Biocircular PVC In Homogeneous Vinyl Flooring

Homogeneous vinyl flooring is widely used in healthcare, education and public buildings because it offers durability, hygiene and easy maintenance. PVC (polyvinyl chloride) forms the core of this flooring type. With Sphera Elite b+, Forbo Flooring Systems introduces a version that incorporates biocircular PVC, while also updating the Sphera Element and Sphera Energetic collections.

Biocircular Feedstocks And Lower Embodied Carbon

Sphera Elite b+ uses PVC partly made from recycled and plant-based oils. As a result, the product reduces the share of virgin fossil raw materials typically required for vinyl production.

According to Forbo, the floor achieves more than 50% lower embodied carbon (A1–A3) compared with standard homogeneous vinyl flooring. An independently verified Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) supports this claim, which allows architects to include the data in life cycle assessments and sustainability certification schemes. In addition, the product contains 43% recycled content, including controlled post-industrial material streams.

Production Process And Material Efficiency

Forbo manufactures the Sphera range using a one-step production process designed to reduce material waste. The company reprocesses any residual production material into new vinyl flooring. Moreover, the production facilities operate on electricity from renewable sources.

Together, these measures contribute to lower manufacturing emissions and support circular material use in commercial interiors.

Design And Application

The updated range consists of three sub-collections. Sphera Element offers 51 colours, including several multi-tonal options that support calm and uniform interior schemes. Meanwhile, Sphera Energetic introduces more distinct accents that can assist with spatial differentiation and wayfinding. Sphera Elite b+ combines natural-inspired tones with documented environmental performance data.

Because the material is homogeneous, it maintains a consistent colour throughout its thickness. Installers can lay the flooring in any direction without visible variation, which supports efficient installation in high-traffic environments.

Source & photos: Forbo Flooring Systems