Tag: Biomaterials
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CORQUES
Corques is a tough, flexible seamless comfortable floor covering. RESOURCESCorques is an easily applied floor covering made from linoleum, based on natural materials such as linseed oil, vegetable oil, cork, and mineral fillers. Corques is walkable 24 hours after the installation, and if necessary the flooring needs regular removal of dust sometimes with wet cleaning…
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GREENKRAFT CLAMSHELL
Sustainable packaging made from molded pulp (also known as molded fiber) which is made from a variety of fibrous materials such as recycled paper, cardboard offcuts or natural fibers (sugarcane bagasse, bamboo, wheat straw). RESOURCESGreenKraft Clamshells are made from 100% biobased molded pulp, using renewable and recycled fibers such as recycled paper, cardboard offcuts, sugarcane…
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NDURANCE
A bio-based liquid rubber flooring that can be used as a seamless decorative floor covering in the education sector, medical sector, offices, museums, but is also suitable for domestic surfaces. RESOURCESA bio-based liquid rubber flooring made with vegetable oil, pigments and recycled content. Ndurance is walkable 24 hours after installation and requires regular removal of…
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CUPRO
Cupro is a “regenerated cellulose” fibre made from cotton waste. It’s made using the teeny tiny silky cotton fibres, known as linter, that stick out of the cottonseed and are too small to spin. RESOURCESCupro is a regenerated cellulose fiber made from cotton linter, a by-product of cotton seeds, producing a silky, plant-based fabric similar…
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GREENFIELD SEED PAPER
A hemp-based seed paper. RESOURCESThe paper is made in a traditional method using hand sewn brass moulds. They incorporate a variety of herbs and vegetables, catnip and miniature sunflower in the papers which have a mix of forget-me-nots, spruce tree, milkweed, grass, native plants and an organic herb mix. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTGreenField Seed Paper is acid…
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SEQUEL GLITTER FABRICS
Biodegradable glitter fabric composed of 30% cotton 25% water-based adhesive and 45% cellulosic glitter. RESOURCESSequel Glitter Fabrics was the first Glitter fabrics manufacturer to be awarded GRS certification for using recycled plastics in their production over virgin PVC. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTBy collecting post consumer plastics such as water bottles from the sea, Sequel Glitter Fabrics was…
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SUSTAINABLE ALUMINUM METAL
A open grid of honeycomb shapes, created using sustainable aluminum. RESOURCESAll metal décors are produced using industrial grade materials. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTLumicor is green card certified and facilitates the reduction of waste generated by construction debris. Closed loop system reuses 21 million gallons of water every year. Their facilities are heated with reclaimed thermal energy. To…
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TARKETT iQ FLOORING
Bio-attributed vinyl flooring sheets. Per the mass balance approach, both synthetic and natural polymers are mixed together with a bio-plasticizer in a proprietary mix that reduces the carbon emissions by 60%, when compared to traditional homogeneous vinyl floors. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTPer the mass balance approach, both synthetic and natural polymers are mixed together with a bio-plasticizer…
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INDEPTH SURFACING™
This innovative product category incorporates the latest technology to create a synchronized, embossed matte texture with light-reflecting details. The resulting high-performance laminate surfaces draw the eye with luxe metallic elements, real wood veneer visuals and textural realism. RESOURCESInDepth Surfacing features high-performance laminate surfaces with synchronized embossed matte textures, light-reflecting details, metallic elements, and realistic wood…
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COFFEEFROM STRONG
A biopolymer technology made with 10% industrially derived coffee grounds blended with low density polyethylene (LDPE). RESOURCESCoffeefrom Eco blends 10% industrial coffee grounds with recycled low-density polyethylene (LDPE), creating a flexible and lightweight thermoplastic suitable for injection molding. The material highlights the coffee’s natural grain while creating a translucent effect for design versatility. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTThe…