Sustainable materials

SUSTAINABLY SELECTING MATERIALS

Crafting beautiful, durable carpets starts with selecting the right materials. Yarns and backings that not only excel in terms of quality but sustainability too. By increasing the percentage of recycled or renewable materials every year, we make a difference. One carpet at a time.

YARNS

We are always on the hunt for the next best step toward a greener future. With YMPACT, we rely on the Belysse Quality Label for sustainable yarns that put a whole new spin on sustainability.


"WITH YMPACT WE RAISE THE BAR IN SUSTAINABLE YARNS."

Marie De Laet, Sustainability Manager

YMPACT

This in-house-produced yarn is made of polyamide (PA) granules manufactured from virgin and recycled materials. These are mixed using a mass-balance approach leading to granules, and eventually, yarn, containing 35% allocated recycled feedstock but of the same virgin-grade quality as regular yarn.

  • Reduces greenhouse gas emissions and fossil feedstock input
  • Solution-dyed for high stain resistance, colour fastness, and rich colours

This yarn is made from 100% regenerated polyamide. Meaning that polyamide waste - like old carpets – is recycled and turned into sustainable feedstock so it won’t pollute the earth.

  • Has endless recycling potential without loss of quality

This yarn is made with 100% recycled post-industrial plastic waste and benefits the carpet industry and the world at large.

  • Keeps tonnes of polyester out of landfills and oceans
  • A reasonably easy production process, which requires limited energy only


WHY DO WE EXPRESS ITS RECYCLED CONTENT IN APPROXIMATE TERMS?

Even though it consists of 35% allocated recycled feedstock from post-industrial waste, the exact percentage of recycled content per granule, and thus, per yarn made, may vary.

Just like, for example, the green electricity in your house. Its mix is fixed per kind of energy, but not always per user. So even though renewable electricity is guaranteed, the exact percentage varies every day.


BACKINGS

Sustainability is not only about the first impression. The backings of our carpets are also made of eco-friendly, recycled materials.

To reduce raw materials and CO2 emissions, we reclaim a product that we usually discard: plastic bottles. We turn them into 100% recycled polyester to create our Texfloor, Ultratex, and Super Back backings.

SUSTAINABILITY BROCHURE

Download our sustainability brochure and learn more about our durable approach.