Blanket Facing EPDs in Europe: The data‑based guide
Planning Blanket Facing or faced insulation releases in 2026 and want the full picture fast? This guide distills who is publishing, which program operators and PCRs dominate, and when renewals hit, so product and sustainability leaders can move with confidence this year.
What we mean by “Blanket Facing” in this guide
Blanket Facing here covers facings for insulation blankets and rolls used across building envelopes and interiors. Think reinforced foil facings, scrim kraft facings, and other laminates applied to mineral wool or fiberglass blankets. Many manufacturers and specifiers also search these as faced insulation or vapor‑retarder facings.
The 2021–2025 snapshot in one view
Europe saw 40 valid Blanket Facing EPDs published over the last five years by 6 manufacturers and verified by 2 program operators. The most recent we found was CERMIFLEX ECO GRIS by CERMIX issued on Apr 19, 2024 under INIES with expiry on Apr 19, 2029, using the EN 15804+A2 national addition PCR.
EPDs issued per year
| Year | EPDs issued |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 0 |
A flat count in 2025 is likely a mix of publication timing and teams pivoting to A2 PCRs. That does not signal demand loss in specs.
Who is publishing the most
SAS International Ltd. leads with 15 EPDs, closely followed by CERMIX with 14. SAINT GOBAIN WEBER FRANCE accounts for 5. The remaining share comes from SOCIÉTÉ DE FABRIQUE DE PEINTURE ET DE VERNIS OINVILLE with 3, DUROMIT with 2, and SIKA France SAS with 1. This is a tight field where a single new portfolio release can visibly shift market share in specifications.
Where these EPDs are published
Two operators host all the action. INIES carries 25 EPDs across 5 different manufacturers which shows broad adoption in continental Europe. UL hosts 15 EPDs concentrated with a single manufacturer which signals a focused strategy rather than a market‑wide trend. If you sell in France or export to it, INIES familiarity can reduce friction in tenders.
EPDs in Europe typically carry a five‑year validity, with renewal on the operator’s General Program Instructions that align to ISO 14025 and EN 15804 rules (IBU, 2024) (INIES, 2024).
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The PCRs that matter in 2026
A PCR is the rulebook of Monopoly. Ignore it and the game falls apart. Three PCRs cover all current Blanket Facing declarations in Europe, and the A2 national addition is now the growth engine.
| PCR name | EPDs | Latest expiry |
|---|---|---|
| Building Envelope Thermal Insulation | 15 | Aug 1, 2028 |
| EN 15804+A1 national addition | 8 | Sep 1, 2027 |
| EN 15804+A2 national addition | 17 | Apr 19, 2029 |
What this means in practice. If you are starting now, pick an A2‑aligned route unless a customer or certification scheme forces parity with an older A1 competitor set. A2 gives more runway before your next major method update.
Renewal queue: 2026 to 2029
Your rivals’ expiries are your calendar. Here is the near‑term outlook for Blanket Facing.
| Year | Total expiries | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | Mostly Thermal Insulation PCR, plus a single A1 item in early February |
| 2027 | 11 | A1 items dominate from February through September |
| 2028 | 20 | The big year, split between Thermal Insulation in August and A2 between June and October |
| 2029 | 5 | All A2 items from February to April |
| 2030 | 0 | No expiries currently visible |
If your declarations end late 2027, begin scoping updates several months ahead. Many operators target five years for validity and verification cycles, so back‑planning avoids rushed data hunts and internal bottlenecks (UL EPD Program, 2024).
Consultant involvement is meaningful
Eighteen of the forty EPDs were produced with an external EPD consultant or service provider. That is roughly 45 percent. For lean teams this speeds collection of utility data, bill of materials, and waste streams, and keeps specialists focused on core production. If you prefer to outsource the heavy lift, an EPD service provider like Parq can run collection, modeling, and operator coordination while your team validates facts instead of chasing spreadsheets.
Operator choice or PCR first
Start by mapping which PCR your competitive set used. If you sell into France, INIES visibility often helps. If your customer base is pan‑European, the choice between INIES and UL comes down to portfolio breadth, languages, and where specifiers look first. The right PCR narrows the operator shortlist. The right operator smooths audits and publishing steps.
Category nuance for searchers
Specifiers and buyers rarely search for “Blanket Facing” alone. They add the substrate or performance need. Phrases like faced insulation, foil‑faced mineral wool, vapor‑retarder facings, or acoustic blanket facings are common. Use those terms in your product pages so your EPDs actually surface in pre‑bid research.
Playbook to win 2026
Pick an A2 PCR where possible, design a portfolio release rather than a single SKU, and time publication ahead of your rivals’ renewal months noted above. Treat verifiers like a pit crew. Clean data in, clean declaration out. It sounds simple. It is not, but it is absolutely repeatable.
Methods, limits, and how to get the full dataset
This analysis is based on the global public registry of construction EPDs that most architects and specifiers use. Due to loading delays, some EPDs issued in the second half of 2025 might not appear yet, and counts can adjust as records are normalized. If you want the full up‑to‑date background data, or want a quick sanity check on the best‑fit PCR for your next Blanket Facing or faced insulation EPD, connect with me on LinkedIn and send a note. I am happy to hop on a quick call for free to walk through options and tradeoffs. Also, EPDs remain valid even if a PCR is updated, then renewals must use the current rulebook at the next cycle, which is why timing your updates matters (CEN EN 15804+A2, 2019).
What to do next
If you plan to publish in 2026, lock your reference year, align on A2, and set a crisp verification window. Bring in an EPD service provider early if your data landscape is messy or split across sites. The teams that win specs do two things well. They publish on time and they keep the declarations fresh. That is the whole game, really.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which program operators host most Blanket Facing EPDs in Europe and does operator choice matter for specifications?
INIES hosts the majority across several manufacturers while UL hosts a concentrated set with one firm. Operator familiarity in your target market can reduce friction. If France is key, INIES visibility often helps. If you sell EU‑wide, both INIES and UL are widely recognized, so pick based on PCR fit, languages, and verification logistics.
Is EN 15804+A2 the right PCR direction for 2026 Blanket Facing EPDs?
Yes in most cases. A2 is the current baseline many operators expect and it offers longer runway for renewals compared with A1. Match your competitors’ PCR when comparability is crucial, but default to A2 where possible.
How far ahead should we plan EPD renewals if expiries cluster in 2027–2028?
Begin several months ahead of expiry. Many programs operate on five‑year validity, so back‑planning avoids last‑minute verification crunches and keeps sales from missing tenders due to lapsed declarations.
Does using an EPD consultant slow us down or speed us up?
It usually speeds things up. About 45% of current Blanket Facing EPDs involved an external consultant. Consultants streamline data collection and modeling so internal experts can validate rather than compile.
About the Author
With a passion for sustainability and a love for complex data, Toby helps manufacturers efficiently collect data from across their organization and get their EPDs done right. He’s especially interested in how AI can support human expertise, helping R&D and factory teams work faster, smarter, and with less friction.
