CERTIFICATES

The search for quality is almost an obsession for Parà. To be at the highest level, Parà has been able to choose the best supplier in the market that have become real partners over the years. Important collaborations with companies of the highest level has led to the creation of special and exclusive products that Parà uses to reach the highest goals.

The quality of Parà is certified by the most respected authorities.

CONFIDENCE IN TEXTILES

Confidence in textiles – this has been the motto of the   independent test institutes of the International Oeko-Tex Association since 1992, with their tests for harmful substances according to Oeko-TexStandard 100 for textile products of all types which pose no risk whatsoever to health.

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TEFLON EXTREME BY PARA'

Branded Parà Tempotest fabrics benefit from a finishing process developed in partnership with Dupont Teflon. All Parà Tempotest finishing technology uses a finish that forms a molecular barrier surrounding each fibre, providing a double-action protection self-cleaning system that repels water and oil-based stains.During the production process, the product is introduced into the finishing bath named Teflon EXTREME BY PARA' as a micrometric emulsion that creates a strong bond with the fibre during the polymerization phase of the fabric to form an invisible barrier. When marks form, the highly repellent component contained in the nanoscale barrier helps water and rain to wash away the dirt. Marks are eliminated from the fabric so its beauty and performance are preserved unaltered, as well its effectiveness and wear over time.

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CERTIFICATION TUV

The service performed by TUV Italy for the companies of the sector covers all the aspects of the industrial production from the project approval to the inspection of the goods, from the process verification to the product compliance, from the qualifications of the staff to the certification and supervision of the plants, from risk assessment to reliability.

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SANITIZED

Expect a lot! SANITIZED AG is the leading worldwide producer of antimicrobial hygiene function and material protection for textiles and plastics. For over 50 years this pioneering Swiss company has used the latest technology to develop individual antimicrobial hygiene solutions. SANITIZED is committed to responsible ecological practices with products that use only scientifically researched and registered antimicrobial active ingredients that have undergone strict, internationally approved human and environmental risk assessments. The company also offers support for marketing and technical queries and comprehensive testing services. It is a universally recognized brand and license concept. Its global distribution partner is the company Clariant. 
The active biocidal substance used for Tempotest Resinato, Tempotest Marine Resinato, Tempotest Malmoe Resinato, TempotestStar Resinato, TempotestStar FR e TempotestStar Marine Resinato is octylisothiazolinone while the active biocidal substance used for Tempotest Reverse, Tempotest Malmoe Resinato Coloured (colour 24, 75, 92, 782/324), T-Tex, Paradise, Solar Line and Solar Line Printed is zinc pyrithione .

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HI-CLEAN FINISHING

All Tempotest fabrics are treated with a special type of finishing, the result of research and development by Parà in partnership with Dupont Teflon, made up of particles which because of their nanometric size are able to anchor themselves permanently to the fabric. During the treatment process, the finish is deposited not only on the surface of the fabric, but envelopes each individual fibre, forming an impenetrable barrier without compromising the fabric's breathability. The HI- Clean finishing makes Tempotest fabrics water and oil repellent, proof against rotting and immune to the formation of mould and fungus. It also renders them highly resistant to grease and self-cleaning when it comes to dirt caused by fine dust and pollution from industrial and urban exhaust emissions. Water or oil stains are not absorbed by the highly repellent fabric and slide away without leaving a trace. Even rain, also full of polluting substances, slides off without leaving a mark and removes residues that have not adhered to the fabric thanks to the barrier formed by Hi-Clean.Not only are these properties long-lasting, exposure to the sun's rays actually helps keep the special finish active.
 

ES-SDA EUROPEAN SOLAR SHADING DATABASE

To support the EU Qualicheck project that is designed to provide accurate data for construction products, the European Solar Shading Organisation (ES-SO) has developed a database of solar shading materials. This database includes independently validated performance data of blind fabrics, materials and complete products to European standards so comparison between blind types and materials is simple, secure and validated.

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SMART SOLAR SHADING ADVISOR

Due to the participation at the specific training program promoted by ES-SO (ES-SO Academy), we are pleased to inform you that inside our Staff there are people qualified as Smart Solar Shading Advisor.

Thanks to specific training courses we are ready to support and guide our customers and their dealers towards the most correct choices to obtain the best solar shading performances and the related energy savings either in summer or in winter.

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THE BETTER COTTON INITIATIVE

Parà is a proud member of “The Better Cotton Initiative/BCI”

The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) is a global not-for-profit organization and the largest cotton sustainability program in the world. BCI exists to make global cotton production better for the people who produce it, better for the environment it grows in and better for the sector’s future. Through BCI and its Partners, farmers receive training on how to use water efficiently, care for the health of the soil and natural habitats, reduce use of the most harmful chemicals and apply decent work principles. BCI Farmers implementing this system are licensed to sell Better Cotton.

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GRS (Global Recycled Standard)

Tempotest® Starlight® blue is the first fabrics collection for sun protection made with Recycled PET GRS certified. The  Global Recycled Standard (GRS)  is promoted by  Textile Exchange , one of the most important non-profit organizations that internationally  promote responsible and sustainable development in the textile sector . With this standard, Textile Exchange recognizes the  fundamental importance of recycling  for the growth of a model of  sustainable production and consumption;  aims to encourage the  reduction of  resource consumption (virgin raw materials, water and energy) and to  increase the quality  of recycled products. The GRS provides for the issue of a   third party verified environmental statement which proves the content  of recycled materials of their products (both intermediate and finished) and compliance  with environmental and social criteria in all of the production chain.

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