Plastic is one of the most widely disposed materials in the world. According to wastedirect.co.uk “in 2025 the majority of plastic waste ends up in landfill, with a significant amount also polluting the ocean.” With clever design, post-consumer plastic can be transformed and recycled into something entirely new.
With this in mind we’re delighted to announce the expansion of our award-winning Anywhere Ca-rPET collection, which is crafted using fibres made from recycled plastic bottles. The latest addition features an intricate diamond design. This will accompany the existing weaves, Panama, Herringbone, and Bouclé.
A beautiful, long-lasting floor covering, Anywhere Ca-rPET Diamond features a woven jacquard diamond design available in four versatile colourways: Re-discover, a perfect biscuity neutral; Re-imagine, a deeper brown with grey undertones; Re-create, a golden natural tone; and finally, Re-define, a warming earthy brown.
The Journey of a Plastic Bottle
Crafted using recycled PET yarn, also known as rPET, Anywhere Ca-rPET Diamond is made using fibres from recycled plastic bottles, a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to pile yarn.
The journey starts with the collection and thorough cleaning of post-consumer plastic bottles to remove any nasties before they are then shredded into small flakes to prepare the material for further production. These tiny flakes are then melted down and pressed through spinnerets to form long strands of PET fibre. This is such an important step as it transforms the material into a usable form for yarn production. Each fibre is then carefully made to be stronger with enhanced durability by aligning the molecular structure. Finally, the fibres are spun into a yarn to be used for all different purposes – in our case floor coverings!
The Impact
With 50 bottles needed to produce 1kg of yarn, and 1kg of yarn being enough for 1m2 of Anywhere Ca-rPET, this innovative solution is both efficient and sustainable. To date, we have saved over 5 million bottles and counting from ending up in landfill, continuing to revolutionise the flooring industry and the way we shop for our carpets, rugs and runners, one plastic bottle at a time!
Why r-PET IS Best
Offering the look of natural woven sisal but with all the benefits of a faux carpet, Anywhere Ca-rPET is easy to clean, moth-resistant and suitable for all areas of the home, including kitchens, bathrooms and outdoor spaces.
Although hard-wearing, Anywhere Ca-rPET remains soft and tactile underfoot, whether you’re fitting it as a wall-to-wall carpet or creating bespoke rugs or runners with the newly improved ‘Make Me A Rug’ service, it offers endless possibilities.
By mimicking the beauty and natural appearance of sisal, Anywhere Ca-rPET yarn contains an additional fleck for realistic texture, unlike anything else on the market. The outstanding quality provides exceptional longevity, leading to less frequent replacements and lower resource usage.
Perhaps you’re hosting a summer party and want to elevate your patio with a rug, or decorating a playroom and need a stylish yet practical carpet. Come rain or shine, spills or scuffs, Anywhere Ca-rPET is the perfect choice.
