Burmatex academy sheet Denim Blue 11517

Burmatex Academy sheet in Denim Blue 11517 is a heavy-duty contract carpet for spaces that take real punishment. Schools, colleges and university buildings need floors that survive constant footfall without showing wear, and this is built for exactly that. The denim blue works in corridors, teaching blocks and communal areas where you want a colour that masks marks and blends with most decor schemes.

The pile uses 80% polypropylene, 15% nylon and 5% recycled polyester, all solution dyed for colour fastness that meets BS EN ISO 105 grade 6 minimum. It sits on a unique BioBase recycled backing, which cuts your carbon footprint on every metre laid. The pile weight runs 940g/m2 to handle heavy contract wear across educational and institutional settings without matting or thinning.

Anti-fray and anti-ravel technology hold the fibres in place, stopping unravelling at seams and edges. The low light reflectance value of 7.14 means it absorbs stains and dirt rather than showing every spill, which matters in busy corridors and shared spaces. Thermal conductivity sits at 0.55 TOG, so it keeps underfoot warmth whilst not interfering with heating systems.

Specifications

• Material: 80% Polypropylene, 15% Nylon, 5% Recycled Polyester
• Pile weight: 940g/m2
• Backing: BioBase Recycled
• Use classification: Heavy Contract
• Colour fastness to light: BS EN ISO 105 grade 6 minimum
• Colour fastness to shampoo: BS 1006 grade 4 minimum
• Flammability: Euroclass Bfl-s1
• Static loading recovery: over 80% in 24 hours (BS 4939:1987)
• Castor chair rated: Pass for continuous use (BS EN 985)
• VOC rating: A+
• Warranty: 15 years commercial

Where it works

Academy sheet handles schools, colleges, universities and other educational buildings where foot traffic runs heavy and non-stop. Corridors, teaching spaces, communal areas and entrance halls all suit this carpet. It performs in any institutional or commercial setting classed as heavy contract use.

Installation and care

Sheet carpet installs by adhesive. The anti-fray backing means clean seams without edge breakdown, and the recycled content works with sustainable building credentials if you are pursuing LEED or WELL accreditation. Clean with standard carpet shampoo and the colour and pile resist staining and wear to maintain appearance across its 15-year warranty period.

Burmatex backs this with their reco2very take-back service, which means end-of-life carpet goes to recovery rather than landfill. The whole product is made using 100% certified renewable electricity and holds third-party independently verified environmental product declarations.