British flooring brand Alternative Flooring believes that a carpet Is never just a carpet, and championing the beauty and variety of carpets, rugs and runners has been its mission from the very beginning. Chosen as winner by Interior Monthly’s readers for Best Outdoor Flooring Supplier, the brand is delighted to welcome another innovative range to its Anywhere collection that is celebrated for its stylish yet functional use for both outdoor and indoor.
Crafted using recycled PET yarn, (rPET), Anywhere Ca-rPET is made entirely from recycled plastic bottles, a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional yarn. The process involves collecting, sorting, cleaning and melting the bottles to create fibres that are spun into yarn. Anywhere Ca-rPET boasts a softly spun texture that feels great underfoot. Part of the Anywhere range of synthetic carpets, rugs and runners, it is available in 4m and 5m widths and suitable for use indoors and outdoors.
By mimicking the beauty and natural appearance of sisal, rPET yarn produces carpets with exceptional longevity, leading to less frequent replacements and lower resource usage. In addition to its practical benefits, repurposing plastic waste into aesthetically pleasing floorcoverings minimises environmental harm. With 50 bottles needed to produce 1kg of yarn, and that amount needed for 1sqm of Anywhere Ca-rPET, this innovative solution is both efficient and sustainable.
Durable and long lasting, Anywhere Ca-rPET is the ideal choice for high-traffic areas or made as a stylish yet functional rug and runner, plus there is no need to worry about accidental spills, as it is stain resistant. Anywhere Ca-rPET, although hard-wearing, remains soft and tactile underfoot, allowing for greater design flexibility for eco-conscious homeowners and businesses. Anywhere Ca-rPET’s rugs with a stylish Anywhere border have a unique ability to withstand the elements, allowing them to remain outside all year round without the need for stowing away, unlike many other outdoor rugs.
‘We are absolutely thrilled to be launching the Anywhere Ca-rPET range, marking a significant step forward in our commitment to sustainability and innovation. This pioneering manufacturing process, which harnesses the usage of recycled plastic, highlights our dedication not just to crafting eco-conscious flooring solutions but to fundamentally transforming our relationship with the planet. By choosing Anywhere Ca-rPET, our customers are not just selecting a product; they are joining us on a journey towards a more sustainable future. Together, we are laying the groundwork for change, one floor at a time,’ says Lorna Haigh, Alternative Flooring creative director.
