Burmatex academy tiles Saffron Yellow 11867

Saffron Yellow 11867 is a heavy contract carpet tile from Burmatex’s Academy range, built to take sustained heavy footfall in schools, colleges and public buildings. The warm yellow tone reads bright and alert without glare, making it a practical choice for learning and work spaces where morale and legibility matter. Each tile sits 50cm x 50cm and plays well with light and neutral schemes alike.

The pile is solution dyed polypropylene blended with nylon and 5% recycled polyester, which locks colour in and cuts fading even under intense UV. A unique BioBase recycled backing, certified to BS EN ISO 14021, keeps embodied carbon down without sacrificing durability. Anti-fray and anti-ravel technology holds the edges and prevents unravelling at joins or cut edges, a real gain in high-traffic areas where tiles take a beating.

This tile cleans up fast. It is bleach cleanable, so you can run a full sanitise without worrying about colour loss or fibre damage. Colour fastness to shampoo rates minimum Grade 4 to BS 1006, and fastness to light reaches Grade 6 to BS EN ISO 105 B02, so it holds its hue through years of scrubbing and daylight exposure.

Specifications

• 50cm x 50cm tile
• 5m2 per pack
• Pile weight 940g/m2
• Polypropylene 80%, Nylon 15%, recycled polyester 5%
• BioBase recycled backing
• TOG 0.55
• LRV 21.24
• Heavy Contract wear classification

Installation is straightforward. Tiles lock tight with minimal seaming and sit flat on level subfloors. No expansion gap needed. Static recovery exceeds 80% in 24 hours to BS 4939, so footprints vanish and the pile springs back after every footstep. Castor chair rated for continuous use to BS EN 985, which means office furniture and mobile equipment cause no damage.

Where it works

Schools, colleges, universities and public buildings. Anywhere with high footfall and a need for fast, thorough cleaning. Hallways, classrooms, breakout spaces, reception areas and commercial foyers all benefit from the durability and washability on offer. The warm yellow tone lifts mood and adds visual warmth to institutional environments.

Looking after it

Regular vacuuming removes surface dirt. For deeper clean, bleach can be used without fear of colour or fibre damage. Colour fastness ratings ensure the saffron tone survives both heavy use and frequent wash cycles. Burmatex’s reco2very take-back service offers a no-landfill end-of-life solution for used tiles once they have run their course.

15 year commercial warranty. Made using 100% certified renewable electricity and backed by independently verified product-specific EPDs. Euroclass Bfl-s1 flammability rating and A+ VOC rating meet indoor air quality and fire safety standards.