Chemicals that are released indoors from everything including flooring, paint, furniture, electronic goods and cleaning products. They interfere with indoor air quality.
of our flooring solutions have low VOC emissions, 10 times lower than the toughest global standards.
In some cases, our VOC emissions are so low, that they can’t be quantified. And we have achieved independent recognition too.
We have been working for over a decade to reduce VOC emissions from our flooring products. Installing a Tarkett product, guarantees a high level of indoor air quality. A product that respects human health and is made according to the principles of Cradle to Cradle® eco-design
Diego Gourdin,
Tarkett Research and Innovation Expert
20% of the world population are suffering from asthma and allergies²
² Prevention of Allergy and Allergic Asthma. Geneva, World Health Organization, 2003
million asthma sufferers are estimated globally.
We design flooring that contribute to improve indoor air quality and reduce the risk of asthma and allergies.
Our Omnisports flooring, specially developed for leisure and multi-sports areas like our Iconik vinyl rolls and linoleum ranges have been awarded the Allergy UK seal of approval – valid in 135 countries – the highest level of accreditation.
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and Allergy Standards Ltd. (ASL) have awarded the CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly® mark to all Tarkett FiberFloor® vinyl ranges, as well as to other products (iD Inspiration®, Acczent …). Certified products have extremely low volatile chemical emissions after installation, and contribute toward a healthier home and work environment. ASL’s scientific rigour ensures that Tarkett’s Environmental Social Governance policies not only have proven impact, but also create value by amplifying Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives
Kenneth Mendez, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America CEO & President
Dr. John McKeon, CEO Allergy Standards Ltd
Tarkett Linoleum contains up to 97% natural ingredients, including linseed oil, pine rosin, wood and cork flour, calcium carbonate and jute. All our linoleum collections have been awarded the prestigious Allergy UK Seal
Particles in the air can lead to breathing problems or aggravate asthma. Some of these particles are tiny. To help clear the air, our scientists have developed carpet tiles that capture and retain fine dust until they can be vacuumed.
Scientists at GUI, Germany’s leading independent air quality testing organisation, have confirmed that our carpet AirMaster is four times more effective at capturing and retaining fine dust than standard carpet tiles. AirMaster received GUI Gold Plus label, the organisation’s highest possible accreditation, in addition to its Cradle to Cradle Gold certification.
The importance of hygiene has come into focus like never before in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis, highlighting the vital role of infection prevention and control in preventing infections and antimicrobial resistance, and particularly in healthcare and aged care settings.
Acoustics top the list of priorities for employees.* Quieter environments promote better wellbeing, enhance leisure and hospitality experiences, create a restful environment for aged care and patient recovery. It also improves concentration and productivity within education and the workplace. That’s why good sound absorption and sound insulation are so important. Our ICONIK 280T collection offers […]
Empathic design is about creating environments that contribute to people’s wellbeing are key for us. This increases for example children’s ability to learn and relieving patients’ illnesses. We strive to contribute to the well-being of the people using our products. To do this, we collaborate with scientists and experts in many fields to refine our […]
