GreenShield finishes utilize nanoparticle-based innovations to reduce the health and environmental impact of stain resistant finishes.  “We are pleased to bring the next generation of GreenShield to the textile industry,” said Dr. Cathy Fleischer, Managing Partner and co-founder of BigSky Technologies. “With GreenShield C6XL and now GreenShield ZERO, we give our customers a choice between a fluorine free finish and a finish with the lowest amount of fluorochemicals in the marketplace.”

The demand for environmentally friendly products and non-fluorinated solutions continue to grow, pushing furniture manufacturers and fabric distributors to look for ‘greener’ finishes for their performance fabrics.  “The healthcare industry is a good example,” said Fleischer, “GreenShield ZERO makes it easier to select furniture and materials that meet the Healthier Hospital Initiative.”

GreenShield ZERO can be used on many materials, including polyester, cotton, nylon, and solution dyed fibres.  It is also recyclable and can contribute to LEED for Healthcare credit for furniture and medical furnishings.  

BigSky Technologies LLC describes itself as a materials science company that manufacturers textile finishes inspired by nature.  The company develops cost-effective solutions for the coatings, fabrics, and composite industries using sustainable manufacturing processes while reducing or eliminating the use of harmful chemicals.  BigSky Technologies LLC produces GreenShield, an environmentally friendly stain resistant fabric finish.

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