Flame Retardants in Fabric
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Flame Retardants in Fabric
Symbol of Strength Flame Retardants in Fabric Many of our valued customers have decided to follow the lead of Kaiser Permanente following the announcement in May 2014 of their decision to stop purchasing furniture treated with flame retardants due to the concern over increasing levels of potentially harmful chemicals into the environment. Kaiser’s lead has been followed by other health networks, including the following: • Advocate Healthcare • Beaumont Health System • Hackensack University Medical Center • University Hospitals Although we are continuously working with our suppliers to increase and amend this list, please take note of this listing of fabric suppliers who have indicated that some or all of their products do not contain Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs), Halogenated Flame Retardants (HFRs), Phosphorous Based and Nano flame retardants, or Boric Acid: CF Stinson www.cfstinson.com Momentum Textiles www.themomgroup.com Brentano Fabrics www.brentanofabrics.com Enviroleather (LDI) www.ldisolutions.com Maharamwww.maharam.com Anzea Textiles www.anzea.com Ultra Fabric www.ultrafabricsllc.com Please contact us for guidance on selecting furniture that is free of unsafe levels of toxic flame retardants. We will be more than happy to assist. 1.877.395.2623 stancehealthcare.com © Stance Healthcare Inc. Flame Retardants in Fabric