Edgeline EcoSense Contract Vinyls by Spradling

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EcoSense vinyls are formulated without phthalates, flame retardants, or biocides for several important reasons:

Environmental responsibility: These chemicals have been linked to environmental contamination and persistent toxicity. By omitting them, EcoSense supports greener, more sustainable manufacturing and safer disposal.
Human health and safety: Phthalates—common plasticizers—are associated with potential health risks, particularly regarding endocrine disruption and children’s safety. Flame retardants and biocides may also release volatile compounds or residues considered hazardous over time. EcoSense vinyls help reduce exposure to these questionable ingredients for both manufacturers and end users.
Regulatory compliance: Increasingly, laws such as California Proposition 65 and AB 2998 restrict the use of phthalates, certain flame retardants, and antimicrobials in commercial interiors and furniture. EcoSense products are designed to meet or exceed these standards to ensure market access and peace of mind for specifiers.
Market preference: Many large buyers—like healthcare and education institutions—now require safer, chemical-free furnishings. By formulating EcoSense without these additives, Spradling can offer vinyl upholstery products that align with responsible procurement policies and evolving consumer expectations.

In summary, EcoSense delivers high performance and easy maintenance while supporting the goals of sustainability, occupant safety, and regulatory compliance—all without controversial additives.

Removing biocides from vinyl surfaces affects microbial resistance and cleaning practices in several important ways:

Reduces risk of resistant “superbugs”: Overuse of biocides can lead to microbes mutating and developing resistance, making them tougher to kill and potentially contributing to antibiotic-resistant strains. Routine exposure to low levels of biocides, such as residue left after cleaning, creates ideal conditions for these mutations and resistance to develop.
Shifts focus to good hygiene and cleaning: Without biocides, cleanliness is achieved by regular cleaning and disinfecting protocols—soap, water, and appropriate disinfectants—rather than relying solely on chemical additives in surfaces. Organizations like the CDC and WHO emphasize that routine cleaning is the most effective way to limit the spread of infection, not biocidal additives.
Vinyl is naturally hygienic: Vinyl itself is non-porous, durable, and resists microbial growth compared to many natural materials. This makes it inherently suitable for environments needing good hygiene, independent of antimicrobial additives.
Safer for users and the environment: Removing biocides also avoids potential health and environmental risks related to chemical exposure and pollution, as biocides can leach from materials into the environment and contribute to ecological toxicity.

In summary, while biocides can offer short-term resistance to microbial colonization, their long-term overuse risks promoting microbial resistance. Cleanable, non-porous surfaces like vinyl—used with proper cleaning protocols—provide highly effective hygiene without the downsides of added biocides.

EcoSense vinyls represent Spradling International’s commitment to sustainable, high-performance upholstery materials designed for modern contract environments. Key Features and Benefits: Eco-friendly formulation: EcoSense vinyls are free from flame retardants, biocides/antimicrobials, formaldehyde, phthalates, and heavy metals, making them safer for users and greener for the environment. High durability: Resistant to abrasion with up to 100,000 Wyzenbeek double rubs, supporting demanding hospitality, commercial, healthcare, senior living, education, and marine applications. Stain resistance: Finished with PermaBlok3®, EcoSense vinyls resist stains including denim dye and sulfide, supporting easy cleaning and long-lasting fresh appearance. Bleach cleanable: Can be disinfected with a 1:9 bleach solution, supporting infection control in healthcare and high-traffic areas. Cold crack and UV resistance: Engineered to withstand -10°F cold crack and up to 1000 hours of UV exposure, giving confidence in both indoor and outdoor performance.

EcoSense vinyls from Spradling International embody a commitment to sustainable, high-performance upholstery for contemporary contract settings.

Key Features and Benefits

Eco-friendly formulation:
EcoSense vinyls are made without flame retardants, biocides/antimicrobials, formaldehyde, phthalates, or heavy metals, providing a safer product for users and a greener choice for the environment.

High durability:
Engineered to withstand up to 100,000 Wyzenbeek double rubs, these vinyls perform exceptionally well in demanding hospitality, commercial, healthcare, senior living, education, and marine environments.

Stain resistance:
A PermaBlok3® finish protects against stubborn stains—including denim dye and sulfide—ensuring easy maintenance and a long-lasting, fresh appearance.

Bleach cleanable:
EcoSense can be safely disinfected with a 1:9 bleach solution, supporting infection control for healthcare and other high-traffic applications.

Cold crack and UV resistance:
Withstand temperatures as low as -10°F and up to 1,000 hours of UV exposure, making EcoSense suitable for both indoor and outdoor performance.

Safety and compliance:
California Prop 65 and AB 2998 compliant, free from harmful additives, and manufactured to meet strict flammability codes including California TB 117, UFAC Class I, and NFPA 260 Class I.

Design flexibility:
Offered in a variety of textures and a broad palette of contemporary colors, EcoSense vinyls blend style with sustainability for any project.

Spradling’s EcoSense vinyls are the ideal solution for designers and facility managers seeking upholstery that promotes occupant wellness, environmental responsibility, and long-term durability in modern spaces