Indoor Advantage™ Gold Earned for Mighty Line® Floor Tape

ShieldMark Inc. has achieved Indoor Advantage™ Gold certification for its Mighty Line® 50-mil solid-color vinyl floor tape, including its centerline-striped version, marking an important milestone in the company's commitment to industrial durability, workplace safety, and indoor air quality. Both certified product configurations feature rubber adhesive backing.

This achievement reinforces ShieldMark's commitment to providing durable, high-performance floor-marking solutions while addressing the growing importance of indoor air quality in industrial and commercial facilities.

Indoor Advantage™ Gold is an indoor air quality certification program for building materials and interior products. It evaluates product emissions against applicable volatile organic compound (VOC) criteria associated with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method. VOCs are chemicals that can be released into indoor air from certain materials and products. Depending on the chemical and level of exposure, some VOCs can affect indoor air quality and occupant health.

Unlike measurements that focus solely on a product's VOC content, emissions testing evaluates the chemicals released into the air under specified test conditions. This distinction is important when selecting materials for enclosed spaces where ventilation, occupancy, and the types of products used can influence indoor environmental quality.

Certification through SCS Global Services provides independently verified information that helps customers evaluate product emissions and make informed material selections. For facility managers, engineers, architects, and safety professionals, this information can be useful when comparing products and considering indoor air quality objectives during facility design, renovation, and ongoing operations.

Why Indoor Air Quality Matters in Warehouses and Manufacturing Facilities

Indoor air quality is an important consideration in commercial and industrial buildings, including warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities. Employees may spend much of their working day indoors, making the selection of appropriate building materials and interior products an important part of facility planning.

Warehouse environments present particular challenges. Large floor areas, high ceilings, material-handling equipment, storage systems, and varying ventilation conditions all influence facility operations. Although floor tape represents only one component of the indoor environment, product emissions can be a relevant consideration when selecting materials for extensive indoor applications.

Facility owners and project teams increasingly evaluate product performance alongside environmental considerations. They may consider durability, maintenance requirements, workplace safety, emissions characteristics, and compatibility with broader building objectives. Indoor Advantage™ Gold certification gives customers additional information to consider when evaluating the indoor air quality characteristics of certified Mighty Line® floor tape.

Industrial Durability and Workplace Safety

Mighty Line® floor tape is designed for demanding industrial and warehouse environments, where floor markings help establish clear visual boundaries and support consistent workplace practices. Properly planned floor markings can identify forklift travel lanes, pedestrian walkways, designated storage locations, work areas, and other operational zones.

These visual controls can support workplace organization, improve hazard recognition, and help employees and visitors navigate busy facilities. They are particularly useful in environments where forklifts, pedestrians, palletized materials, and other equipment operate in close proximity. Floor markings should be incorporated into a comprehensive safety program that also addresses traffic management, employee training, inspections, and hazard controls.

Mighty Line® 50-mil floor tape combines a substantial tape construction with patented beveled edges and premium adhesive. These features are designed to support long-lasting performance under challenging industrial conditions. Durable markings can help facilities maintain clearly defined lanes and work zones while reducing the need for frequent replacement.

The product line also supports 5S workplace organization, a methodology commonly used to improve order, consistency, and efficiency. Clearly identified locations for tools, equipment, materials, and work activities can help facilities maintain visual standards and identify deviations more readily.

The Indoor Advantage™ Gold certification adds an indoor air quality consideration to these established product characteristics. Customers can evaluate both the practical demands of industrial floor marking and the emissions information relevant to their indoor environments.

Supporting Sustainability and Green Building Objectives

Indoor environmental quality is one consideration in broader efforts to design and operate more sustainable buildings. Organizations pursuing environmental goals may evaluate materials based on emissions, durability, maintenance, and other performance characteristics.

For facilities pursuing LEED® certification or other green building objectives, independently verified product certifications may provide useful documentation during material evaluation. However, an individual product certification does not automatically earn a LEED credit. Eligibility depends on the applicable rating system and version, the specific credit requirements, and the project's documentation.

Project teams should therefore review the relevant certification records and determine how a product's attributes align with their project's requirements. This approach helps architects, engineers, sustainability professionals, and facility managers make decisions based on documented product characteristics rather than broad environmental claims.

For industrial facilities, durability can also be an important part of responsible material selection. Products designed for demanding service conditions may help reduce replacement frequency and associated maintenance activities when they perform as intended. Actual results depend on the application, substrate condition, installation, traffic, and maintenance practices.

A Milestone for ShieldMark Inc.

ShieldMark Inc.'s achievement represents another step in the company's commitment to industrial floor-marking solutions that address workplace safety, operational efficiency, and evolving customer priorities. Mighty Line® products help facilities establish visual workplace standards and maintain clearly identified safety zones, while the Indoor Advantage™ Gold certification provides additional information about indoor air quality performance for the certified products.

For warehouse and manufacturing professionals, product selection involves balancing multiple requirements. Floor markings must serve their intended purpose in demanding environments, while facility teams may also need to consider emissions criteria, sustainability objectives, and project-specific specifications. Independent certification can contribute useful information to that evaluation.

ShieldMark's certification achievement reflects the importance of considering indoor air quality alongside the durability and functional performance expected of industrial floor tape.

To learn more about Mighty Line® industrial floor tape, floor signs, and floor-marking solutions, visit MightyLineTape.com. For details about Indoor Advantage™ Gold and its indoor air quality certification program, visit SCS Global Services.

And - importantly - stay safe - and continue to achieve your operational, productivity, safety and sustainability goals on your path to success! Have a wonderful day - and be sure to reach out with any questions to our fine team here at Mighty Line!