CLERKENWELL DESIGN WEEK PREVIEW
REWRITING THE SURFACE
KARTA INTRODUCES OVERSIZED HERRINGBONE AT CLERKENWELL DESIGN WEEK 2026
“ Resilient flooring” remains widely defined by materials that rely on plastics and petrochemicals. For a category specified at scale across commercial environments, this presents a growing challenge, both in material impact and long-term recovery.
Karta was developed to offer a different approach. Created within the Ted Todd Group and informed by over three decades of timber expertise, it applies a deeper understanding of natural materials to the demands of contemporary interiors. Karta delivers a flooring system engineered from circular components, designed to perform in high-use environments without relying on plastic.
At Clerkenwell Design Week 2026, Karta returns with a clear next step in that evolution. Building on the success of its Recycled Leather Series, the brand introduces a new oversized herringbone format, reimagining a familiar pattern at a more architectural scale. These greater proportions to the traditional format allow for stronger visual presence across open-plan spaces, while supporting more considered zoning, transitions, and layout design.
This development extends the same construction that underpins the existing collection. Each 200mm by 900mm click-system plank is formed from five layers of natural and reclaimed materials, including cork for acoustic comfort and integrated underlay, a PEFC-certified wood fibre core for strength and stability, and a recycled leather layer that diverts post-industrial waste from landfill. The surface is created using high-definition scans of real timber, drawn from the Ted Todd and Woodworks archives, delivering authentic variation with no repeats across more than 40 boards. A plastic-free Karta Plated ® topcoat achieves AC5 durability, supporting use across demanding commercial settings.
With the introduction of this new development, designers can now work with a more expressive format while retaining the same material integrity and environmental credentials as they have achieved in existing Karta projects.
Visitors to Clerkenwell Design Week will be able to experience the full Recycled Leather Series, including the new herringbone format, at stand CG21 in Commercial Interiors on the Green. Karta’ s commercial flooring team will be on hand to guide attendees through both surface detail and structure, from the histories of the original timber through to the layers beneath.
Karta delivers a flooring system engineered from circular components, designed to perform in high-use environments without relying on plastic.
Karta’ s return marks a continued industry shift toward responsible material choices, offering a considered path forward for sustainable flooring specification.
Discover the next chapter in circular flooring at Clerkenwell Design Week, May 19 – 21 2026.
www. kartafloors. com
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