TODAY AND TOMORROW, BETTER AND BETTER

The most important words in any sustainability story are “today” and “tomorrow.” It’s how we continue evolving best practices as new techniques, materials and processes emerge. We are continually developing methods that improve quality while measurably reducing and recycling materials from the manufacturing process. And all with an effort to conserve energy.

With our products being an almost singular material construction we are able to capture, process and re-use our production waste by integrating it into the backing layers. We continuously research and develop design and manufacturing processes to reduce our internal waste on a journey to zero.

• Materials free of phthalates and heavy metals
• Recycled content in all our collections
• Continuous improvement in manufacturing practices on the journey to zero
• Shrinking our energy footprint
• Colorfast for design longevity
• Durable under demanding conditions, while maintaining peak appearance
• Integrated antimicrobial protection
• Limited components for greater recyclability
• Easily maintained with only water and biodegradable detergents

MAXIMIZING INNOVATION

• 100%

  of our products contains
  recycled material

• 100%

  of our products
  is free of phthalates

• 100%

  our products is
  free of heavy metals

• 100%

  of the PVC in
  our products is
  environmentally labeled

• 100%

  of our products meets
  the toughest emissions
  requirements

• 100%

  of all water cooling in our
  production process is
  circulated in a closed loop
  — no water consumption

REDUCING

Why PVC

Imagine a product that lasts and can be recycled almost ad infinitum. That’s PVC — durable enough to stand many years of wear and tear without replacement. It’s a great choice for demanding spaces where hygiene and sterility are crucial, such as hospitals and schools.

Certified products to build your green portfolio

As our Journey to Zero progresses, we are gratified to offer our customers the added confidence that can come with industry-recognized certifications. Our materials are environmentally labeled — a must for pursuing green building certifications including BREEAM, WELL and LEED.

• EPD VERIFIED BY SCS

  The EPDs are a transparent independently verified document for the environmental impact of the flooring, connected to its life cycle. The EPD’s are created from the standard EN 158 04 and ISO 140 25.

• FLOORSCORE

  Independent certifies that flooring product complies with the VOC emissions criteria described in the California Section 01350 program, contributing to indoor air quality and a higher LEED rating.

• ASTM INTERNATIONAL

  ASTM standards help build infrastructure for competitive and safe, local industries and are incorporated into contracts, codes, laws, and regulations around the world.

• SANITIZED PROTECTION

  Offers innovation and expertise according to international standards that are recognized and valued in the U.S. and Asia

• UKCA

  The UKCA marking is the product marking used in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and applies to most products for which the CE marking could be used.

• CE

  Certifies that a product has met EU health, safety, and environmental requirements, which ensure consumer safety.

• EPD

  EPDs are an independently verified document for the environmental impact of flooring, connected to its life cycle. EPDs are created from the standard EN 158 04 and ISO 140 25.

• INDOOR AIR QUALITY A+

  Ensures indoor air quality of products with very low emissions. All standards and recommendations have been met in full.

• BRE GLOBAL CERTIFICATION

  Certification calculating cradle-to-grave environmental profile of a building material, product or system. It is a measure of all environmental impacts over the lifetime of the product.