Our mission of environmental sustainability, explained

B.I.C. Carpets sustainability report 2022

We aim to take your project to the next level trough meaningful design that also meets the environmental statements

B.I.C.-Carpets is recognised internationally for creating high quality and beautiful bespoke carpets in the world of custom Wilton weaving and handfuft. Since its foundation in 1956, B.I.C. carpets has been committed to providing a tailored, individual service, with key values quality, flexibility and sustainability.
Based in Belgium, we serve our clients worldwide through a network of agents, importers and selected dealers. B.I.C-carpets has been rewarded with several prizes for its outstanding creativity, innovation and know how.
We are committed to the highest quality standards, an aesthetic approach to materials combined with a rigorous adherence to ecological requirements. Our natural fibre carpets and area rugs are equally suitable for domestic settings and for the heavy use contract sector.

CHOICE OF MATERIALS

Our choice of materials is based on the following criteria:

country of origin – recyclable / reusable – animal welfare – renewable resources – growth rate – biodegradable – end of life – sustainability

SOME EFFORTS EXPLAINED

Reuse of carpet residue

Carpet remnants are reused as sample material or to create a uniquely assembled carpet in collaboration with an architect.

100% Renewable Energy

Electricity consumption throughout the Group is 100% covered by investments in renewable energy.

Recycling of textile waste

By entering into partnerships with other environmentally friendly parties, we have recycled more than 14 tons of waste material in the past year.

Use of recycled material as carpet base

When carpets are produced, we apply a backing produced with environmentally friendly components.

Use of recycled plastics

All carpets are packaged in recycled plastic before shipping.

7.5 tons of recycled cardboard in carpet boxes

Cardboard is used in many areas of the company. Every employee makes every effort to recycle.

Collections with econyl threads

or reuse of carpets and fishing nets from the ocean, and therefore 100% environmentally friendly.

More than 40,000 pieces of cardboard cones recycled

Yarn is always supplied on cardboard cones. After use, they go back to the supplier.

ECOLOGICAL MISSION

We aim to take your interior project to the next level through meaningful design that also meets the environmental statements.