain no acrylic and so are exempt from this criterion of the standard. These nominated products contain no polypropylene and so are exempt from this criterion of the standard. Yes These nominated products contain no polyvinylchloride and so are exempt from this criterion of the standard. Yes These nominated products contain no elastane and so are exempt from this criterion of the standard. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes None of these materials are used at the production site Yes Polyester is a melt spun fibre which incorporates a simple melting and extrusion process. The Evolve and Harmony meet this criterion of the standard Polyester does not require these ingredients for effective Biocidal treatment Water treatment plant inspection was carried out during the site assessment and results indicate emission requirements well below the permits issued for the site No formaldehyde based ingredients are used in the production process. Oeko-Tex certification has been supplied for one of the yarn manufacturers Yes Yes Yes
product photo Metropolis, Contract, Contract 2, Icon, Aria, Bond, Casino, Broadway, Hexagon Jacquard, Rivet, Space Screen, Galaxy (Screen Cloth), Fuse (Gradient Screen Cloth), Echo Screen and Echo Screen Prints (EchoScreen Puzzle and EchoScreen Hex) Woven Image
Yes Yes The certified Woven Image containing keratin fibre does not contain the restricted substances listed in the corresponding criterion of the GECA 19-2007 Textiles Standard. The effluent from the scouring facility displays COD, greasy wool content and pH ranges in conformance with the limits set. The N2O emissions to air during monomer production for the polyamide fibre does not exceed 50g/kg polyamide 6.6 produced. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes The AOX emissions in the bleach effluent are below 40 mg Cl / kg. Yes The certified Woven Image textile products conform to the corresponding criterion in the standard. The COD content of waste water from the relevant wet processing site does not exceed 25 g/kg. The free and partly hydrolysable formaldehyde content does not exceed 300 ppm. Yes Yes Yes
product photo Orb, Stem, Rush, Pioneer, Billabong, Sticks, Stones, Treetop, Field, Zig-Zag Leaf, Seagrass, Lucerne, Harvest, Furrow Macquarie Textiles Group Ltd
Yes Yes Effluent is treated at the wool scouring site before being discharged into surface waters. The discharge has been independently COD tested and found to be 0.75g/kg which is below the maximum allowable limit set in the standard. COD 0.75g/kg wool scoured. pH 7.13. Temperature of discharge 22.4C Water emissions at the manufacturing site have been independently tested for levels of AOX, Sulphur, Zinc and copper and found to be within the limits as stated for this criterion. The manufacturer of the polyester component of these nominated products has been independently tested for VOC, antimony and spinning processes and found to be compliant with this criterion. The nylon supplier is ISO 9001 certified and the level of N2O emissions at their manufacturing site was found to be below the allowable limits as stated for this criterion. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Not Used 4mg Cl/kg Not Used Yes Yes Yes
product photo Persuade Sustainable Living Fabrics Pty Ltd
Used to make upholstery, workstations, screens, moveable walls and panels.
Yes Yes Yes All discharge to local treatment plants, no scourers discharge effluent to receiving waters None N/A 3.03ppm Yes 0.73g/kg per year N2O Yes Meets GECA and EU standard of very low residue for greasy wool. Also: maximum 2ppm pesticide content. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Not Used Treated on site; No bleaching agents used by any wet-processing operation Not Used Yes Yes Yes
product photo Quietspace Acoustic Fabric, Quietspace Panel 25mm and 50mm, Quiet Workstation 6mm and 12mm Autex
Acoustic insulation fabric, panel or screen
Yes Yes The production of the polyester does not exceed the limits of antimony content, VOC emissions and solvents used in the production. No No An assessment of the ingredients and substances used to manufacture the nominated products has confirmed the absence of prohibited processes. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
product photo Superthor, Ria, Ecotone, Ecostyle, Oxygen, Tekneko, Imprint, Texture, Pebbles, Chelsea Q, Derwent, FB, MFB, Selections Sustainable Living Fabrics
Yes Yes . All discharge to local treatment plants, no scourers discharge effluent to receiving waters 3.03ppm The manufacturer of the polyester component of these nominated products has been independently tested for VOC, antimony and spinning processes and found to be compliant with this criterion 0.73g/kg per year N2O (Sustainable Living Fabrics nominated products containing polyamide fiber have been assessed and found to be in conformance with this criterion) Yes Yes GECS has confirmed that no hazardous or prohibited substances are used or added to these products during the manufacturing process, this includes the cleaning of production equipment. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Not Used No bleaching agents used by any wet-processing operation Not Used These nominated Sustainable Living Fabrics products have been independently tested for formaldehyde emissions and found to be below the allowable limits as stated for this criterion. Yes Yes Yes
product photo Sustainable Classics Sustainable Living Fabrics Pty Ltd
Used to make screens and panels
Yes Yes All discharge to local treatment plants, no scourers discharge effluent to receiving waters 3.03ppm Yes 0.0128 g/kg. Note content is 100% polyester. 0.73g/kg per year N2O Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Not Used AOX 4.5mg/g; No bleaching agents used by any wet-processing operation Not Used Yes Yes Yes
product photo Sustainable Como Sustainable Living Fabrics Pty Ltd
Used to make upholstery, workstations, screens, moveable walls and panels.
Yes Yes Yes All discharge to local treatment plants, no scourers discharge effluent to receiving waters Yes N2O 0.128g/kg 3.03ppm Yes 0.73g/kg per year N2O Yes Meets GECA and EU standard of very low residue for greasy wool. Also: maximum 2ppm pesticide content. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Not Used AOX 4.5mg/kg; No bleaching agents used by any wet-processing operation Not Used Yes Yes Yes
product photo Sustainable Cord Sustainable Living Fabrics Pty Ltd
Used to make upholstery, workstations, screens, moveable walls and panels.
Yes Yes Yes All discharge to local treatment plants, no scourers discharge effluent to receiving waters Yes NO2 0.73 g/kg 3.03ppm Yes 0.73g/kg per year N2O Yes Meets GECA and EU standard of very low residue for greasy wool. Also: maximum 2ppm pesticide content. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Not Used AOX 4.5mg/kg; No bleaching agents used by any wet-processing operation Not Used Yes Yes Yes
product photo Sustainable Full-Stop Sustainable Living Fabrics Pty Ltd
Used to make upholstery, workstations, screens, moveable walls and panels.
Yes Yes Yes All discharge to local treatment plants, no scourers discharge effluent to receiving waters Yes NO2 0.0128g/kg 3.03ppm Yes 0.73g/kg per year N2O Yes Meets GECA and EU standard of very low residue for greasy wool. Also: maximum 2ppm pesticide content. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Not Used AOX: treated on site; No bleaching agents used by any wet-processing operation Not Used Yes Yes Yes
product photo Sustainable Galaxy Sustainable Living Fabrics Pty Ltd
Used to make upholstery, workstations, screens, moveable walls and panels.
Yes Yes Yes All discharge to local treatment plants, no scourers discharge effluent to receiving waters Yes NO2 0.0128 g/kg 3.03ppm Yes 0.73g/kg per year N2O Yes Meets GECA and EU standard of very low residue for greasy wool. Also: maximum 2ppm pesticide content. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Not Used AOX: treated on site; No bleaching agents used by any wet-processing operation Not Used Yes Yes Yes
product photo Sustainable Kakadu Sustainable Living Fabrics Pty Ltd
Used to make upholstery, workstations, screens, moveable walls and panels.
Yes Yes Yes All discharge to local treatment plants, no scourers discharge effluent to receiving waters Yes NO2 0.0128 g/kg 3.03ppm Yes 0.73g/kg per year N2O Yes Meets GECA and EU standard of very low residue for greasy wool. Also: maximum 2ppm pesticide content. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Not Used AOX: treated on site; No bleaching agents used by any wet-processing operation Not Used Yes Yes Yes
product photo Sustainable Kimberley Sustainable Living Fabrics Pty Ltd
Used to make upholstery, workstations, screens, moveable walls and panels.
Yes Yes All discharge to local treatment plants, no scourers discharge effluent to receiving waters NO2 0.73 g/kg 3.03ppm Yes 0.73g/kg per year N2O Yes Meets GECA and EU standard of very low residue for greasy wool. Also: maximum 2ppm pesticide content. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Not Used AOX: 4.5g/kg; No bleaching agents used by any wet-processing operation Not Used Yes Yes Yes
product photo Sustainable Renegade Sustainable Living Fabrics Pty Ltd
Used to make screens and panels
Yes Yes All discharge to local treatment plants, no scourers discharge effluent to receiving waters 3.03ppm Yes 0.0128 0.73g/kg per year N2O Yes 100% polyester Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Not Used 4.5 mg/kg; No bleaching agents used by any wet-processing operation Not Used Yes Yes Yes
product photo Sustainable Renew Sustainable Living Fabrics Pty Ltd
Used to make screens and panels
Yes Yes All discharge to local treatment plants, no scourers discharge effluent to receiving waters 3.03ppm Yes 0.73g/kg per year N2O Yes 100% recycled polyester Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Not Used No bleaching agents used by any wet-processing operation Not Used Yes Yes Yes
product photo Sustainable Reunion Sustainable Living Fabrics Pty Ltd
Used to make upholstery, workstations, screens, moveable walls and panels.
Yes Yes All discharge to local treatment plants, no scourers discharge effluent to receiving waters NO2 0.73 g/kg 3.03ppm Yes 0.73g/kg per year N2O Yes Meets GECA and EU standard of very low residue for greasy wool. Also: maximum 2ppm pesticide content. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Not Used AOX: 4.5mg/kg; No bleaching agents used by any wet-processing operation Not Used Yes Yes Yes
product photo Sustainable Spritz Sustainable Living Fabrics Pty Ltd
Used to make screens and panels
Yes Yes All discharge to local treatment plants, no scourers discharge effluent to receiving waters 3.03ppm Yes 0.0128 0.73g/kg per year N2O Yes 100% polyester. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Not Used 4.5 mg/g; No bleaching agents used by any wet-processing operation Not Used Yes Yes Yes

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