Elk Introduces VersaShield® II Fire Barrier Solution For Bedding and Upholstery

Furniture World Magazine

ElkCorp’s subsidiary company, Elk Technologies, Inc., announced the availability of VersaShield® II, a cotton-based fire barrier fabric, expanding the VersaShield product family and broadening its addressable markets. Developed with Elk’s proven fire barrier technology, VersaShield II is soft and pliable, an ideal fire-retardant solution for applications where comfort cannot be compromised. Some examples include directly below the mattress ticking, bed clothing and upholstery. For further consumer peace of mind, VersaShield II contains no harmful fire retardant chemicals.   Frank Kelly, Elk Technologies director of sales, said “We are leveraging the exceptional performance of our VersaShield technology to create more versatile lines of fire barrier fabrics.  These fabrics can be utilized in a multitude of applications where safety, reliability and comfort are top priority. Our primary goals are to create safe and reliable fire retardant solutions and become the fire barrier brand of choice.” The VersaShield line has successfully tested in dozens of different styles of mattress construction, making it one of the most thoroughly documented fire barrier solutions available today. For complete details on independent laboratory testing or further information on Elk VersaShield fire barrier technology, contact Frank Kelly at 404-338-0639. About Elk Technologies, Inc.: Elk Technologies, Inc. is a subsidiary of ElkCorp. A company-wide history of breaking industry traditions with new shingle designs, fiberglass substrates for various industrial applications and leading-edge technologies is a solid foundation for Elk as it applies its product development expertise to new markets. Copyright 2004. Elk Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. All trademarks, ®, are registered trademarks of Elk Premium Building Products, Inc., an ElkCorp company. nancy.brown@elkcorp.com