With Environmental Product Declarations increasingly embraced by the design industry, finding low-impact, carbon-neutral products to outfit spaces is becoming easier than ever. Material Bank makes the process even more streamlined, with a range of finishing surfaces that ensure projects are circular down to the last details. We share a curation of top options from the platform.

LITHO GRADIENT

Modulyss

Part of Modulyss Artcore collection, the Litho Gradient surfaces are tufted-loop flooring modules comprising 100 per cent Econyl yarn and 100 per cent regenerated solution-dyed nylon. The design’s contrasting patterns give a textured, urban look, while serving the dual purpose of visually distinguishing zones and assisting wayfinding.

ARKELIN

Arketex

Standing for the development of technically advanced, sustainable products, Arketex has developed Arkelin, a fully linen wall covering. Suited for residential and commercial interiors alike, the cladding can be printed on to achieve statement wall finishing while benefitting from being totally natural in composition and thus 100 per cent recyclable.

FRIENDLY TERRAZZO

Sustonable

Vogue, a line of engineered terrazzo stone slabs from Sustonable, is aimed at making it easier for consumers to opt for conscious materials. An attractive option for total surfacing, smaller details or even furniture, the recycled plastic- and-quartz Friendly Terrazzo option combines primary colours for bold, uplifting appeal.

SILESTONE POBLENOU

Cosentino

Greyish tones with warm, slightly faded shades feature with Cosentino’s Silestone Poblenou range of engineered stone surfaces. The high-performance quartz panels have a suede finish and are pre-cast and moulded, as well as LEED-certification compliant. 

DLW

Gerflor 

A carbon-neutral, compact linoleum floor covering, DLW Marmorette by Gerflor is made with 98 per cent natural materials. 76 per cent of the components are rapidly renewable. In the vibrant chili red hue, these surfaces become seemingly dynamic, while being highly durable thanks to Gerflor’s triple-laser UV cross-linking technology.

HERADESIGN

Knauf Ceiling Solutions

Acoustic protection doesn’t come at the expensive of sustainability with Heradesign, magnesite-bonded wood wool ceiling and wall panels from Knauf Ceiling Solutions. Produced in single layers, the cladding is Cradle to Cradle Certified® Gold when selected in white and natural colours, and ideal for high-impact environments.

ID ULTIMATE 55

Tarkett 

Tarkett’s modular iD Click Ultimate range offers the aesthetic quality and durability of wood and stone with added convenience. Resilient and recyclable, the luxury vinyl tiles are installable on almost any surface, available in five sizes and 43 nature-inspired designs. Pictured is the finish Variant Oak.

Every month, the FRAME team will select noteworthy products from online platform Material Bank, the most powerful way to search and sample materials. Stay tuned for next month's curation dedicated to material expression.