MATERIALS & FINISHES
BIO-BASED Materials & Finishes
Biobased Xorel In 2013 Carnegie introduced Biobased Xorel, a plant-based product with a significantly reduced carbon footprint. Life Cycle Xorel's plant-based content is derived from sugar cane production. Sugar cane has a much lower carbon emission rates when compared with most other biobased materials. For each ton of sugar cane used to produce this new form of Xorel, 2.5 tons of carbon is captured. Xorel is innately flame retardant and stain resistant, no additional chemicals need to be applied in finishing. All Xorel products can be returned to Carnegie at the end of their life cycle. Installation Maintenance on the Carnegie Xorel products are very low because of the inherent stain retardancy. It is almost impossible to tear with no wear for 1,000,000 double rubs. It is also antibacterial and colorfast. Vacuuming on occasion is recommended for dust and dirt removal. If spot cleaning is necessary, Carnegie recommends hot water and a clean sponge.
Third-Party Certifications & Material Transparency Cradle to Cradle In 2013 Biobased Xorel achieved Cradle to Cradle Gold Certification and awarded a Platinum Level Material Health Certificate by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute.
Living Product Challenge Certification Biobased Xorel is the first textile to achieve the Living Product Challenge Certification.
SCS Indoor Advantage Xorel has achieved SCS Indoor Advantage Gold Certification
USDA BioPreferred Biobased Xorel's Nexus, Dash, and Strie patterns are all USDA BioPreferred certified.
Vincotte Certified Biobased Xorel is level 3 or 4 rated, depending on the pattern.
Endorsements Endorsements CE Marking CE Marking is a manufacturer's declaration that Xorel complies with the essential requirements of the European health, safety and environmental protection legislation.
GreenSpec Listed Xorel is GreenSpec Listed- GreenSpec conducts its own independent research in assessing manufacturer claims, ensuring that the guide contains unbiased, quality information.
CHPS - Collaborative in High-Performance Schools Xorel is Certified by Collaborative in High-Performance Schools. Xorel is an approved product on CHPS projects.
Conclusion This material is good to use in the environment because -60-85% bio-content -antibacterial, free of VOC, and free of chlorine, heavy metals and ozone depleting chemicals. -Stands up to abuse in high-traffic areas. 200,000 to 1 million double rubs on the Wyzenbeek Abrasion Test. Compared to other materials, such as vinyl. Vinyl wall coverings can release fumes of chloride and vocs that are toxic. The Biobased Xorel is recyclable and can be reused unlike other wallpapers.
ADHESIVE
Armstrong S-725 Wall Base Adhesive: S-725 Compared to a Rubber Based Adhesive the 725 adhesive is water based and has no VOC.
Compared to a Rubber Based Adhesive the 725 adhesive is water based and has no VOC.
Details about the company HOLLANDFELT & HOLLANDWOOL are the brand names of the company. Over 35 years now this wholesale has operated at the top of its market and built a sustainable relationship with its customers. They achieved this by supplying only products of the highest quality and an excellent service. From Delft their wool products are sent to thousands of professionals and companies around the world.
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Eco- friendly Nonflammable Enhances acoustics
Typical applications Woolfelt improves acoustic conditions in spaces which makes it suitable to use on floors, walls and ceilings. Woolfelt can be glued directly onto walls. First the glue is applied on the walls, then the Woolfelt is pressed into the glue. The natural properties of Woolfelt (non-flammable, insulating, dirt- and water repellent) make it suitable to use in public buildings such as hospitals, theatres, restaurants and museums, even without additional treatments. It is also used to make products like cushions, lamps and curtains, but also to make garments for puppets, appliqué and crafting with children.
General Information Woolfelt made of Pure New Wool in 1,2,3,4 and 5 mm thick and 90 colours on rolls with a width of 183cm and a length of +/- 20m. There is not a minimum order quantity.
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PURE NEW WOOL conform “international wool secretariat” NON TOXIC conform Öko-Tex Test no. 990585 Made in EC NON-FLAMMABLE conform UNE 23735 Class M1, NEN-EN-13501 Class B1 SOUND ABSORPTION according to UNE-EN ISO 354:2004 up to 0,82s (5mm) and 0,56s (3mm) MARTINDALE TEST 15000 CONFORM UNE-EN-ISO 12947/14465 PILLING RESISTANCE Degree 3 conform UNE-EN-ISO 12945-2-2001 TEAR RESISTANCE conform UNE-EN-ISO 13936-2 in length 2,3 in width 1,8 CHANGE in dry cleaning in length -1,0% in width 0,0% CHANGE in hand wash (first time) in length max. -8,0% in width max. -9,5% 100% RECYCLABLE
Woolfelt general information The Woolfelt is made of the wool of Merino sheep. With natural soap and hot water the fibers of the wool are rubbed together and become Woolfelt. This is possible because of the scales on the wool that open up when heated. FROM FIBER TO FELT: A JOURNEY THROUGH OUR PRODUCTION FACILITY When our Merino wool arrives at our felting factory it has already made a long journey: The wool, which is originally from South America and the South of Europe, is washed in a scourcing plant before it arrives at our felting factory, where the wool transforms into woolfelt.
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The wool fibres are mixed to obtain the right colour or quality
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The fibers are loosened up
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On big rolls with small needles the fibers are loosened even further and carded in one direction
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The carded fibers are laid down perpendicular on top of each other
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The carded fibers are gently pre-felted into a carded fleece
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By pushing or pulling the carded fleece the right thickness is acquired
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With steam, natural soap and friction the carded fleece is felted into a concentrated mass
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The felt is washed to rinse out the soap of the felting process
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The woolfelt is dyed into the right colour and rinsed afterwards to clean dye remains
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The felt is stretched to the desirable length and width and dried to fixate the size.
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Spiral shaped knives shave the ends of the wool fibers for a smooth surface.
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Final inspection: While moving through the machine at a slow speed, the felt is being inspected for quality, stains and holes by the staff.
Third-Party Certifications & Material Transparency Holland Wool Felt, 3MM Wool Felt The transformation of the wool fleece into wool felt takes place in Europe where the end product ships to us from Delft in the Netherlands. Manufactured entirely in the European Union with the following EU certifications and classifications: ●
Pure New Wool, certified by the "International Wool Secretariat".
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Free of Harmful Substances, including lead, earning the Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 certification.
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Not flammable, conforming to UNE 23735 Class M1 (highest class).*
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Certified Cradle to Cradle (a certification awarded to products that pursue an innovative vision of ecologically-intelligent design that eliminates the concept of waste).
Renewable Resource, Sustainable, Green Wool felt is a natural product. The processing of wool requires very little environmental impact compared to other natural fibers or human-made fibers. Felt has a life cycle that is substantially longer than other material. And since wool felt is made of sheep’s wool, this means that after the felt product has been used or become worn out, it can be safely disposed of as it is 100% biodegradable. Also Wool Design Felt qualifies for LEED® certification as MR Credit 6.0 Rapidly Renewable Resource as the sheep's wool is harvested in a sustainable manner. The felts have tested and certified to meet the human-ecological requirements of the standard presently established for products with direct contact to skin according to Product Class II of Oeko-Tex® Standard 100.
Conclusion This material is good to use in spaces where you want to improve acoustic conditions and it’s really important that is eco- friendly and nonflammable. This type of wallcovering is better than other wall coverings that are made out of polyester or plastic because it is healthy for the environment and it’s 100% recyclable.
36 x 36 inches
35.00$
ADHESIVE
VINYL WALLCOVERING ADHESIVE NAME 965 Flooring and Tread Adhesive KEY FEATURES ● Base: Water Based Acrylic Adhesive ● Color: White Paste ● Contains no hazardous or carcinogenic ingredients as defined by OSHA chemicals ● Meets all federal, state and local air quality regulations
Resources https://carnegiefabrics.com/third-party-certifications https://www.hollandwool.nl/en/ https://achildsdream.com/product-safety/ https://www.nedrelow.com/pages/why-wool-felt-is-the-perfect-materi al-for-together
EARTHEN / CEMENTITIOUS
Fireclay Floor and Wall Tile Since 1986, Fireclay has been reinventing, redefining, and radicalizing the industry. As the first tile company to be certified as a Benefit Corporation, Fireclay is proud to continue standing on its founding principles. Fireclay does this by committing to using sustainable manufacturing practices, using recycled materials, and taking care of its employees, while putting customers first. Additionally, in 2019, Fireclay was enlisted by the non-profit, Climate Neutral, as a Climate Neutral Certified company due it’s efforts in measuring, reducing, and offsetting its entire carbon footprint. All signature ceramic Tile is handmade in California using domestically-sourced materials.The Factory uses 100% renewable electricity. Through partnerships with Carbon Fund, Pachama, and Climate Neutral, we offset carbon emissions from all parts of our operation including the sourcing of raw materials, our whole production process, and all inbound & outbound freight emissions.
Fireclay Floor and Wall Tile Life Cycle Overview
Fireclay Floor and Wall Tile Life Cycle 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION This EPD includes representative products derived from Fireclay’s line of products produced at the facility located in Aromas, California. Ceramic tiles are primarily made up of clays, silica and other additives and then molded into shape followed by firing into a kiln. Ceramic tiles can be glazed or unglazed. 2. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION AND APPLICATION RULES The products considered in the EPD meet the following technical specifications: § ANSI A137.1: American National Standard Specifications for Ceramic Tile § Fire Testing: Classification: A, Flame Spread: 0, Smoke Developed: 0 3. APPLICATION Ceramic tile products are commonly used in a variety of applications including commercial, light commercial, institutional, and residential interior and exterior applications. 4. MANUFACTURING The manufacturing begins with mining of raw materials such as clay, granite, mullite and other natural minerals. These raw materials are then mixed with water in a ball mill.The slurry formed in this process is the body slip which will form the bulk of the ceramic tile. Next the slip is pumped to the spray dryer. This device uses burners and gravity to form a powder. The resulting powder is then extruded into the form of a pre-fired or “green” tile. The green tiles pass through a drying apparatus to further reduce moisture content. From there the tiles proceed down the glaze line for application. Tiles are then stored in a buffer area for a short time before proceeding to another dryer. After the final dryer, the product is then fed into the kiln. Inside the kiln thermochemical reactions take place that remove all VOCs and fuse the ceramic tile into the familiar solid and durable product. The entire process incorporates extensive recycling. Fireclay collects glass bottles through municipal recycling programs and crushes them, procures granite fines from quarries and uses internal scrap from their manufacturing process into their product. Once the tiles are manufactured, they are packaged in cardboard boxes.
Fireclay Floor and Wall Tile Life Cycle 5. PACKAGING 6. PRODUCT INSTALLATION Product installation requirements and procedure are provided in guidelines by Tile Council of North America(TCNA). Mortar is used to adhere tile to the floor substrate while grout is used to fill in gaps between the tiles. 4.5% of waste is assumed for mortar and grout. Apart from these, installation solution made of acrylate and water are also recommended for installation.
7. DISPOSAL All waste has been classified according to regional-specific legislation as laid out in Section 2.8.6 in Part A: Life Cycle Assessment Calculation Rules and Report Requirements from UL Environment.
Third-Party Certifications & Material Transparency Certified B Corp Fireclay Tile has a score of 115 with the average company being at 50.9 points and the highest score at 200.
Carbon Neutral Climate Neutral is a non-profit organization that is working to enlist companies and consumers in the fight against climate change by helping measure, reduce, and offset their entire carbon footprint.
Health Product Declaration (HPD) HPDs are the environmental equivalent of a nutrition label. LEED Each and every tile reflects our commitment to finding the most innovative ways to transform cast-off materials into beautiful, high-quality product that will last for generations. In addition, our honest manufacturing practices and materials qualifyfor a number of LEED credit.
Prop 65 Fireclay Tile takes the proper steps to ensure clients are notified which product(s) have required warning labels due to exposure levels, as well as the associated chemical(s) requiring the appropriate warning label.
EPD / Life Cycle Assessment- LCA With the help of an independent 3rd party - WAP Sustainability - we completed a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of our Tile in 2020. The LCA is a data sheet that lets us know the environmental impact, or global warming impacts of our product as it pertains to carbon emissions.
Conclusion There are several advantages to ceramic tiles. They are fire resistant, non-combustible, durable, last a lifetime and are extremely easy to maintain. Other tile companies use products and chemicals in their titles that are not sustainable and harmful and do not put warning labels. They also do not have full transparency. FireClay tiles are sustainable and is a great ceramic material company.
ADHESIVE
HT 1100 fire-clay adhesive 17ml tube ● ● ● ● ●
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-asbestos-free -high temperature resistant -no smoke development -good adhesion on all kinds of materials -good adhesive strength -supple in the application
seal and fastening glue ready for use glue for refractories its formulation of alkali silicate and mineral fillers makes it a heavy-duty glue at temperatures of up to 1100°C let it dry for 48 hours and then heat it up slowly refractory glue HT 1100 has a good adhesiveness on fibrous products, on metals, on fireclay brick and on all kinds of construction materials refractory glue HT 1100 is used for bonding refractory components for fastening and sealing strips, insulation panels, sleeves, sheaths, fireclay parts cool and dry at least 24 months shelf life in unopened cans color black
Mosa , Floor tile Mosa has designed, developed, and produced ceramic tiles in Maastricht since 1883 by using the purest raw materials and the magic of Dutch innovative design. They create signature surfaces and sustainability is their foremost priority. They adhere to the Cradle to Cradle philosophy, for a positive contribution to the society, the economy, and the planet. Their tiles adorn walls, floors, and terraces in private, commercial, and public buildings, inside and outside, in more than fifty countries. Life Cycle Mosa has an externally validated lifecycle analysis (LCA) conducted in accordance with the European Standard 15804+A2, which provide full transparency on the environmental profiles of the tiles. On the basis of this analysis, Mosa was granted an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for its wall and floor tiles. Installation For floors in indoor areas that will be subjected to heavy loads and/or used in combination with underfloor heating, adhesives produced in conformance with EN 12004, type C2, which have a higher adhesion strength (1 N/mm2 ), are to be used.
Third-Party Certifications & Material Transparency
Cradle to Cradle (C2C) Silver certification for nearly its entire tile collection. Mosa wall and floor tiles are Cradle to Cradle V3 Silver certified.
LEED Mosa tiles are fully recyclable and do not emit hazardous substances during or after service life. Mosa tiles are eligible for contribution to credit points in accordance with the LEED V4 Rating System
BREEAM is now an internationally recognized certification system. BREEAM has been adapted for the Dutch situation by the DGBC (Dutch Green Building Council), of which Mosa has been a member since 2009.
DGNB The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Nachhaltiges Bauen (German sustainable building council, DGNB) has been dedicated in its capacity as an independent, non-profit organization to making sustainable building a matter of course both in Germany and internationally.
HQE™ is the French certification awarded to building construction and management as well as urban planning projects. HQE™ promotes best practices, sustainable quality in building projects and offers expert guidance throughout the lifetime of the project.
Conclusion This material is a good material because unlike other tile companies such as waterworks, they are completely transparent about their life cycle and where the products will end up at the end of use. This floor and wall tile also has certifications all over the world including the netherlands,France and the United States.
ADHESIVE
TruRenew™ is the first wet flooring adhesive to be certified by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. It is scientifically engineered for the interior permanent or releasable installation of Residential and commercial flooring. C2C Certified Material Health Certificate™ SILVER
Resources https://assets.fireclaytile.com/Fireclay_Tile_EPD.pdf https://www.fireclaytile.com/ https://www.mosa.com/en-us/sustainability/our-foremost-priority#sus tainability_reports https://www.retrofitmagazine.com/wet-flooring-adhesive-cradle-cradl e-certified/ https://www.fireclaytile.com/blog/full/introducing-non-slip-floor-tile
METALS / PLASTICS
METAL & METALLIC TILE Founded in Dallas in 1947, Dal-Tile Corporation's history is paved with milestones that led to them becoming the largest tile manufacturer in the U.S. and respected across the world. Collection of metal and metallic tile elevates your design by adding a little shine and opens up the space so the room appears bigger. • Stain-resistant • Dent-resistant • Stain-resistant • Fire-resistant TONES & TEXTURES - Three color selections offered: Gold, Stainless and Iron - 3 x 6 Wall Tile available in three different structural patterns - 10 x 13 Mixed Trapezoid Mosaic includes pieces of all three structural patterns, plus solid pieces - Made in the USA INSTALLATION - Product can be installed in wet areas such as backsplashes, bathroom walls and shower enclosures
LIFE CYCLE
• More than 98% of Daltile's manufactured products contain pre-consumer (post-industrial) recycled materials • Daltile has helped prevent an average of over 175 million pounds per year from ending up in our nation’s landfills • Daltile’s corporate office has recycled over 340 tons of cardboard and office paper since 2003
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Metal tiles are surface coverings that are made from stainless steel, aluminum, copper, tin or metal resin. Tiles have a protective coating to increase durability, making them stain and scratch resistant. Most metal tiles can be cut using a standard wet-saw or metal cutting band saw. Metal tile have a protective coating allowing them to be installed in areas likely to be exposed to moisture, such as kitchen backsplashes, bathroom walls, and shower enclosures. This coating makes metal tile stain and scratch resistant
CONCLUSION This company takes great responsibility for the production and life cycle of its products and is great for some surfaces. Unlike other tile companies they do their best to recycle as much water as they can that are being used in their factories where the tiles are made.This brand has invested in EPDs and material ingredient disclosures.
ADHESIVE
Litokol Litoelastic Non-Toxic Tile Adhesive – 11LB The Zherorisk® platform is a technology projected into the future with the aim of developing an innovative generation of eco-sustainable building materials, at “zero risk”. The goal is to guarantee the safety of people through three aspects: safeguarding the health of professional operators; the quality of air in homes, places of work and free time; the transportation of goods. The study of primary materials and ways to combine them leads to the creation of a new family of innovative products, all with eco-sustainable characteristics.
High-performance, white, two-component reactive adhesive for laying floors and walls indoors and outdoors of any type of ceramic tile, including reinforced thin slabs, mosaics, natural and reconstituted stone even on non-traditional substrates, such as wood, metal and fiberglass. Suitable for installations over existing tiles, on heated floors and in swimming pools. Product with ultra-low volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions.
DEEPENING Goods transportation and environmental protection Zherorisk® products, in addition to being eco-compatible, safe for the environment and human health, with ultra-low VOC emissions, can be safely transported because they are free from substances that are harmful to the environment and not subject to the regulations included in the ADR regulation governing the transportation of hazardous goods. When it comes to international transportation over long distances, our products can also be transported by sea in containers without IMO shipping certification (International Maritime Organization).
CONCLUSION This adhesive has zero risk to user, home and environment. The adhesive has ultra low voc emissions and are not hazardous, which makes this adhesive a great option.
SMILE PLASTICS At Smile Plastics, they have two main goals. Firstly, they want to create the most beautiful circular plastics in the world – 100% recycled and 100% recyclable materials. Secondly, they want to challenge ideas about “waste” and the system that creates it. Smile Plastics sheets require little maintenance. Surface dirt can easily be removed using a mild detergent and warm water, but the material is relatively soft so abrasive cleaners should be used with caution. THE CLOSED LOOP: EVERY END IS A NEW BEGINNING Their decorative surface panels are a step towards a comprehensive circular economy and closed-loop material cycle. They follow a zero-waste production model – seeing our off-cuts as opportunities. They re-use pieces generated by production and can offer our customers the possibility to reclaim the material. In a world of increasing waste handling costs and regeneration awareness, this is a compelling possibility. Materials are designed to last but at the end of their life, they can be recycled over and over again both through local recyclers as well as through our buy-back schemes, so that the plastics are constantly regenerated. We can take back your offcuts, plus any end-of-life Smile Plastics materials. We re-work them into new panels, closing the loop and ensuring the plastics can brighten someone else’s day in the future.
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To keep the carbon footprint low, Smile Plastics equipment uses a fraction of the energy that traditional plastics processing machinery uses. They try to source supplies as close as possible to the micro-factory in South Wales. They keep the processing of the materials as low-intensity as possible. Not only do they have a lower carbon footprint, the plastic compounds also don’t become denatured. This allows them to repurpose them over and over again.
The Smile Plastics panels are a springboard for the creativity and imagination of designers and architects across the world. The versatility of the materials means that the sustainable plastics have been employed in a wide spectrum of product applications, from furniture, frames to chopping boards
CONCLUSION This material is made for countertops, walls and other surfaces. It is 100% recycled and 100% recyclable material and 100% waterproof. This is a great product for bathrooms, kitchens and accent walls. There is no EPD but this product tries to keep the carbon footprint low and give a new life to wasted plastic products.
ADHESIVE
AFM SafeCoat, 3-in-1 Adhesive This product is easy to work with on many different projects around the home or office. It dries quickly and adheres very well without offensive odor. Although it's designed for walls and flooring, we've used it to glue all kinds of objects. For indoor use only.
CONCLUSION Multi-purpose — designed for decorative wall tiles and non-wool carpeting Improved indoor air quality — no toxic off-gassing Low-odor — non-offensive to installer and occupants Safe — for everyone, including the chemically -sensitive; learn how to test a non-toxic product for tolerance Eco-friendly — very low VOC
Resources https://www.daltile.com/ https://www.transparencycatalog.com/company/daltile https://smile-plastics.com/mission/
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