Art + Science 101
INTRODUCING OUR INNOVATIVE NEW PLATFORM: ECOWORX RESILIENT
When artistic expression meets scientific inquiry, opposites join for creative exploration. Art + Science is our revolutionary PVC-free resilient that is
way we think about
Let’s Review —
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.
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.
EXTRUDED PELLETS
ECOWORX ® PVC-FREE CARPET TILE
Our 100% PVC-free backing made from thermoplastic polyolefin compound.
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.
ECOWORX ™ PVC-FREE RESILIENT
Formulated with no PVC, ortho-phthalates and plasticizers, EcoWorx® is fully recyclable –optimized for low embodied carbon and carbon neutral.
1. Performance
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 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.
(PVC-FREE
EXPERIMENT
RESILIENT 4581V) IN NATURAL (00518) | INSTALLED ASHLAR
PIVOT (PVC-FREE RESILIENT 4499V) IN PROCESS (00575) | INSTALLED STAGGER
EcoWorx Resilient is backed by our rigorous ExoGuard+ testing standard, which ensures durability and resilience against stain + wear in the most demanding environments.
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.
2.5 mm Direct Glue Construction
DIRECT DIGITAL PRINT
OBSERVE IN ENGAGE AND LEAF | INSTALLED STAGGER + EXPERIMENT IN FRESH | INSTALLED ASHLAR
How Does Our Warranty Compare?
TRADITIONAL RESILIENT WARRANTY ECOWORX RESILIENT WARRANTY
AMOUNT OF TIME 5-15 years 25 years
MANUFACTURING DEFECTS COVERED? Yes Yes
WEAR COVERED? Yes Yes
ADHESIVE BOND COVERED? No
Yes - warrants that the adhesive will adhere/bond to the product and the floor during the duration of the warranty
UNDERBED BOND 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
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.
Sustainability
Material Health Circularity Carbon Diversity, Equity + Inclusion
The materials we choose support environments that have a direct impact on our health & wellbeing.
Material 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.
“ 160 million tons of building related construction and demolition debris is created annually in the United States.”
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Circularity
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.
Through our re[TURN]® Reclamation Program, we take back EcoWorx™
Resilient products to create more EcoWorx products. We’re committed to a circular economy.
“The built environment is responsible for 39% of energy-related carbon dioxide emissions annually.”
UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME
Carbon
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.
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
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.
EXPERIMENT IN MISTY | INSTALLED BRICK
3. Design
CROSSROADS
PIVOT
OBSERVE
PIVOT (PVC-FREE RESILIENT 4499V) IN ECOLOGY 00730 | INSTALLED STAGGER AND DYE LAB (CARPET TILE 5T041) IN SAXON (41462) + KNOTWEED (41490) | INSTALLED MONOLITHIC
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.
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.
OBSERVE (PVC-FREE RESILIENT 4566V) IN DIVERT (00520) | INSTALLED STAGGER
EXPERIEMENT (PVC-FREE RESILIENT 4581V) IN EXUBERANT (00110) + OBSERVE (4466V) IN BEYOND (00450)
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.
OBSERVE (PVC-FREE RESILIENT 4466V) IN DIVERT (00520) + OUTLOOK (00535) | INSTALLED STAGGER
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