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Art + Science

Art Meets Science: A Continual Loop from Past to Present Introducing Art + Science: a revolutionary PVC-free Resilient, changing the way we think about hard surface performance and circularity.

Born from EcoWorx® carpet tile backing, an idea we first launched 25 years ago, Art + Science collection is our first PVC-free, closed-loop recyclable EcoWorx™ Resilient.

As sustainable as it is beautiful and designed for performance in all commercial spaces.

C OV E R : E X P E R I M E N T I N M I S T Y / I N S TA L L E D M O N O L I T H I C

DYE LAB (CARPET TILE) ⦁ IN SAXON / INSTALLED MONOLITHIC

ECOWORX™ RESILIENT TURNS INTO ECOWORX® CARPET TILE: MEET OUR FIRST PVC-FREE CLOSED-LOOP RECYCLED RESILIENT

PIVOT ⦁ IN ECOLOGY / INSTALLED STAGGER

DYE LAB (CARPET TILE) ⦁ IN KNOTWEED / INSTALLED MONOLITHIC 1

E C OWO R X® L I F E CYC L E : T H E A N SW E R TO T H E I N D U S T RY ’ S N E E D FO R A P VC - F R E E R E S I L I E N T P R O D U C T.

Introduced EcoSolution Q100® fibre with EcoWorx® and EcoWorx S® backing, reducing our carbon impact 42%.

We've Come Full Circle Launched in 1999, EcoWorx® is the world’s first closed loop recyclable PVC-free carpet tile backing. Now it is our first fully closed-loop recyclable PVC-free Resilient flooring.

At the end of its useful life, we will reclaim and recycle EcoWorx™ Resilient styles to make more EcoWorx® products. Since 2006, we have reclaimed and recycled nearly 500 million kilograms of postconsumer flooring, reducing landfill waste.

We want it back.

Through our re[TURN]® Reclamation Programme we return EcoWorx®, EcoWorx S® 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 557 million square metres installed globally.

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

F R E E O F C H A RG E R E T U R N Our EcoWorx®, EcoWorx S® and EcoWorx™ Resilient products can be returned via complimentary re[TURN]® Reclamation Programme, where they are recycled into raw materials for new carpet tiles.

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Launched EcoWorx S® – the new closedloop recyclable carpet tile backing made in the UK. Launched our first PVC-free, fully recyclable EcoWorx™ Resilient.

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.

EXTRUDED PELLETS

Forming the raw material for our carpet tile backing.

EC OWO R X S ® A N D EC OWO R X ® P VC - F R E E AND BITUMEN FREE CA R P E T T I L E

Our 100% PVC-free backing made from thermoplastic polyolefin compound.

E C OWO R X ™ P VC - F R E E RESILIENT

Formulated with no PVC, ortho-phthalates and plasticisers, EcoWorx™ Resilient is fully recyclable – optimised for low embodied carbon and carbon neutral.

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PERFORMANCE:

Heavy Commercial PVCFree EcoWorx™ Resilient

100% recyclable

PVC no PVC

EcoWorx™ Resilient utilises 25% recycled content. With a Global Warming Potential (GWP) score of 5.2 kg CO2/m2. durable

The PVC-free platform is optimised for low embodied carbon and carbon neutral. dimensionally stable

light & easy to handle

fast installation

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OBSERVE ⦁ IN DIVERT

OBSERVE ⦁ IN OUTLOOK 5

EXPERIMENT ⦁ IN REFRESH 6

2.5 mm Direct Glue Construction 1

ExoGuard+® 2

Direct Digital Print

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3

Back Bevel

EcoWorx™ Resilient Core

Features and Benefits Superior Durability

Acoustics

Fire Rating

Ease of Installation

Backed by our rigorous ExoGuard+® advanced topical finish technology, which ensures durability and resistance to staining, scratching and scuffing.

This product is is effectively classified as fire retardant, achieving a fire rating of Bfl–S1.

Slip Resistance

With an R10 rating, the product provides moderate slip resistance, as demonstrated by the following test results: Pivot style – PTV Dry 58 | PTV Wet 52 (pendulum), and Observe style – PTV Dry 61 | PTV Wet 44 (pendulum).

2.5 mm EcoWorx™ Resilient platform achieves impact sound reduction of 9dB. By using a 2mm underlay, this increases to a sound insulation of 20dB.

Back bevel allows for ease of installation ensuring that planks seamlessly connect reducing the time required for installation.

Warranty-Backed Performance

Covered by our 15 Year Commercial Limited Warranty, in conjunction with approved adhesives.

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SUSTAINABILTY:

Material Health We cannot afford to take a neutral position on the materials selected for our spaces because they have direct impact on occupants.

By prioritising proactive measures to address harmful chemicals, together we can create healing environments that consider the well-being of end users.

Why Art + Science?

EcoWorx™ Resilient platform provides a sustainable solution for specifying hard flooring. It delivers a more environmentally responsible material for durable flooring:

No PVC No Chlorine No Stabilisers No Orthophthalates No plasticisers Non-toxic to human body

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Certifications

Art + Science collection meets the demand of industry certifications, including Works with WELL, Declare and Blue Angel. A reflection to our commitment to sustainability and material health.

These certifications not only validate the environmental integrity of our materials but also ensure that our collections meet the highest standard for human health and safety.

* Certification in progress 9

Swatches at a glance Pivot 4499V

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21 cm x 129 cm

V2

Mindset 00115

V2

New Growth 00240

V2

Native 00720

V2

Ecology 00730

V3

Earthen 00740

V3

Value 00144

V3

Reform 00111

V2

Climate 00125

V2

Future 00750

V3

Resilience 00570

V4

Change 00504

V2

Reuse 00140

V2

Reclaim 00121

V3

Renew 00155

V2

Process 00575

Observe 4566V

V2

Divert 00520

21 cm x 129 cm

V3

Sustain 00595

V2

Edition 00516

V2

Outlook 00535

V2

Experiment 4581V

Regenerate 00103

40 cm x 78 cm

V2

Refresh 00100

V2

Exuberant 00110

V2

Misty 00115

V2

Connection 00501

V2

Poppy 00515

V2

Natural 00518

V2

Illuminate 00585

V2

Crossroads 00595

V2

Horizon 00504

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PIVOT ⦁ IN ECOLOGY / INSTALLED STAGGER 12

Colour and Visual Variation Index Shade and texture variation is inherent in all resilient products and can vary significantly from piece to piece. Samples should be used to assess colour. V1 planks have little or no variation in shade and/or texture and/or visual. V4 planks have the greatest variation from piece to piece. Images represent shade variations only.

V1

V2

Uniform appearance

V3

Slight variation

V4

Moderate variation

Substantial variation

LRV: Light Reflectance Values Light Reflectance Values and L* LRV is a measurement that indicates how much light a surface reflects and how much it absorbs.

Understanding the Light Reflectance Values of surfaces enables interior lighting levels to be optimised and colours to be contrasted.

Designers can use the L* value for determining lighting levels or the LRV (Y) value to compare the carpet tile colours to edgings and other surface finishes.

Colour name

Colour number

LRV

L*

Pivot

Reform Mindset Reclaim Climate Reuse Value Renew New Growth Change Resilience Process Native Ecology Earthen Future

00111 00115 00121 00125 00140 00144 00155 00240 00504 00570 00575 00720 00730 00740 00750

33.0 41.4 29.5 25.4 38.5 41.8 26.0 26.0 43.7 13.1 16.4 21.8 20.2 14.1 15.3

64.13 70.46 61.24 57.42 68.38 70.76 58.00 58.00 72.03 42.95 47.45 53.81 52.05 44.39 45.98

Observe

Regenerate Edition Divert Outlook Sustain

00103 00516 00520 00535 00595

33.7 24.5 39.9 18.8 24.8

64.74 56.61 69.42 50.48 56.89

00100 00110 00115 00501 00504 00515 00518 00585 00595

62.3 52.2 61.9 32.5 48.0 43.7 41.1 17.3 25.9

83.09 77.39 82.87 63.74 74.81 72.00 70.22 48.61 57.98

Experiment Refresh

Exuberant Misty Connection Horizon Poppy Natural Illuminate Crossroads

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DESIGN: PIVOT PVC-free EcoWorx™ Resilient in 2.5 mm thickness format. Available as a 21 cm x 129 cm plank, in a range of timeless wood visuals.

Selection of 15 defined tones.

P I VO T ⦁ I N EC O LO GY / I N S TA L L E D S TAG G E R 14

EXPLORE THE COLLECTION

PIVOT ⦁ IN PROCESS / INSTALLED STAGGER 15

OBSERVE Available as a 21 cm x 129 cm plank in 2.5 mm thickness format, in a range of subtle concrete effects.

Selection of 5 neutral tones.

OBSERVE ⦁ I N D I V E R T / I N S TA L L E D S TAG G E R 16

EXPLORE THE COLLECTION

OBSERVE ⦁ IN DIVERT / INSTALLED STAGGER 17

EXPERIMENT Vibrant colour paired with foundational stone neutrals, creating a large-scale terrazzo visual. 40 cm x 78 cm large tiles capture the essence of individuality.

EXPERIMENT ⦁ I N N AT U R A L 18

EXPLORE THE COLLECTION

EXPERIMENT ⦁ IN EXUBERANT 19

ART MEETS SCIENCE:

Range of wood and concrete that offers 6 metres of continuous digital printing without pattern repetition.

EcoWorx™ Resilient performs 40% better than standard LVT in stain testing and can withstand some of the toughest chemicals: hand sanitiser, bleach, disinfectants and Wright's stain.

When closed-loop recycled, EcoWorx™ Resilient becomes a raw material for our EcoWorx® and EcoWorx S® carpet tile backing.

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ONE PERSON’S TRASH BECOMES ANOTHER PERSON’S FLOOR

ART + SCIENCE: OUR FIRST PVC-FREE ECOWORX™ RESILIENT TILE

SHREDDED ECOWORX® CARPET TILE + ECOWORX™ RESILIENT

RECLAIMED ECOWORX® BACKED CARPET TILE

EXTRUDED PELLETS

ECOWORX RESILIENT PVC-FREE ECOWORX RESILIENT PVC-FREE ECOWORX RESILIENT PVC-FREE ECOWORX RESILIENT PVC-FREE ECOWORX RESILIENT PVC-FREE

ART + SCIENCE CONTAINS 25% POST-CONSUMER RECYCLED MATERIAL

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Specifications Art + Science Style name:

Pivot

Observe

Experiment

Style number:

4499V

4566V

4581V

Product type:

Direct glue PVC-free tile

Direct glue PVC-free tile

Direct glue PVC-free tile

Constr uction

Standard

Data + Performance

Type of floor covering

EN ISO 10582

Heavy commercial PVC-free EcoWorx™ Resilient

Heavy commercial PVC-free EcoWorx™ Resilient

Heavy commercial PVC-free EcoWorx™ Resilient

Classification

ISO 10874

34 commercial very heavy

34 commercial very heavy

34 commercial very heavy

Total Mass

EN ISO 23997

3.49 kg/m2

3.49 kg/m2

3.49 kg/m2

Total thickness

EN ISO 24346

2.5 mm

2.5 mm

2.5 mm

ExoGuard+®

ExoGuard+®

ExoGuard+®

21 x 129 cm / 16 tiles (4.3 m2) per box

21 x 129 cm / 16 tiles (4.3 m2) per box

40 x 79 cm / 15 tiles (4.7 m2) per box

Weight per box

16.52 kg

16.52 kg

17.11 kg

Shipping by pallet

208 m2 / 48 boxes per pallet

208 m2 / 48 boxes per pallet

182 m2 / 39 boxes per pallet

PTV Dry 58 / PTV Wet 52 (pendulum)

PTV Dry 61 / PTV Wet 44 (pendulum)

PTV Dry 61 / PTV Wet 44 (pendulum)

Slip rating

R10

R10

R10

Recommended installation methods

Ashlar, brick, herringbone, stagger

Ashlar, brick, herringbone, stagger

Ashlar, brick, stagger

Finish Dimensions

EN ISO 24342

BS EN 13036-4/ BS7976

Slip resistance

Recommended installation methods V1 uniform appearance V2 slight variation V3 moderate variation Ashlar

Brick

Herringbone

V4 substantial variation

Stagger

V1

Hgep2s 9dB 20dB with 2.0mm underlay

V2

V3

V4

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EU.DOP/1658/CPR/1222/1222/LVT

UK.DOP/0321/CPR/1222/1222/LVT

Oosterhout Showroom

Blackaddie Road Industrial Estate,

Vaartweg 10, 4905 BL Netherlands (NLD)

Sanquhar, DG4 6DB, UK

Notified Body 1658

Approved Body 0321

cLRZ< London +44 (0) 20 7961 4120 | Dubai +971 4 584 6956 | Oosterhout +31 20 2620955 This product is not a safety floor. It is manufactured and sold for floor covering use only. To meet warranty requirements, approved adhesives must be used for glue-down application as outlined in the Shaw Contract installation instructions. Installation and maintenance instructions can be found on shawcontract.com Specifications are subject to nominal manufacturing variances. Material supply and/or manufacturing processes may necessitate specification changes without notice. Not for use in commercial wet areas due to slip and fall concerns.

Printed and produced in the UK using vegetable-based inks on sustainable, FSC certified paper.

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EN 14041:2004/AC 2006

For use as an indoor floor covering as specified by the manufacturer

People Together, Planet Forever is our promise.

Neutral is not enough is our call to action.

We are one planet. We cannot afford to be neutral. We must make changes and take action together. Together, we are Design Optimists.

MATERIAL HEALTH

CARBON IMPACT

Together, we design and manufacture products to optimise human environments.

Together, we are a positive force in the global effort to collectively fight climate change.

Cradle to Cradle Certified® Silver* EcoWorx™ Resilient platform and its first collection Art + Science styles are third-party verified as being safe, circular, and responsibly made. * Certification in progress.

Indoor Air Quality People spend 90% of their time indoors, making these environments critical to our wellbeing. These products are GREENGUARD Certified, meeting the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) indoor air quality standards for low-emitting products.

More Than 50% Reduced Carbon Footprint As a result of Shaw’s investment to help reduce our energy and greenhouse gas impact, we have cut our Scope 1 & 2 emissions by more than half since our 2010 baseline.

Low Embodied Carbon EcoWorx™ Resilient platform and its first collection Art + Science styles have a third-party verified Environmental Product Declaration (EPD).

Product Transparency EcoWorx™ Resilient platform and its first collection Art + Science styles have a Health Product Disclosure (HPD), which is a transparent disclosure of product content and associated health information.

CIRCULAR ECONOMY

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

Together, we practice a closed-loop approach to sustainability.

Together, we nurture an environment where every voice and perspective can be heard, with equal value placed on seen and unseen experiences.

We Want it Back

Supplier Diversity Programme

At the end of its useful life, we will reclaim and recycle EcoWorx™ Resilient styles to make more EcoWorx products. Since 2006, Shaw has reclaimed and recycled nearly 500 million kilograms of post-consumer flooring, reducing landfill waste.

Community | Supply chain | People * Signatory of UN Global Compact upholding and protecting human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption standards. * World GBC Health & Wellbeing Framework supporter

We are one planet.

We cannot afford to be neutral.

We must make changes and take action together.

Neutral is not enough.

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