French flooring leader Tarkett has unveiled Lino Materiale, a 100% recyclable linoleum flooring collection created by the company’s design manager, Valerie Pavard. The launch celebrates Tarkett’s rich linoleum heritage, dating back to 1898, while introducing a contemporary focus on cork—a material long prized for its natural beauty and acoustic benefits.
Crafted from 96% natural, 83% bio-based, and 39% recycled content, Lino Materiale draws attention to the restorative power of organic materials in the built environment. Tarkett emphasizes the calming, tactile appeal of cork, which is now brought to the surface in both design and function. The collection features a distinctive textured finish inspired by the irregularities of nature, offering a unique visual and sensory experience in every roll.
“Designed to reflect the intriguing irregularities of nature, each roll of Lino Materiale is unique, enriching educational and commercial spaces with the calming textures and tactility of the outdoors,” the company said in a statement.
The cork used in Lino Materiale comes from waste cork sourced from Sardinian and Portuguese wine industries, as well as sustainably harvested cork oak trees. Its inherent sound-dampening qualities make the material especially suitable for high-traffic, noisy environments like schools, offices, and public institutions.
In line with Tarkett’s circular economy commitment, the product is fully recyclable through the brand’s in-house take-back scheme, ensuring materials are returned and reused at the end of their lifecycle.
Lino Materiale is available in ten earthy, natural-inspired colors, further reinforcing the theme of nature integration in interior spaces.
This new release affirms Tarkett’s continued leadership in sustainable design and innovation, marrying material science with biophilic aesthetics to support healthier, quieter, and more inspiring indoor environments.
