The category winners 2026
CATEGORY 1 • CARPETS, NATURAL
Trilogy by Cormar Carpets
Mayfair by Causeway Carpets • GOLD WINNER
Discovery by Brockway Carpets
Wool Grand Herringbone by Fibre
Alpine collection by Brintons
CATEGORY 2 • CARPETS, MAN-MADE
Echo-CORE by Alternative Flooring • GOLD WINNER
Bliss by Furlong Flooring
Silken Serenity by Cormar Carpets
Velvet Impressions by Victoria Flooring
CATEGORY 3 • SMOOTHS
Vintage Planks by Granorte • GOLD WINNER
Impressive Design by Quick-Step
Parqwood Hydro by BerryAlloc
Coretec XL-END 305mm by US Floors
CATEGORY 4 • DESIGN, CARPETS
Striped Wool Candy by Alternative Flooring
Matrix Signature Moss Rug by Asiatic London • GOLD WINNER
Murano by Grosvenor Wilton
Open Spaces by Ulster Carpets
CATEGORY 5 • DESIGN, SMOOTHS
Aubrey by Harvey Maria
Ultimus Collection by Associated Weavers
Iconic by J2 Flooring • GOLD WINNER
Harmonia ONE by Parador
CATEGORY 6 • INSTALLATION PRODUCTS
F586 - The Do-it-All Cartridge Adhesive by Floorwise • GOLD WINNER
New Extended Use Stopgap 300 by F Ball & Co
Ultimate Low Output by ThermoSphere
Maestri battery staplers & pinners by Spotnails
CATEGORY 7 • ENVIRONMENTAL
Eternity & Infinity by Artisan Luxury Flooring • GOLD WINNER
Carbon Net Zero by 2037 by Abingdon Flooring
Comfytex Deluxe Max - 100 Recycled Plastic Bottles in Every Floor by Leoline
PineCore by Condor Carpets
CATEGORY 8 • MARKETING
Innovative Ways to Feel the Difference by Wilsons Underlays
Home Magazine by Victoria Carpets • GOLD WINNER
Smart Choice Refresh by ACG
Aquarius, Taurus & Aries by Associated Weavers
CATEGORY 9 • TECHNOLOGY
Trade Portal by Cormar Carpets • GOLD WINNER
MasterPiece Updates by MasterPiece Systems
Carman Web with AI by Computers for Flooring
NYLON FORTY fast track bespoke tufted graphics system by Cavalier Carpets
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WINNERS • CATEGORY: NATURAL CARPETS
- Trilogy by Cormar Carpet Co
Trilogy brings together three popular loop pile designs to create a ‘must have’ range of options to carpet stylish home interiors. All manufactured using 100% Pure New Wool, the designs will work with a contemporary or traditional look, and all offer the high-performance benefits of natural fibres. Named after three classic British authors, the three distinct designs; Brontë, Austen, and Collins, each offers its own unique texture and character underfoot, allowing interior design professionals to choose the right level of depth for their project. A considered palette of six versatile neutral shades, is available for each design, offering an option to suit a wide variety of interior styles and schemes.

- The Timeless Elegance of Mayfair by Causeway Carpets GOLD WINNER
Causeway Carpets has launched Mayfair, a wool carpet crafted to reflect British design sensibilities.
Crafted from 100% pure new wool in a resilient four-ply yarn, Mayfair is an exquisite loop pile carpet from Causeway Carpets. Featuring as one of the naturally beautiful and durable carpet ranges in The Natura Collection, Mayfair is a perfect blend of style, texture and natural materials.
Recognising the uniqueness of British design sensibilities, this new carpet comes in 50 refined and elegant colourways in the four styles of Mayfair Rib, Mayfair Linea, Mayfair Weave and Mayfair Texture. Each offers an exquisitely crafted floor covering to enhance classic and modern interiors alike and bring homes a luxury touch.

- Discovery by Brockway Carpets
Discovery is a contemporary loop-pile range crafted from sumptuous 3-ply yarn. Comfortable, stylish, and exceptionally durable, this natural chunky loop comes in warm, comforting tones that feel richly tactile yet designed for everyday living.
The collection explores a fresh approach to yarn styling, combining natural and mouliné effects to create depth and subtle character. Featuring three plains and five tweeds.

- fibre Wool Grand Herringbone by fibre
Wool Grand Herringbone is a premium flooring collection crafted from 100% New Zealand wool, celebrating the natural beauty, durability, and sustainability of this renewable fibre. Combining a modern interpretation of the classic British herringbone design with expert jacquard weaving, it delivers both timeless style and refined texture. The collection’s nature-inspired colour palette and high-quality wool construction offer a balance of luxury, performance, and environmentally conscious design, making it an ideal choice for sophisticated interiors.

- Alpine collection by Brintons
Brintons, the renowned heritage carpet maker, has unveiled the Alpine Collection, the latest expansion of its Purely Natural line. This collection represents a brand first, as independent certification of a 100% biobased carpet had not previously been achieved.
The collection features five textured designs across three colourways, all woven entirely from undyed British wool. The carpet's backing is made from cotton, jute, and natural rubber latex. With no dyes, synthetic materials, or plastics used in its construction, the Alpine Collection is fully biodegradable from the face to the backing. It maintains the performance and durability that Brintons carpets are renowned for.
For a heritage manufacturer rooted in wool and weaving, the Alpine Collection exemplifies that craftsmanship and environmental responsibility can coexist, seamlessly woven into the same product.

WINNERS • CATEGORY: CARPETS MAN-MADE
- Echo-CoRE by Alternative Flooring
Echo-CoRE sets a new benchmark as the UK’s first fully recyclable carpet and rug collection for the home, redefining what’s possible with man-made flooring.
Expertly engineered, Echo-CoRE features a pioneering single-material construction, where the yarn, fibre and backing are all made from 100% polyester. This innovative approach not only enhances its durability and quality but also simplifies the product’s end of life pathway, an important step forward for the future of faux flooring.

- Bliss by Furlong Flooring
Bliss is a deep, luxurious Saxony carpet that truly lives up to its name. Crafted from 100% polypropylene, it’s designed to withstand the demands of busy households while retaining its soft, plush feel underfoot. Ideal for bedrooms and living areas, Bliss brings warmth, comfort, and a sense of everyday luxury to any space.

- Silken Serenity by Cormar Carpet Company
Designed to offer retailers an exciting premium addition with strong consumer appeal, Silken Serenity is a luxurious heavyweight deep pile collection that blends exceptional softness with dependable everyday performance. Manufactured using 100% Luxura Polypropylene and produced on 10th gauge machinery, the range delivers an indulgently soft underfoot feel and a superior fine velvet appearance, making it an ideal choice for homeowners seeking a plush, elegant finish. Available in a trend-led palette of 16 plain shades, Silken Serenity is bleach cleanable, stain resistant, and backed by a 10-year stain and wear warranty, offering broad consumer appeal without compromising on performance.

- Velvet Impressions by Victoria Carpets
Crafted from 100% Easicare polyester, Velvet Impressions offers outstanding durability without sacrificing the underfoot luxury customers expect at this level and is backed by a 15-year wear warranty that speaks to the confidence we have in its performance.

WINNERS • CATEGORY: SMOOTHS
- Sustainable Granorte Cork Flooring - Vintage Planks by Granorte UK Ltd
Granorte’s Vintage Plank in Bisque showcases how cork flooring can be reimagined for contemporary interiors. Combining a refined plank format with a soft, neutral tone inspired by natural stone and clay, Bisque allows designers to introduce the performance benefits of cork into modern residential, hospitality and workplace spaces.

- Impressive Design by Quick-Step
Impressive Designs is the world’s first 100% waterproof, creak-free herringbone laminate floor.
The ongoing popularity of herringbone means many homeowners are no longer considering it as a special ‘feature’ option, but rather as a ready alternative to plank laying patterns. So, as an installer or retailer, you want a floor that offers all the same security and ease of standard planks. Quick-Step’s Impressive Designs laminate floor is just that: a herringbone plank guaranteed 100% waterproof and creak-free and that uses Unizip® for fast installation.

- Parqwood Hydro by BerryAlloc
Meet Parqwood Hydro: 100% waterproof and unapologetically authentic, vibrant, and warm. Made with real oak sourced from European forests, you’ll find nature represented in every single plank through unique knots and colour variations. With a strong layer of premium oak and a wood-based waterproof core, these floors bring warmth and wellbeing. They are easy to maintain and can be installed with total peace of mind in any space, including kitchens, bathrooms and commercial areas. Specified by professionals for demanding residential and commercial projects.

- Coretec XL-END 305mm by US Floors
Building on the success of XL-END, we've introduced an industry-leading 305mm-wide plank: the widest of its kind in the UK market. Combined with its 15mm thickness, 2.1m length, SoundCore technology and 100% waterproof build-up, it offers the natural appearance of real wood in an even more impactful format, setting a new benchmark for premium floors.

WINNERS • CATEGORY: DESIGN, CARPET
- Wool Candy Stripe by Alternative Flooring
The Wool Candy Stripe Collection is a joyful celebration of stripes brought to life with colour, character, and irresistible texture in 100% wool.
Offering three distinct personalities through artisanal collections : Cane with its refined pencil lines, Lollipop with confident colour blocking and Pinwheel a fun, fusion of the two, the beautiful stripes are both playful and polished.

- Matrix Signature Moss rug by Asiatic London
The Matrix Signature range builds on the legacy of our iconic Matrix collection, loved for its expressive use of shape, texture and colour. Drawing on mid-century influences, the collection pairs a distinctive palette with minimalist, abstract compositions, creating a series of contemporary designs, each with its own distinct character. From bold colour blocking to fluid, organic forms, every rug is designed to create visual impact while remaining versatile enough for a wide range of interior styles.

- Murano by Grosvenor Wilton
Leading the way with colour - a collection of multi-colour pinstripe carpets inspired by vibrant florals, seascapes and landscapes. Crafted in pure new wool to capture the colourful essence of nature, the 8 combinations have been designed to co-ordinate with interiors styling trends and make a creative statement for home flooring especially stairs, hallways and landings.

- Open Spaces Auckland and Queenstown by Ulster Carpets
Colour is the focus of the 10 new additions to the Open Spaces collection. These 10 new colours in the Open Spaces range embrace the ‘Living Well’ philosophy appealing to conscious consumers who thoughtfully choose to create the lifestyle they value.

WINNERS • CATEGORY: DESIGN, SMOOTHS
- The Aubrey Collection by Harvey Maria Ltd
VINTAGE-INSPIRED WITH A MODERN TWIST
This original new design from Harvey Maria is a fresh take on iconic 19th century encaustic tiles. Nostalgic, but entirely new.

- ULTIMUS COLLECTION by Associated Weavers
Invictus® Ultimus consists of luxury vinyl planks, parquet and chevron with a wear layer of 0.70mm. They offer excellent wear resistance and durability, which makes them suited even for heavy commercial use such as care, hospitality, office and retail.

- Iconic by J2 Flooring
Iconic is pushing the boundaries of LVT flooring. Our obsession with design, authenticity and creating the most stunning flooring available, led us to the creation of Iconic. With twice as many Individual plank designs than traditional LVT, the print film being scanned and produced from real pieces of timber selected by us at J2 to create the perfect design. To the ultra authentic artisan registered embossing surface texture. Designed to look and feel as close to natural wood as is entirely possible withLVT. We feel iconic has set the new benchmark in LVT authenticity.

- Harmonia Collection by Parador
Harmonia by Parador is an Engineered Wood collection that redefines the role of flooring in contemporary interiors. Combining artisanal, textured detail with technical precision, Harmonia is a curated series of décors which reflects Parador’s belief that good design goes beyond mere surface beauty – it shapes atmosphere, informs spatial character, and brings meaning to a room.

WINNERS • CATEGORY: INSTALLATION PRODUCTS
- F586 - The Do-it-All Cartridge Adhesive by Floorwise
F586 - The Perfect Fix from floorwise is the do-it-all cartridge adhesive that’s ready to deliver a fast, strong bond across a wide range of substrates.
Introduced earlier this year, F586 – The Perfect Fix has already become a tool bag favourite with many floor fitters thanks to its ability to deliver an excellent bond on a wide range of substrates.

- New Extended Use Stopgap 300 by F. Ball and Co. Ltd
F. Ball and Co. Ltd. has extended the use of its popular Stopgap 300 heavy-duty smoothing compound so that it can also now be used as a standalone wearing surface where such surface finishes are required.

- Ultimate Low Output by ThermoSphere
Ultimate Low Output is an electric underfloor heating cable engineered to run at 57W/m² or 85W/m², for homes with restricted supplies and for properties managing load carefully, including solar and battery homes. It keeps every installation advantage of the original Flooring Innovation Gold 2023 award winning Ultimate: TwistedTwin durability, invisible in line joint, no cutting into the substrate, a simple thumb press into popular decoupling mats. British designed and engineered in Mar It keeps every installation advantage of the original Flooring Innovation Gold 2023 award winning Ultimate: TwistedTwin durability, invisible in line joint, no cutting into the substrate, a simple thumb press into popular decoupling mats. British designed and engineered in Marden, Kent.

- Maestri battery staplers & pinners by Spotnails Ltd
The Maestri MC battery powered tool is built for flooring applications where portability matters. Fully cordless and lightweight, it delivers reliable, consistent and precise fixing. Ideal for flooring installation, stair work, and more. The MC range offers precision, mobility, and durability for daily professional use.

WINNERS • CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENTAL
- Artisan Eternity & Infinity by Artisan Luxury Flooring
Artisan Luxury Flooring’s Eternity and Infinity collections showcase a responsible approach to flooring design, combining 100% New Zealand wool with low-impact manufacturing. Crafted from the same yarn, the ranges maximise material efficiency while offering two distinct aesthetic finishes. Handwoven on traditional, electricity-free looms and tufted by skilled artisans, production minimises environmental impact while supporting ethical craftsmanship. Durable, naturally resilient, and biodegradable, both collections are designed for longevity, reducing lifecycle impact and supporting more sustainable interior specification.

- Carbon Net Zero by 2037 by Abingdon Flooring
We are committed to driving change via numerous initiatives, from reducing our carbon footprint to sourcing eco-friendly materials; we aim to make a positive difference. Our commitment is to be carbon net-zero by 2037

- omfytex Deluxe Max - 100 Recycled Plastic Bottles in Every Floor by LeoLine
LeoLine’s Comfytex Deluxe Max features 100 plastic bottles in every floor, with 10 of these coming from ocean-bound waste from Social Plastic®.
Joining the LeoLine cushion vinyl collection for 2025, Comfytex Deluxe Max is a floor that packs nearly six recycled plastic bottles in its textile backing.
That means in your average bathroom or kitchen, LeoLine Comfytex Deluxe Max holds 100 recycled plastic bottles*. What’s even more impressive is that the equivalent material of 10 of these bottles come directly from ocean-bound plastic waste collected by impoverished coastal communities.

- PineCore - Our next level tile backing by Condor Carpets
Engineered by nature. Perfected by innovation.
Crafted primarily from resin — a natural by-product of pinewood — PineCoreTM Backing delivers a clean, high-performance foundation for carpet tiles. Precision-engineered and produced with cutting-edge technology, this bitumen-free backing outperforms its traditional counterpart in every way. The future is bitumen-free. And it starts with PineCoreTM.

WINNERS • CATEGORY: MARKETING
- Innovative ways to feel the difference our underlays make by Wilsons Underlays
We have been focusing on our concept marketing point of sale and demo units to showcase the difference our underlays make - from a compression recovery unit with our very own branded trainer, showcasing Plushwalk's resilience to compression and indentation, to our ThermalStream 'Feel the Heat' unit which showcases in real terms the incredible rate of heat transfer ThermalStream offers by simulating an actual underfloor heating scenario.

- Home Magazine by Victoria Carpets
Marketing concepts and merchandising/POS
Brief description: Home by Victoria & Hugh is a consumer lifestyle magazine launched by Victoria Carpets, Victoria Design Floors, and Hugh Mackay at The Flooring Show, Harrogate, in Autumn 2025.

- SmartChoice refresh by Associated Carpet Group
Building on the success of ACG’s Smart Choice portfolio, a new slimline lectern display and comprehensive brand refresh have been widely praised by retailers. The updated display combines contemporary design with enhanced usability and improved showroom efficiency, helping members maximise floor space, strengthen product presentation, enhance the customer experience, and create greater opportunities to drive sales.

- Aqaurius, Taurus & Aries Collection by Associated Weavers
Marketing concepts and merchandising/POS
Brief description: Both modern design and stylish in design. Retailer & customer friendly to use. Innovative way samples are anchored at the bottom for easier consumer selection, designed to accommodate all showroom types creating a contemporary look and feel. High volume of lecterns hitting the market place & generating great sales for both AW & customers

WINNERS • CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY
- Cormar Trade Portal by Cormar Carpet Company
A firm favourite amongst carpet retailers, Cormar’s Trade Portal continues to set the benchmark for digital service, with a recent survey revealing that over 90% of users rate it as the best in the industry, and 70% of customers now placing orders through the online platform. Designed to streamline operations, the Trade Portal provides 24/7 access to order placement, live stock availability, invoicing and statements. An industry-leading after sales area also allows users to log post-sale queries quickly and efficiently, including the ability to upload supporting imagery to aid faster resolution. In addition, a dedicated marketing hub gives retailers instant access to a wide range of promotional assets and imagery to support their own local marketing activity.

- Smart Display by MasterPiece Systems Ltd
MasterPiece Systems Ltd has demonstrated a sustained commitment to innovation over the past two years, delivering a series of enhancements to its flooring estimation software. Each of the six innovations described below addresses a real operational pain point faced by flooring retailers and installers — reducing errors, saving time, improving customer experience, and integrating with the wider business ecosystem.
1. Part Fits — Bringing Order to a Complex Installation Process
2 The fitter and estimator scheduling diary
3. Floor Plan Import — Accurate Take-Offs at Speed
4. Xero Integration and Payments Management — Closing the Loop on Cash Flow
5. Ballparking & working with customer own measure— Fast paced Pricing to Win 6. Sales Without Measure — Completing the Picture for Every Transaction

- Carman Web with AI by Computers for Flooring
Carman Web with AI - The Next Generation of Flooring Business Management
For nearly two decades, Carman has been the trusted ERP and CRM platform behind flooring businesses across the UK, managing everything from point of sale and stock control to diary schedules, deliveries, distribution, contracting, supplier order management and more. Carman Web with AI represents the most significant evolution in the platform's history: a complete reimagining of how flooring businesses access and interact with their systems, built from the ground up as a modern web platform with artificial intelligence at its core.

- NYLON FORTY fast track bespoke tufted graphics system by Cavalier Carpets
It’s time to turn the world of bespoke tufted graphics upside down!





