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EcoWorx®

                                                                          

                                                                           

Launched in 1999, our EcoWorx® is the world’s first fully recyclable, PVC-free carpet tile backing. Bitumen-free and Cradle to Cradle Certified® Silver, EcoWorx® brings design, performance and environmental responsibility together. Designed to support a circular approach to flooring.

     

                                                                          

                                                                           
Dark brown flooring swatch with Ecoworx branding and recycling information

Why specify our EcoWorx® carpet tiles?

                                                                          

                                                                           

✓ Fully closed-loop recyclable, designed to support circularity at the end of its useful life.


✓ The world's first carpet tile to receive the Works with WELL mark.


✓ EcoWorx® was the first carpet tile backing in the world to achieve Cradle to Cradle Certified® certification and is certified at the Silver Level.


✓ Uses 40% less energy in production than traditional carpet tile.


✓ Weighs 40% less than traditional carpet tile, helping to reduce carbon emissions during transport.


✓ Indoor Air Comfort Gold® certified for low-emitting products.


✓ Backed by a Lifetime commercial warranty.


✓ Manufactured with EcoSolutionQ100®, our 100% recycled content yarn.



                                                                          

                                                                           

                                                                          

                                                                           

The first flooring product Cradle to Cradle Silver® Certified, bitumen-free carpet tile backing, EcoWorx® Tile is our premium PVC-free carpet tile backing. Made from high-performance polyolefin plastomer, it's carbon neutral, closed-loop recyclable, and 25% lighter than other carpet tile backings, with superior tensile strength when compared to traditional backings, ensuring industry-leading durability. EcoWorx® Tile has a lifetime warranty.

Commercial LVT flooring swatch in light gray with layered construction

Backing Layers

    1. Face Yarn - Eco Solution Q® fibre provides long lasting durability and stain resistance.
    2. Primary Backing - High-strength primary backing adds dimensional stability to the product.
    3. High Performance Precoat - High-performance precoat provides maximum tuft bind, ensuring all tufts stay in place.
    4. Thermoplastic Compound - Thermoplastic Compound laminate bonds the carpet face with the backing for superior strength against delamination.
    5. Fibreglass Reinforcement - Fibreglass Reinforcement creates unmatched stability.
    6. Thermoplastic Compound - Thermoplastic Compound encapsulates the reinforcement layer.

Free of Charge TakeBack Scheme

re[TURN]® Reclamation Programme

Since 2006, we have reclaimed and recycled nearly 500 million kilograms of post-consumer carpet through our TakeBack Scheme. 

At the end of its useful life EcoWorx® can be taken back and recycled it into more EcoWorx® carpet tile backing.

We’re committed to a circular economy.


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