BIO RESINS
90% of the flooring used in the UK is made from oil. This is incompatible with the drive to reduce carbon in construction. So there's a growing need for new materials that address the carbon challenge without any compromise in product performance or design. So, it's time to learn all about Biopolymers.
BIO ALTERNATIVE
Biopolymers are made from plant oils not crude oil - canola (rapeseed) oil, castor oil or linseed oil. Biogenic materials like these absorb CO2 as they grow so they are naturally carbon negative. So, flooring materials made from biopolymers are low in carbon and some are carbon negative. And, many are recyclable too.
Biopolymer technology is the foundation for a new generation of flooring materials. Each offers its own colour palette and design advantages.
Biopolymer Benefits
GO OIL-FREE
Over the past 60 years, the flooring sector has become highly dependent on oil. Now, a rapid transition away from these synthetic materials is needed to meet carbon reduction goals. Bio-based products are important components of the transition to a post-petroleum future.
Durability
Biopolymers achieve the highest levels of durability so they are perfectly suited to any high traffic commercial environment.
Safety
With a slip performance equivalent to a safety floor and very high resistance to fire, Biopolymers are among the safest around.
Stain Resistance
One of the advantages of biopolymer technology is a very high resistance to chemicals and staining and easy-clean maintenance regimes.
Hygiene
The seamless. impervious structure of biopolymer technology creates a sealed floor with unrivalled standards of hygiene control.