Product Overview

The document details the "Knit One, Purl One" carpet tile collection, featuring multiple stitch patterns such as Popcorn Stitch, Shadow Stitch, Satin Stitch, Cable Stitch, and others. These carpet tiles are available in various colors including Peacock, Pacific, Surf, and Orange, and are installed in monolithic, ashlar, or quarter turn patterns.

Technical Specifications

• Light Reflectance Values: Each stitch pattern has specific L (CIE L*a*b* color space) and Y (Light Reflectance Value per BS 8493) values, ranging from L=20.5 to 40.8 and Y=3.1 to 11.7, indicating the lightness and reflectance of the carpet colors.
• Tile Size and Packaging: Tiles measure 50 x 50 cm with a tolerance of ±0.15%, packaged 16 tiles per box covering 4 m².
• Fire and Safety Standards: Complies with EN ISO 9239/1 (radiant panel test), Euroclass Cfl s1 (EN ISO 13501), and passes BS 4790 with low radius of ignition effects.
• Dimensional Stability: ≤ 0.2% dimensional change per ISO 2551/EN 986.
• Sound Absorption: Frequency-dependent absorption coefficients provided, e.g., 0.22 at 1000Hz, 0.34 at 2000Hz, and 0.44 at 4000Hz.

Material and Construction

• Pile Material: 100% recycled BCF (Bulked Continuous Filament) solution-dyed nylon (PA 6,6), containing both pre- and post-consumer recycled content.
• Weight and Dimensions: Pile yarn weight approx. 560 g/m² ±5%, total weight approx. 4464 g/m² ±5%, pile height 3.8 mm ±0.3 mm, total thickness 5.5 mm ±0.5 mm.
• Backing: Graphlex® backing system.
• Tuft Density: 165,200 tufts/m² ±5%, gauge 1/12 – 47.2 ends per 10 cm.
• Wear Classification: Heavy contract use, EN 1307 Class 33 / LC2.

Environmental and Sustainability Data

• Recycled Content: Average total recycled content approx. 51.2%, with yarn recycled content around 19.5%. Detailed recycled content varies slightly by color and stitch pattern.
• Carbon Footprint: Total life-cycle carbon footprint over 10 years is 15.22 kg CO2 eq./m², broken down into raw materials and production (8.3), delivery and installation (0.32), use phase (2), and end-of-life waste-to-energy (4.6).
• Manufacturing: Produced in Scherpenzeel, Netherlands, in ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 certified factory.
• Installation: Optimized for glue-free installation using TacTiles™ connectors, minimizing VOC emissions and installation waste (3-5% for ashlar installation).
• End-of-Life Options: Carpet tiles can be cleaned and reused, recycled via Interface ReEntry scheme, or incinerated for energy recovery.
• Indoor Air Quality: Certified by GUT (certificate no. 24751) and compliant with CRI Green Label Plus standards, supporting LEED IEQ credits.

Compliance with Green Building Standards

• BREEAM: Rated A or A+ for various building types including office, education, healthcare, and retail.
• LEED 2009: Supports credits for low emitting materials, recycled content, construction waste management, and regional materials.
• HQE (France): Contributes to integrated product choice, low site nuisance, acoustic and visual comfort, sanitary air and area quality.
• DGNB (Germany): Supports environmental quality, lifecycle cost efficiency, indoor air quality, acoustic comfort, and ease of cleaning and recycling.

Installation and Maintenance

• Installation is quick, clean, and environmentally friendly due to the glue-free TacTiles™ system.
• Tiles can be lifted or moved easily without damage to subfloors.
• Entrance matting products (Barricade and Foyer) complement the carpet tiles by removing dirt and moisture, enhancing floor longevity.

Summary

The "Knit One, Purl One" carpet tile range offers a variety of textured stitch patterns with strong technical performance, environmental credentials, and compliance with multiple international standards. The product is designed for heavy contract use, with sustainable materials, low environmental impact, and easy installation and maintenance. It supports green building certifications and provides options for end-of-life recycling and reuse.