BioStrand™ uses graphene nanofin technology to permanently destroy pathogens at the fiber level. No chemicals. No reapplication. One installation, lasting protection.
BioStrand™ — Graphene-Infused Antimicrobial Commercial Carpet by Mohawk Industries
Listen to how Mohawk is bringing graphene-infused antimicrobial carpet to market.
Surface-applied treatments degrade. Chemicals wear off. Pathogens adapt. Institutions deserve a better answer.
Graphene nanofins are infused into the nylon fiber during extrusion, creating a permanent physical property of the carpet itself.
During yarn extrusion, graphene nanofins are permanently embedded into the nylon fiber structure, becoming an intrinsic part of the material.
When bacteria, fungi, or other microorganisms contact the fiber, the nanofins physically rupture cell membranes on contact. No chemicals involved.
Because the nanofins are structural, not a coating, the antimicrobial performance does not degrade with cleaning, traffic, or time.
BioStrand™ is not just safer flooring. It is a measurable infrastructure upgrade that reduces costs, supports compliance, and extends asset life.
Graphene nanofins physically destroy pathogens at the fiber level. The protection never wears off.
Eliminates recurring antimicrobial spray programs and reduces carpet replacement frequency. TCO parity within 3.5 to 4 years.
Carbon-neutral manufacturing and CRI Green Label Plus certification contribute credits toward LEED v4.1 and WELL v2.
Mechanical destruction means pathogens cannot develop resistance, unlike silver-ion or quaternary ammonium treatments.
Installs and maintains exactly like standard commercial carpet. No new cleaning protocols or staff training required.
Every installation ships with ASTM E2180 and ISO 22196 certification data, care instructions, and warranty terms.
BioStrand™ is designed for facilities where clean floors are a regulatory and operational requirement.
Infection control that never stops working
Hospital-acquired infections cost the U.S. healthcare system billions annually. BioStrand™ provides a verifiable, permanent hygiene improvement that supports compliance and reduces institutional liability.
Safer spaces that still feel like home
Senior living operators balance hygiene requirements with homelike aesthetics under tight capital budgets. BioStrand™ delivers fresher, safer common areas without harsh chemicals.
The safest floor a child can play on
Parents choose daycares based on trust. BioStrand™ gives owner-operators a permanent, chemical-free way to demonstrate the safest environment possible.
Available in modular tile and broadloom formats, with twelve colorways designed for institutional environments.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Formats | Modular tile (18" × 18" and 24" × 24") and 6-foot broadloom rolls |
| Fiber | Graphene-infused nylon with permanently embedded nanofins |
| Antimicrobial Mechanism | Mechanical cell membrane destruction (non-chemical) |
| Certifications | ASTM E2180, ISO 22196, CRI Green Label Plus |
| Crush Resistance | 50% greater than conventional commercial nylon carpet |
| Sustainability | 100% recyclable, carbon-neutral manufacturing footprint |
| Building Credits | Eligible for LEED v4.1 and WELL Building Standard v2 contributions |
| Warranty | 15-year limited commercial (antimicrobial efficacy, crush resistance, colorfastness) |
| Colorways | 12 institutional palettes (healthcare neutrals, senior living warm tones, childcare brights) |
| Support | Dedicated BioStrand™ technical line, CAD/BIM library, first-year maintenance consultation |