Alternative Flooring ‘Coir & Jute Matting’
Coir & Jute mat floor covering
‘Coir
Coir is full of natural character. It is made from the strong fibres of the coconut husk found in Kerala, India. The natural fibres are removed by hand and softened in sea water, so that they can be woven into a selection of designs. Coir is both durable and good value. It is available in a spectrum of golden shades from natural to bleached.
Jute
Jute gives a tweedy look and is soft underfoot. It comes from the stalk of the giant corchorus plants, grown in southern India. The natural fibres are fine, making Jute more suitable to relaxing rooms rather than heavily used areas. It is naturally light brown in colour and come in a tight boucle and herringbone designs.’
| Material/s: | coir & jute & latex backing |
| Environmental statement: | no |
| BRE Ecopoints: | unrated |
| Green Guide rating: | unrated |
| Environmental certification: | none |
| 3rd party accreditation: | none |
| 3rd party product endorsement: | none |
| Quality certification: | none |
| Reusability / Recyclability: | unknown |
| Recycled content to ISO 14021: | none |
| Life expectancy | unknown |
| Substitute for or new materials / method: |
non-renewable materials |
| Downloads: | Technical data |
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| Country/s of manufacture: | India |
| UK distribution location: | Hampshire |
| Alternative products: | Floor coverings |
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| Information last updated: | Monday 28th, April 2008 |
| Manufacturer's evidence rating:* |  |
| Manufacturer: | The Alternative Flooring Company Ltd |
| Address: | c/o 3b Stephenson Close, East Portway, Andover SP10 3RU |
| Telephone: | 01264 335111 |
| Fax: | 01264 336445 |
| Email: | sales@alternativeflooring.com |
| Website: | www.alternativeflooring.co.uk |
| Supply chain availability: | importer & supplier |
| Supplier: | contact importer |
| Telephone: | 01264 335111 |
| Email: | sales@alternativeflooring.com |
| Website: | http://www.alternativeflooring.co.uk/where/ |
The product has been selected on the above average performance in the following areas:
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Abiotic depletion | - | Acidification |
| - | Global warming | - | Eutrophication |
| - | Ozone layer deplection | - | Solid Waste |
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Human toxicity | - | Radioactivity |
| - | Fresh water aquatic ecotoxicity | - | Minerals extraction |
| - | Terrestial exotoxicity | - | Water extraction |
| - | Photochemical oxidation |
*Note:
Manufacturer's evidence rating
* One star rating: The product has been included based on an assessment of the manufacturer's own product information.
*** Three star rating: The product has been included on the basis of a third party, independent, Life Cycle Analysis (BRE Ecoprofile or similar).
