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THINK GROUP
Think Group’s innovative Eco-Step underlay revolutionises the housing sector
YORKSHIRE-based textile manufacturer Think product being manufactured using 180 recycled comments on Eco-Step: ‘We have listened to
Group launched an 8mm Eco-Step variant to its plastic bottles per roll of underlay. what the housing market has asked for, and
SpringBond® underlay range at the Harrogate Eco-Step also benefits from Think Group’s we’re proud to have developed a product that
Flooring Show at the end of 2024 to improve ‘twice recycled’ process, which uses waste from balances comfort, innovative manufacturing,
accessibility to their products and meet industry the manufacturing process of other SpringBond® and affordability in response to industry needs.
specification requirements. products to create the 8mm Eco-Step underlay. We aim to provide an accessible price point for
Since then, the product has gained popularity On average, 1,000 plastic bottles are saved those looking to avoid using standard PU foam
among housebuilders and has won various from landfill in an average-size three-bedroom underlay.’
awards for its strong focus on sustainability and house when using SpringBond®. ‘Our 8mm Eco-Step is the ideal product for
innovation. Working with the UK’s largest flooring those needing to meet industry standards or
The 8mm Eco-Step underlay from Think contractor, Designer Contracts, Think Group has requiring an entry-level sustainable underlay
Group enhances the firm’s flagship SpringBond® helped divert 4.5 million bottles from landfill, alternative. On the other hand, our 9mm and
product lineup, offering superior benefits to end- including 2 million through housebuilder Bellway 11mm ranges continue to provide enhanced
users, particularly in new housing developments. Homes.. Since its launch, the firm’s flagship levels of comfort and performance and are the
Developed to meet 8mm industry specifications, SpringBond® underlay, made from 85% recycled ideal solution for commercial spaces or luxury
this sustainable alternative to standard PU content, including plastic bottles, has helped environments.
foam underlay is 100% chemical-free, precision- divert over 60million plastic bottles from the ‘In the near future, we’ll be working with
engineered, and free from lumps and bumps. world’s oceans. a leading provider of innovative residential
With its durability and comfort outperforming Enhancing its sustainability credentials construction, regeneration and retrofit solutions,
traditional PU, Eco-Step is already gaining further, Eco-Step won the Sustainability Award at where they’ll be using Eco-Step as their standard
significant traction in the housebuilding sector the Harrogate Flooring Show. Additionally, Think underlay. We look forward to sharing more soon!’
and is on its way to being nationally specified by Group received the National Flooring Innovation Discover more about Think Group’s
one of the top 5 housebuilders, with others on Award in the ‘Underlay and Accessories’ SpringBond® range here:
the verge of making the switch within its first 12 category, recognising the product’s innovation
months. and impact in the UK flooring industry. www.texfelt.co.uk/springbond-underlay
Other environmental credentials include the Danny Shortall, Group Sales Director, www.thinkgroupuk.uk

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