Bio-Floor is the only truly nontoxic, all natural carpet made in North America. The Bio-Floor line is used extensively by those suffering from chemical sensitivity as well as those that are concerned about the environment. We have gone to great lengths to design a product that meets the demands of these clients yet sacrifices nothing in the way of styling, comfort and durability.
Earth Weave starts by using only pure wool. We apply no dyes, pesticides, or stain protections that are commonly used by the other carpet manufacturers. The application of these chemicals would greatly affect indoor air quality through the off gassing of volatile organic compounds. The primary backing that we use is also an industry first combination of hemp and cotton. Earth Weave is the only carpet company to incorporate an all natural primary backing that is specifically designed for use in our biodegradable flooring.
We chose to use the hardy hemp fiber, due to its durability, strength, and mold and mildew resistance. The wool yarns are locked into place with a natural adhesive that is derived from the rubber tree. This adhesive is completely biodegradable and nontoxic as well. For the back of the carpet we use a jute secondary. Jute was commonly used in the carpet industry before the introduction of the synthetic backings currently employed. We chose to use this type of backing to further our cause of making a completely natural and nontoxic carpet.
As you can see, Earth Weave has developed a very unique product that maintains all the criteria of those looking for the purest, least toxic floor covering available. Bio-Floor can be used without reservation to provide the utmost in comfort and durability while maintaining indoor air quality and your health.
Yarn lot variances occur in natural fiber carpets, therefore, color and texture may vary from image. Natural fiber carpets vary in texture and color. Slight variances in texture and color are normal and do not constitute a manufacturing defect.
As with all quality natural fiber carpets, vacuuming with a suction only vacuum cleaner is recommended. Beater bar vacuum cleaners may damage the surface pile of this product. Proper vacuuming on a regular basis will increase performance. Use only a wool approved cleaner for removing stains. Do not vigorously rub the affected area. Lightly blot area instead. If stains persist contact a professional cleaner and be sure they use cleaners designed for wool and natural fibers.
This product carries a manufacturing defect warranty and is guaranteed to be free of manufacturing defects for a period of 5 years. Matting, crushing, soiling, staining or any other changes in appearance are not considered manufacturing defects and are excluded from this warranty. No warranty is made as to individual reactions, physical or otherwise, regarding this carpet and it's effects. As this is a natural product, we do not warrant for any smells or odors of our product.
Yarn lot variances occur in natural fiber carpets, therefore, color and texture may vary from image. Natural fiber carpets vary in texture and color. Slight variances in texture and color are normal and do not constitute a manufacturing defect.
As with all quality natural fiber carpets, vacuuming with a suction only vacuum cleaner is recommended. Beater bar vacuum cleaners may damage the surface pile of this product. Proper vacuuming on a regular basis will increase performance. Use only a wool approved cleaner for removing stains. Do not vigorously rub the affected area. Lightly blot area instead. If stains persist contact a professional cleaner and be sure they use cleaners designed for wool and natural fibers.
This product carries a manufacturing defect warranty and is guaranteed to be free of manufacturing defects for a period of 5 years. Matting, crushing, soiling, staining or any other changes in appearance are not considered manufacturing defects and are excluded from this warranty. No warranty is made as to individual reactions, physical or otherwise, regarding this carpet and it's effects. As this is a natural product, we do not warrant for any smells or odors of our product.
FAQ:
Q: Are your carpets Durable? How long will they last?
A: Many of the synthetic flooring manufacturers would have you believe that wool carpet with jute backing is not as durable as the products they make. This is simply untrue. In fact, wool carpeting has a "useful" life of 20-25 years before it needs to be replaced. Typical synthetic residential carpets will need to be replaced about every 7 years. The synthetic carpets do not wear out per se, they just "ugly" out. Meaning they are no longer aesthetically pleasing to look at. They will however stay around in a landfill for an extremely longtime. Some estimates are that they will be around at least 10,000 years. Durable materials (wool carpeting) require less frequent replacement, generate less waste, and may also realize lower long-term costs. Having such a long useful life will reduce the cost per year as well the carpeting's impact on the environment.
Q: What is your stance on the three R's (reduce, reuse, recycle)?
A: We are very serious about the environment and protecting it through the proper implementation of the THREE R's. We do everything we can to REDUCE waste - whether electrical or physical. Earth Weave's twist on the reuse and recycle part is that we feel these are best accomplished through Mother Nature. Since the beginning of time, nature has been able to perfectly "REUSE" natural materials that are discarded into the environment. Although there is no waste in this system, the nutrients most often do not replenish Earth in exactly the same state. As an example, leaves fall to the ground, bio-degrading to become nutrients for all sorts of living plant life. Of course the nutrients are therefore
RECYCLED into the natural world. It really is a perfect system but it depends on natural raw materials at the both the input and output stage.
Q: Isn't it better to use a recycled carpet?
A: Over four billion pounds of carpet enter the solid waste stream in the U.S. every year, accounting for more than one percent by weight and about two percent by volume of all municipal solid waste (MSW). Furthermore, the bulky nature of carpet creates collection and handling problems for solid waste operations, and the variety of materials present in carpet makes it difficult to recycle. Our carpets rely on the ultimate manufacturer - Mother Nature - and all her extensive know how to deconstruct our materials and get them back into the nutrient stream.
Q: How soft are your carpets?
A: Our carpets are constructed using the highest quality wool available. This provides not only an extremely durable product but a luxuriously soft one as well. Our carpets are not coarse like many of the other natural face fiber products such as sisal, sea grass, coir and jute. Many times our products are used in nurseries because of the softness. You may experience the softness of our products at one of our many retailers.
Q: Where does your wool come from?
A: We use British Wool due to its excellent crimp and fiber characteristics. The breeds we use are the finest available. The sheep are raised in a free range environment. They are outside in all types of weather, both harsh and pleasant. This dynamic environment causes the sheep to grow a very hardy fleece that allows us to produce the highest quality carpeting. Through all the elements - durability reigns supreme.
Q: How do you get your colors?
A: The colors are derived from the wool as it is naturally grown on the sheep's back. Just as you, your family and friends have a specific color of hair, so do the sheep have unique colors based on particular breeds. We take these naturally colored fleeces and blend them to achieve the beautiful colorations of our carpeting. No dyes or harsh chemicals (moth proofing) are applied.
Q: I have heard that wool carpets shed. Is this true?
A: It is true wool carpets shed a little. This is a factor of them being made from short "staple" fibers. In fact, all staple fiber carpets shed a little. Many synthetics carpets are made from staple fibers. Staple is really anything that is not continuous filament. The only natural fiber that I am aware of that is continuous filament is silk. Of course, silk would not be as durable as wool for use as a carpet fiber. In spite of the shedding that occurs with all staple carpet products, you can be assured that it is minimal and will in no way be noticeable in the appearance or durability of the carpet. You may notice small fibers in your vacuum cleaner if you were to inspect inside the collection bag. This is typical and is no cause for alarm.
Q: How long have you been in business?
A:Earth Weave was founded in 1997. This was well before the new wave of "green business". We are not a new fly by night company nor one of the growing numbers of carpet manufacturers that are jumping on the "green" wagon. Please look closely at these other manufacturers in regards to what they produce in addition to their "green" lines. You will often find that they are a large conglomerate producing synthetic products.
Q: How are you different than any of the other environmentally friendly carpet companies out there?
Many companies are just "green washing" the public by touting to recycle and/or use recycled products. We do not feel that synthetics are sustainable and therefore not "green/
eco". As we all know, petroleum is a finite, non-renewable resource. We feel that to be truly green a company must be sustainable. By having sustainable products that are naturally based, the planet is replenished at the end of a product's lifecycle. This is true recycling! Our products are naturally derived and will decompose in a landfill environment. The nutrients then go back into the earth to be used in whatever way mother nature sees fit. From Nature To Nature™
Q: What is your warranty?
A: We have a 5 year manufacturer's defect warranty. Natural fiber carpets vary in texture and color. Slight variances in texture and color are normal and do not constitute a manufacturing defect. Matting, crushing, soiling, staining or any other changes in appearance are not considered manufacturing defects and are excluded from this warranty. No warranty is made as to individual reactions, physical or otherwise, regarding this carpet and its effects. Specification/Warranty
Q: I am chemically sensitive; will your products work for me?
A: While we have many customers that have had a great experience with our carpet, we cannot guarantee nor comment on any individual/client's reaction. It is up to each individual to decide on their own if our products work for them in their environment. No warranty is made as to individual reactions, physical or otherwise, regarding this carpet and its effects.
Q: Can your carpeting products be used over a radiant heat floor?
A: Definitely! We have testing data that shows where carpets are favorably used with radiant floor systems. This is real world testing in an actual room size test chamber. The data validates what we have always known and of course this is great news to our customers that want the comfort/softness of non-toxic wool carpet instead of a hard surface floor covering. http://www.earthweave.com/pdf/Specification_Warranty_Sheet.pdf
