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Selecting the right Godfrey Hirst carpet for your application is made easy with the Australian Carpet Classification Scheme ratings – an independent and impartial carpet rating scheme. The Australian Carpet Classification Scheme (ACCS) is administrated by the Carpet Institute of Australia. Over 10 different laboratory tests are performed on each piece of carpet testing its wear and colourfastness properties. These stringent test results determine the star rating of each carpet. The various ratings are listed below.


Residential:

Look for this label on the back of each carpet sample in store.

 

1 star - Light Duty
2 star - Medium Duty
3 star - Heavy Duty
4 star - Heavy Duty
5 star - Extra Heavy Duty
6 star - Extra Heavy Duty
Carpets with 1 to 3 star ratings are recommended for use in low to medium traffic areas, like bedrooms. Carpets with 4 to 6 star ratings are recommended for use in higher traffic areas such as hallways and lounge rooms. Suitability for stairsThe ACCS also identifies carpets that are suitable for use on stairs. Look for the ‘Suitable for Stairs’ icon in the bottom right hand corner of the ACCS label.




Environmental Certification Scheme:

After years of industry consultations and research and development, the Environmental Certification Scheme was introduced in October 2006.

To be awarded the ACCS Environmental Certification a carpet must meet stringent standards for environmental certification of textile floor coverings in the Australasian marketplace. Carpets are tested in the following categories that relate to environmental performance:


• Volatile Organic Compound emissions
• Noise Reduction
• Thermal insulation properties

 
The manufacturer of the carpet must also comply with an Environmental Code of Practice, which involves provisions relating to g ood environmental practice in manufacturing, a ban on the use of environmentally hazardous materials in line with the EU requirements for textile products and product stewardshipBe sure to ask your retailer about the ACCS star rating and Environmental certification for the carpet you are buying.For more information, visit http://www.carpetinstitute.com.au/accs/index.htm


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