SUSTAINABLE flooring brand Karta has been named a global winner at the 2025 SBID International Design Awards, receiving the product design: flooring & floorcoverings award for its Recycled Leather Series.
The Karta Recycled Leather Series is designed for the commercial and residential interiors market and has reportedly been recognised for its balance between sustainability, aesthetics and cost effectiveness.
Karta, which is part of the Ted Todd group, says it continues to set industry standards with this sustainable offering.
Says the company: ‘The series is crafted from leather offcuts sourced from the shoe industry and constructed with four additional layers: a cork backing for comfort and durability which also reduces the need for underlay, a wood fibre layer for stability, and a HD print applied directly to the leather layer.
‘Each board is finished with Karta’s water-resistant barrier solution, Karta Plated, creating an AC5-rated, super matte performance coat.
‘Using biodegradable inks, photo-realistic designs replicate genuine Ted Todd and Woodworks floors, including HD scans of rare, reclaimed timbers, such as flooring from Winston Churchill’s Old War Office.
‘Karta floors are based on genuine wood, offering an accessible and sustainable alternative with no design repeats across 20 boards, ensuring a natural, authentic look and varied character between planks.’
The series features a click-system installation and is available in 18 serviceable colours including Kozler, Colton, Shumate, and Shepherd, sourced from historic reclaimed timbers. Planks measure 1,850mm x 200mm x 9mm, and with no underlay or adhesive required, installation is reported to be quick, easy, and cost-effective.
Ted Todd founder, Robert Walsh, commented on the win: ‘We’re incredibly proud the Karta Recycled Leather Series has received such a prestigious award. This accolade reinforces our commitment to combining sustainability with design excellence. Karta was created to deliver the look and feel of authentic wood flooring, in a format that’s more accessible. What makes it truly special is the link to history provided by Ted Todd and Woodworks.
‘Many of our designs are based on HD scans of rare and historic reclaimed timbers, connecting modern interiors with stories from the past. To have this recognised by SBID is a significant milestone for the brand and our ongoing innovation in this space.’
The SBID award is one of the most internationally coveted accolades for design excellence.
Announced live at the SBID Awards winners’ ceremony on Friday 24 October at the Royal Lancaster London, the global category winners are said to be the highest scoring entries across the regions from the judges’ scores and the vital public vote.
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