One of the things the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) considers among its highest priorities is our mantra to be based in science. It is what we are. We wear it like a badge of honor. For CRI to be as effective as it can possibly be, it is imperative we have the credibility of sound scientific data backing up all we say and do.

We have made a big deal not only on these pages over the last year - but all across the country as our Seal of Approval (SOA) testing program has blossomed into one of the most widely accepted testing methods - about the science behind the SOA program. In fact, from a scientific standpoint, it would be pretty hard to find a partner much better than NASA. From the Dalton Daily Citizen.