Biobased Xorel - How It's Made
At Carnegie, we never settle. Market-driven ethos is our core value, and we relentlessly push forward in pursuit of progress. In 2013, Carnegie introduced a major breakthrough innovation—Biobased Xorel—the world’s first plant-based commercial grade textile offering all of Xorel’s legendary design and performance qualities, but made from plants. Biobased Xorel is derived from rapidly renewable sugarcane.
With up to 91% plant content, it exceeds industry standards for “biobased” labels by up to 60%, and has a significantly reduced carbon footprint over fossil-fuel based products. For every ton of raw material produced, 2.5 tons of carbon are captured and sequestered, making Xorel Biobased a carbon positive product. It can earn significant LEED points in four material categories. Although it is sourced from sugarcane rather than fossil fuels, Xorel biobased does not compromise on performance. Just like the original textile, Xorel Biobased can stand up to high traffic environments and aggressive cleaning protocols. It can be hosed, scrubbed, and cleaned with bleach, so maintaining a healthy environment will never be an issue with Biobased Xorel. Biobased Xorel breaks through the rampant greenwashing noise as the first and only textile to achieve Cradle to Cradle Gold and Living Product Challenge certifications. Carnegie also offers a responsible return program for safe disposal. Backed by an unmatched 10 year warranty, Xorel’s brand promise reflects the mission, values, and aspirations of the company that created it.