Forbo Flooring Systems’ new Marmoleum Cocoa and Slate ranges, both from the Marmoleum Solid collection, have scooped three awards from two world-renowned design leaders; Marmoleum Cocoa won an iF DESIGN AWARD and, along with Marmoleum Slate, each product was presented with a Red Dot Design Award 2017.
Marmoleum Cocoa won over the 58-member jury at the German-based iF International Forum Design, which was made up of independent experts from all over the world, to win this year’s Product category at the iF DESIGN AWARDS.
One of the most prestigious design competitions in the world, the iF logo has become recognised as a seal of excellence; a testimony of quality.
Created from 97% natural, raw materials including linseed oil and wood flour, 72% of which are rapidly renewable, and with a 43% recycled content, Marmoleum already achieves a natural high performance. The introduction of the Marmoleum Cocoa range goes one step further by adding a seventh natural ingredient, upcycled cocoa bean shells from a Dutch chocolate producer.
Moreover, the Red Dot Design Awards celebrated the Marmoleum Solid Cocoa and Slate with both ranges winning in the international design awards. The Red Dot is the award for high design quality, with the international jury only awarding this sought-after seal of quality to products that feature an outstanding design.
Janet Lowe, Head of Marketing UK and Ireland at Forbo Flooring Systems said: “We’re delighted that our new contemporary close-to-nature embossed linoleum has been recognised for its excellence. The new Marmoleum Solid collection was launched this year and consists of five individual ranges, Marmoleum Cocoa, Slate, Concrete, Piano and Walton, all of which bring something different to the market, while still embodying our original Marmoleum qualities such as being Allergy UK approved.”
The Marmoleum collection is a prime example of Forbo’s Committed to the Health of One programme, which strives to create better indoor environments. Marmoleum has extremely low VOCs contributing to positive indoor air quality and has high LRV’s which help create positive environments in which to work, live and play. Marmoleum is also protected by a unique water based finish ‘Topshield 2’, which ensures no hiding place for dirt or bacteria. What’s more, with the inclusion of the seventh natural ingredient from another industry into the Marmoleum Cocoa range, Forbo continues in its efforts to reduce waste and improve recycling.
