Impact data for carpet and textile floor coverings
Carpet manufacturers use bAwear Score to calculate the impact of carpets, rugs and carpet tiles per square metre. Results separate yarn, backing and production, so you see which component to change first.
What makes impact data hard in carpet
Project tenders ask for data
Architects and contract buyers compare floor coverings on environmental data.
Multi-layer products
Pile yarn, primary and secondary backing each need their own data.
Per square metre, not per item
Results must match the functional unit buyers use.
Typical hotspots per supply chain step
Materials
Polyamide, polypropylene, polyester or wool pile. Recycled content matters.
Yarn
Extrusion or spinning and heat-setting energy.
Fabric
Tufting or weaving, dyeing and backing.
Product
Cutting, packaging and transport of heavy rolls or tiles.
Typical patterns, not results. Your result depends on your products and data. Calculated with ReCiPe 2016 Midpoint (Hierarchist), aligned with ISO 14040/14044.
Built for carpet
Impact per square metre
Results in the functional unit carpet buyers use, with scope stated.
Component hotspots
See the share of pile yarn, backing and production.
Compare constructions
Test recycled yarns or alternative backings against a reference product.
The rules that ask for your data
Project tenders include environmental criteria.
Contract clients request supplier data.
Ecodesign requirements per product group.
Questions from carpet teams
Can results be shown per square metre?+
Yes. The functional unit is set per calculation and stated with the result.
Does the calculation include the backing?+
Yes. Pile yarn, backing and production are modelled as separate components.
Is bAwear Score an EPD?+
No. bAwear Score provides LCA-based impact measurement. Expert results are prepared for third-party review.
Which method does bAwear Score use?+
ReCiPe 2016 Midpoint (Hierarchist), aligned with ISO 14040/14044.
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