EPD: Modular carpet tiles, 3.22 kg/m2, EcoFlex™ NXT (Mohawk)

EcoFlex™ NXT is a modular carpet tile consisting of a nylon face fiber tufted into a primary backing; precoated with an acrylate polymer to lock the tufts into place; back coated with polyolefin polymer and fiberglass scrim for stability. The Life Cycle Analysis was conducted on an average face weight of 20.5 oz. per square yard, which was the average of the annual sales. The range of the nylon pile fiber wear layer is 14-34 (osy). Unless noted in the report, the 20.5 (osy) is presented for the impacts.

Manufacturer legal entity:

Mohawk

Manufacturer:

Mohawk Industries

Country of manufacturer:

USA

Product name:

Modular carpet tiles

Commercial names:

EcoFlex™ NXT

Material type:

Flooring

Material subtype:

Carpet flooring

Environmental & technical characteristics

Global warming potential (A1-A3):

13.8 kg CO2e/m2

Technical specification:

3.22 kg/m2

Available units for calculation:

m2, kg, ton

Unique identifier (OCLID):

5c92f9568e202b7ece7e227d

Sustainability data background information

EPD number:

4787316173.101.1

EPD program:

UL Environment

Publication year:

2018

Product category rules (PCR):

IBU PCR Part B for Building-Related Products and Services

Environmental standard:

ISO 14040, EN15804+A1

Verification status:

Third-party verified (as per ISO 14025)

Upstream database:

GaBi