Art + Science 101

Art + Science 101 I NT RO D U C I NG O U R I NNOVAT I V E N EW P L AT FO R M : ECOWO RX RE SI L I E N T

When artistic expression meets scientific inquiry, opposites join for creative exploration. Art + Science is our revolutionary PVC-free resilient that is changing the way we think about hard surface performance and circularity.

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Let’s Review —

1. History 2. Performance 3. Sustainability 4. Design

1.

History

Launched in 1999, EcoWorx® is the world’s first fully recyclable PVC-free carpet tile backing. And now it’s our first fully recyclable PVC-free resilient hard surface flooring. The best part: when EcoWorx™ resilient reaches the end of its useful life, we take it back and recycle it into more EcoWorx carpet tile backing. Again and again. The circle never ends.

We've come full circle

Introduced EcoSolution Q100™ fiber with EcoWorx® backing, reducing our carbon impact 42%, making nearly 90% of our carpet tile low embodied carbon and carbon neutral.

Reclaimed and recycled nearly 1 billion pounds of carpet since 2006.

We want it back.

Through our re[TURN]® Reclamation Program we turn EcoWorx® into future EcoWorx® flooring.

EcoWorx® became the first flooring product to be Cradle to Cradle Certified®.

Launched the first fully recyclable PVC-free EcoWorx® tile backing.

Over 6 billion square feet installed globally.

S H R E D D E D EC OWO R X ® CA R P E T T I L E A N D EC OWO R X ™ R E S I L I E N T

Launched our first PVC-free, fully recyclable EcoWorx™ resilient + our new bio-based carpet tile — Ecoworx® BIO.

Launched EcoWorx® BIO PVC-free bio-based backing, reducing our carbon footprint 75% since 2016.

Our Goal: Achieve net zero operations by 2030 across our enterprise, all while reducing the carbon footprint of our products and our value chain.

Neutral is not enough.

E XT RU D E D P E L L E TS

EC OWO R X ® PVC - F R E E CA R P E T T I L E Our 100% PVC-free backing made from thermoplastic polyolefin compound.

EC OWO R X ™ PVC - F R E E RESILIENT Formulated with no PVC, ortho-phthalates and plasticizers, EcoWorx® is fully recyclable – optimized for low embodied carbon and carbon neutral.

1.

Performance

PE RFORM A NCE | STAT IC LOAD

With a PSI rating of 2500, EcoWorx Resilient surpasses the performance of traditional resilient with one of the highest static load limits in the market meaning EcoWorx Resilient could withstand the weight of a Ford Fiesta, 2 grand pianos, 139 Mona Lisas or 7,500 Rubiks cubes.

ECOWORX RE S ILIE NT

PE RFORM A NCE | STA I N

EcoWorx Resilient performs 40% better than standard LVT in stain testing and can withstand some of the toughest to remove stains: Hand sanitizer, ink, oil, and acetone.

ECOWORX RE S ILIE NT

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PE RFORM A NCE | E XOGUAR D +

EcoWorx Resilient is backed by our rigorous ExoGuard+ testing standard, which ensures durability and resilience against stain + wear in the most demanding environments.

ECOWORX RE S ILIE NT

PE RFORM A NCE | WE AR

EcoWorx Resilient is ideal for heavy, high-traffic areas in demanding commercial installations. That’s why the EcoWorx Resilient system is backed with an industry-leading 25-year warranty when installed with 4200 resilient adhesive, a guarantee for our customers.

ECOWORX RE S ILIE NT

2.5 mm Direct Glue Construction E XO G UA R D + ™

D I R ECT D I G I TA L PRINT

EC OWO R X™ RESILIENT CORE BAC K B E V E L

O B S E R V E I N E N G A G E A N D L E A F | I N S TA L L E D S TA G G E R + E X P E R I M E N T I N F R E S H | I N S TA L L E D A S H L A R

How Does Our Warranty Compare?

TRADITIONAL RESILIENT

EC OWO R X R E S I L I E N T WA R R A N T Y

WA R R A N T Y

AMOUNT OF TIME

M A N U FACT U R I N G D E F ECTS C OV E R E D?

W E A R C OV E R E D?

ADHESIVE BOND C OV E R E D?

UNDERBED BOND WA R R A N T Y?

5-15 years

25 years

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes - warrants that the adhesive will adhere/bond to the product and the floor during the duration of the warranty

No

Yes - warrants that the adhesive will bond to the product and the floor and that the bond will not break under rolling loads

5.7 mm Floating Construction E XO G UA R D + ™

D I R ECT D I G I TA L PRINT

EC OWO R X™ RESILIENT CORE AT TAC H E D AC O U ST I C BAC K I N G

I N T EG R AT E D LO C K I N G SYST E M

PE RFORM A NCE | WE AR

Offered in a 5.7 mm floating construction with an attached acoustic underlayment, providing added sound dampening in light commercial applications including guest rooms, resident rooms and multi-family units.

ECOWORX RE S ILIE NT

2.

Sustainability

M C C D +

Material Health Circularity Carbon Diversity, Equity + Inclusion

The materials we choose support environments that have a direct impact on our health & wellbeing.

Material Health

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SUSTA INA B ILIT Y | M AT E RIA L HEALTH

We cannot afford to take a neutral position on the materials selected for our spaces because they have a direct impact on our health & wellbeing.

No PVC No ortho-phthalates No plasticizers Fully recyclable

ECOWORX RE S ILIE NT

“ 160 million tons of building related construction and demolition debris is created annually in the United States.”

U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Circularity

SUSTA INA B ILIT Y | CIRCUL AR IT Y

We cannot afford to be neutral when it comes to our industry’s contribution to landfill consumption.

From the launch of our EcoWorx® backing in 1999, to EcoWorx™ Resilient in 2024 — we’re going full circle and back around.

ECOWORX RE S ILIE NT

SUSTA INA B ILIT Y | M AT E RIA L HEALTH

Through our re[TURN]® Reclamation Program, we take back EcoWorx™ Resilient products to create more EcoWorx products. We’re committed to a circular economy.

ECOWORX RE S ILIE NT

“ The built environment is responsible for 39% of energy-related carbon dioxide emissions annually.”

UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME

Carbon

SUSTA INA B ILIT Y | CA RBO N

We cannot afford to be neutral in our collective fight against climate change.

Purchasing carbon offsets is not enough; we must take a comprehensive approach and focus on embodied carbon and carbon emissions.​​

With a Global Warming Potential (GWP) of 5.2 kg CO2/m2, EcoWorx™ Resilient is optimized for lower embodied carbon and carbon neutral. Providing our industry a resilient solution that does not exist today.

ECOWORX RE S ILIE NT

We believe all humans are equal. Individually and collectively, we need to proactively create and promote opportunities that give everybody an equal footing in life.

DE+I

SUSTA INA B ILIT Y | D IVE RS IT Y, EQUIT Y + IN CLUSIO N

We cannot afford to be neutral when it comes to our choices. Our commitment to prioritizing people within our partnerships demonstrates our advocacy for others, furthering an environment that supports social fairness and equality.

Shaw is a signatory of the UN Global Compact and our sustainable sourcing policy and related terms and conditions for all suppliers cover its principles focused on upholding and protecting human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption standards.

ECOWORX RE S ILIE NT

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3.

Design

C ROSS ROA DS

N AT U R A L

C O N N ECT I O N

M I ST Y

P O P PY

REFRESH

H O R I ZO N

I L LU M I N AT E

E XU B E R A N T

P IVOT

O B SE RVE

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D E S IGN | PIVOT

Pivot (4499V) Classic beauty and versatility of a wood visual meets the sustainability and circularity of PVC-free EcoWorx™ Resilient. Pivot: 8 x 51 inch planks available in a range of timeless wood visuals. Unlimited creativity.

This changes everything.

ECOWORX RE S ILIE NT

D E S IGN | OB S E RVE

Observe (4566V) Subtle striations of natural stone embrace innovation + discovery. Offered in a range of neutral + bright hues in 8 x 51 inch planks, Observe embodies the essence of adaptability and change.

ECOWORX RE S ILIE NT

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E XPERIEMENT (PVC - FREE RESILIENT 4 581V ) IN E XUB ER ANT (0 0110) + O B S E R V E (4 4 6 6 V ) I N B E YO N D ( 0 0 4 5 0 )

D E S IGN | E XPE RIM E N T

Experiment (4581V) Classic visuals meet contemporary innovation in Experiment, a bold and vibrant PVC-free EcoWorx™ Resilient tile. Available in a 16x31 inch tile size in 10 large-scale oversize terrazzo visuals, striking color paired with foundational stone neutrals bring sophistication and individuality to any space with Experiment.

ECOWORX RE S ILIE NT

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