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Elk Technologies adding VersaShield FC to FR line

David Perry -- Furniture Today, April 24, 2005

Dallas — Elk Technologies has added VersaShield FC to its portfolio of fire-resistant products for bedding manufacturers.

A subsidiary of Dallas-based ElkCorp., Elk Technologies said the new product is an all-natural, nonwoven fabric with a non-toxic fire barrier coating. It said the product can be used in mattresses, upholstery and in bedding materials.

Elk said its proprietary VersaShield coating formula uses no hazardous FR chemicals, relying instead on design characteristics to achieve the open flame protection.

The combination of the toxin-free FR coating and the lightweight nonwoven fabric base gives VersaShield FC the softness of cotton without the weight, the company said, making the product "an ideal solution for the mattress fill cloth area."

The softness allows it to be used "near mattress sleep areas, as well as in bed clothing," the company said. The fabric can be manufactured at widths that are wide enough for mattress fill cloth.

"Our nonwoven fire barrier fabric is the next generation of innovation in our VersaShield fabrics family of products," said Bob Pine, executive vice president for Elk Specialty Fabric Technologies, the Elk unit marketing the VersaShield line. He said Elk's non-toxic barrier solution ensures "no release of harmful toxic fumes."

Elk also said it is developing another nonwoven fire barrier fabric for use in mattress borders and panels, with an expected product launch in September.

Elk continues to manufacture VersaShield II, a cotton-based, all-natural fire barrier.

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