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This carpet has been classified under the independent Australian Carpet Classification Scheme (ACCS) labeling system according to it's durability and retention, receiving two out of four stars for commercial use.

It is suitable for areas with frequent traffic flow such as shops, offices and hotel lounges. 

<a href="/grouped-highlights/accs">Learn more about the ACCS</a>

Contract Medium Duty - 2 Star

Contract Medium Duty and Suitable for Stairs - 2 star.

Residential Heavy Duty &  Stairs - 3 Star

Residential Heavy Duty and Suitable for Stairs - 3 Star

Godfrey Hirst are delighted to have achieved Global GreenTag, Best Environmental Practice PVC (BEP PVC) certification for a number of our Vinyl Plank floors.

<h3>About Global GreenTag and GreenRate</h3>

Global GreenTag a third-party certification platform, providing independent, evidence-based research on product solutions that contribute to a more sustainably built environment.

<ul><li>Global GreenTag features several different certification programs.</li>
<li>The Global GreenTag Best Environmental Practice PVC (BEP PVC) program is primed to meet and prove claims by manufacturers who are pushing the boundaries of what is possible for PVC products and across a number of categories, including flooring.</li>
<li>The BEP PVC mark signifies the products have been found by independent auditors to be fully compliant with the PVC Best Environmental Practice Guidelines.</li>
<li>The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) and New Zealand (GBCNZ) in association with the Vinyl Council of Australia (VCA) have developed criteria for all Green Star® rating tools to recognise BEP PVC Certification under the new Green Star® rating tools Responsible Products Framework.</li></ul>

<h3>BEP PVC Certified Floors</h3>

We are pleased to announce that a number of our Vinyl Plank products (as listed below) have been Best Environmental Practice PVC (BEP PVC) certified.

<h3>Looking for more information?</h3>
Please see our <a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/gh/image/upload/v1/articles/f79b18f2-e143-495f-9b7a-fb471f161d9a/docs/greenrate-flyer.pdf">Global GreenTag information flyer</a>.

Best Environmental Practice PVC

Best Environmental Practice PVC certified product

Combining innovative carpet manufacturing with breakthrough Sorona® polymer technology we've developed triexta carpet.
 
Triexta carpets are made from Sorona® polymer which contains 37 percent renewable plant-based ingredients.

By using renewable, farm grown materials, Sorona® places less reliance on limited natural resources. 

<h3>How triexta carpet is made</h3>
<ol><li>The process begins by harvesting crops.</li>
<li>The natural sugar, or glucose is extracted from the crops, then processed and transformed into Sorona® polymer.</li>
<li>Sorona® polymer is extruded to manufacture triexta yarn, which is then twisted and heat set.</li>
<li>The triexta yarn is made into high performing triexta carpet for your home.</li></ol>

Partly Plant Based Fibre

Manufactured locally in Australia in part from renewable plant-based ingredients.

We love our furry friends! With so many pets playing a big role in our daily lives, one of the biggest considerations for pet-owners is finding the right flooring. Created with pets in mind, triexta carpet makes it simple for your family to enjoy life as it happens, even when things get messy!

<h3>Why pick a triexta carpet?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Built-in stain resistance that doesn’t allow pet mishaps to penetrate the fibre. </li>
<li>Extra durable spring like molecular fibre structure so you can let your pet play all day without a worry.</li>
<li>More individual filaments per fibre creating a super soft foundation for your pets to lounge on.</li>
<li>Easy to clean with just water.</li>
</ul>

With triexta carpet in your home, every room is ready for your family to create life-long memories with your pets.

Pet Friendly

Soft and durable with built-in stain resistance doesn’t allow pet mishaps to penetrate the fibre.

This carpet has been classified under the independent Australian Carpet Classification Scheme (ACCS) labeling system according to it's durability and retention, receiving one star for commerical use.
 It is suitable for areas with light traffic flow such as hotel bedrooms, offices and shops.

<a href="/grouped-highlights/accs">Learn more about the ACCS</a>

Contract Light Duty - 1 Star

Contract Light Duty and Suitable for Stairs - 1 star.

For the Love of Wood and Wool

Textured embossing on the surface of the floor provides a realistic textured finish that imitates real timber. The added texture ensures a natural appearance and authentic feel.

Embossed

Textured embossing on the surface for an authentic timber woodgrain look.

Textured embossing on the surface of the floor that has been stylised to meet each individual colour and design to provide an authentic touch and feel on your floor. 

The ‘embossed in register’ process brings to life the smallest details of real wood: the embossed texture allows you to see and actually feel the depth of the wood grains and knots.

Embossed in Register

Embossing has been stylised to meet each individual colour and design to provide an authentic touch and feel on your floor. 

Wipe away any residue with a clean, damp cloth. Most stains come out easily.

Easy To Clean

One of the main benefits of Vinyl plank flooring is its acoustic comfort.

Vinyl is resilient, so it reduces reflective walking sound and transmission sound to a very comfortable level. The resilient layer anticipates your body weight, offering you that soft feel underfoot. 

And what’s more, it feels naturally warm too due to great insulating qualities, its temperature remaining comfortable in every season.

Quiet Underfoot

Quiet underfoot, reducing the noise of footsteps.

Textured Loop Pile uses loops of varying heights to create unique patterns and interesting textures. The loops ensure a hard-wearing carpet that works well in medium to high-traffic rooms.
<ul><li>This style is also known as High-Low Loop Pile, Multi-Level Loop Pile or Patterned Textured Loop Pile.</li>
<li>Can be used in a random or sequenced design to create textures or patterns</li></ul>

Textured Loop Pile

This carpet has been classified under the independent Australian Carpet Classification Scheme (ACCS) labeling system according to it's durability and retention, receiving the maximum six out of of six stars for residential use, including stairs.
It is suitable for all areas of the home including areas with extra heavy traffic flow such as hallways and living rooms.

Residential Extra Heavy Duty & Stairs - 6 Star

Residential Extra Heavy Duty and Suitable for Stairs - 6 star.

This carpet will stay beautiful longer thanks to its durable fibre. It is resilient and will continue to bounce back into shape after vacuuming, even after years of foot traffic, preserving the beauty and softness of the carpet.

Wear Resistance

Durable fibre that will bounce back into shape after vacuuming, even after years of foot traffic.

Direct stick vinyl plank floors are designed to be installed using a glue down method. This allows for greater dimensional stability, providing a strong floor that will stay in place.

Godfrey Hirst recommends all vinyl plank direct stick installations should carried out by a professional flooring installer.

See our <a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/gh/image/upload/v1/product-sub-types/vinyl-plank-hf/docs/installation-instructions/vinyl-plank-flooring.pdf">Vinyl Plank installation guide here</a>.

Direct Stick Plus

4.5mm thick direct stick vinyl plank board for added comfort underfoot.

Some Godfrey Hirst timber ranges have a satin finish option. This provides a traditional smooth, polished finish for an elegant interior.

Satin Finish

Satin finish provides a traditional smooth, polished finish.

Trigon® core technology features a limestone composite core board (with up to 80% limestone and 20% vinyl powder) that is heat resistant, stable in extreme temperatures and provides a waterproof^ surface. 

Hybrid flooring can withstand the harshest of Australian and New Zealand climatic heat, cold and water^, making it ideal for use right across the country. Thanks to the Trigon® core technology, Godfrey Hirst hybrid floors display stability in extreme climates, handling temperature changes with minimal expansion and contraction. 

^Subject to proper installation, maintenance and local building code / regulatory approval.

Trigon Core Technology

Limestone composite core with up to 80% limestone and 20% vinyl powder. Resulting in a stable core that has minimal expansion and contraction. 

Some Godfrey Hirst timber ranges are available in a brushed finish which adds texture to the surface for natural rustic charm.

Brushed Finish

Brushed finish adds texture to the surface for natural rustic charm.

Cut pile twist carpet is highly twisted, producing pile that lies in different directions. It has a luxurious feel and a smooth and random textured finish.
<ul><li>Hardwearing and maintain their finish, so ideal for high foot trafficked areas</li>
<li>Textured finish is less likely to show shading or tracking</li></ul>

Cut Pile Twist

Aquashield provides extra peace of mind with 48 hour spillage protection. This innovative laminate technology is engineered to withstand everyday spills and topical moisture, making it ideal for demanding household areas such as kitchens.

AquaShield

Aquashield provides extra peace of mind with 48 hour spillage protection. This innovative laminate technology is engineered to withstand everyday spills and topical moisture, making it ideal for demanding household areas such as kitchens. 

This carpet has been classified under the independent Australian Carpet Classification Scheme (ACCS) labeling system according to it's durability and retention, receiving five out of of six stars for residential use, including stairs.
It is suitable for all areas of the home including areas with extra heavy traffic flow such as hallways and living rooms.

Residential Extra Heavy Duty & Stairs - 5 Star

Residential Extra Heavy Duty and Suitable for Stairs - 5 star.

Wool carpet is a natural insulator, helping to keep your home warm in winter and cool in summer. Because of wool’s natural inbuilt crimp, air is retained in millions of tiny pockets which provide an insulating effect, thus creating a comfortable environment.

The unique properties of wool react to changes in temperature, absorbing and desorbing significant quantities of moisture from the air to control humidity. In cold, damp conditions (high relative humidity) moisture is absorbed by wool and heat is given off. In warm dry conditions, moisture is released by wool, resulting in a cooling effect.

Thermal Insulation and Humidity Control

Wool absorbs moisture in the air and controls humidity for a comfortable environment, making it cooler in summer and warmer in winter.

The product is not currently in stock but will be available within the next two months. While not all stores may have it on display yet, we’re working hard to bring it to you soon. Please note, free samples won’t be available for these products at this time, but stay tuned and keep an eye out for updates!

Launching Shortly

The product is not currently in stock but will be available within the next two months.

Level loop pile carpet has all of the loops at a uniform length. It has a distinct texture with low and tight loops.
<ul><li>Great choice for high traffic spots.</li>
<li>Does not show footprints.</li></ul>

Level Loop Pile

Uniform loop pile that won't show footprints.

Our most popular carpets and hard flooring, the Mid-range carpet and hard flooring category offers all-around performance with excellent comfort, design and features, including stain resistant carpet, wear resistant carpet, soil resistance carpet and fade resistant carpet that’s often Australian made, New Zealand made and designed for local conditions. 
Mid-range hard flooring options include extra scratch resistant flooring, dent resistant flooring, engineered flooring that looks just like real timber, water resistant flooring and more. Mid priced carpets and hard floors are most often used to add value to owner-occupied homes and higher-end investment properties. They really hit the sweet spot for designer carpet boasting some of the best features, with incredible value.

Mid Range

The wear layer is a clear coating that helps to maintain the original appearance of your floor, protecting against scratches and general wear and tear. It also makes your floor easier to clean and maintain.

The thickness of wear layers is measured in millimetres, and indicates the level of protection. A commercial grade 0.55mm wear layer can withstand extra heavy traffic perfect for all areas of a busy home and is also suitable for most commercial applications.

0.55mm Wear Layer

Commercial grade 0.55mm wear layer protects the surface of your vinyl plank flooring from everyday wear and tear.

<h3>
 We Have Something Exciting to Declare.
</h3>

 In a marketplace increasingly focused on environmental considerations and issues around sustainability, Godfrey Hirst are incredibly proud to have products officially approved Declare® LBC Red List Free.


 The International Living Future Institute (ILFI), and local affiliate the Living Future Institute of Australia (LFIA), are organisations committed to driving sustainable change in the Australian Built environment through the development of leading edge programs, that are designed to radically change our approach to building and construction.


 Predicated on creating a healthier built environment, the Declare® program delivers clear, unambiguous information about building material specifications. Participating manufacturers are required to disclose a Product’s entire constituent chemical composition to a threshold of 100-parts-per-million; essentially creating a ‘nutrition’ label of ingredients.

<h3>
 A product transparency program
</h3>

 Each Declare® label is compared against a list of worst-inclass materials, better known as the Red List. Chemicals on the Red List can pose an increased risk of:

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 Polluting the environment
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 Bio-accumulation of contaminants progressing up the food chain
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 Negative health implications for factory personnel, construction industry workers and building occupants
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 Aware of our role in developing products that homeowners can comfortably put in their homes, we worked with our entire supply chain to identify, source and utilise the healthiest possible manufacturing ingredients. When we were confident our products met the stringent sustainability and toxic free chemical standards, we applied for LFIA Declare® approval.


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<h3>
 The Declare® initiative has three declaration statuses:
</h3>
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 LBC Red List Free - Complete ingredient disclosure revealing ZERO Red List chemicals
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 LBC Red List Approved - Where chemicals or product ingredients have no available public information, or a manufacturer is unable to publicly identify an ingredient due to proprietary registration. Products may potentially contain Red List chemicals, which, if identified, will be highlighted in orange
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 Declared - This base level of transparency, while revealing a product’s ingredients, will nevertheless contain some Red List ingredients, which will also be highlighted in orange
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<h3>
 This label addresses three key concerns:
</h3>
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 Where does a product originate?
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 What is it made of?
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 Where does it end up at the end of its life?
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</ul>

 <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/gh/image/upload/v1690242847/apps/gh-web/images/declare_label-0008.jpg" alt="declare label">


 
 Each of our products are individually approved and the label can be downloaded from the product page and please <a href="https://www.godfreyhirst.com/au/support">contact us</a> if you have any questions.


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<h3>
 DOWNLOADS
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 <a href="https://declare.living-future.org/products/triexta-residential-carpet-a001-2">Triexta Residential Carpet (A001) Declare label</a>
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 <a href="https://declare.living-future.org/products/triexta-residential-carpet-a002-2">Triexta Residential Carpet (A002) Declare label</a>
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 <a href="https://declare.living-future.org/products/triexta-blend-broadloom-carpet-75-25">Triexta Blend Broadloom Carpet Declare Label</a>
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 <a href="https://declare.living-future.org/products/100-wool-broadloom-carpet">100% Wool Broadloom Carpet Declare label</a>
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 <a href="https://declare.living-future.org/products/wool-broadloom-carpet">Wool Broadloom Carpet Declare Label</a>
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 <a href="https://declare.living-future.org/products/wool-blend-broadloom-carpet-80-20-2">Wool Blend Broadloom Carpet (80/20) Label</a>
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 <a href="https://declare.living-future.org/products/sdn-carpet-on-endurabac-godfrey-hirst">SDN Carpet on Endurabac® Declare Label</a>
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 <a href="https://declare.living-future.org/products/sdn-fr-carpet-on-endurabac-godfrey-hirst">SDN FR carpet on Endurabac® Declare label</a>
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 <a href="https://declare.living-future.org/products/sdn-carpet-on-actionbac-godfrey-hirst">SDN Carpet on Actionbac® (NZ) label</a>
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 <a href="https://declare.living-future.org/products/duratuft-soft-pet-carpet-godfrey-hirst">Duratuft Soft PET Carpet Declare label</a>
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Declare® Red List Free

 Declare® Red List Free approved carpet.

Working hard to supply flooring that meets exacting environmentally responsible standards, Godfrey Hirst are delighted to display another globally trusted trademark. We are proud to now have a range of PEFC CoC certified products.

What Does PEFC Do? 
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) is a leading international non-profit organisation whose mission is to promote sustainable forest management through independent third-party accreditation. Taking local conditions and priorities into consideration, PEFC works to protect forests both locally and globally, forming partnerships with multiple stakeholders around the world to boost their collective impact.

Through the PEFC Chain of Custody (CoC) certification, Responsible Wood (the national governing body for PEFC in Australia) promote best practice throughout the entire supply chain to make certain all products from forests are produced to the highest ecological, cultural, ethical and environmental standards. This allows us to actively track every log from forest to floor, guaranteeing that the PEFC certified timber in these products has been responsibly harvested through PEFC. In providing forest owners of all sizes, with the means to demonstrate their responsible practices, PEFC empowers consumers and companies to buy sustainably.

Why Choose PEFC certified products? 
Responsible forest management is critical for the global environment, population and economy. Along with supplying food, energy and renewable raw materials, forests promote biodiversity by giving habitats and shelter, and provide livelihoods for millions of people worldwide. Key to the cultural identity of local communities, forests mitigate the effects of climate change, capturing and storing carbon to remove volumes of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. In fact, even after a tree has been harvested to be used in construction materials or to make furniture, it will continue to store carbon for its useful life.

This third-party verification confirms our commitment to developing healthier interior spaces and green building standards, with the globally trusted PEFC label helping customers confidently choose sustainable flooring.

PEFC CoC Certified

This certification ensures strict quality control through every step of the manufacturing process, right through to finished goods and after sales support focusing upon the identification and rectification of root cause of any quality issues and the desire to continuously improve and develop.

ISO 9001 Quality Management System

Demonstrates Godfrey Hirst ability to consistently provide products that meet customer and regulatory requirements.

The 4-metre width carpet allows for less joins to maximise coverage and installation efficiency.

Advanced wear layer with durable abrasion and impact resistance, necessary for protection in high traffic areas.

Wear Resistant

Provides durability and protection against everyday wear and tear.

A water resistant^ floor is the perfect solution for high spill zones – and for every space at home for that matter. Water balloon fight inside? No problem. The floor is water and slip resistant, and easy to maintain. Always check to ensure product suitability/compliance with your local building certifier.
 
 

<h3>^Subject to proper installation, maintenance and local building code/regulatory approval.</h3>

Water Resistant Surface^

This product is water resistant making it suitable for high spill zones.

Selecting an affordable carpet is so much more than just buying cheap carpet. Products in the affordable carpet and hard flooring category are entry level and of the latest flooring designs and value for any home. These low cost carpets and hard floors may be lighter on your pocket, but still provide good durability and overall quality.
Affordable carpets and floors are often used for the budget conscious renovator, investment properties or any space that where a low-cost flooring option is needed.

Affordable

All our wool carpets have insect resistant treatments applied during manufacture. 

The treatment does not stop insects from entering your home and moths/ beetles can build up an immunity and in some areas have developed a tolerance to treatments. The insect deterrent treatment is embedded in the carpet fibre and needs to be ingested by the insect to have an effect and stop further spreading – such that some fibre loss may occur and good housekeeping is essential.

More information can be found in our carpet care guides.

Insect Deterrent Treatment 

Insect resistant treatment applied during manufacture.

What is an EPD?


 EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) is a multipage document describing the environmental impacts – in particular climate impacts – of a product based on a life cycle assessment (LCA). It is created by reference to a LCA based on the manufacturer’s processes for sourcing raw materials, manufacturing, transportation, use and disposal of the product, using internationally recognised standards like ISO 14025 and EN 15804. After a rigorous independent review process of the data, methods and conclusions, the EPD is submitted to a program operator for publication. As products and manufacturing processes evolve, the EPD is updated, usually every 5 years, for significant changes.


 A key component of a published EPD is the global warming potential (GWP) figure, expressed in kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent per unit (meter squared for flooring) or kg CO2-e / m2. A lower GWP figures means that the life cycle of the product, including its manufacture, have a lower contribution to global warming; whereas a high GWP figure means a greater contribution to global warming.


 For building products such as flooring, there is often a focus on the ‘embodied carbon’ in a product represented by the ‘A1 – A3’ component of the total GWP figure, being the greenhouse gas emissions associated with raw materials, transport and manufacturing.


 An EPD serves to provide valuable transparency to the public regarding the environmental impacts of building products and in particular their climate impacts. They inform the environmental evaluation of building products for building certification schemes such as LEED, Green Star, and WELL.


 What are the benefits of an EPD?


 An EPD can contribute to the achievement of credit points under leading green building rating schemes, including Green Building Council of Australia’s Green Star Program, which helps buildings achieve a Green Star rating.


 They also assist in accounting for minimising the embodied carbon association with construction and support more informed decision making about the environmental impacts of construction materials including flooring.


 Our Commitment


 Our EPD-certified hard flooring is manufactured with care - using responsibly sourced materials and efficient production processes -to minimise environmental impact while maintaining the highest quality and durability.


 To view or download EPD certification documents, please check the Download section under each specific product range.

Environmental Product Declaration

An Environmental Product Declaration is a multipage document describing the environmental and climate impacts of a product based on a life cycle assessment

Treated to repel stains for easy maintenance, so you can enjoy your carpet worry free.

Stain Resistance

Treated to repel stains so you can enjoy your carpet worry free.

As one of Australia’s largest manufacturers and exporters of residential and commercial carpets, Godfrey Hirst produces thousands of metres of carpet in state-of-the-art Australian facilities every day.

<h3>An Australian Story</h3>

Our Australian history spans back to 1865, when the Victorian Woollen and Cloth Manufacturing Company began operations in Geelong and was purchased in the 1890’s by Godfrey Hirst. Godfrey Hirst’s entrepreneurial skills and knowledge of the industry lead to the great success that was furthered even more so by the McKendrick family in the 1960s. In 2018, the Godfrey Hirst business was acquired by Mohawk Industries, the world’s largest flooring company, expanding its product offering and capabilities to a global scale.

Commercially, our customisation capabilities and vast archive of designs are trusted for major projects in all market segments across workspace, retail, hospitality, healthcare, education, public space and multi-residential in Australia, New Zealand and around the world.

Our partnership with the official Australian Made campaign aligns us with Australia’s most trusted, recognised and widely used country of origin symbol, underpinned by a third-party accreditation system that authenticates genuinely Australian products.

<h3>Investing in local</h3>

Our local investment in people, manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution provides total supply chain capability, ensuring quality control and consistency from product design, right through to delivery. We are proud to have a loyal and long serving inclusive and diverse workforce while managing organisational renewal to ensure excellent mix of new thinking and deep knowledge.

As a global flooring solution provider, we offer the largest portfolio in the world, featuring products that people trust to use in the spaces they live, learn, work, play and rest. Through our local in-house design, manufacturing and distributing facilities, we provide locally based support with our passionate and knowledgeable design and sales teams. From high quality Australian and New Zealand Made wool, synthetic and triexta carpets, and an extensive range of carpet tiles and planks along with world class hard flooring solutions in hybrid, timber, laminate and vinyl our goal is to connect you with the right product and make specifying flooring for your next project a breeze.

<h3>First Australian Carpet Manufacturer to achieve Climate Active Carbon Neutral Organisation Status</h3>

Taking real climate action as an organisation means voluntarily going above and beyond current regulations to achieve net zero carbon emissions. At Godfrey Hirst, we do. Godfrey Hirst Australia has achieved Climate Active Carbon Neutral organisation status and are proud to be the first Australian carpet manufacturer to do so. Furthermore, Godfrey Hirst New Zealand is also now a carbon neutral organisation.1

Investing in innovation and technology are the hallmarks of Godfrey Hirst, and when it comes to improving existing systems and processes our commitment to excellence is continually at the forefront.

1Godfrey Hirst Australia Pty Ltd and Godfrey Hirst NZ Ltd are ‘carbon neutral’ organisations. This means that those entities purchase and voluntarily retire carbon offsets equivalent to their annual carbon dioxide equivalent greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from sources within their organisational boundary. For New Zealand, organisational GHG emissions are accounted for in accordance with ISO14064-3:2018.

Australian Made

What is an EPD?
 
EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) is a multipage document describing the environmental impacts – in particular climate impacts – of a product based on a life cycle assessment (LCA). It is created by reference to a LCA based on the manufacturer’s processes for sourcing raw materials, manufacturing, transportation, use and disposal of the product, using internationally recognised standards like ISO 14025 and EN 15804. After a rigorous independent review process of the data, methods and conclusions, the EPD is submitted to a program operator for publication. As products and manufacturing processes evolve, the EPD is updated, usually every 5 years, for significant changes.&lt;/pr&gt;

A key component of a published EPD is the global warming potential (GWP) figure, expressed in kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent per unit (meter squared for flooring) or kg CO2-e / m2. A lower GWP figures means that the life cycle of the product, including its manufacture, have a lower contribution to global warming; whereas a high GWP figure means a greater contribution to global warming.


For building products such as flooring, there is often a focus on the ‘embodied carbon’ in a product represented by the ‘A1 – A3’ component of the total GWP figure, being the greenhouse gas emissions associated with raw materials, transport and manufacturing.


An EPD serves to provide valuable transparency to the public regarding the environmental impacts of building products and in particular their climate impacts. They inform the environmental evaluation of building products for building certification schemes such as LEED, Green Star, and WELL.


What are the benefits of an EPD?
 
An EPD can contribute to the achievement of credit points under leading green building rating schemes, including Green Building Council of Australia’s Green Star Program, which helps buildings achieve a Green Star rating.


They also assist in accounting for minimising the embodied carbon association with construction and support more informed decision making about the environmental impacts of construction materials including flooring.Our solution dyed nylon carpet tile products with Enviro Bac® now have a certified EPD and we look forward to expanding our EPD coverage to our full carpet tile range over the coming year. Discover these ranges today.


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This carpet has been classified under the independent Australian Carpet Classification Scheme (ACCS) labeling system according to it's durability and retention, receiving the maximum four out of fours stars for commercial use. 
It is suitable for areas with extremely heavy traffic flow such as busy shops, public areas, offices, clubs and hotels.
<a href>Learn more about the ACCS</a>.

Contract Extra Heavy Duty - 4 Star

Contract Extra Heavy Duty and Suitable for stairs - 4 star.

Godfrey Hirst offers a range of quality vinyl plank flooring designed and made in Belgium.

When it comes to fashion and design, Belgium has always been on the crossroads of Europe, a good place for new ideas. And the same goes for flooring design: Belgian designers keep an open mind, pick up local evolutions really fast and have the ability to transform new tendencies into a future proof flooring offer with wide appeal. Beautiful and realistic design is key, ranging from pure and more pronounced woods to elegant and more distinctive stones. With colour variations from light to dark and everything in between.

The Belgian designed vinyl plank floors also have great functional features, with the latest research and development into wellness, acoustics and performance. The vinyl plank floors have a soft and warm feel, excel in acoustic comfort and come with an improved protective layer that makes them more scratch, stain and slip resistant.

European Made

Quality flooring designed and made in Belgium.

New Zealand Grown Wool. The yarn is also dyed and spun in New Zealand.

NZ Wool

The Environmental Certification Scheme (ECS) for Resilient Flooring - administered by the Carpet Institute of Australia - establishes a clear sustainability standard for hard flooring products. The program includes three certification levels:

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 ECS 1
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 ECS 2
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 ECS 2+
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 These levels demonstrate environmental responsibility in manufacturing Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT), Homogeneous &amp; Heterogeneous Vinyl, and Rigid Core flooring. ECS certification ensures compliance with strict environmental standards, promoting sustainable material use, responsible energy consumption, and reduced waste in production.


 The below listed range of our hard flooring products achieve the maximum ECS for Resilient Flooring Level 2.


 For more information visit: <a href="https://www.carpetinstitute.com.au/environmental/">www.carpetinstitute.com.au/environmental</a>

ECS Level 2

Environmental Certification Scheme Level 2

An extension of the Australian Carpet Classification Scheme (ACCS), the Environmental Certification Scheme tests carpet to ensure they meet stringent environmental performance standards such as volatile organic compound emissions, noise reduction and thermal insulation properties (For more information visit: <a href="https://www.carpetinstitute.com.au/environmental/">www.carpetinstitute.com.au/environmental/</a>)

As a prerequisite for the ECS program, carpet manufacturers must comply with the Code of Practice for Environmental Management (including performance criteria for raw materials, the manufacturing process, the carpet during its use and at the end of its life).

ECS Level 4+ is the highest standard within the ECS program. This stringent program is a Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) approved third party, with ECS Level 4+ certification providing at least a minimum of 12 Green Star points.

ECS Level 4+

Environmental Certification Scheme Level 4+

This carpet, with an appropriate underlay and installation method, meets the requirements of Australian NCC Spec. C1.10 relating to fire hazard properties for flooring in class 2 – 9 buildings.

Please refer to specific fire rating test results for your proposed installation to confirm the rating. Test results available upon request.

Fire Rated Carpet

This carpet, with appropriate underlay and installation method, meets the requirements of Australian NCC Spec. C1.10 relating to fire hazard properties for flooring in class 2 – 9 building. Please refer to specific fire rating test results for your proposed installation to confirm the rating, available upon request.

Best for areas receiving large amounts of foot traffic on a daily basis, such as entryway, living room and staircase.

Heavy Traffic

The 2025 Nationwide Flooring Sale is here - and it's for every Kiwi home, from bach to crib, villa to flat, first-home to Nanna and Poppa’s place.


 On now through to the end of September!


 Just like iconic New Zealand traditions - the Te Kūiti Great New Zealand Muster or Queenstown’s legendary mid-winter swim - this annual sale from Feltex and Godfrey Hirst is a truly homegrown event. It happens only once a year, and only here in Aotearoa.


 Whether you're refreshing the family home, adding warmth to a coastal bach, or upgrading the rental for your future tenants - we've got the perfect flooring to suit every lifestyle, taste, and type of Kiwi living.


 Want to order free flooring samples? It’s easy:

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 Prefer to see them in-store?&nbsp;Use our store finder to locate your nearest flooring retailer.


 And don’t forget to visit the Feltex website to view the full selection of sale products - including some incredible wool carpet options you won’t want to miss.

Nationwide Sale

Godfrey Hirst and Feltex join forces for the Nationwide Flooring Sale!

This carpet has been classified under the independent Australian Carpet Classification Scheme (ACCS) labeling system according to it's durability and retention, receiving three out of fours stars for commercial use.

It is suitable for areas with very heavy traffic flow such as busy shops, public areas, offices, clubs and hotels.

<a href>Learn more about the ACCS</a>.

Contract Heavy Duty - 3 Star

Contract Heavy Duty and Suitable for Stairs - 3 star.

Godfrey Hirst are delighted to have achieved Global GreenTag, GreenRate, Level A certification for a number of our Hybrid and Vinyl Plank floors.

<h3>About Global GreenTag and GreenRate</h3>
Global GreenTagCert is a third-party certification platform, providing independent, evidence-based research on product solutions that contribute to a more sustainably built environment.
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<li>Global GreenTag features several different certification programs, such as GreenRate.</li>
	<li>GreenRate uses an ecolabel system and assesses exactly how and from what each product is made.</li>
	<li>This rates the product’s overall health and environmental impact, while also examining other criteria like local sourcing, ethical labour and supply chain principles.</li>
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<h3>GreenRate Certified Floors</h3>
We are pleased to announce that a number of our Hybrid and Vinyl Plank products (as listed below) have been awarded GreenRate Level A, the highest possible GreenRate certification
<h3>Why Choose GreenRate certified products?</h3>
GreenRate is a transparency-based program requiring full disclosure on ingredients. It looks at a product’s health and ecotoxicity, ingredients at various stages, conditions for resource use, waste reduction plus, greenhouse and water footprint.

<h3>GreenRate, Level A, Green Star Rating</h3>
<ul><li>Both the Green Building Council of Australia and New Zealand recognise Global GreenTag as an important arbiter in verifying sustainable products – vital for achieving a Green Star certified building.
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<li>The GreenRate program was built specifically to work within the Green Star rating tools and helps GreenRate Level A certification = 100% Green Star credit points.
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<h3>Looking for more information?</h3>
Please see our <a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/gh/image/upload/v1/articles/f79b18f2-e143-495f-9b7a-fb471f161d9a/docs/greenrate-flyer.pdf">Global GreenTag information flyer</a>.

Global GreenTag GreenRate Level A

Global GreenTag, GreenRate Level A certified

Floors need to be able to withstand the wear and tear from everyday living.
For your peace of mind, Godfrey Hirst timber floors are finished with a high grade UV cured lacquer. This protects against dirt, wear and spills for easy care and maintenance, keeping your beautiful timber floor looking great for years to come.

Wear Guard

High grade UV cured lacquer protects against dirt, wear and spills for easy care and maintenance.

Direct stick vinyl plank floors are designed to be installed using a glue down method. This allows for greater dimensional stability, providing
 a strong floor that will stay in place.

Godfrey Hirst recommends all vinyl plank direct stick installations should carried out by a professional flooring installer.

See our <a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/gh/image/upload/v1/product-sub-types/vinyl-plank-hf/docs/installation-instructions/vinyl-plank-flooring.pdf">Vinyl Plank installation guide here</a>.

Direct Stick

2.5mm thick direct stick vinyl plank board for quick and easy installation.

An extension of the Australian Carpet Classification Scheme (ACCS), the Environmental Certification Scheme tests carpet to ensure they meet stringent environmental performance standards such as volatile organic compound emissions, noise reduction and thermal insulation properties (For more information visit: www.carpetinstitute.com.au/environmental/)

As a prerequisite for the ECS program, carpet manufacturers must comply with the Code of Practice for Environmental Management (including performance criteria for raw materials, the manufacturing process, the carpet during its use and at the end of its life).

This stringent program is a Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) approved third party, with ECS Level 4 certification providing at least a minimum of 7 Green Star points.

ECS Level 4

Environmental Certification Scheme Level 4.

Fast, simple installation. In one single action, the boards snap and lock together with greater strength and stability. No glue or nails are required.

5G InstaClic

Fast, simple installation. In one single action, the boards snap and lock together with greater strength and stability. No glue or nails are required.

Masterspec is New Zealand’s leading specification platform, widely used by architects, designers, engineers, and construction professionals to ensure building projects are specified accurately and efficiently.


 Our Products on Masterspec


 We’re pleased to announce that some of our products are now live on Masterspec. This makes it easier for specifiers to access detailed product information directly within the platform.


 For the latest selection, check the link below:


 <a href="https://masterspec.co.nz/Link-to-Masterspec-Result/6702-7c656477-6fc5-49e4-a9a1-9df203253d1b/">GH Commercial - Masterspec</a>

Masterspec Partner

Uniclic® is a revolutionary system for installing floors without using glue. 
The planks can be clicked together simply, thanks to the ingenious shape of the tongue and groove. 
It provides quick, easy, worry-free installation for your new floor.

Uniclic®

Quick, easy, worry-free installation with no glue required.

For a super sleek seamless finish, square edge profile planks have been cut to exactly 90 degrees for an ultra flat contemporary design.

Square Edge

Square edge boards sit level for a sleek and seamless floor.

Thanks to the permanent stain protection built into every fibre, all you need is water to remove the most stubborn household food and beverage spills - even red wine and cordial. With no need for chemicals, cleaning your carpet has never been easier.

Put simply, staining can occur on regular carpets when a spill bonds to the fibre, but triexta carpet has no dye sites, preventing spills from adhering and becoming stains. Spills sit on the outside of the fibre where they can be easily washed away with just water thanks to the breakthrough triexta fibre that is engineered to be negatively charged, naturally repelling spills to prevent stains.

You can also play with your pets indoors worry free, as the built-in stain resistance doesn’t allow mishaps to penetrate the fibre.

Cleanable with Cold Water

Hurry — Our Sale Ends June 30th!


 We know that the right flooring makes all the difference in creating a comfortable, stylish home. That’s why we love Wood &amp; Wool - it brings warmth, beauty, and a touch of luxury to any space.


 Our sale is now on ! <a href="https://www.feltex.com/nz">Feltex</a> and <a href="https://www.godfreyhirst.com/nz">Godfrey Hirst</a> have come together to bring you the best in wool carpet, along with a great range of hard flooring options.


 Getting your free samples is a breeze! Simply browse our on-sale products below, and when something catches your eye, head to the product page. Add your favourite colours to the cart, and voilà — your free samples will be on their way!


 Need a closer look? Visit your nearby flooring retailers — our <a href="https://www.godfreyhirst.com/nz/find-stores">store finder</a> will help you locate the closest one. Don't wait any longer, your dream home deserves the perfect foundation.

Wood & Wool Sale

For unrivalled quality, comfort and design, look no further than Godfrey Hirst and Feltex wool carpets and timber floors.

The micro bevelled edge has a distinctive V groove that emphasizes the uniqueness of each individual plank.
A smooth edge finish that offers a very realistic plank look, the soft slope blends into the floor for a subtle effect.

4 Sided Bevel

Micro bevel on short and long edges create a small V-shape between each plank for an authentic look. 

The bevel is pressed into the surface maintaining the woodgrain, colour and structure of each plank.  This enhances the appearance of flooring to be even closer to real timber than ever before as both the look and feel of the bevel is closer to nature.

Pressed Bevel Edge

The bevel is pressed into the surface maintaining the woodgrain, colour and structure of each plank.

Our European oak species engineered timber floors feature a hardwood top layer that is a genuine, resandable veneer of real European oak timber.

This brings the real look and feel of traditional oak in a high quality engineered timber floor, with authentic texture and grains for a unique pattern on each board.

European Oak Veneer

The hardwood top layer of the boards is a genuine, resandable European Oak veneer.

Our Australian species engineered timber floors feature a hardwood top layer of genuine, resandable veneer of real Australian species timber.

This brings the real look and feel of traditional Australian Blackbutt and Spotted Gum hardwood in a high quality engineered timber floor, with authentic texture and grains for a unique pattern on each board.

Australian Species Timber Veneer

The hardwood top layer of the boards is a genuine, resandable veneer of real Australian species timber.

Wool carpet is ideal for allergy and asthma suffers as it does not promote the growth of bacteria, mould and mildew. This reduces the likelihood of spores, mycotoxins and volatile organic compounds from developing in the home, helping to prevent allergies and respiratory problems.
Wool fibre also deters the growth of dust mites – the most common single cause of asthma.

Hypoallergenic

Wool carpets are naturally hypoallergenic making them suitable for those with allergies.

Your carpet is protected against fading to provide long lasting colour. The colour is locked into the fibre so you can open up your home and let the sun shine in!

Our carpets meet Australian Carpet Classification Scheme (ACCS) standards for lightfastness. However, carpets like all other dyed textiles, will slowly lose colour over time when exposed to direct sunlight.

Carpet should be protected from prolonged periods of direct sunlight with curtains, blinds, shades or awnings and furniture moved periodically to expose all areas evenly.

Fade Resistance

The colour is  locked in carpet fibre so you can open up your home and let the sun shine in.

This carpet has been classified under the independent Australian Carpet Classification Scheme (ACCS) labeling system according to it's durability and retention, receiving four out of of six stars for residential use, including stairs. 
It is suitable for all areas of the home including areas with heavy traffic flow such as living rooms.

Residential Heavy Duty & Stairs- 4 Star

Residential Heavy Duty & Suitable for Stairs - 4 star.

This certification helps our organisation to enhance our environmental performance and manage our environmental responsibilities in a systematic manner that contributes to the environmental pillar of sustainability.

ISO 14001 Environment Management System

Demonstrates Godfrey Hirst commitment to protecting the environment and reduce waste management costs. 

This carpet style features a combination of cut and loop tufts at differing heights producing a textured and patterned appearance. This creates a stylish finish with a soft, smooth and textured feel. Differing textures create a range of distinctive patterns giving your flooring a stylish appeal. This is a popular combination as it minimises soil and vacuum marks.

Textured Cut and Loop Pile

Surface treatment providing additional scuff and stain resistance, making cleaning a breeze.

Stain Resistant

Most scuffs and stains can easily be removed.

The wear layer is a clear coating that helps to maintain the original appearance of your floor, protecting against scratches and general wear and tear. It also makes your floor easier to clean and maintain.

The thickness of wear layers is measured in millimetres, and indicates the level of protection. A commercial grade 0.5mm wear layer can withstand extra heavy traffic perfect for all areas of a busy home and is also suitable for some commercial applications.

0.5mm Wear Layer

Commercial grade 0.5mm wear layer protects the surface of your vinyl plank flooring from everyday wear and tear.

Sisal carpet is a series of textured loops that run in straight rows to create a pattern. Sisal carpet is available in a variety of patterns and textures created by varying loop heights. It has tighter loops, creating a stiffer feel. The tighter loops make it practical for high-traffic areas.

Sisal

Sisal carpet is a series of textured loops that run in straight rows to create a pattern.

Godfrey Hirst triexta carpet stays beautiful longer thanks to the unique fibre structure that is engineered for stain resistance and durability. This resilience is engineered into the fibre at the molecular level, preserving the beauty and softness of the carpet.
The spring-like triexta fibre molecules ensure your carpet will bounce back into shape after vacuuming, even after years of foot traffic

Built-In Durability

An extremely durable fibre that will bounce back into shape after vacuuming, even after years of foot traffic.

The natural beauty of wool stems from the inherent complexity of the fibre itself, evolved to protect sheep, no matter the conditions! That’s why we still wear wool, sleep with wool, insulate with wool and enjoy walking on wool.

Hypoallergenc 
Wool carpets are naturally hypoallergenic making them suitable for those with allergies.

Naturally Insulating 
Wool absorbs moisture in the air and controls humidity for a comfortable environment, making it cooler in summer and warmer in winter. Wool carpet can also absorb and desorb significant quantities of moisture from the air to buffer humidity changes in a room.

Fire Resistance 
Wool carpet has natural flame resistant properties due to its ability to char when burnt and not melt like synthetic fibres. It retains heat and starves its surface of air, extinguishing flames.

Stain Resistance 
The wool fibres natural structure consists of overlapping scales, arranged much like roof shingles. These scales inhibit dirt from adhering to the fibre and help fleck it away.
NOTE: eventually the wool will naturally absorb stains so cleaning is best done immediately.

Biodegradable 
As a natural resource, wool fibre is biodegradable. When wool fibre is disposed of, it will naturally decompose in soil in a matter of months or years, slowly releasing valuable nutrients back into the earth.

Renewable 
A renewable material, wool is shorn from sheep every 9-12 months and produced by sheep consuming a totally renewable resource - grass.

Natural Fibre

The natural beauty of wool stems from the inherent complexity of the fibre itself, evolved to protect sheep, no matter the conditions.

This design features a high tonal variation amid the planks for a natural timber look.

Images on our website are to be used as a guide only to give an idea of the colour and nuances of the pattern, but are not fully representative of the variation among the planks (which reflects the natural product which inspired the design).

For a representative view of the surface structure, and variations within the design, please visit your local <a href="/find-stores">Godfrey Hirst floors stockist</a> and take a look at the large samples on display and ask your retailer for more advice.

Colour Variation

This design features a high tonal variation amid the planks for a natural timber look.

The wear layer is a clear coating that helps to maintain the original appearance of your floor, protecting against scratches and general wear and tear. It also makes your floor easier to clean and maintain.

The thickness of wear layers is measured in millimetres, and indicates the level of protection. A heavy duty residential 0.3mm wear layer is perfect for all areas of a busy home and also suitable for some light commercial usage areas.

0.3mm Wear layer

Heavy duty residential 0.3mm wear layer protects the surface from everyday wear and tear.

Highlights

Contract Medium Duty - 2 Star

Residential Heavy Duty & Stairs - 3 Star

Best Environmental Practice PVC

Partly Plant Based Fibre

Pet Friendly

Contract Light Duty - 1 Star

For the Love of Wood and Wool

Embossed

Embossed in Register

Easy To Clean

Quiet Underfoot

Textured Loop Pile

Residential Extra Heavy Duty & Stairs - 6 Star

Wear Resistance

Direct Stick Plus

Satin Finish

Trigon Core Technology

Brushed Finish

Cut Pile Twist

AquaShield

Residential Extra Heavy Duty & Stairs - 5 Star

Thermal Insulation and Humidity Control

Launching Shortly

Level Loop Pile

Mid Range

0.55mm Wear Layer

Declare® Red List Free

PEFC CoC Certified

ISO 9001 Quality Management System

4M

Wear Resistant

Water Resistant Surface^

Affordable

Insect Deterrent Treatment

Environmental Product Declaration

Stain Resistance

Australian Made

Environmental Product Declaration

Contract Extra Heavy Duty - 4 Star

European Made

NZ Wool

ECS Level 2

ECS Level 4+

Fire Rated Carpet

Heavy Traffic

Nationwide Sale

Contract Heavy Duty - 3 Star

Global GreenTag GreenRate Level A

Wear Guard

Direct Stick

ECS Level 4

5G InstaClic

Masterspec Partner

Uniclic®

Square Edge

Cleanable with Cold Water

Wood & Wool Sale

4 Sided Bevel

Pressed Bevel Edge

European Oak Veneer

Australian Species Timber Veneer

Hypoallergenic

Fade Resistance

Residential Heavy Duty & Stairs- 4 Star

ISO 14001 Environment Management System

Textured Cut and Loop Pile

Stain Resistant

0.5mm Wear Layer

Sisal

Built-In Durability

Natural Fibre

Colour Variation

0.3mm Wear layer

Beautifully Soft

Matte Finish

Micro Bevel Edge

Premium

Made in New Zealand

Built In Stain Resistance