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There is an extremely wide array of coated or composite fabrics available on the market, each type formulated for specific uses and with different levels of performance and quality. To assist in the decision-making process, standards have been developed to show product performance, facilitate quality control, and assure designers that the product they are specifying is suitable for normal commercial use. This course briefly outlines the history, properties, and uses of coated fabrics, the intent and content of one coated fabric standard, and the testing protocols that support it. NEWH Category: Product Knowledge & Mfg Health Care, Govt. Insitutional, Facilities Management, Office/Corporate, Hospitality/Entertainment, Retail/Store Planning - recognize how the chemical and structural composition of vinyl, or PVC, coated fabrics delivers functional, hygienic, durable, and aesthetically pleasing fabrics for commercial upholstery applications - effectively evaluate coated fabric product properties in regard to issues such as reliability, consistency, and appearance - utilize industry standards and testing protocols to verify durable and safe coated fabric choices, and - choose confidently form a wide range of coated fabric types, colors, surface treatments, and patterns to create appealing interior designs and beneficial installations