Stitches first EPD puts carpet tile on the map
A new name just stepped into the transparency arena. Stitches has published its first Environmental Product Declaration for commercial carpet tile, a move that turns a quiet spec blocker into a green light for submittals and bids. Here is what launched, who it serves, and how the competitive picture shifts right now.
What Stitches published
Stitches has released a product‑family EPD covering tufted polyamide carpet tiles with Sus‑Pac secondary backing. The declaration applies to multiple SKUs that start at 550 g/m² (16 oz/yd²) and are intended for commercial flooring, manufactured in China. The EPD is program‑operated by EPD Hub and references the EPD Hub Core PCR v1.1 (5 Dec 2023). Valid through July 10, 2030, it gives project teams current, comparable data rather than assumptions.
Why this matters for specs today
Many projects still expect product‑specific EPDs for finish materials, especially in office, education, and hospitality fit‑outs. A current EPD removes default penalties in carbon accounting and keeps the product competitive when sustainability criteria are scored. Most operators set EPD validity around five years, so a 2030 expiry gives specifiers confidence across multiple bid cycles (EPD International GPI, 2024).
The product story in one breath
It is nylon carpet tile with a PVC‑free Sus‑Pac backing at 7.0 mm thickness, positioned for durable commercial use. The family scope means more designs are covered under one declaration, which simplifies submittals and reduces back‑and‑forth with GC and owner teams. Less paperwork, more doors opened.
Competitive snapshot
Tile carpeting maps to MasterFormat 09 68 13. As of January 5, 2026, several category leaders show no current 09 68 13 carpet tile EPDs in the public databases we reviewed. Interface, Shaw Contract, Milliken, Tarkett, Bentley Mills, Mannington, Modulyss and Ege each show only expired entries for this exact category at the moment. That positions Stitches with a fresh, active declaration while some incumbents refresh their documentation. We expect those brands to update, yet timing is everything in a bid year.
What it means commercially
With an in‑force EPD, Stitches can compete on performance and design without getting tripped up by documentation gaps. For owners and A&E teams chasing portfolio carbon targets, a current EPD keeps the conversation moving and shortens the distance from sample board to schedule. It is the small hinge that swings a bigger door.
Company context
Stitches manufactures carpet tiles for commercial interiors, focusing on resilient performance and design flexibility. The EPD underscores that the line is ready for offices, schools, and hospitality spaces where flooring turns over high traffic and compliance checks happen early. The move also signals a maturing data posture that product and sales teams can build on.
What we will watch next
Two additions would strengthen the playbook. First, extending coverage to other backings or regional plants if production scales. Second, pairing with complementary documents such as HPDs to remove remaining spec friction. The teams that make data collection painless win time back for product and operations.
Can we find the EPD on their site
We could not locate an EPD posting on the company website today. If it is not live on stitches.com, adding a visible sustainability or resources page and linking the declaration is an easy, high‑ROI step for sales and A&D partners. Make it unmissable, not just availble.
The takeaway
Stitches has entered the transparency arena with a product‑family carpet tile EPD that is active through 2030 under EPD Hub. In a moment when several big names show expired tile‑carpet coverage for this category, that is a fast‑mover advantage. Spec teams get current numbers, fewer assumptions, and one less reason to swap.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly did Stitches publish and how broad is the coverage
A product‑family, product‑specific EPD for tufted polyamide carpet tiles with PVC‑free Sus‑Pac backing at 7.0 mm thickness. It covers multiple SKUs starting from 550 g/m² and is valid to July 10, 2030 under EPD Hub.
Which PCR and operator are referenced
EPD Hub Core PCR v1.1 (5 Dec 2023), program‑operated by EPD Hub.
Does the EPD list an external LCA or EPD developer
No developer organization was stated in the record we reviewed.
How does this compare to competitors right now
For MasterFormat 09 68 13 tile carpeting, several major brands presently show expired rather than current entries, which gives Stitches a fresher declaration in hand as of January 5, 2026.
About the Author
Hazel Brooks is an editor at EPD Guide covering EPDs and the fast-evolving sustainability data landscape. She tracks program-operator updates, standards and guidance changes, and new EPD releases, connecting the dots across the market to report on trends, shifting expectations, and the competitive EPD landscape. Her work focuses on making complex data sets easier to navigate and access, so manufacturers and sustainability teams can act with clarity and confidence.
