VOXFLOR at a glance: products, specs, EPDs
Specifiers keep moving toward product-specific EPDs because they simplify credits and remove carbon guesswork. VOXFLOR is a design-forward modular flooring brand with global reach, yet their public EPD footprint looks lighter than peers in carpet tile. Here is what they make, how far their coverage goes today, and where closing gaps could unlock more specs without a pricing knife fight.
Who VOXFLOR is
VOXFLOR is a global modular flooring manufacturer focused on carpet tiles, with additional LVT lines. The company highlights operations serving over 50 countries and production capacity over 15 million m² per year (VOXFLOR, 2025](https://www.voxflor.com/)). Their site also lists multiple third‑party credentials and a general EPD reference on the Certifications page, which is a useful starting point for project documentation link.
What they sell, in plain terms
The portfolio centers on nylon carpet tiles with branded backings like EcoAce‑Bac, organized into dozens of collections such as Season and Mondrian. VOXFLOR also markets LVT for complementary installations. Across regions this adds up to many collections and likely hundreds of SKUs, so the range is broad rather than a pure play on one style. Product pages publish construction details, sizes, and backing types that specifiers expect.
EPD coverage today
Based on public materials, VOXFLOR has published product EPDs historically and references UL as program operator on its site. We see at least one current product‑specific carpet tile EPD in circulation and several older carpet tile EPDs that appear to have lapsed. That signals momentum, yet overall coverage looks limited relative to the size of their catalog. If you are chasing work in education, offices, or healthcare, a thin EPD set can force project teams to model with conservative defaults, which quietly puts friction on selection.
Why EPDs matter for bids
Think of a PCR as the rulebook of Monopoly, ignore it and the game falls apart. Product‑specific EPDs aligned to the right PCR let teams compare apples to apples, avoid conservative carbon allowances, and contribute to material credits across LEED v4.1 and the emerging LEED v5 framework. USGBC’s guidance makes clear that EPDs from ISO‑conformant program operators are recognized for credit pathways (USGBC, 2025](https://www.usgbc.org/node/2755924)). When a product lacks one, it rarely gets specced on projects that set embodied‑carbon targets, no matter how strong the design story is.
Likely best sellers that need EPD backup
VOXFLOR promotes collection families like Season and Mondrian prominently. If those lines rely only on a backing‑level credential or a legacy declaration rather than a fresh, product‑specific EPD, teams will default to competitors that make the paperwork effortless. A quick test is simple, can your reps send a current, third‑party verified EPD PDF for the exact style and backing in minutes, or do they hedge? If it is the latter, that is a commercial risk.
Who VOXFLOR runs into on specs
In carpet tile, expect Interface, Shaw Contract, Tarkett, Milliken, Mohawk, and Mannington to be in the same conversation. Several of these brands publish extensive, product‑specific EPD libraries for carpet tile backings and grouped SKUs, which lowers friction for AEC teams. For example, Interface states that virtually all standard products have product‑specific EPDs and lists downloadable EPDs by backing on its site Interface EPDs. Shaw Contract provides an EPD hub and communicates EPD availability across major lines Shaw Contract EPD. Tarkett’s ethos modular carpet tile shows program‑operator verified EPDs in North America contexts via SCS Global, which specifiers recognize as compliant documentation (SCS, 2025).
Notable gaps for VOXFLOR
Two stand out. First, breadth, a handful of EPDs will not cover the many collections shown on the site, especially where face fiber or backing options vary. Second, recency, older declarations that have passed their validity window will not satisfy many owner standards. Both are solvable with a prioritized roadmap that ties EPD creation to revenue impact, start with high‑volume carpet tile collections used in offices and education, then extend to LVT.
A practical EPD playbook to close the gap
- Pick the PCR your competitors use for modular carpet and LVT so specifiers can compare directly, program operator selection matters for findability in bid workflows.
- Scope a reference year of primary data for the main production site, lock utility, waste, and material inputs upfront so the LCA runs fast with fewer clarifications.
- Group SKUs intelligently by construction and backing to maximize coverage per declaration while keeping results meaningfully specific for credits.
- Publish where your customers look first, US and EU operators with strong portals, and keep PDFs linked directly from each product page so reps can respond in seconds.
- Refresh on a predictable cycle, do not let a popular tile’s EPD age out right before a bid, that hurts more than teams realize.
Bottom line for sales and specs
VOXFLOR has the design catalog to win in commercial interiors, but the documentation needs to keep pace. Expanding carpet tile EPDs across top collections and adding LVT declarations would remove hidden friction, protect margin, and make it easier for architects to say yes. Do this well and you spend less time debating price and more time talking color, texture, and performance. It’s the smarter way to get spec’d more often, and quicker, period. And yes, it is definately achievable within a single bid cycle for priority lines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does LEED still reward product‑specific EPDs in 2025?
Yes. LEED v4.1 recognizes product‑specific EPDs from ISO‑conformant program operators in MR credits, and LEED v5 ratification kept EPD‑based material pathways in the framework (USGBC, 2025](https://support.usgbc.org/hc/en-us/articles/25316160948755-LEED-v5)).
Roughly how many VOXFLOR SKUs are there?
VOXFLOR shows dozens of collections globally, which usually implies hundreds of SKUs across colors and backings. The site does not publish a definitive count, so treat this as directional.
Which competitors most often appear against VOXFLOR on carpet tile specs?
Interface, Shaw Contract, Tarkett, Milliken, Mohawk, and Mannington are frequent alternates in offices, education, and healthcare. Several maintain extensive EPD libraries that make substitution easier for project teams.
What is the fastest way to raise EPD coverage across a large catalog?
Bundle styles by identical constructions and backings, collect a clean reference‑year data set once, and publish grouped EPDs under a widely used operator so specifiers can find them quickly.
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.
