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Tessera Tranquillity joins Forbo’s Evolve+ low embodied carbon series

OINING Forbo Flooring System’s standard 50 x 50cm carpet tile format, Air Comfort Gold, GUT standards and has
JEvolve+ series of ‘very low embodied Tessera Tranquillity features 12 different 24dB impact sound reduction, with its
carbon carpet tiles’ is Tessera Tranquillity. colourways, including six neutral and 580gsm pile weight providing underfoot
‘The fifth addition to the series, Tessera six accents. From the greens of Cyan comfort and durability – perfect for
Tranquillity is designed with enhanced Sanctuary to the deep blues of Denim spaces that promote end user wellbeing.’
sustainability in mind, with one of the Dream, the collection can be easily Continues Forbo: ‘Carpet tiles under
highest recycled content by weight of combined with other Tessera ranges and Forbo’s Tessera collection can be
any carpet tile collection and very low products from across the wider Forbo installed adhesive-free using IOBAC
embodied carbon, all achieved without portfolio to create beautiful, integrated MagTabs and Tab-Its, allowing them to
offsetting, the range offers a refreshed interior designs.’ be easily removed and reused or recycled,
aesthetic, ideal for commercial projects.’ Speaking about the new collection, supporting a circular economy. Forbo is
Says the company: ‘Inspired by patterns Donna Hannaway, head of marketing UK also proud to be working in partnership
created by the soothing ebb and flow of and Ireland from Forbo Flooring Systems, with the Salvation Army Trading Company,
water or natural rock formations, Tessera said: ‘We’re incredibly proud of our supporting its Take Back scheme by
Tranquillity offers a refreshing take on Evolve+ series forming an integral part donating post-consumer carpet tiles that
organic design. The range’s serenity lends of our commitment to being a trusted would otherwise be sent to landfill.
itself perfectly to office and education partner when it comes to circular flooring ‘The complete Evolve+ series focuses
environments, where comfortable solutions. Given the popularity of carpet on product evolution for low embodied
and calming designs are a popular tiles within commercial spaces, they offer carbon without offsetting and comprises
specification. the perfect opportunity to deliver low of five Tessera ranges: Topology, Create
‘As part of Forbo’s Evolve+ series, embodied carbon flooring to help decrease Space 1, Chroma, Twine and Tranquillity.
Tessera Tranquillity delivers enhanced the built environment’s carbon footprint – The carpet tiles either incorporate
environmental credentials, produced using without offsetting. Thrive matter by Universal Fibers – a
100% ECONYL, a regenerated polyamide ‘Tessera Tranquillity embodies all of revolutionary 100% solution-dyed nylon 6
6 solution-dyed yarn. The range contains this and more, providing architects and containing 90% recycled content – or 100%
76% recycled content by weight, one of designers with a beautiful, versatile ECONYL regenerated polyamide 6 solution
the highest in the industry, as a result of and low embodied carbon carpet tile dyed yarn.
Forbo’s own lean production processes collection that can be easily combined ‘This is combined with Forbo’s
and the innovative yarn used within it. with other colourways from the range, lean production processes and 100%
‘Manufactured using 100% renewable as well as other Tessera and wider Forbo renewable energy manufacturing
energy (electricity and biogas), it has a floorcoverings.’ (electricity and biogas) to deliver
low embodied carbon from cradle to gate Designed, manufactured and stocked incredibly low embodied carbon values
of 1.66kg CO2 per sq m eqv (A1-A3), all in the UK, Tessera Tranquillity is available (less than 2kg CO2 per sq m eqv A1-A3)
achieved without offsetting and third on tight deadlines, suitable for office across all five ranges, without offsetting,
party verified through an Environmental or school refurbishments that need to and over 75% recycled content.’ 
Product Declaration (EPD).’ be carried out on short timelines. The www.forbo-flooring.co.uk/tranquillity
Continues the company: ‘Available in a collection also reportedly meets Indoor www.forbo-flooring.co.uk/evolve+

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