Indoor environment quality (IEQ)refers to the quality of the air and environment inside buildings, based on pollutant concentrations and conditions that can affect the health, comfort and performance of occupants.
Indoor air quality
Staff spend a lot of time in the office environment. The quality of the air they breathe is important to both short-term and long-term health. Office items can release volatile organic compounds (VO C’s), formaldehyde and other emissions, as well as exposing staff to toxins and allergens. Feltex Carpets have a large range of products which have low VO C’s.
Feltex wool and wool-rich carpet ranges can improve indoor air quality through naturally absorbing common contaminants in indoor air.
Feltex wool carpets dissipate unwanted dampness by absorbing excess moisture from the air. This humidity absorption does not affect the carpet. A drier room is not only more comfortable, but better for health, visibly reducing the presence of moulds and mildews.
Wool carpet fibres are not a food source for dustmites. Wool is a non-allergenic fibre and does not give off harmful emissions.
Thermal comfort
Pure wool Feltex carpets significantly reduce heat loss through the floor, which helps to keep the environment warm during the winter and cooler during the summer. Combined with underlay, thermal keep the environment warm during the winter and cooler during the summer. Combined with underlay, thermal insulation is even more pronounced.
Noise
Acoustics are important in any environment. Carpet absorbs noise traveling through walls, ceilings and floors. Coupled with a quality underlay, sound reduction is further enhanced.
Visual amenity
Feltex Carpets has earned a global reputation for producing some of the finest, most beautifully designed carpets available today. Pleasing the eye as well as the sense of touch, Feltex Carpets offer the perfect opportunity to make your mark in project design.