Comments for 7 Tips for Selecting Beautiful Sustainable Fabric at http://www.daylelaing.com , comment 1 to 3 out of 3 comments http://www.daylelaing.com Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:38:28 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.daylelaing.com/news/7-tips-for-selecting-beautiful-sustainable-fabric.html#comment-26 Hello Dayle, Just wanted to say thank you for the seminar on Green Upholstery Fabrics that you recently presented at Brentwood Classics. It was well-researched, informative and relevant to all of us in the design field. I'm confident that sharing this knowledge with our clients will have a positive impact on our planet. Kudos for a great job and I look forward to hearing you speak again. Kind regards, Vanessa Vanessa Francis Design Vanessa, Thank you for the kudos! I look forward to seeing you in a seminar in the future! Dayle - Vanessa Francis Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:40:40 +0100 http://www.daylelaing.com/news/7-tips-for-selecting-beautiful-sustainable-fabric.html#comment-19 Hi Dayle, Thank you for sending the latest issue of your newsletter. As always the content is informative and succinct, and of utmost importance to me is knowing the information is from a truly reliable source. I also enjoyed seeing how you dealt with the fireplace renovation from an environmental perspective. Good work. Knowing you have an extensive knowledge of fabrics I'm curious to know your perspective on the following: I'm noticing that there are more fabrics being offered by suppliers that are PVC based. These same fabrics are being advertised by some noteworthy designers! Albeit the fabrics are quite attractive looking, but I'm very concerned about the toxicity levels that are inherent in these fabrics, the VOC's that will be emitted from them and how the phthalates in them are carcinogenic, not to mention that they are non-recyclable. What's your view on these fabrics? Am I right to be concerned or am I just being too "green". Margarida Oliveira. Margarida, Thank you for your kind comments and your question about polyvinyl chloride (PVC or vinyl) fabrics. We used vinyl fabrics for many years since they were so easy to clean and so long lasting. However,the stability makes vinyl nearly environmentally indestructible. PVC also releases hydrochloric acid, dioxin and other toxic compounds when produced, used or burned.(source: www.contract-textiles.com). Crypton Green fabrics offer similar stain repellent, easy cleanability and durabilty and are excellent alternatives. It is Certified Cradle to Cradle, a third party organization (see my blog article on Michael Braungart). Dayle - Margarida Oliveira Thu, 27 Nov 2008 15:19:12 +0100 http://www.daylelaing.com/news/7-tips-for-selecting-beautiful-sustainable-fabric.html#comment-22 Thank you for your informative newsletter "The Coolest Shade of Green" and your "Special Report". Both of these were very well received. You are a inspiring asset to our profession. Can't wait for more. Brenda Thanks Brenda -- I am working on more articles! Dayle Interiors by Brenda - Brenda Poyton Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:12:20 +0100