Tarkett has achieved Cradle to Cradle Certified Silver Version 5.0 across both the Full Scope and Circularity certification paths for its ethos carpet tile portfolio.
The certification assesses performance across five areas: Material Health, Product Circularity, Clean Air & Climate Protection, Water & Soil Stewardship, and Social Fairness. According to Tarkett, the achievement supports its approach to material transparency, recycled content and end-of-life recovery.
The ethos portfolio is Declare Red List Free and contains up to 78% recycled content. Its backing incorporates recycled windshield film and can be recycled back into new ethos backing through Tarkett’s ReStart take-back and recycling program.
“Sustainability isn’t an afterthought at Tarkett. It’s woven, stamped and sealed into everything we do, from material selection to performance testing to end-of-life circularity,” said Jay Henry, senior director of innovation and sustainability for Tarkett North America.
Henry said the certification provides independent verification of the company’s sustainability efforts and greater transparency for customers specifying flooring products.
Recycled Nylon and Durability
The ethos carpet tile designs use Tarkett’s proprietary Dynex SD fiber system, a premium cationic nylon yarn developed to retain its appearance and structure in demanding commercial environments.
According to the company, the system offers color integrity, UV fade resistance and permanent stain resistance, alongside resistance to crushing in high-traffic areas.
Dynex SD is manufactured using 100% recycled fiber resin and treated with Eco-Ensure, a fluorine-free soil protection technology designed to resist soiling from oils and organic materials.
The Eco-Ensure chemistry holds a Cradle to Cradle Certified Material Health Certificate at the Gold level, a separate credential from the portfolio’s Silver certification. Tarkett says the treatment supports easier maintenance and low-VOC emissions.
Read more: Tarkett’s DESSO X RENS: Breathing New Life into Discarded Carpet Tiles
Installation Support for Challenging Substrates
The ethos portfolio also features Omnicoat Technology, a barrier designed to prevent substrate moisture, pH conditions and residues from previous adhesives from affecting installation.
Together, the portfolio’s backing, fiber system and installation technologies address material recovery, service life and practical requirements for commercial flooring projects.
