What is scheduled to expire on February 1, 2027
As of June 20, 2026, four Shaw Industries Group, Inc. EPDs are slated to lapse on 2027‑02‑01. All are commercial carpet tile under MasterFormat 09 68 00.
- EcoWorx BIO Carpet Tile with EcoSolution Q100 face fiber. Nylon 6 face fiber on a bio‑based EcoWorx backing. Scope aligns to the UL Part B: Flooring PCR.
- StrataWorx Carpet Tile with Polyester face fiber. PET face fiber on Shaw’s StrataWorx backing, positioned for value‑driven areas.
- EcoWorx Carpet Tile with EcoSolution Q100 face fiber. Nylon 6 face fiber on PVC‑free EcoWorx backing.
- EcoWorx Carpet Tile Walk‑Off Mat with Polyester face fiber. Walk‑off tile variant intended for entry and transition zones.
Shaw’s own EPD hub pages are here: https://www.shawcontract.com/en-us/sustainability/epd.
Already replaced or still pending
One of the four has clear replacement coverage. Shaw published newer EcoWorx Carpet Tile with EcoSolution Q100 EPDs valid through 2028‑07‑01, so specifiers keep uninterrupted data for that mainstream tile family. For the other three lines named above, we do not see a distinct, current replacement EPD covering the same product scope as of today. If a consolidated or umbrella EPD is in-flight but unpublished, teams should confirm timing directly with the manufacturer.
Where a gap could form first
The at‑risk zones are entry systems and budget‑led carpet tile:
- Walk‑off tile at entries. If the EcoWorx walk‑off EPD lapses without a successor, entry packages on EPD‑required jobs will look elsewhere for third‑party verified data.
- Polyester‑face StrataWorx tile. Cost‑conscious areas like back‑of‑house and multi‑tenant corridors often live here. No current successor EPD is visible, so substitutions become likely if a project requires an active EPD.
- The EcoWorx BIO variant. Without a BIO‑specific renewal, specifiers may pivot to carpet tiles that pair Nylon 6 with bio‑based or recycled backings carrying live EPDs.
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Competitor products with current EPDs that fit these slots
If those three Shaw files are not renewed in time, we would expect spec teams to reach for these credible stand‑ins with active EPDs.
Carpet tile, Nylon 6 with bio‑based or non‑PVC backing
- Interface modular carpet tile on CQuest Bio backing. Current product‑specific EPDs are available and recently updated in 2026 (Interface EPD, 2026). See also Interface’s HPD and certification hub for quick document access (Interface, 2026).
- Tarkett Tandus Centiva ethos Modular. UL‑verified EPD published in 2026 and broadly recognized by project teams (UL Solutions EPD for ethos Modular, 2026).
Entrance flooring and walk‑off systems
- Forbo Coral entrance flooring. Multiple Coral collections carry current EPDs, including a 2024 update for Coral Welcome that remains valid in the present cycle (Forbo Coral EPD, 2024).
- Intrasystems INTRAflow entrance matting. International EPD System listing shows validity through January 14, 2028 (EPD International, 2028).
- Milliken OBEX Tile. Milliken’s environmental summary lists OBEX Tile as EPD‑certified and includes the EPD identifier for document retrieval, useful when assembling bid submittals (Milliken Environmental Summary, 2026). You can also scan Milliken’s entrance systems overview for model‑level fit.
For broader background on two of these competitor benches, see our manufacturer snapshots for Mohawk Industries and Milliken Floor Covering.
What specifiers actually lose if a file expires
On EPD‑preferred projects, an expired or missing product‑specific EPD forces teams to model impacts with generic or older background data that can be more conservative. That penalty makes substitutions more likely even for incumbent suppliers. UL‑verified EPDs remain widely accepted across North American programs and rating systems, so coverage continuity helps keep options open (UL Solutions, 2026).
Timelines and a calm renewal plan
Most EPDs run on a five‑year validity clock, which means a February 2027 expiry points to a 2021 reference study. Treat July through October 2026 as the prime window to finalize data collection, verification, and proofs. Where PCRs have evolved, align the update to the current Part A and Part B guidance so the next file lands cleanly in LEED v5 submittals. If you manage large families, consider consolidating SKUs into fewer, well‑written product‑specific EPDs when the PCR permits it. That approach reduces paperwork and keeps your documentation set managable.
Quick checklist for manufacturers watching this date
- Confirm whether EcoWorx BIO, StrataWorx PET, and the walk‑off tile will be renewed as stand‑alone EPDs or folded into umbrella declarations.
- Lock the 2025 or 2026 production‑year dataset now. Waiting invites last‑minute scrambles for energy, transport, and waste records.
- Align program operator choice to where your sales teams see the most submittal requests. UL Solutions and the International EPD System both offer strong market recognition in North America and Europe, respectively (UL Solutions, 2026).
- Publish early to avoid a spec gap. A one‑month lapse can knock you out of fast‑moving bids, no matter how good the product is.
Bottom line for spec teams
If you are writing Division 09 packages today, you are safe on Shaw’s core EcoWorx Q100 carpet tile since newer EPDs run into mid‑2028. Watch entry systems and StrataWorx‑tier tiles more closely. If renewals do not land before February 1, 2027, the alternatives above will be the easiest drop‑ins with live declarations. Dont wait to swap until submittals, decide before design development and avoid value‑engineering drama.
