RAWSON CARPET SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Suppliers of: contract carpet tiles contract carpets Entrance matting acoustic panels
Rawson Carpet Solutions was founded in the late nineteenth century and is part of the WE Rawson group of companies. We are a privately owned family company specialising in the manufacture and distribution of a wide range of tufted and fibre bonded carpets, carpet tile, entrance matting and acoustic walling solutions to a vast cross section of the UK and international industry.
As with many long established companies, we at RCS have, over the years, built a solid foundation with our customers and our suppliers and we value these relationships and the people associated. Thousands of specifiers have utilised our expertise on projects requiring contract carpets and contract carpet tiles.
Working to meet the requirements of contractors, specifiers, architects and end users, RCS have developed a comprehensive range of textures and colours designed for the commercial environment. The company’s continuous investment in the latest technology and commitment to product development has enabled these new ranges such as ‘Reed’ which surely provides some of the best aesthetics and feel for a polypropylene carpet tile. But benefitting from the exceptional durability that comes with this construction. The new ranges incorporate some of the most innovative products available, each tailored to the specific standards of the contract carpet market.
Our range of products include:
Contract Carpets & Carpet Tiles
Fibre Bonded carpets are designed for high traffic spaces and are very suited to the education, retail, office or sports environment. There are many solutions on offer. We produce products which are spike resistant, UV resistant for outdoor sports surfaces, Moisture resistant, highly sound reducing and bacteriostatic. The tufted contract carpets offer that extra design aesthetic with many colours and designs which are also ideal for offices, retail and classrooms available with a great soft nylon finish. We can also supply colour matched bespoke sized carpets and custom made logo inserts. Being a manufacture our bespoke service is an important part of our business, allowing us to meet our customers specific needs.
Entrance Matting & Outdoor Carpet
Heavy duty entrance matting available in both sheet and tile, Spike Resistant Carpet Tiles, external carpets and sports surfaces for both internal and outdoor use including spike resistant carpets for golf and such high use sports.
Acoustic Wall Panels
Acoustic panels ideally suited to reducing the effects of negative acoustic noise in classrooms. Now available as a intricate printed design, whether you wish to have a quiet wall which is alos a map of the world in the learning environment, or a beautifully printed company logo in a quiet reception space. The design opportunities with this acoustic wall solution are endless.
Quality Assured
ISO 9000 registration and over forty years of experience in the floorcoverings industry, combined with access to some of the largest stocks in the UK, guarantees first class service, high quality and allows Rawson Carpets to meet the most demanding delivery requirements.
Rawson Carpets - The Importance of Low Impact Flooring
The Importance of Low Impact Flooring
Decades of industrialization have emitted harmful pollutants into our atmosphere, contributing to advanced global warming and potentially affecting future generations way to life. The basic issue is too much carbon in the air, and so, as a manufacturer that contributes carbon, we are acting now to try to reduce the co2 output. If each company and individual globally, considered this carbon contribution, the positive effects would be considerable.
One method of assessing a companies manufactured product carbon impact can be calculated in an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD). An EPD is a full, open study of the products, processes, materials, energy and raw materials used in the manufacturing of a product, including raw materials source, transport, etc. Next step, bring these outputs down to a quantifiable figure. CO2e stands for carbon dioxide equivalent, a lump term to describe all the greenhouse gases under one common unit. It signifies the amount of CO2 that would cause the same amount of global warming, allowing for different bundles of greenhouse gases to be easily compared. In the case of flooring, it is KgCO2e/sqm.
Regarding impact, there are two routes for environmentally responsible companies.
The first is to do an assessment of product impact down to a single unit figure and review working methods to reduce this as much as is feasible. Opportunities include sourcing locally, limiting transport impact, using as little energy as possible, making energy renewable and innovating the process as far as possible to lowest possible impact.
The second is to consider offsetting the necessary carbon footprint to become carbon neutral. The most common method being the planting of trees which sequester carbon from our atmosphere. The carbon converting power of trees is already proven, roughly 50% of the dry weight of wood is carbon removed from the atmosphere through photosynthesis. According to some estimates, an acre of new forest can absorb around 2.5 tons of CO2 per year, more than half the carbon footprint of the average person (around 4.8 tons per year).
The published companies EPD results provide openness to clients as to the process and resources used and the resultant impact on the environment, allowing clients to make an informed choice on their selected products when the impact is a priority to them. Low impact carpet tiles will become more of a deciding factor in the selection of coverings in the future. Rawson Carpet Solutions have undertaken EPD’s and have found the assessed tile products to be low impact with the lowest result coming from a new carpet tile and sheet product released last year called ‘Recover’.
Recover is a single polymer carpet tile with no additives or adhesives. The low impact carpet tile, ‘Recover’, is made from up to 80% recycled PET which is Global Recycled Standard accredited (GRS). Once used, Recover can be very simply recycled back into PET for a multitude of further life uses. The KgCO2e usage for Recover is 5.36KgCO2e. Recover offers excellent sound and thermal properties and is half the weight of bitumen tiles, meaning lower transport costs and easier to handle. The results of other ranges we also found to be low and now Rawson looks to the opportunity to offset this impact through the above-mentioned routes. Indeed, all designer nylon carpet tiles from Rawson Carpet Solutions are produced in a facility which is now carbon neutral.
Durability is another key factor in deciding on a low impact floor covering. When working on a workplace flooring design or a school carpet tile installation, Rawson provides coverings which offer assured durability. A covering with half the life expectancy of another would need to offer half the impact in manufacturing to be a viable choice if impact was the specifiers primary deciding factor. Unless the lifted product moved to a further life use. All commercial standard carpet sheet and tile coverings from Rawson Carpet Solutions come with a 10-year warranty as standard, which has been raised on certain projects. This assurance of durability is a key factor Rawson plans for in the design and manufacture of new carpet sheet and tile solutions that they bring to market. Rawson Carpet Solutions has an experienced sales team who are always keen to discuss the environmental standpoint and impact of company and products.
Meeting the differing flooring requirements of commercial clients
Contact:
Rawson Carpet Solutions Limited
CASTLE BANK MILLS
PORTOBELLO ROAD
WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE WF1 5PS
Tel: 01924 382860
www.rawsoncarpetsolutions.co.uk
HOW CARPETS CAN REVITALISE A WORKSPACE
The average UK carpet industry’s growth from 2015-2020 is at 0.5%, with a significant amount of carpeting going to workplaces. Carpets can make a huge difference to workspaces. Provided you select the right carpet for your workspace, i.e., a contract carpet designed for heavy-duty use and non-domestic applications, you can renew, re-energize your workspace in many ways.
CARPETS OFFER DESIGN VERSATILITY.
It’s easy to give your workspace a new/fresh lease of life by simply changing the carpet. Carpets are considered works of art because of the limitless freedom you enjoy with existing and custom designs. If you work with an interior designer or carpet manufacturer directly, you can design exactly what you want, from the specific textures to custom colors and patterns.
You can even install carpet hangings or have your company logo or portrait woven in. When it comes to refreshing a workspace using carpet designs, you are actually limited by your imagination.
CARPETS LOWER ACOUSTIC LEVELS.
Revitalising a workspace is largely about making improvements, and lowering noise levels could be what you need to make your office better. Considering studies have found noise to be a major problem in over 50% of all open office environments, it makes sense to find ways of reducing or controlling noise levels in workspaces.
Hard flooring surfaces will reflect sound more from foot traffic and other sources of noise like moving office chairs. Since open office spaces make the noise factor worse, carpeting is a great way to reduce noise and create a more comfortable environment.
However, your choice of carpeting matters a lot. Ideally, the carpet you select should be specially designed for heavy-duty applications to cancel noise properly. Contract carpeting is an excellent choice as it is specifically made with noise-canceling properties. The carpeting can handle everything from busy corridors to chairs moving back and forth. The higher fiber mass makes contract carpeting perfect for absorbing sound. The carpeting also has permeable backing that offers more noise reduction capabilities.
CARPETS OFFER WARMTH AND COMFORT.
The thermal properties of carpets have been studied widely. Thick carpets with underlays offer the best thermal insulation (R-value). As a result. If you want to revitalise your workspace during colder seasons, a carpet may be a great addition. Carpets retain warm air making them a priceless addition for offering warmth while conserving energy. A carpet will also create a comfortable environment to walk on and work in. Besides the cushioning benefits, you can make a place feel warmer simply by changing the carpet color.
CARPETS LOWER VOC LEVELS COMPARED TO OTHER COMMON FLOORINGS.
The EPA defines volatile organic compounds (VOCs) as chemical compounds with adverse health effects. Today, new flooring types are made using a variety of chemicals that emit harmful gases raising VOC levels tenfold indoors. The paint, furnishes, glues, and adhesive in common flooring should raise health concerns. Carpets are low emitters of VOCs, making them better if you want to improve the air quality indoors while still renewing your workplace.
You can renew your workspace using carpets in many ways. While carpets have many benefits, they are a great way to improve your workspace design, acoustic levels, warmth, and comfort levels. They can also lower VOC levels and enhance air quality, giving you that refreshing environment to work in.
Important: Make sure you get the right carpet for your workspace. Contract carpets are made specifically for workplace applications and offer all the above benefits and more. Get contract carpeting today!