Turf Design’s acoustic felt and EPD coverage
Turf makes sculptural PET‑felt ceilings, walls, and screens that tame noise without taming design. If your team is chasing LEED points or owner policies that call for product‑specific EPDs, here is what Turf already brings to the table and where expanding coverage could unlock more specs.
Who Turf is and where they play
Turf Design creates architectural acoustic systems in PET felt for commercial interiors and is part of the Armstrong World Industries family of brands. Their catalog centers on made‑to‑measure baffles, tiles, wall systems, and partitions for offices, education, hospitality, and cultural projects. See their sustainability posture and label set on their site (Turf Sustainability).
Product portfolio at a glance
Turf is a focused acoustic manufacturer rather than a broad building‑materials conglomerate. Expect several product families across a handful of categories and dozens of standard SKUs, plus near‑limitless custom variants shaped from the same PET felt platform. Popular lines include Straight, Block, Drop, Ridge, and a range of wall tiles and screens.
What EPDs exist today
Turf publishes a manufacturer‑specific, third‑party verified Material EPD that covers their 3 mm, 5 mm, and 9 mm PET felt used across most products. It is cradle to gate, program operated by ASTM, valid for five years from August 2, 2024 to August 2, 2029, and uses 2023 primary data (Turf Material EPD, 2024) (Turf Material EPD, 2024). For LEED accounting, a product‑specific Type III EPD with external verification typically counts as 1.5 products toward the disclosure threshold in v4.1, which remains the market workhorse while v5 phases in (USGBC Credit Library, 2024) (USGBC Credit Library, 2024).
Where coverage is strong
Because the Material EPD spans three felt thicknesses, most ceiling baffles, tiles, and screens that are primarily PET felt can ride on that declaration for disclosure credits. That is practical for specifiers who want one consistent document across a collection of shapes and SKUs.
The fine print that matters to specifiers
The Material EPD scope is modules A1 to A3 and excludes installation hardware such as hanger wires, frames, and clips. Some buyers will ask whether the full assembly is represented. The PET felt is covered, the metal bits usually are not. Being upfront about scope avoids late submittal churn and keeps the bid room calm.
Gaps that could be worth closing
If sales frequently lead with best sellers like Straight or Drop baffles, consider an assembly‑level EPD variant that includes representative hardware for common mounting patterns. That gives design teams fewer reasons to swap and helps owners compare like for like. EPDs are valid on a five‑year cycle, so anchoring a 2025 to 2029 window can carry a lot of project volume without rework (Turf Material EPD, 2024).
Competitive context in projects
Architects often cross‑shop Turf’s felt systems with:
- Armstrong Ceiling Solutions FeltWorks for panels and baffles, which has product EPDs available for felt panels and related systems.
- Autex Acoustics PET felt panels and systems, widely used in education and offices, with EN 15804 EPDs noted on their product pages and registry listings.
- Acoufelt baffles and panels for North American interiors, with EN 15804 EPDs listed on Global GreenTag.
In a head‑to‑head spec, any brand with readily downloadable, current EPDs for the relevant product form factor will feel lower risk to a project team that must prove disclosure or show embodied‑carbon performance.
Why this matters more in 2025
LEED v5 was ratified on March 28, 2025, and heightens emphasis on decarbonization across operations and materials. EPDs remain a primary evidence path for materials credits that evaluate disclosure and performance, so being easy to document is a sales advantage on complex jobs (USGBC, 2025) (USGBC, 2025).
Practical plays to win more specs
Start by mapping SKUs to the Material EPD and flag assemblies where hardware meaningfully adds mass. Prioritize a short list of top movers for assembly‑level coverage, with drawings and cut‑sheets that call the EPD out where submittal reviewers actually look. Make downloads frictionless and keep dates current. Then brief reps with a one‑page cheat sheet that ties each family to the right document. It sounds simple, but it is often what decides who gets specifiying preference.
Tie‑off
Turf is a design‑forward acoustic specialist with a credible PET felt Material EPD that already covers a wide swath of the line. Extending that rigor to a few assembly exemplars would close the remaining gaps and make the brand the easy answer on LEED‑driven interiors. In a crowded felt field, easy to verify often equals easy to select.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Turf have an Environmental Product Declaration and how long is it valid?
Yes. Turf publishes a manufacturer‑specific Material EPD for 3 mm, 5 mm, and 9 mm PET felt that is cradle to gate and program operated by ASTM, valid for five years from August 2, 2024 to August 2, 2029 (Turf Material EPD, 2024).
Will Turf’s Material EPD cover my ceiling baffle system for LEED?
It covers the PET felt component, which is the bulk of most Turf baffles. Hardware like hangers or frames is typically outside the scope. Many projects accept this for disclosure, but an assembly‑level EPD can remove ambiguity on complex submittals.
What do project teams need numerically for LEED v4.1 EPD credit?
Option 1 commonly asks for at least 20 qualifying products from five manufacturers, with product‑specific Type III EPDs counting as 1.5 products. Some project types use a 10‑product path. These thresholds come from USGBC’s guidance (USGBC Credit Library, 2024).
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.
