SOLON, Ohio, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tarkett, a global leader in innovative and sustainable flooring solutions, has launched In the Making, a new carpet collection ideal for education and workplace settings. In the Making is designed to reflect creative expression, honoring the gradual process of how ideas take shape.
"Rooted in restraint and nuance, In the Making captures the conscious contemplation where creativity is formed," said Omoleye Simmons, vice president of design for Tarkett North America. "Each style is an exploration of subtle movement, softened geometry and textural depth—bringing rhythm, balance and visual interest without overwhelming the space."
The collection consists of three bold patterns—Traced, Preparation and Gestural—in 12 colorways, all available in ethos® carpet tile, Flex-Aire™ cushion carpet tile and Powerbond® hybrid carpet.
Three styles that nurture inspiration.
The Traced style features a layered, cross-directional linear pattern that creates a textural grid with subtle movement. Inspired by the marks and imprints left behind in the creative process, it brings a purposeful sense of rhythm to inspiring interiors.
The Preparation style features an abstract, deconstructed linear pattern that creates a fluid sense of movement and layered texture underfoot. Its hand-painted-like aesthetic delivers a dynamic, contemporary foundation designed to evoke process and progression, bringing a subtle narrative of creativity into the built space.
The Gestural style translates expressive, freeform mark-making into a modular pattern, with scattered rectangles and rhombus-like shapes creating an open, less structured composition. Reflecting the instantaneous spontaneity of the creative process, it brings an energetic, art-driven layer to interior environments.
High-performance solutions for every space.
All three styles are available in a hybrid carpet and two carpet tile options, giving designers the freedom to meet the specific needs of their space.
For demanding environments, Powerbond® hybrid carpet offers unmatched durability, top-in-class moisture management and unrivaled ease of maintenance. Its chemically welded seams create a wall-to-wall impermeable moisture barrier, helping to maintain a healthier environment by avoiding conditions that are favorable to microbial growth. As evidence of Tarkett's leadership in innovation, Powerbond RS was the world's first Certified Asthma & Allergy Friendly® soft surface flooring. In testing, it has been scientifically proven to reduce exposure to asthma and allergy triggers—a simple dry vacuuming removes 95% of allergens—helping to foster good indoor air quality.
ethos® carpet tile is a sustainable solution for high-traffic spaces where ease of installation is a must. It is non-PVC, Cradle to Cradle Certified® Silver v. 5.0, Declare Red List Free, and made with up to 78% recycled content. The ethos backing contributes to the circular economy by being fully recycled back into itself through Tarkett's ReStart® take-back and recycling program. For preparation ease, ethos features an Omnicoat Technology® barrier that prevents moisture, pH, or previous adhesives from affecting the floor installation—even over challenging substrates.
For spaces that demand durability with superior underfoot comfort, Flex-Aire™ cushion carpet tile is a standout option. It is ideal for environments where occupant well-being and seamless design transitions are paramount, such as open office spaces or interior spaces where people stand or walk for long periods. Its construction also helps ensure that liquids and soil stay at the surface, providing easier cleaning and reduced maintenance costs.
Powerbond, ethos, and Flex-Aire are all made with Dynex SD®, a premium cationic nylon made with 100% recycled fiber resin, and treated with Eco-Ensure™, a chemistry with a C2C Certified Material Health Certificate™ at the Gold level that resists soiling from oils and organic materials. This fluorine-free soil protection technology lowers the cost of maintenance and contributes to healthier spaces by promoting better indoor air quality with low-VOC emissions. The fiber within the product has been optimized to produce maximized appearance retention, cleanability and coverage.
The entire collection is part of Tarkett's ReStart® take-back and recycling program.
To learn more about In the Making, visit commercial.tarkett.com/collections/in-the-making-collection.
About Tarkett
With a history of more than 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions, generating net sales of 3.3 billion euros in 2025. The Group has close to 12,000 employees, 25 R&D centers, 11 recycling centers and 33 production sites. Tarkett creates and manufactures solutions for hospitals, schools, housing, hotels, offices, stores and sports fields, serving customers in over 100 countries. To build "The Way to Better Floors," the Group is committed to circular economy and sustainability, in line with its Tarkett Human‐Conscious Design® approach. www.tarkett-group.com
Every Step Matters
For years, Tarkett has raised the sustainability standards of the flooring industry. The company designs floors with transparency you can trust as it creates healthy impacts on indoor spaces and protects our air, water, soil, and every living thing. Tarkett's ReStart® take-back and recycling program will either repurpose or recycle every type of flooring from any manufacturer. Its near-term science-based carbon emissions reduction targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are fully aligned with the Paris Climate Agreement objective to limit global warming by 1.5 degrees Celsius. For more information, visit commercial.tarkett.com/sustainability.
SOURCE Tarkett USA, Inc.
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