EDILFLOOR S.p.A: geosynthetics and EPD coverage
EDILFLOOR builds the fabric of infrastructure, literally. From nonwoven geotextiles to geogrids and drainage layers, their materials sit under roads, rails, and green roofs. If you sell into projects that ask for EPDs, here’s where EDILFLOOR stands today and where a few quick moves could unlock more specs without turning pricing into the only lever.
What EDILFLOOR makes
EDILFLOOR is an Italian manufacturer focused on geosynthetics for civil works. The portfolio spans nonwoven geotextiles (GEODREN), geogrids (EDILGRID), drainage geocomposites (NEWDRAIN), three‑dimensional geomats and several niche systems like textile formworks and flexible gabions. The company also produces biomats such as JuteNet and StrawMat for erosion control, plus agricultural covers.
A sustainability‑related snapshot of the company culture shows up in recent gender‑equality and policy updates on their site. If you value governance signals alongside product data, skim their note on corporate commitments here: Corporate sustainability: Edilfloor presents its path to Gender Equality Certification.
Product breadth at a glance
Across geotextiles, geogrids, drainage layers, biomats, textile formworks, and gabion‑style solutions, EDILFLOOR serves at least six distinct product categories. Variants by weight, strength, roll width and core geometry push the SKU count well into the dozens, perhas the hundreds when you include agriculture formats. That variety helps value‑engineer specs across soils, loads, and installation constraints.
EPDs on the books today
EDILFLOOR has multiple current EPDs published with the International EPD System that cover major lines in geotextiles, geogrids, and drainage layers. Examples include EDILGRID geogrids, and NEWDRAIN with NEWMAT geomats, which are valid into 2029 (EPD International, 2025; EPD International, 2025). Earlier coverage for the flagship GEODREN nonwoven geotextiles runs to April 2027, and a regenerated‑fiber GEODREN range is valid to March 2030 (EPD International, 2022; EPD International, 2025).
Why this matters commercially. EPDs remove the guesswork for project teams that must account for embodied carbon. Without them, many specifiers are forced to use conservative defaults that penalize selection, which makes price the only story left to tell.
Where coverage still looks thin
Two families appear light on published EPDs right now when compared to EDILFLOOR’s overall portfolio: asphalt reinforcement grids in glass fiber and niche systems such as textile formworks or flexible gabions. If those are your sales workhorses in roads or hydraulic works, closing the EPD gap will prevent avoidable substitutions when a tender weights transparency.
A practical risk example in roads
EDILFLOOR’s ASPHAGLASS targets asphalt reinforcement. In the same application space, Saint‑Gobain ADFORS lists an EPD for GlasGrid GG 200 with validity to 2030, which can satisfy many owner or LEED‑aligned requirements in Europe and beyond (EPD International, 2025). In a spec that simply says “asphalt interlayer with verified EPD,” buyers can choose the path of least resistance and move on.
If geotextiles are your bigger volume line, note that other large players also publish geotextile EPDs. One example is a MIRAFI Geolon PET geotextile EPD registered with the Dutch MRPI in late 2024, valid to 2029 (MRPI, 2024). Markets keep rewarding published data. IBU alone counted 840 EPDs issued in 2024 across its program, up 9 percent year on year (IBU, 2024).
Who EDILFLOOR meets in the spec lane
Depending on the segment and region, EDILFLOOR commonly crosses paths with:
- Solmax for woven and nonwoven geotextiles and geocomposites (MRPI, 2024).
- NAUE for drainage geocomposites and geogrids, with EPDs available across families like Secudrain and Secugrid (NAUE, 2023).
- HUESKER and Maccaferri in soil reinforcement, walls, slopes and erosion control.
- Dörken in below‑grade drainage boards for building foundations.
Different product types can be swapped in to meet performance and documentation criterias in roads, rail, utilities, podium decks, and basement waterproofing. That is exactly where verified EPDs tip decisions.
Fast path to close gaps
If you plan new declarations, align the PCR with peer practice so comparability is straightforward. Think of PCRs as the rulebook of Monopoly. Ignore it and the game falls apart. A capable LCA partner will benchmark competitors, map the best‑fit PCR, and streamline data capture across plants so your engineers are not stuck in spreadsheets for months.
Sequencing helps. Start with the SKUs you quote most often in segments that already ask for EPDs. Road interlayers and asphalt reinforcement grids are a natural next wave for EDILFLOOR given current coverage. Then roll forward into textile formworks or biomats once the core is live.
Bottom line for specability
EDILFLOOR already checks several big boxes with current EPDs in geotextiles, geogrids, and drainage layers (EPD International, 2025). Extending that proof to asphalt reinforcement grids and select systems will reduce friction in bids that prefer or require verified declarations. The cost of doing so is routinely outweighed by one mid‑sized win where an EPD keeps you in play rather than on the sideline.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many current EPDs does EDILFLOOR have and what do they cover?
Several. Coverage includes geotextiles under GEODREN, geogrids under EDILGRID, and drainage geocomposites and geomats under NEWDRAIN and NEWMAT, with validity windows running into 2029 and 2030. Examples are documented in the International EPD System library (EPD International, 2022; EPD International, 2025; EPD International, 2025).
Which EDILFLOOR ranges look least covered by EPDs today?
Asphalt reinforcement grids in glass fiber and niche systems like textile formworks or flexible gabions appear lighter on published EPDs. Prioritize these if they are your bid drivers in roads or hydraulic works.
Who are the main competitors with EPDs in similar applications?
In geotextiles and reinforcement you will often see Solmax and NAUE, while Saint‑Gobain ADFORS publishes EPDs for GlasGrid asphalt interlayers (EPD International, 2025). In below‑grade drainage boards, Dörken is frequent in North America.
What is the smartest sequencing to expand EPD coverage?
Start with highest‑volume SKUs in segments that already ask for EPDs. Road interlayers and asphalt reinforcement are logical next, then move to textile formworks and biomats. Choose a program operator aligned with your target markets and a partner who takes the data‑collection burden off your team.
About the Author
Eric works at the intersection of sustainability, regulation, and business strategy, helping manufacturers navigate the evolving landscape of EPDs and LCAs. Having spoken with hundreds of teams across North America, brings a deep understanding of what drives ROI, what regulators are asking for, and how companies can stay ahead with smart, scalable approaches to environmental reporting.
