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Key Properties:

ECNZ certified

Low VOC

Green Star NZ compatible

Cavalier Bremworth Carpets

Product Description

All Cavalier Bremworth broadloom wool carpets are 3.6m wide and use New Zealand wool in their construction. Primary backing is woven polypropylene and the secondary backing is woven jute.  Residential carpets are mostly graded Extra Heavy Duty suitable for stairs, and commercial carpets are mostly graded Contract Heavy Duty, suitable for stairs.  Please see individual product specifications for exact details on gradings, pile and carpet thickness, weight and tuft density.  All available at www.cavbrem.co.nz

Technical and Environmental Benefits

- Low VOC and low Formaldehyde emitting
- Environmental Choice NZ and Good Environmental Choice Australia certified
- Green Star NZ compatible, providing maximum points available for flooring products in the Office 2009, Industrial 2009 and Education 2009 tools - Refer to Green Star NZ summary sheet (downloadable below)
- Wool and Jute are natural and biodegradable products
- Absorbs moisture from the atmosphere when it's damp, releasing it when it's dry
- Provides noise insulation and perceived comfort benefits.
- Wools of New Zealand conducted a study concluding that the use of carpet in a one-room house model could reduce heating and cooling requirements by between 8% and 12%. (contact Wools of New Zealand for further detail on the reference model used).
- Low flammability in accordance with BCA requirements
- Warranties vary depending on traffic count for commercial installations and range from 8 - 14 years.
- Insect resist - all carpets treated and have a minimum five year warranty against infestation.

Certificates
Logo Certification Type Download Certificate
Indoor Air Quality certification Low VOC certificate
Environmental Management System ISO14001
Product Technical Performance CSIRO Low flammability report
Green Building Rating Compatibility Green Star NZ Summary Sheet
Life Cycle based Ecolabel Environmental Choice NZ
EnviroSpec notice to user

The information provided on this page is presented as guidance only. When reviewing a product s potential towards Green Star NZ and/or Homestar outcomes, the user is invited to always consult the Green Star NZ / Homestar Summary Sheet available here and for download under the Certificates section. A separate disclaimer is also provided below and must be read by all users. It is assumed that you agree with the disclaimer if using the information contained on this page for personal or business purpose

Green Star NZ / Homestar Compatibility – quick view
Tool Credit Points Available Contribution Symbol Contribution Potential Detail
Office V.1  Carpet  3   Dot  1 point  

This credit rewards the use of low VOC emitting products, for which carpet is eligible for 1 point out of 3. The nominated Cavalier Bremworth carpets have been tested in accordance with the correct methodology and satisfy the requirements for this credit.

 MAT - 7  2   circle  Contribution towards Schedule  

This credit rewards the reduction of PVC use in buildings.  The nominated Cavalier Bremworth carpets are PVC free and assists the overall reduction calculation as it does not add to PVC cost in the "actual PVC cost" column of the reference case.

  MAT - 9  1   tick  1 point  

This credit rewards the use of carpets that have a lower environmental impact as demonstrated by a third party certification recognized by the NZGBC. Cavalier Bremworth carpets are certified by Environmental Choice NZ and satisfy the requirements for this credit.

Office 2009  Flooring Products  5   tick  1 point  

This credit rewards the use of low VOC and low formaldehyde emitting products, for which carpet is eligible for 1 point out of 5. The nominated Cavalier Bremworth carpets have been tested in accordance with the correct methodology and satisfy the requirements for this credit.

 MAT - 4  3   circle  Contribution towards Schedule  

This credit rewards the reduction of PVC use in buildings.  The nominated Cavalier Bremworth carpets are PVC free and assists the overall reduction calculation as it does not add to PVC cost in the "actual PVC cost" column of the reference case.

 MAT - 9  2   tick  2 points  

This credit rewards the use of flooring products that are either re-used or have a lower environmental impact as demonstrated by a third party certification recognized by the NZGBC. Cavalier Bremworth carpets are certified by Environmental Choice NZ and satisfy the requirements for this credit.

  IEQ - 3  6   tick  1 point  

This credit rewards the use of low VOC and low formaldehyde emitting products, for which carpet is eligible for 1 point out of 6. The nominated Cavalier Bremworth carpets have been tested in accordance with the correct methodology and satisfy the requirements for this credit.

Office Interiors 2009  MAT - 4  3   circle  Contribution towards Schedule  

This credit rewards the reduction of PVC use in buildings.  The nominated Cavalier Bremworth carpets are PVC free and assists the overall reduction calculation as it does not add to PVC cost in the "actual PVC cost" column of the reference case.

  MAT - C  4   tick  3.5 points (unweighted calculator product score)  

In this credit, flooring suppliers can achieve points by having an approved ecolabel on their product, a 15 year warranty and a Product Stewardship Programme. Cavalier Bremworth have Environmental Choice NZ certification for their carpets and offer Product Stewardship for registered Commercial Projects (excludes Residential). 

Industrial 2009  Flooring Products  5   tick  1 point  

This credit rewards the use of low VOC and low formaldehyde emitting products, for which carpet is eligible for 1 point out of 5. The nominated Cavalier Bremworth carpets have been tested in accordance with the correct methodology and satisfy the requirements for this credit.

 MAT - 4  3   circle  Contribution towards Schedule  

This credit rewards the reduction of PVC use in buildings.  The nominated Cavalier Bremworth carpets are PVC free and assists the overall reduction calculation as it does not add to PVC cost in the "actual PVC cost" column of the reference case.

  MAT - 9  2   tick  2 points  

This credit rewards the use of flooring products that are either re-used or have a lower environmental impact as demonstrated by a third party certification recognized by the NZGBC. Cavalier Bremworth carpets are certified by Environmental Choice NZ and satisfy the requirements for this credit.

Education 2009  IEQ - 3  5   tick  1 point  

This credit rewards the use of low VOC and low formaldehyde emitting products, for which carpet is eligible for 1 point out of 5. The nominated Cavalier Bremworth carpets have been tested in accordance with the correct methodology and satisfy the requirements for this credit.

 MAT - 4  3   circle  Contribution towards Schedule  

This credit rewards the reduction of PVC use in buildings.  The nominated Cavalier Bremworth carpets are PVC free and assists the overall reduction calculation as it does not add to PVC cost in the "actual PVC cost" column of the reference case.

  MAT - 9  2   tick  2 points  

This credit rewards the use of flooring products that are either re-used or have a lower environmental impact as demonstrated by a third party certification recognized by the NZGBC. Cavalier Bremworth carpets are certified by Environmental Choice NZ and satisfy the requirements for this credit.

Symbol Manner in which the product may contribute towards points
Products must meet specific criteria (e.g. Paint VOC emissions, carpets, etc)
Products may help achieve points by their very nature, if they are specified and included in the design in accordance with Green Star NZ requirements (e.g. bicycle racks)
Products may help achieve an outcome but they must be used in a specific manner (e.g. lightingcontrol and zoning systems) OR this product can contribute towards the outcome but many other products or factor influence that same outcome (e.g. Potable Water Calculator)
Disclaimer
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Green Star® is a registered trade mark of the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), used under licence in New Zealand by the New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC). Homestar™ is a Joint Venture partnership between BRANZ and the New Zealand Green Building Council. The information represented on EnviroSpec is not endorsed by the GBCA or the NZGBC. For detailed technical information about credit requirements refer to the Green Star® Technical Manuals. Rating Tools and Technical Manuals are subject to change by the NZGBC, and any decision regarding the award of credits towards a Green Star® rating in New Zealand is at the sole discretion of the NZGBC.

EnviroSpec does not accept liability for any loss or damages resulting from the use of this document and emphasizes that this document is provided as guidance only, Use of, or reliance upon, any information contained in this report is at the user’s own risk.

The information presented in this report is valid for the Green Star® NZ tools nominated herein only. As and when the NZGBC brings out new Green Star® NZ tools, the information may require updating. EnviroSpec will only update information in this report upon receiving written consent from the Manufacturer, Supplier or upon request from the NZGBC. It is the responsibility of the reader to check for regular updates.

Manufacturers and Suppliers

Cavalier Bremworth is a founding member of the NZ Green Building Council and is the only New Zealand broadloom wool and wool rich carpet manufacturer to have Environmental Choice NZ accreditation across its entire carpet range.   Cavalier Bremworth carpets are designed and made in New Zealand  with wool procured directly from NZ farmers, scoured in Awatoto, dyed and spun in Napier and Wanganui, and tufted at the Papatoetoe plant in Auckland.

Contact Information

Manufacturer

Cavalier Bremworth Ltd.

Cavalier Bremworth Ltd.

Web Site : http://www.cavbrem.co.nz
Phone Number : 09 277 6000
Fax Number : 09 278 7417
Application and Purpose

Suitable for a wide range of residential and commercial flooring installations.

Installation and Maintenance

Any warranties only valid where installation is carried out by a suitably qualified installer and installed in accordance with AS/NZS 2455.1:1995 "Textile floor coverings-installation practice" (www.standards.org.au) unless otherwise specified.

For commercial installations, regular vacuuming and spot treatment for any stains is recommended.   Professional cleaning on a quarterly to six monthly basis depending on traffic.

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