Indoor air quality is more important than ever, especially as people spend more time inside. Backed by tried-and-true test methods conducted by experienced scientists, GREENGUARD certification from UL (Underwriters Laboratories) helps identify products that meet strict chemical emissions limits, supporting healthier indoor environments.
The Birth and Growth of GREENGUARD
The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute was founded in 2001 with a mission to improve public health by helping reduce indoor air pollution. It became part of UL in 2011, expanding its reach and credibility.
UL, short for Underwriters Laboratories, is a global safety science company with roots dating back to 1894. Founded in Chicago by electrical engineer William Henry Merrill who recognized the need for independent product safety testing following the rise of electrical infrastructure.
His work led to the first UL certification mark on fire extinguishers in the early 1900s - a label still seen on millions of products. Today, GREENGUARD is also recognized globally as a trusted certification in both commercial and residential spaces.
What Does the GREENGUARD Mark Represent?
The GREENGUARD label on a product indicates that it has been tested for thousands of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and complies with rigorous third-party chemical emissions standards. These standards are designed to ensure that certified products won’t contribute to unsafe levels of pollutants indoors.
How Products Qualify
To earn GREENGUARD Certification, a product must undergo:
- Comprehensive lab testing in environmental chambers that simulate typical indoor environments
- Evaluation against established emissions limits for VOCs, formaldehyde, and other harmful chemicals
- Ongoing monitoring to maintain certification status over time
There are two main tiers:
- GREENGUARD Certification: Meets basic indoor air quality criteria.
- GREENGUARD Gold Certification: Holds products to even stricter standards—ideal for use in schools, healthcare facilities, and homes with sensitive individuals.
Why GREENGUARD Certification Matters
Choosing GREENGUARD Certified products, from upholstery fabrics, paints, flooring, or furniture, helps contribute to cleaner indoor air
and a safer space for everyone. Trivantage carries a wide range of GREENGUARD certified products you can confidently offer to your
customers including, but not limited to…
Upholstery Fabric
- Sunbrella Fusion® Upholstery Fabric Collection
- Sunbrella RETWEED® Upholstery Fabric Collection
- Batyline Elios Sling Fabric
- Phifertex® Sling Fabric
Marine Fabric
Awning, Shade, & Sun Control Fabrics
- Serge Ferrari Soltis® 92
- Herculite® Weather‑Chek®
- SheerWeave® Interior Solar Shading Fabric
- Suntex® Exterior Sun Control Fabric
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