Green Carpeting
As the concern for our environment continues to grow, Mohawk has accepted the challenge
to do our part to reduce, reuse, renew and recycle. The SmartStand®
with DuPont™ and EverStrand™ fibers are two ground-breaking methods
to manufacturing carpet. These fibers truly reduce, reuse, renew and recycle. One
could say a better environment is just a
kernel of corn or a plastic bottle away.
SmartStrand® with DuPont™ Sorona® renewably
sourced polymer
SmartStrand® with
DuPont™ Sorona® renewably sourced polymer contains
ingredients made from corn sugar – 37% of renewable resource. These renewably sourced
ingredients replace ingredients that traditionally were derived from petroleum –
a limited resource. Every seven yards of SmartStrand® with DuPont™
Sorona® renewably sourced polymer saves the energy equivalent of
one gallon of gasoline. Environmental benefits with no compromise on performance.
So by choosing Eco-smart technology, you are choosing to reduce your environmental
impact. That’s smart.
SmartStrand® with DuPont™ Sorona® renewably
sourced polymer reduces our environmental footprint but what about the durability,
texture and stain resistance of this product? SmartStrand® with DuPont™
Sorona® renewably sourced polymer offers environmental benefits with
no compromises. With unbeatable built-in stain protection for all the “oops” moments,
time-tested durability, incredible softness and eco-smart technology, SmartStrand®
lets you focus on other things besides your carpet.
EverStrand™
P.E.T. used to make plastic beverage bottles is a higher-grade material than used
in traditional PET carpet. When those discarded bottles are recycled, they can be
processed into fibers that are far superior to lower-grade synthetic fibers used
in making other brands of carpet yarns. Our fiber families are responsible to the
planet we all share, and Mohawk takes that responsibility very seriously. We recycle
more than three billion plastic bottles each year – 14,000 every minute - turning
each one into gorgeous, eco-friendly
EverStrand™
carpet.
P.E.T. provides exceptional stain resistance with superb color clarity. You can
trust the way they look, love the way they feel, and have complete assurance in
their natural resistance to stains and spills.