FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND RUBBER FLOORING
Interface Inc., the global flooring and sustainability leader, has introduced Noravant, a first-of-its-kind PVC-free resilient rubber flooring solution combining high performance, bold design flexibility and a low carbon footprint. With innovative technology behind its design flexibility, Noravant allows designers to specify rubber in more spaces within high-performing environments.
The first product within the platform, Noravant Timber, features the industry’ s first woodgrain design in rubber flooring, helping to bring a natural aesthetic to demanding environments such as healthcare waiting areas and patient rooms, where durability and cleanability are essential.
Noravant Timber is available in ten Nordic-inspired colourways, including creamy ivories, sandy taupes and deep grounding shades. Together, the palette moves from warmer to cooler woodgrains, offering designers a variety of options for creating spaces that feel welcoming without compromising performance or sustainability.
Noravant has one of the lowest carbon footprints in rubber, supporting Interface’ s commitment to be carbon negative by
2040. The platform includes 10 % postindustrial recycled content, incorporates bio-based materials, is PVC-free and is Cradle to Cradle Certified ® Silver. Products can be recycled at Interface’ s facility in Germany and will be part of the Nora product take-back programme. www. interface. com / noravant
BELGOTEX UNVEILS INNOVATIVE VINYL FLOORING RANGES
Belgotex recently announced the arrival of three new vinyl flooring ranges for the South African residential, commercial and medical markets.
Twilight As an eco-stylish flooring, Twilight is a groundbreaking heterogeneous comfort vinyl, designed for the eco-conscious consumer who refuses to compromise on style or performance. Boasting a 40 % reduced carbon footprint, it is the first eco-friendly vinyl of its kind in South Africa. Crafted with phthalate-free PVC and entirely sourced from bio-circular renewable resources, Twilight offers effective acoustic reduction and advanced digital printing technology for hyperrealistic visuals with no visible repeat. It is available in three eye-catching patterns, namely Grade, Shade and Silhouette.
Strata This new and transformative vinyl range is the solution for designers seeking to enhance brand equity in commercial spaces. Strata is a medium-sized, dryback luxury vinyl tile( LVT), boasting high-performance, commercial-grade specifications, including Scratchmaster technology, designed to endure high traffic. Mix and match elegant chevron shapes in five curated colours – two‘ pure oak’ timbers paired with striking green, black and white marble – and create endless patterns.
iQ EMINENT- Dusty Sand
heavy-traffic areas. Simple dry buffing restores the floor’ s original appearance, saving time and resources. www. belgotex. co. za
TWILIGHT- Grade iQ Eminent Belgotex has proudly partnered with Tarkett to bring iQ Eminent to the local market. Designed for medical spaces, it features a beautiful honed and polished natural stone design. Its unique tonal palette combines muted and bold elements, perfectly supporting biophilic design principles.
Made in Sweden, iQ Eminent offers a bio-attributed vinyl option to reduce the carbon footprint. Its extreme durability and superior resistance to wear, stains and abrasions make it ideal for all
STRATA- Crema and Noir
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