Dalton—XL Brands has received the first Gold Level Certification for an adhesive from the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute.
XL Brands’ Stix 5405 is a luxury vinyl adhesive which contains 20% post-consumer content, is FloorScore Certified and is packaged in an EcoPure treated biodegradable pail.
In order to achieve the Gold Level Certification a product must not only pass indoor air quality standards, but also be evaluated for material reutilization, renewable energy use, carbon management, water stewardship and social fairness.