Shaw Contract Enhances Its Carbon Neutral ‘Rapid Select’ Collection with New Neutrals
Shaw Contract is proud to announce the introduction of five specially selected neutral shades to its well-established Rapid Select collection. Rapid Select is recognised as the premier flooring choice for professionals seeking quick turnaround without compromising on quality, performance, or design.
The addition of these warmer, lighter neutrals enhances the versatility of the existing Graph, Nook, and Roam styles, expanding the creative possibilities for commercial interiors and educational facilities.
Expanded Colour Palette for Enhanced Creativity
The refresh of the collection introduces new dynamics in the colour spectrum of the Graph and Nook styles, now boasting 13 colourways, and the Roam style with 8. This expansion provides professionals with an even greater range of options to tailor any commercial space to their exacting standards.
Commitment to Carbon Neutrality and Low Embodied Carbon
The Rapid Select collection is now carbon neutral and optimised for low embodied carbon utilising Shaw Contract’s EcoSolution Q100™ yarn. EcoSolution Q100™ is a high-performance nylon fibre made from 100% recycled content, contributing to decreasing the Global Warming Potential (GWP) of Shaw Contract products. Produced in a carbon-neutral manufacturing facility in Scotland, Rapid Select underscores Shaw Contract’s dedication to sustainability.
Promoting Material Health and Wellbeing
Available with TaskWorx® and ComfortWorx® backings, Rapid Select not only supports carbon neutrality but also prioritises recyclability and material health. ComfortWorx® is engineered for acoustic and underfoot comfort, reducing impact noise by 50% and enhancing sound absorption by 65% compared to standard carpet tile and hard surfaces, with each square meter created from 67 PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) plastic bottles.
In line with Shaw Contract’s commitment to transparency and environmental stewardship, the collection is accompanied by an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) and boasts Cradle to Cradle and Indoor Air Comfort Gold® certifications for low VOC emissions.
The new additions to the Rapid Select collection are designed to inspire creativity, support material health, and revitalise commercial projects. The collection is accompanied by a 15-year warranty and is also included in the Shaw Contract In-Stock UK programme.
The Rapid Select collection is currently showcased at Shaw Contract’s showroom Building 6, Suite 108B, Dubai Design District, UAE.
About Shaw Contract Shaw Contract designs and manufactures carpet and resilient products that give foundation to spaces and support to the people within them. With showrooms and offices in London, Paris, Oosterhout, Dubai and around the world, Shaw Contract is headquartered in Georgia, USA. With its manufacturing facility in Sanquhar, Scotland, Shaw Contract is ideally positioned to meet the needs of customers through direct sales and an approved service provider network across the UK and EMEA region. A pioneer of the Cradle-to-Cradle approach, Shaw is a business member of Chemsec, the International Chemical Secretariat, and on the Materials Advisory group for the International Well Building Institute (IWBI). It is also a member of the UKGBC and Carpet Recycling UK (CRUK),and is working with South of Scotland Enterprise to support the move to a circular economy and net zero approach. Shaw Contract is part of Shaw Industries Group. For more information, please visit: https://www.shawcontract.com/en-gb