Belgotex Green Underlay

BELGOTEX UNDERLAYS PASS VOC TESTS WITH FLYING COLOURS!

Blue, Orange and 100% recycled underlay, Green from Belgotex Floorcoverings have passed the stringent tests for VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) emissions with flying colours.

All three underlays met the strict requirements of the Green Building Council of SA (GBCSA) and Australia (GBCA) for Indoor Environment Quality (IEQ13) in terms of the VOC emissions, which is a direct requirement for carpeting and underlay.

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s) such as Phenylcyclohexene affect the indoor air quality. However, research has proven that new carpet is one of the lowest emitters of VOC’s in the home and office environment.   

Both Blue and Orange underlays tested well below the GBCSA Green Star criteria for both total VOC emission and Phenylcyclohexene rates.  Blue undercushion is recommended beneath Nexus broadloom or modular carpet tiles for improved sound and thermal insulation in corporate environments such as boardrooms, conference venues and offices. Orange undercushion, used in residential installations, improves vacuum efficiency by absorbing dust and allergens and extends the service life of the carpet by providing better underfoot cushioning.

The Green underlay’s total VOC emission was even lower than those of Blue and Orange, meaning that emissions from all Belgotex underlays are negligible and not considered harmful to indoor environment quality. Green underlay was developed in an effort to use post-industrial waste and is made from 100% recycled fibres and/or yarns from the Belgotex factory.

These results now provide extra peace of mind that Belgotex underlays contribute nothing more than improved comfort, durability and insulation to installations.

To download a copy of the VOC test results go to the Environmental Recognition/Green Building Council section of www.environmentalchoice.co.za or call Belgotex Floorcoverings on (033) 897-7500.