Rubber Flooring, BREEAM Mat 03 and WELL X05/X06

Responsible materials and indoor air quality should no longer be just “nice to have”.

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We are seeing that this is now a part of basic design due diligence. Frameworks like BREEAM and WELL ask clear questions about sourcing, chemistry, and long-term exposure.

BREEAM Mat 03: Responsible Sourcing
Mat 03 asks where materials come from, how consistently they’re manufactured, and whether environmental claims can be substantiated. High-quality Artigo rubber flooring performs well here because it is factory-controlled, traceable, and stable across large production runs. Rubber rolls and tiles avoid the fragmented supply chains and chemical layering typical of many composite floors. Fewer inputs, fewer unknowns, fewer points of failure. That’s what responsible sourcing looks like in practice.

WELL X05: Enhanced Material Restrictions
X05 tightens the net around hazardous substances—plasticisers, halogens, heavy metals—many of which are still routine in resilient flooring. Well-formulated rubber avoids PVC entirely and does not rely on phthalate plasticisers. The result isn’t just compliance; it’s a quieter chemical profile that ages predictably rather than degrading into a maintenance issue and a specification risk.

WELL X06: VOCs and Indoor Air Quality
X06 focuses on what occupants actually breathe. Artigo products have independently verified low VOC emissions which supports cleaner indoor air from day one, without extended flush-out periods or masking strategies. In laboratories, healthcare, education, and workplaces, this matters.

Artigo by Chroma products are being specified because they offer: technical, environmental, and human benefits rather than adding another layer of complexity to manage. We feel that each and every project is unique so please contact the team directly to discuss the requirements of your scheme.

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