With sustainability one of the core values at Forbo Flooring Systems, the manufacturer is proud to be launching its new carpet tile collection: Tessera Topology.
Combining contemporary and usable designs with enhanced sustainable performance, the Tessera Topology range is the first in Forbo’s Evolve+ series.
While dimensions change and spaces vary, the function and purpose remain the same, sharing a common topology. Using this principle as inspiration, Tessera Topology combines linear angles with soft organic textures to create a contemporary geometric pattern that brings an inherent warmth to a space. Offering both design and flexibility, it can enhance any installation.
This new collection delivers enhanced environmental credentials and as such is manufactured using Thrive matter by Universal Fibers - a 100% solution dyed nylon 6 which contains 90% recycled content. As well as using this innovative new yarn, combined with Forbo’s own lean production processes, Tessera Topology contains 75% recycled content, is manufactured using 100% renewable energy (electricity and biogas) and has a very low embodied carbon from cradle to gate (less than 1.5kg CO2 per square metre eqv. A1-A3) which is achieved without offsetting.
The collection features six neutral tones and seven muted accents in a traditional 50x50cm tile format, offering flexibility in a range of natural colours. From the beige of Pebble Tangent to the green hues of Willow Inverse, the collection can be easily combined with other existing Tessera products to create beautiful, integrated flooring schemes.
Donna Hannaway, Head of Marketing UK and Ireland, from Forbo Flooring Systems commented: “As a manufacturer, sustainability is extremely important to us at Forbo. Our core values are Renewability, Transparency and Circularity, and as such we’re always looking for ways to adapt and evolve our product portfolios in line with this.
“Tessera Topology is the latest evolution of this endeavour. Building on our established Tessera portfolio, where our carpet tiles already have over 60% recycled content as standard, it is the perfect choice for those looking for a carpet tile with enhanced sustainability without relying on carbon offsets. The collection also has a third-party verified Environmental Product Declaration, showing our customers our commitment to being transparent with our sustainability information.”
Tessera Topology is the first carpet tile range to join Forbo’s new Evolve+ series, focussed around product innovation for enhanced sustainability. By evolving our standard carpet tile construction, which already contains over 60% recycled content, our Evolve+ series ranges have increased recycled content of over 75% and lower embodied carbon of less than 1.5 kg CO2 e/m2 (A1-A3), all independently verified and without offsetting
Designed, made and stocked in the UK, Tessera Topology is available quickly, making the collection ideal for office refurbishments or other projects that need to be carried out in a short time span. Tessera Topology also meets Indoor Air Comfort Gold and GUT standards.
In addition to this, Forbo’s Tessera carpet tiles can be installed adhesive free using IOBAC MagTabs, allowing them to be easily removed and reused or recycled, supporting a circular economy. Forbo is also proud to have recently entered partnership with the Salvation Army Trading Company, supporting it’s Take Back scheme by donating post-consumer carpet tiles that would otherwise have been sent to landfill.