CRI Green Label Plus Carpet Collection Video Tutorial

Green Label Plus Carpet Collection Video Tutorial on YouTube: CRI Demonstrates Carpet Sample Collection

It may not get as many hits as Justin Bieber singing in the shower, but in certain circles, the Carpet and Rug Institute’s new video posted on YouTube is pretty exciting news.

The eight-minute video, written and narrated by CRI Sustainability and Indoor Air Quality Manager Jeff Carrier, shows the right way to collect samples for its Green Label Plus Indoor Air Quality testing program. According to Jeff, CRI made the video in part because the GLP standard is increasingly being adopted by international manufacturers and organizations, and CRI needed a demonstration that transcended the language barrier. The video helps ensure consistency among sample collectors and protects the integrity of the program itself.

Here is an excerpt from the script:

“Before we begin, let’s review some of the basics of the Green Label Plus Program. This program tests for the presence of Volatile Organic Compounds. The laboratory uses gas chromatography and mass spectrometry to evaluate the chemical emissions. This is extremely sensitive equipment and can detect the faintest traces of the target chemicals. For this reason, it is extremely important that no inadvertent contact is made with the sample or sources of VOCs. It is important to ensure that your cutting knife is free from any oils or solvents that may contain VOCs. Also, that you take care not to accidentally brush the sample across any surfaces. Always wear your latex gloves as demonstrated in the video.

Collection must be made at the end of the production process. For most broadloom carpets this will be at the inspection/roll-up alley. For modular tile, this will be at the packaging line.”

“Place the tiles flat in the bottom of the bag. Squeeze out as much air as possible and place the zip tie around the neck of the bag as close to the sample as possible. Seal the sample as tightly as possible to minimize air moving in and out of the bag.

The sample is now sealed and you may remove your gloves. The next step is to complete the Chain of Custody form. The CRI representative will have completed most of the information. Complete the Collection Information section with

1. Collector Name
2. Collector Phone
3. Collector Signature
4. Date Collected
5. Time Collected
6. Collection Location

The Collection Location should be described as the plant name and the location in the plant such as “inspection alley” or “packaging line”.

Overnight shipment is not required but the shipment must be received at the laboratory between the third and fifth day after collection.

Once again, thank you for your participation in the Green Label Plus program. It is your effort that makes the program the world’s leader for Indoor Air Quality testing. We hope you find this video useful. If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us any time.”

Thank you, Jeff!

You can view the video here or by clicking on this link to YouTube - CRI Green Label Plus Sample Collection Tutorial.


If you'd like to read through the Green Label Plus Carpet Collection tutorial video script, here's a link to that, too.

And, if you have any questions about the CRI Green Label Plus Carpet Collection process, please let us know in the comments.

~Bethany