In a world where resources are becoming scarcer and the consequences of the climate crisis are a matter of concern, sustainability is increasingly playing an integral role in society. Keeping to its theme of “Floored by Nature”, Domotex 2024 celebrated sustainability, circular economy and environmental protection in the carpet and flooring industry with the Green Collection display and awards.  

Green Collection Awards 

Salsa Atoll from Paulig Teppichweberei GmbH. Credit: Paulig Teppichweberei

Under the direction of Dr phil. Jacqueline Lemm, managing director and institute director of TFI Aachen, a high-calibre jury of experts selected the ten most outstanding entries in the four competition categories from 70 global submissions. 

“It was a great opportunity to take part in the assessment of the Green Collection Awards. It’s amazing to witness how many businesses in the sector are already pursuing more environmentally friendly or recyclable solutions,” reveals Dr phil. Lemm.  

Winners 2024 

Tenacity Eco-Composite Flooring. Credit: Tenacity Flooring.

• Grassland Harmony | Manglam Arts. The jury liked the use of fast-growing vegetable fibre in its undyed state and the products’ gorgeous natural look. 
• Salsa Atoll | Paulig Teppichweberei GmbH. For the beauty and honesty of the art of handweaving and its very considerate approach, including the use of safe, high-quality dyes, OEKO-TEX certification and strong social responsibility.
• Olbia Pure Nature | Tisca Austria GmbH. The jury recognised and awarded the traditional, artisanal craftsmanship and the beauty of the sheep wool’s natural colour, as well as its Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certification. 
• Engineered Hardwood Flooring | Forestry Timber. A great combination of a smart technical approach and the superior qualities of its raw material. 
• LICO DENIM | Li&Co AG. Impressed the jury members with LICO DENIM, the upcycling innovation of using garment waste for the top layer of a hard floor.
• Heat-System Natural | Unifloor Deutschland. The jury liked the replacement of the CO₂ intense concrete layer by straw and other natural materials in the whole system.
• WICANDERS WISE Bionatural | AMORIM Deutschland GmbH. For the company’s continuous efforts of using cork and other renewable resources in flooring.
• Naturalan | ZIPSE GmbH & Co. KG. Besides the use of natural resources, the jury was particularly impressed by the company’s own circular reclamation system.
• CERAMIN® | Classen Holz Kontor GmbH. An innovative combination of natural minerals and polypropylene for a durable, high-performance product.
• Tenacity Eco-Composite Flooring | CFL Flooring. The product uses a high percentage of recycled and natural materials present and therefore presents an attractive alternative to less sustainable, oil-based products. 

Recycled materials, natural resources and innovate technologies recognised at the Domotex 2024 Green Collection Awards. 

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