Antron Recertified as Environmentally Preferable

Atlanta, GA, June 2, 2008--Invista said its Antron carpet fiber has been recertified as an Environmentally Preferable Product (EPP) by Scientific Certification Systems (SCS).

Originally certified in 2002, Antron carpet fiber was the first carpet face fiber to achieve EPP certification, and the only carpet fiber to ever achieve recertification, now for three consecutive cycles.

The recertification was based on a comprehensive life cycle assessment (LCA) conducted by Boustead Consulting Ltd., a third-party research firm with more than 35 years of experience in LCA consulting worldwide.

“Receipt of EPP certification for Antron carpet fiber is an important accomplishment for our business, as it validates our efforts to lead the industry with credible environmental offerings,” said Bobby Berrier, vice president, commercial interiors for Invista.

“It’s a great example of the diligence we put behind our claims. It took a tremendous amount of time, effort and investment; but we believe it is the right approach, given the need for greater transparency among the many claims that are made in our industry today.”

Antron carpet fiber won certification after SCS concluded that it meets its criteria in product manufacturing, resource conservation, human health impacts, end-of-life responsibility and product performance.