Zeftron Nylon Gets MBDC Silver Certification

Dalton, GA, Aug. 12, 2008--Zeftron nylon has been recognized by McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC), a third party consultancy founded by the world renowned architect William McDonough and innovative chemist Michael Braungart, with Cradle to Cradle Silver certification.

Zeftron nylon, a premium branded nylon 6 yarn system manufactured by Shaw Industries for external commercial carpet manufacturing customers, is a proven environmentally responsible yarn system that is 100 percent closed-loop recyclable at the end of its useful life.

Backed by constant research and product innovation, all Zeftron nylon yarns come standard with a minimum 25 percent recycled content in every color.

"This certification lends further credibility to Zeftron nylon's environmentally-intelligent design," said Jay Bolus, vice president of technical operations for MBDC.

MBDC’s Cradle to Cradle certification process closely examines the use of environmentally safe and healthy materials, design for recycling, water and energy efficiency and social responsibility strategies.

Products carrying the Cradle to Cradle certification are included within U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED Green Building Rating System and can contribute to earning LEED points for Innovation in Design.

Related Topics:Shaw Industries Group, Inc.