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To celebrate International Women’s Day, we're celebrating some of inspirational women in our business.Lisa Baard, Chief People OfficerLisa reflects on International Women's Day (IWD) as a moment for reflection, appreciation, and commitment. As a Chief People Officer in the manufacturing industry, she sees it as an opportunity to recognise the contributions of women in a field that has historically been male-dominated. It’s a time to celebrate the resilience, leadership, and innovation of women at all levels – on the factory floor, in management, and beyond.As a mother of four, this day holds personal significance for Lisa. It reminds her of the responsibility to create a world where both her daughters and sons see equality as the norm, not the exception. It’s about ensuring that workplaces evolve to support women’s ambitions without forcing them to choose between career and family. For Lisa, this day is about action: fostering inclusive cultures, championing policies that support women’s growth, and mentoring the next generation of female leaders.<blockquote>“It’s a call to keep pushing for progress, not just on March 8th, but every day.” – Lisa Baard</blockquote>Lisa's proudest career achievement isn’t a title, a project, or a milestone – it’s the ability to build a fulfilling career while staying true to her values as a wife, mother, and leader. Balancing her career while raising four children and nurturing a strong marriage has been the most meaningful accomplishment of her life. Through integrity, trust, and hard work, she’s built a career that aligns with who she is. She’s championed workplace cultures that support people and advocated for policies that allow others to pursue both career success and personal fulfillment, knowing firsthand the challenges of doing so.To support gender equity in the workplace, Lisa believes that action is required from everyone within the organisation. Leaders must implement fair policies, address bias, promote women into leadership, and create an inclusive culture. Employees should advocate for equal opportunities, challenge stereotypes, amplify women’s voices, and support fair distribution of work.<blockquote>“Achieving gender equality isn’t just about supporting women—it’s about creating a stronger, more innovative, and inclusive workplace for all.” – Lisa Baard</blockquote>Lisa draws inspiration from women who refuse to stay silent, even when speaking up comes with risks. She admires the mother who shows up to work after a sleepless night, proving resilience in both her personal and professional life. She respects the woman who steps into a male-dominated industry and pushes forward with confidence and determination. Lisa is inspired by leaders who advocate for others, friends who lift other women up instead of competing with them, and those who embody kindness, strength, persistence, and courage – not because it’s easy, but because it matters.As a leader, the most important thing to Lisa is creating a culture of integrity, trust, and opportunity—where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. She believes leadership is about more than just driving results; it’s about fostering an environment where individuals, regardless of gender or background, can thrive. Lisa is committed to advocating for fairness, amplifying voices that might otherwise go unheard, and ensuring that everyone has access to opportunities for growth, whether it’s championing gender equality, supporting working parents, or mentoring future leaders.<blockquote>“My priority is to lead with authenticity and purpose – because true success is not just measured in business outcomes, but in the people we uplift along the way.” – Lisa Baard</blockquote>Abby Ayson, Product and Market Development ManagerAbby Ayson has been at Godfrey Hirst NZ for 4 years, with a prior background in engineering. As our Product and Market Development Manager, she plays a key role liaising with our US crew to develop and launch innovative New Zealand-made wool carpets with designs and colours that hit the mark worldwide.Her expertise extends to product management, supporting new launches and stock forecasting across the NZ residential hard and soft flooring portfolios and ensuring our offerings align with demand. Whether she’s playing around with new samples, working across time zones, or deep in the spreadsheets, Abby is always committed to excellence and finding better ways to wow our customers!<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/gh/image/upload/v1740978529/articles/3b13e791-1fed-4411-bd2a-ebe0b944f9e6/photography/iwd-2025-news-inset-img-001.jpg">

To celebrate International Women’s Day, we're celebrating some of inspirational women in our business.

Celebrating International Women's Day

Redbook is proudly supporting the Give Where You Live Foundation, an organisation dedicated to building a fairer and more equitable community across the Geelong region. For nearly 70 years, the Foundation has worked tirelessly to create positive change by improving education, expanding employment opportunities, and providing essential support to individuals facing crisis - particularly in the areas of food security and homelessness.In 2022-23, the Give Where You Live Foundation made a significant impact on the community by:<ul><li>Supporting 1,404 young people to re-engage in learning, empowering them with the education and skills needed for a brighter future.</li><li>Distributing 5,359 community choice vouchers for essential food and pharmacy items, ensuring families and individuals have access to vital resources.</li><li>Assisting 24,904 people with food relief, helping to reduce food insecurity and provide much-needed stability during challenging times.</li></ul>At Redbook, we believe in the power of businesses to drive meaningful change. Our partnership with the Give Where You Live Foundation aligns with one of the core pillars of our sustainable business commitment - People. By supporting this incredible initiative, we are actively contributing to a stronger, more inclusive community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Redbook is proudly supporting the Give Where You Live Foundation, an organisation dedicated to building a fairer and more equitable community across the Geelong region.

Give Where You Live Foundation

Your carpet will be with you for a long time, so it’s important to think about how the space will be used. Our variety of carpet fibres and styles will provide plenty of options to ensure you pick the right carpet to fit your lifestyle and design requirements.We have created a step-by-step guide to help you in selecting carpet for your home!<ol><li><h3>Take a look at the different types of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.redbookcarpets.com/products?type=CPT">carpets</a>.</h3><h3>Triexta Carpet:</h3>We love all our carpets and know we shouldn’t have favourites… but with superior built-in stain resistance, easy maintenance, protection from pet mishaps, durability and softness, Redbook triexta is the top performer across the board. Triexta is manufactured locally in Australia in part from renewable <a href="https://www.redbookcarpets.com/features/partially-plant-based">plant based</a> ingredients. Learn more about <a href="https://www.redbookcarpets.com/product-types/triexta-carpet">Triexta carpet</a>.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/gh/image/upload/v1737670815/articles/9dcc5013-c411-44ad-9376-1f556c37acf6/photography/triexta_carpet_1.jpg" alt><h3>Solution Dyed Nylon Carpet:</h3>Durable and versatile, Redbook solution dyed nylon carpet is available in a wide range of styles. This popular fibre is resilient and easy to clean, making it great for busy family homes. Learn more about <a href="https://www.redbookcarpets.com/product-types/solution-dyed-nylon-carpet">solution dyed nylon carpet</a>.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/gh/image/upload/v1737670814/articles/9dcc5013-c411-44ad-9376-1f556c37acf6/photography/SDN_carpet_2.jpg" alt><h3>Polyester Carpet:</h3>A great value all-rounder, Redbook polyester carpet provides a balance between comfort and durability. With wear, stain and fade resistance as well as softness underfoot, you can get the look you want for less with polyester. Learn more about <a href="https://www.redbookcarpets.com/product-types/polyester-carpet">polyester carpets</a>.&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/gh/image/upload/v1737670815/articles/9dcc5013-c411-44ad-9376-1f556c37acf6/photography/polyester_carpet_3.jpg">&nbsp;<h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3> Polypropylene Carpet:</h3>Redbook polypropylene carpet is a great value option for giving a room an update. This entry level carpet is anti-static and resistant to moisture and mildew. Due to the lower cost of raw materials and production, polypropylene is a very affordable option. Learn more about <a href="https://www.redbookcarpets.com/product-types/polypropylene-carpet">polypropylene carpets</a>.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/gh/image/upload/v1737670814/articles/9dcc5013-c411-44ad-9376-1f556c37acf6/photography/polypropylene_carpet_4.jpg"></li><li><h3>Browse the different styles of carpets we offer.</h3><h3>Cut Pile Carpet:</h3>Cut Pile Twist <a href="https://www.redbookcarpets.com/features/cut-pile-twist">Cut pile twist carpet</a> is highly twisted which produces a pile that lies in different directions. It has a luxurious feel and a smooth textured finish. This style is hardwearing while maintaining its finish, so it is ideal for high foot trafficked areas. Introducing a textured finish is less likely to show shading or tracking.&nbsp;Cut Pile Plush <a href="https://www.redbookcarpets.com/features/cut-pile-plush">Cut pile plush carpet </a>features a short and slightly twisted pile with light reflecting strands that produce texture and depth. A beautiful, soft, dense texture that creates a more formal look and naturally features velvet-like shading. It can display tracking from footprints and vacuuming.&nbsp;<h3>Loop Pile Carpets:</h3>Level Loop Pile <a href="https://www.redbookcarpets.com/features/level-loop-pile">Level loop pile carpet</a> has all the loops at a uniform length. It has a distinct texture with low and tight loops. It is a great choice for high traffic areas as it does not show footprints. &nbsp;Textured Loop Pile <a href="https://www.redbookcarpets.com/features/textured-loop-pile">Textured Loop pile carpet</a> uses loops of varying heights to create unique patterns and interesting textures. The loops ensure a hard-wearing carpet that works well in medium to high-traffic rooms. It can be used in a random or sequenced design to create textures or patterns. This style is also known as High-Low Loop Pile, Multi-Level Loop Pile or Patterned Textured Loop Pile.&nbsp;</li><li><h3>Select a colour from our range of products.&nbsp;</h3>Redbook offers an array of colourful and fun colours to make a statement in your home.&nbsp;Colour is one of the most important aspects to consider when choosing carpet as it impacts the ambience of a room. It can help alter the appearance of a room’s size and shape and allows you to make the most of natural and artificial light. When selecting new carpet, you should take home a sample and view it in your home at various times of the day, as the colour can appear different under varying lighting sources. Darker, multi-coloured and patterned carpets are especially effective at hiding soiling compared to solid shade, lighter carpets.</li><li><h3>Choosing the right carpet for your home is simple with Redbook.</h3>Our <a href="https://www.redbookcarpets.com/news/redbook-room-visualiser">Room Visualiser</a> allows you to upload a photo of your room and experiment with various carpet colours and styles.&nbsp;Simply select the Room Visualiser button on the product of your choice and upload or take a photo of your space. Watch as different carpet colours and styles transform your space before your eyes.</li><li><h3>Order up to three samples of your favourite carpet, delivered free to your door!</h3>Just browse our range of carpets, find the ones that you like and where samples are available, add them to your cart and place a free sample request simply by filling in your details.</li><li><h3>Get in touch with your local Redbook stockist for a measure and quote.</h3>Find your local carpet&nbsp;retailer <a href="https://www.redbookcarpets.com/au/find-stores/">here.</a></li></ol>

Your carpet will be with you for a long time. That's why at Redbook we have created a step-by-step guide to help you choose the perfect carpet for your home!

Carpet Buying Guide - Redbook

This competition has now closed. Congratulations to the five winners; Uyen, Jacqui, Georgina, Danica and Miraha.&nbsp;

From Friday 31st January to Monday 31st March 2025, you could win $1,000 Cashback by transforming your home with our carpet or hard flooring!*

Transform Your Home and You Could Win $1,000 Cashback

Around 1 in 2 people in Australia will struggle with their mental health during their life. For more than 20 years, Australians have placed their trust in Beyond Blue as a reliable source of mental health information, support, and hope.&nbsp;As one of Australia’s most well-known, trusted and visited mental health organisation, Redbook are proud to continue our support of Beyond Blue, aligning with our ‘Better for People’ core value.&nbsp;Beyond Blue focuses on tackling depression and anxiety – the most common mental health conditions in Australia – and through this they also contribute to suicide prevention.&nbsp;With a vision for all people in Australia to achieve their best possible mental health, Beyond Blue’s strategy focuses on making it easier for people to access high-quality mental health support earlier. With around 3.3 million people in Australia living with anxiety and around 1.5 million people living with depression, Beyond Blue aims to provide a safe and reliable place to access information, advice, and support.To read more about Beyond Blue, head to <a href="http://www.beyondblue.org.au">www.beyondblue.org.au</a>

As one of Australia’s most well-known, trusted and visited mental health organisation, Redbook are proud to continue our support of Beyond Blue, aligning with our ‘Better for People’ core value. 

Proudly Supporting Beyond Blue

<h4>Room of the Year 2024 Winner</h4>Our expert judge, Bree Banfield, has chosen Finalist 3, Vanessa&nbsp;and the team at&nbsp;Choices by Pugh Ashburton, as the winner of the overall Room of the Year competition for 2024."All the rooms were so beautiful, for me Finalist 3 stood out just a little more - you could see the thought and consideration they had put into their&nbsp;space and I appreciated that they had worked with a moodboard which is a great way to ensure all the finishes in the space work harmoniously. I love the addition of the earthy tones in the decor that picked&nbsp;up the natural colours in the wool loop pile carpet, overall a calming and relaxing&nbsp;bedroom retreat." - Bree Banfield, Room of the Year 2024 Judge<h4>Consumer's Choice Winner</h4>Thank you to those who voted for our amazing five finalists&nbsp;in the Consumers Choice competition. Congratulations to Finalist 2, Darren&nbsp;and&nbsp;the team at Albany Carpet Court, who have received the most votes in the Consumers Choice Competition!&nbsp;Thank you again for all the terrific entries submitted throughout the competition!*Full<a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/gh/image/upload/v1732843401/articles/90352548-01a5-4c90-bc5c-a7d8201020dd/docs/ROTY_2024_Terms___Conditions.pdf"> terms and conditions</a>.

Our expert judge, Bree Banfield, has chosen Finalist 3, Vanessa and the team at Choices by Pugh Ashburton, as the winner of the overall Room of the Year competition for 2024.

Room of the Year 2024

Engineers have discovered an innovative way to enhance concrete strength and reduce cracking by incorporating scrap carpet fibres.<a href="#_ftn1">[1]</a> This exciting development not only improves the durability of concrete but also promotes product circularity in the construction industry. The research team, collaborating with partners like Textile Recyclers Australia and Godfrey Hirst, is testing concrete made from recycled textiles.&nbsp;Dr. Chamila Gunasekara, a lead researcher from RMIT University, explained that their technique can reduce cracking in concrete by up to&nbsp;30%, improving its durability. This is crucial, as repairing cracks in reinforced concrete structures costs Australia around&nbsp;A$8 billion&nbsp;annually."Cracking in early-age concrete slabs is a long-standing challenge in&nbsp;construction projects&nbsp;that can cause premature corrosion, not only making a building look bad but also risking its structural integrity and safety," said Dr. Gunasekara, an ARC DECRA fellow from the School of Engineering.Laboratory tests confirm that this innovative concrete meets Australian standards for quality and environmental safety. This breakthrough not only addresses a significant issue in the industry but also helps recycle materials that would otherwise go to waste.Our commitment to our planet extends beyond just products and processes: it’s how we challenge ourselves to do and be better every day, how we make decisions, how we reinvest in our people and our planet, and how we define what matters most as we work to deliver value for generations to come.[1]&nbsp;RMIT University, Carpet fibers can stop concrete cracking, TechXplore (2024. <a href="https://techxplore.com/news/2024-11-carpet-fibers-concrete.html#google_vignette">https://techxplore.com/news/2024-11-carpet-fibers-concrete.html#google_vignette</a>

Engineers have discovered an innovative way to enhance concrete strength and reduce cracking by incorporating scrap carpet fibres. This exciting development not only improves the durability of concrete but also promotes product circularity in the construction industry.

Using Carpet Fibres for Stronger Concrete

Redbook Carpets is excited to announce that we have earnt a Gold medal rating by EcoVadis[1] for the second year in a row. EcoVadis is the world’s largest and most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, as a recognition of their EcoVadis Rating. EcoVadis measures a company’s improvement in its whole supply chain and production towards the transition to a sustainable economy. The results put GH Commercial in the top 95th percentile of more than 100,000+ rated companies in the EcoVadis global network.&nbsp;The Ecovadis methodology is built on international sustainability standards, including the Global Reporting Initiative, the United Nations Global Compact, and the ISO 26000, covering 200+ spend categories and 175+ countries. The Sustainability Scorecard illustrates performance across 21 indicators in four themes:<ol><li>Environment</li><li>Labour &amp; Human Rights</li><li>Ethics</li><li>Sustainable Procurement</li></ol>At Redbook, we are dedicated to reducing our environmental footprint through careful and responsible resource management and the continued investment in new technology to improve our processes.<a href="https://www.ecovadis.com">Learn more&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;[1]&nbsp;Redbook Carpets is a brand of Godfrey Hirst Australia Pty Ltd

Redbook Carpets is excited to announce that we have earnt a Gold medal rating by EcoVadis for the second year in a row. EcoVadis is the world’s largest and most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, as a recognition of their EcoVadis Rating.

Redbook Carpets achieves Gold Medal rating by EcoVadis

First released to the Australian market by Redbook in 2010 under the brand name Redbook green, triexta carpet has quickly gained a place in many Australian homes thanks to the unique partly plant based fibre that is simply to clean, pet friendly and wonderfully soft.&nbsp;The range is being simplified for 2024, removing the ‘green’ sub brand and simply referring to the range as Triexta by Redbook. This is because of many features and benefits of this simply great carpet range extend far beyond the just the ‘green’ story. Thanks to permanent stain protection that is built into the core of each fibre Redbook triexta carpets can simply be cleaned with water. It is also wonderful soft and pet friendly. Not to mention extremely durable and available in an amazing range of colours.&nbsp;We know we shouldn’t have favourites here at Redbook… but&nbsp;Triexta by Redbook is the top performer across the board making it perfect for busy family homes!<a href="https://www.redbookcarpets.com/product-types/triexta-carpet">Learn more about triexta</a> <a href="https://www.redbookcarpets.com/products?subType=triexta_cpt">View the full range and order free samples</a>

First released to the Australian market by Redbook in 2010 under the brand name Redbook green, triexta carpet has quickly gained a place in many Australian homes thanks to the unique partly plant based fibre that is simply to clean, pet friendly and wonderfully soft. 

The Redbook Triexta Story

As a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries, the World’s largest flooring company, and part of the Segment Flooring Rest of the World, we are proud to publish our second Oceania Regional Impact Report highlighting our local environmental and social initiatives.Our approach to sustainability is based on authenticity and meaningful actions which seek to improve this place for our people, customers and future generations. We capture these actions within the three pillars of People, Performance and Planet.Within our 2023 ESG Report, we outline our united efforts globally, and draw on cases locally, across a range of environmental, social and governance issues. Some key achievements to note are we celebrate publishing our third Modern Slavery report in Australia, reinforcing our ongoing commitment to identifying, managing and mitigating modern slavery risks in our supply chain. We launched a new lighter weight carpet backing system, and published our first sustainable packaging performance summary report and action plan in 2023, committing to our responsible packaging framework and waste reduction by 2025We have a clear vision, are aligned on our common goals and are proud to have the support of our passionate and motivated people to help us make a true difference.<a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/gh/image/upload/v1/apps/ghc-web/sustainability/docs/Mohawk_ESG_Report.pdf">Learn more</a>

We are proud to publish our second Oceania Regional Impact Report highlighting our local environmental and social initiatives.

Latest ESG Report

Choosing the right carpet for your home is simple with Redbook. Our Room Visualiser allows you to upload a photo of your room and experiment with various carpet colours and styles.

Choosing the right carpet for your home is simple with Redbook.

Redbook Room Visualiser

As one of Australia’s largest manufacturers and exporters of residential and commercial carpets, Redbook produces thousands of metres of carpet in state-of-the-art Australian facilities every day.

We proudly operate four carpet manufacturing facilities, three yarn processing facilities, 10 distribution centres, and 14 sales offices across Australia and New Zealand.

Currently, Redbook employs over 1,000 people, of which roughly half are employed in Australia and half in New Zealand. Our partnership with the official Australian Made campaign aligns us with Australia’s most trusted, recognised and widely used country of origin symbol, underpinned by a third-party accreditation system that authenticates genuinely Australian products.

Our local investment in people, manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution provides total supply chain capability, ensuring quality control and consistency from product design, right through to delivery.&nbsp;

The stories of people from one of Australia’s largest manufacturers and exporters of residential and commercial carpets.

Faces of Manufacturing

This World Environment Day, we are celebrating our approach to becoming a more sustainable business: our Believe in Better® Framework.&nbsp;

As the Oceanic subsidiary of Mohawk Industries, the world’s largest flooring company, we belong to a global network of leading products, brands and world-class manufacturing and we know that our future depends on the work we do today.

At Redbook, our commitment to our planet extends beyond just products and processes: it’s how we challenge ourselves to do and be better every day, how we make decisions, how we reinvest in our people and our planet, and how we define what matters most as we work to deliver value for generations to come. 
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Challenging ourselves to do and be better every day.

World Environment Day 2024

As part of one of Australia’s largest carpet manufacturers, Redbook Carpets produces thousands of metres of carpet in state-of-the-art Australian facilities every day.

We proudly operate carpet manufacturing facilities, distribution centres, and sales offices across the country.

National manufacturing, distribution centres and sales offices.

Proudly Celebrating Australian Made Week

This Earth Day 2024, we are celebrating our approach to becoming a more sustainable business: our Believe in Better® Framework.&nbsp;

At Redbook, our commitment to our planet extends beyond just products and processes: it’s how we challenge ourselves to do and be better every day, how we make decisions, how we reinvest in our people and our planet, and how we define what matters most as we work to deliver value for generations to come.

<h3>Better products, transparency &amp; innovation</h3>

To bring about a transformation change for our environment to be ecologically restorative, it is important to be mindful of our actions at every step of the process. Design has a strong ability to influence sustainable lifestyle and foster health &amp; wellness. Our products hold current and relevant certifications that illustrate our commitment to transparency, healthy indoor environments and meeting the criteria of leading green building standards.

Celebrating our approach to becoming a more sustainable business.

Earth Day 2024

On the 15th of March 2024, Redbook Carpets held our largest Take 3 for the Sea clean-up event to date, but this time in our Head Office’s backyard alongside the Barwon River with our biggest team yet! We are proud to be an official supporter of the Take 3 for the Sea organisation for the fourth year in a row. 
In just an hour, our team of 40 people, along with Take 3 for the Sea representatives, collected 1,488 litter items weighing an astounding 34.5kg altogether! Take 3 for the Sea is an important organisation that works to remove litter from our environment which helps to protect our animals, ecosystems, and waterways.

The Redbook Carpets team joined forces with Take 3 for the Sea along the Barwon River in South Geelong for a riverside clean-up event. A total of 34.5kg was collected by the Redbook Carpets team, totalling 1488 items in one hour, the litter filled 5 garbage bags!&nbsp;

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"It was fantastic to see some familiar faces for the annual clean-up. The turnout was great for a Friday afternoon with about 40 staff members joining in to clean up their office’s backyard! Their enthusiasm and dedication was awesome to see, with some groups spending almost the whole clean up in one spot, carefully collecting the enormous amount of cigarette butts and other rubbish from a car park.” Abbey Jacob, Take 3 for the Sea Educator
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Proudly supporting Take 3 for the Sea for the fourth year in a row.

Take 3 For The Sea Barwon River Clean-Up 2024

To celebrate International Women’s Day we're shining the spotlight on some inspirational women in our business.

Bianca Juresko, Senior Team Manager – Infrastructure

Bianca reflects on International Women's Day (IWD) by emphasising the theme of ‘Invest in Women’. With over 20 years of experience at Godfrey Hirst, she acknowledges the positive changes in the company's gender representation, particularly in the executive leadership team. While celebrating progress at her workplace, Bianca recognises the global disparities where many women still lack access to things that we take for granted.

Her proudest achievement revolves around being part of successful, collaborative teams at Godfrey Hirst. Bianca values shared success alongside respected and admired colleagues. To support gender equity in the workplace, she advocates for fair treatment, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity where all employees feel valued and supported.

Surrounded by inspirational women daily, Bianca highlights the lasting impact of her late mother-in-law, a gentle and intelligent soul who encouraged continuous learning and finding value in everyone. As a leader, Bianca prioritises creating an environment where everyone feels heard and valued, embracing and celebrating differences to propel the organisation forward as a diverse and modern entity.

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“Working within an environment where everyone feels valued and heard is fundamental to me” – Bianca Juresko, Senior Team Manager – Infrastructure
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Jane Fletcher, AU Chief Operating Officer

For Jane, International Women’s Day is a time to reflect on the progress made towards gender equality. While Godfrey Hirst has achieved equal representation at the senior management level, Jane acknowledges the global challenge with women in leadership positions, especially in societies where basic rights are denied. Despite the need for a dedicated day, she emphasises the ongoing struggle for women's rights.

Jane's proudest achievement in her 29-year tenure at Godfrey Hirst is her contribution to reshaping the company's culture. She attributes Godfrey Hirst’s progress to a mindset valuing skill and dedication over gender, with cultural change supported at all management levels. Jane stresses the importance of embedding gender equity into the organisation's DNA through decision-making and policies.

Inspired by numerous talented women daily, Jane, as a leader, prioritises both employee well-being and the company's success, viewing them as interconnected goals. For her, leadership involves fostering a safe, nurturing environment while driving business growth.

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“Everyone deserves the right to work in a safe and nurturing environment” – Jane Fletcher, Chief Operating Officer
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Renee Smith, Chief Marketing Officer

To Renee, IWD is a moment to express gratitude for the impact and inspiration these women bring to diverse aspects of her world. In a career marked by milestones, Renee’s proudest achievement is reaching the 10-year mark with an iconic Australian brand. This brand not only resonates with Australian women but has also empowered a generation of young women to embrace their true selves.

When it comes to supporting gender equity in the workplace, Renee advocates for lending a helping hand irrespective of gender, emphasising the importance of supporting colleagues in various aspects of work.&nbsp;

Reflecting on the women who inspire her daily, Renee mentions her friends, nurturing mothers, supportive partners, powerful entrepreneurs, astrologers, gardeners, growers, interior designers and musicians. As a leader, Renee talks to the importance of fostering a strong leadership team, empowering her colleagues to be their very best and producing the best marketing in market!

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“IWD is an opportunity to celebrate women from all areas in your life. To acknowledge them and be thankful for who they are, how they show up and the impact and/or inspiration they have on you” – Renee Smith, Chief Marketing Officer 
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Lisa Norton, NZ Chief Operating Officer

IWD carries profound meaning for Lisa, symbolizing the celebration of women's contributions in various aspects of life.

Lisa's proudest career achievement revolves around transforming a disengaged team into one that thrives on positivity and consistently delivers for the business. Through her leadership, the team's culture underwent a remarkable improvement, reflected in an external engagement survey that soared from 67% to an impressive 90%. Her commitment to fostering engagement, development, and effective leadership created an environment where individuals felt empowered to make a difference.

When it comes to supporting gender equity in the workplace, Lisa advocates for increasing the presence of women in manufacturing leadership, particularly in engineering and mechanical roles. In Lisa's everyday life, she draws inspiration from Deena Clarkson, CEO of CODA Group, not just for her outstanding business leadership but also for her approachability and authentic care. Deena's transformative impact on businesses and the mentorship she provides to numerous women resonates deeply with Lisa.

As a leader, Lisa emphasizes the importance of being consistent, calm, and curious - qualities that contribute to treating everyone fairly, creating a sense of safety, and expressing genuine passion for people and their endeavours. Through Lisa's perspective, International Women's Day stands as a pivotal moment to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements, stories, and potential of women worldwide.

<blockquote>"International Women's Day offers a platform for women to share their many achievements and stories from the year that was." - Lisa Norton, NZ Chief Operating Officer</blockquote>

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Celebrating International Women’s Day with Inspirational women from our business.

In a marketplace increasingly focused on environmental considerations and issues around sustainability, Redbook are incredibly proud to have products officially certified Declare® LBC Red List Free.

Want to know more? Learn more about the benefits of <a href="https://www.redbookcarpets.com/features/red-list-free">Red List Free carpets</a>.

Proud to have products officially certified Declare® LBC Red List Free.

We Have Something Exciting To Declare.

As the Oceanic subsidiary of Mohawk Industries, the world’s largest flooring company, we belong to a global network of leading products, brands and world-class manufacturing and we know that our future depends on the work we do today.

At Redbook, our commitment to our planet extends beyond just products and processes: it’s how we challenge ourselves to do and be better every day, how we make decisions, how we reinvest in our people and our planet, and how we define what matters most as we work to deliver value for generations to come.

Learn more about <a href="https://www.redbookcarpets.com/sustainability">our sustainability journey</a>.

Reinvesting in our people and our planet.

Our Approach To Sustainable Business - Believe in Better

Redbook&nbsp;is a supporting sponsor of Geelong Connected Communities (GCC), which provides a 24/7 online grants platform to help not-for-profit organisations fund their programs. &nbsp;

With a history of over 150 years of local manufacturing in Geelong, we share a value in giving back to the local community and supporting like-minded organisations in diverse industries like arts and culture and events.

GCC has established partnerships with more than 300 non-profit organisations in the area. Together, they have successfully completed 777 meaningful projects and distributed a total of $2,199,118 to support initiatives aimed at improving the lives of the people in Geelong.

Redbook&nbsp;are proud to support GCC’s goal of 1000 grants by 2025, helping keep the Geelong region strong through all community segments.

Photography: <a href="https://www.planetdesigns.net/planet-designs-overland">Planet Designs Overland</a>

Redbook is a supporting sponsor of Geelong Connected Communities.

Supporting Geelong Connected Communities

Redbook is a proud member of G21^, also known as the Geelong Region Alliance. G21 is the formal alliance of government, business and community organisations that work together to improve the lives of people within the Geelong region, across the Colac Otway, Golden Plains, Greater Geelong, Queenscliff and the Surf Coast.

Improving the lives of people within the greater Geelong region.

Geelong Region Alliance - G21

Our sustainability motto is simple but real – Believe in Better – and we feel a profound sense of responsibility to advance this shared mission of a more sustainable future.

As an industry leader in flooring, one of our key sustainability pillars is Resource Stewardship. &nbsp;The planning of our new palletised warehouse at Truganina involved accommodating our ever-expanding Australian operations and an important commitment to the further reduction of emissions across our operations.

Generating clean energy, reducing our reliance on non-renewable resources.

Solar Powered Palletised Warehouse

Redbook Carpets is proud to have earned a Gold medal by EcoVadis1, the world’s largest and most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, as a recognition of their EcoVadis Rating. EcoVadis measures a company’s improvement in its whole supply chain and production towards the transition to a sustainable economy. The results put Redbook Carpets in the top 97th percentile of more than 100,000+ rated companies in the EcoVadis global network.

The Ecovadis methodology is built on international sustainability standards, including the Global Reporting Initiative, the United Nations Global Compact, and the ISO 26000, covering 200+ spend categories and 175+ countries.

The Sustainability Scorecard illustrates performance across 21 indicators in four themes:

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	<li>Environment</li>
	<li>Labour &amp; Human Rights</li>
	<li>Ethics</li>
	<li>Sustainable Procurement</li>
</ol>

<a href="https://ecovadis.com/">More about EcoVadis</a>.

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1Redbook Carpets is a brand of Godfrey Hirst Australia Pty Ltd

Recognising improvements in company sustainability standards.

Redbook Carpets Achieves Gold Medal Rating By EcoVadis

Taking real climate action as an organisation means voluntarily going above and beyond current regulations to achieve net zero carbon emissions. At Redbook Carpets, we do. Redbook Carpets is a brand of Godfrey Hirst Australia has achieved Climate Active Carbon Neutral organisation status and is proud to be the first Australian carpet manufacturer to do so.

The Australian government program Climate Active recognises businesses that take voluntary climate action to measure, reduce and offset carbon emissions. Redbook Carpets’ Climate Active membership and certified carbon neutral organisation status demonstrates our commitment to sustainability and industry leadership to drive genuine change1.

One carbon offsetting project we have supported is the Yunnan Yuanjiang Lutong Hydropower Station is located in Yunnan Province, China2. A factor in our decision to support this project was the fact that several of our hard flooring suppliers are located in China. The project is a diversion-type run-of-river hydropower station with an installed capacity of 10MW generating approximately 52,920MWh of electricity annually. &nbsp;The project reduces the emission of greenhouse gases by replacing equivalent electricity from the China Southern Power Grid, which is dominated by fossil fuel-fired power plants.

1Redbook Carpets is a brand of Godfrey Hirst Australia Pty Ltd which is a ‘carbon neutral’ organisation. This means that those entities purchase and voluntarily retire carbon offsets equivalent to their annual carbon dioxide equivalent greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from sources within their organisational boundary. For Australia, organisational GHG emissions are accounted for, and carbon neutral status is certified, in accordance with the requirements of Climate Active.

2https://cdm.unfccc.int/Projects/DB/TUEV-SUED1205493996.04/view

Yunnan Yuanjiang Lutong Hydropower Station Offsetting Project 

Taking real climate action as an organisation means voluntarily going above and beyond current regulations to achieve net zero carbon emissions. At Redbook Carpets, we do. Redbook Carpets is a brand of Godfrey Hirst which has achieved Climate Active Carbon Neutral organisation status and is proud to be the first Australian carpet manufacturer to do so2.

The Australian government program Climate Active recognises businesses that take voluntary climate action to measure, reduce and offset carbon emissions. Redbook Carpets’ Climate Active membership and certified carbon neutral organisation status demonstrates our commitment to sustainability and industry leadership to drive genuine change2.

One carbon offsetting project we have supported is the Hubei Duhe Pankou Hydropower Plant in China, located on the Du River, in Zhushan Country, northwest of Hubei Province, China4. &nbsp;A factor in our decision to support this project was the fact that several of our hard flooring suppliers are located in China. Utilising water resources of the Du River and delivering an annual average of 1,105,800 MWh of electricity to the Central China Power Grid, this project upholds the UN Sustainability Development Goal of taking urgent climate action. Local electricity demand was previously supplied by the Hubei Grid, comprised predominantly of non-renewable coal power plants. This hydropower plant has a total installed capacity of 500MW and reduces the emission of greenhouse gases by replacing traditional thermal power with renewable hydropower.

2Redbook Carpets is a brand of Godfrey Hirst Australia Pty Ltd which is a ‘carbon neutral’ organisation. &nbsp;This means that those entities purchase and voluntarily retire carbon offsets equivalent to their annual carbon dioxide equivalent greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from sources within their organisational boundary. For Australia, organisational GHG emissions are accounted for, and carbon neutral status is certified, in accordance with the requirements of Climate Active.

4https://cdm.unfccc.int/Projects/DB/JACO1340762224.99/view

Duhe Pankou Hydropower Plant Offsetting Project

Taking real climate action as an organisation means voluntarily going above and beyond current regulations to achieve net zero carbon emissions. At Redbook Carpets, we do. Redbook Carpets is a brand of Godfrey Hirst which has achieved Climate Active Carbon Neutral organisation status and is proud to be the first Australian carpet manufacturer to do so1.

The Australian Government program Climate Active recognises businesses that take voluntary climate action to measure, reduce and offset carbon emissions. Redbook Carpets’ Climate Active membership and certified carbon neutral organisation status demonstrates our commitment to sustainability and industry leadership to drive genuine change2.

One carbon offsetting project that we have supported is the ‘Carbon Conscious Carbon Capture Project 1’ which is a reforestation project across 14 properties totalling 5,700ha in the Central and Northern Agricultural Regions of Western Australia. &nbsp;We chose this project as a reflection of our Australian Made operations, with all of our soft floor coverings made in Australia. From 2009 to 2010 over 6 million native species Mallee trees planted on land previously cleared for dryland cropping and grazing. Registration as a Carbon Farming Initiative Project included commitment to maintaining the forest for a minimum of 100 years. This region in Western Australia was recognised as significantly over-cleared, and the reforestation is: providing protective habitat for native flora and fauna; reducing wind and water erosion; in some cases reducing soil salinity and some cases providing a useful environment for sheep and honey bees.

1Redbook Carpets is a brand of Godfrey Hirst Australia Pty Ltd which is a ‘carbon neutral’ organisation. &nbsp;This means that those entities purchase and voluntarily retire carbon offsets equivalent to their annual carbon dioxide equivalent greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from sources within their organisational boundary. For Australia, organisational GHG emissions are accounted for, and carbon neutral status is certified, in accordance with the requirements of Climate Active.

2Redbook Carpets is a brand of Godfrey Hirst Australia Pty Ltd which is a ‘carbon neutral’ organisation. &nbsp;This means that those entities purchase and voluntarily retire carbon offsets equivalent to their annual carbon dioxide equivalent greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from sources within their organisational boundary. For Australia, organisational GHG emissions are accounted for, and carbon neutral status is certified, in accordance with the requirements of Climate Active.

The Carbon Conscious Carbon Capture Offsetting Project 1

On the 17th of March 2023 Redbook and the wider Godfrey Hirst organisation held our largest Take 3 for the Sea beach clean-up event to date! This now being our third beach clean-up event in as many years, as well as continuing to be an official supporter of Take 3 for the Sea, we are proud to get behind such an important organisation.

In only one hour, our 31-person strong team along with Take 3 for the Sea representatives collected 1,657 litter items weighing 7kg altogether. Working to remove this litter from our environment helps to protect our animals, ecosystems, and oceans.

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‘On Friday afternoon, the team removed an incredible 1,657 pieces of rubbish from Eastern Beach in Geelong. Eastern Beach is a popular waterfront area with high traffic, especially on a beautiful sunny afternoon, like we had! The team were in good spirits as they set out to clean up the beach, and showed great dedication to the task, collecting waste from areas that clearly hadn't been cleaned in a while. They also did a great job of accurately recording their findings, providing detailed data collection sheets to help identify waste sources. The most abundant item found was cigarette butts, with one group finding a whopping 186 butts and a total of 562 were removed from the beach. Amazing work!’ 
-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Abbey Jacob, Take 3 for the Sea Educator
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Our largest Take 3 for the Sea beach clean-up event to date!

Take 3 for the Sea beach clean-up 2023!

We’re doing better together, to recycle our metal waste. Redbook strive to recycle wherever possible to reduce the environmental impact of our manufacturing operations. We’re always looking for new ways to reduce what we send to landfill.

Sims Metal regularly collect metal scraps and old unused machinery from our manufacturing operations. With 36,900 kilograms of metal collected by Sims Metal from Redbook&nbsp;premises in 2022. All metal is then processed or broken down in order to be repurposed. All of the metal collected from our sites here in Geelong is reused and repurposed within Australia.

Sims Metal is the leading collector, processor, and supplier of recycled metal in Australia. Servicing all states and territories across 30 physical locations. With over 100 years of experience in the metal recycling industry Sims Metal and significant investment in future growth of operations to continue to promote and provide recycling support worldwide.

Redbook&nbsp;are continually striving to Believe in Better under our sustainability framework. Ensuring that we are always trying to improve our sustainability efforts for our people, our performance, and the planet. Ensuring that we recycle our metal waste is another step that we take to ensure that we are striving to leave the planet better for future generations.&nbsp;

Reduce, reuse and repurpose metal scraps for a better future.

Sims Metal Recycling

At Redbook, efforts to advance our shared mission of a more sustainable future continue. Having already fitted 436 solar panels on our warehouses in Truganina and Laverton, we’ve now completed our largest ever installation.&nbsp;

Plant 5, our North Geelong carpet tufting facility, is now the proud owner of a 500kW solar system. Covering 12,000m2 of the facility’s roof, the 1,088 460W panels generate up to 1.97MWh of clean energy per day, offsetting over 60% of daytime electricity. &nbsp;

This will help to power the production of over 16,000 lineal metres of carpet each day and reduce electricity bills at the Plant by an average of 28%.

To deliver this transformation, we used Tier 1 JA Solar 460W monocrystalline solar panels on the north facing side of the Plant, together with SolarEdge three phase inverters and optimisers. Recognised amongst the best bankable solar technology globally, the optimisers increase system production by tracking the maximum power of each panel.&nbsp;

The smart meter technology from SolarEdge also provides load monitoring, so we can see how much solar power is being consumed on site and exported. Plus, real-time monitoring of individual panels, making it easy to find and diagnose any faults.

As a proud Australian manufacturer, it’s important to us that we source and develop local solutions where possible.

By transforming the Plant 5 roof into an energy resource, we’re not only cutting operating costs locally, but carbon emissions globally.&nbsp;

It’s another Resource Stewardship initiative that supports our Climate Active Carbon Neutral Organisation certification to cut greenhouse gas emissions across the entire business. Now at Plant 5, any surplus solar not consumed by the plant will be exported to the grid, and we’ll offset approximately 515 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year.

Our vision for sustainability has always been Believe in Better®, with a focus on innovating for a better tomorrow.

A more sustainable future with solar power.

Making Our Buildings Better With Solar

<h3>We’re doing better together, to turn waste into new products.</h3>

Striving for better, Redbook is on a journey to achieving a circular economy, by repurposing and recycling end-of-life flooring products. We’re always looking for new ways to reduce what we send to landfill.

Geelong based company GT Recycling, supported by Deakin University, approached Redbook with the idea of recycling pre-consumer carpet waste and turning it into an innovative recycled reinforced concrete product. Eager to assist, we offered our carpet waste and industry knowledge to assist in the development of the concept product - FibreCrete.

Repurposing waste carpet into inovative concept product.

Innovative Recycling - Turning Waste Carpet Into FibreCrete

As an Australian and New Zealand manufacturer, we actively work towards reducing our environmental footprint across our infrastructure and facilities. We strive to improve processes and seek to source and develop local solutions to this global issue under our sustainability vision, Believe in Better.

Large factory and warehouse facilities generally require a sizeable system for lighting. These systems can result in a significant energy drain so, with that in mind, we upgraded our lighting systems to energy-efficient LED lights.

Between late 2021 and early 2023, we have replaced approximately 75% of the lights at our Plant 5 and Melbourne Logistics sites and our South Geelong and Breakwater sites with higher-efficiency LED models. This was achieved through the LED Light Replacement/Upgrade under the Victorian Energy Upgrades rebate program.

The light fittings replaced included high-bay units in production and warehousing areas, as well as 4-foot battens, some oyster-style lights in bathrooms and small offices, and some panel-style fittings in office areas. Exit lights were also replaced at Plant 5 with an LED version.

The new fittings include programable features such as motion sensors, light level sensors and automatic timer-off functions to allow us to configure the operation of the light fittings to suit the environment and application – maximising energy savings.

Updating our lighting systems to energy-efficient LED lights.

Providing Energy Efficient Lighting

This competition has now finished. Congratulations to our competition winners, Tori and Ben, on their successful competition responses!

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Win a Melbourne Comedy Festival Experience* for two including flights and accommodation.

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Reduced Water Consumption 
We Believe In Better® in everything we do, everyday. Join us on our sustainability journey to introduce new initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint, improve the energy and water consumption of our manufacturing processes and continue to improve our energy efficiency company wide.

Dye Washing 
With the introduction of a new dye washing line which has dramatically reduced our energy consumption and water consumption within this process which will save 500 Litres per minute of water during a production run. This new initiative is just one of the ways that we are becoming more sustainable for our planet and reducing our environmental footprint.

Latex Application 
Latex application during our manufacturing process utilises water to adhere a secondary backing to the carpet. We have recently introduced a new initiative that recycles the water utilised in our latex application process which is done weekly in large batches. This new initiative has resulted in significant water consumption savings with 600L less water being used every 14-tonne latex batch.

Improve the energy and water consumption everyday.

Reducing Water Usage

Finding new carpet is simple with Redbook. Easily compare fibre types across a wide range of colours and styles to select the perfect carpet for your home.

Browse with confidence, knowing that Redbook carpets are made to the highest standards in Australia.

<a href="/products?type=CPT">View all Redbook carpets</a>.

Finding new carpet is simple with Redbook. 

Redbook - Simply Great Carpet

A beautiful cut pile twist carpet, Lasting Touch is an inspired choice for high traffic rooms.

Made in Australia from durable solution dyed nylon, Lasting Touch is stain resistant, fade resistant and perfect for family homes.

<a href="/products/lasting-touch">View Lasting Touch carpet</a>.

A beautiful cut pile twist carpet, Lasting Touch is an inspired choice for high traffic rooms.

Lasting Touch is an inspired carpet choice for high traffic rooms

Create a comfortable and stylish home with <a href="/products/coonawarra">Coonawarra</a>.

This Soft Polyester cut pile twist carpet has a beautiful defined finish and will hold its look and feel for many years to come.

<a href="/products/coonawarra">View Coonawarra carpet</a>.

Create a comfortable and stylish home with Coonawarra.

Create a comfortable and stylish home with Coonawarra

Colour is one of the most important factors to consider when decorating a new home or renovating.

Colour impacts the mood, feeling and personality of a room. Colour can help enhance the appearance of a room’s size, allowing you to make the most of natural and artificial light.&nbsp;

<h3>Think About the Room Size</h3>

No matter how big or small the area, the colour of the floor will have a major impact on the feeling of space within the room.

If the area is small or lacks natural light, <a href="/products?colour=orange&amp;colour=yellow">a lighter shade of carpet</a> will make it appear larger and brighter.

Conversely, <a href="/products?colour=purple&amp;colour=black">darker-hued carpets</a> will warm a room, giving larger spaces a cosiness while adding depth and character.

<h3>How Will You Use the Room?</h3>

Considering how each room is going to be used is important when selecting your carpet. In homes with energetic families, a hard-wearing carpet in a <a href="/products?colour=purple&amp;colour=black">darker tone</a> is a great option. Patterned carpets are especially effective at hiding stains and soiling. For those who like to entertain, <a href="/products?carpetStyles=level-loop-pile&amp;carpetStyles=sisal&amp;carpetStyles=multi-level-loop">a loop pile carpet</a> in mid-tone works well. For a low-traffic home, you may opt for a <a href="/products?colour=orange&amp;colour=yellow&amp;carpetStyles=cut-pile-plush&amp;carpetStyles=cut-pile-twist">plush pile carpet in a lighter shade</a>.

<h3>Set the Mood</h3>

The colour palette you choose will influence the feeling, light and space in each room. Room colour can affect people in many ways, influencing your mood and energy. Cool colours are considered calming and serene; they are often recommended for bedrooms. In halls, entries and small spaces, warm colours can feel expansive and welcoming. 
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The colour of your carpet impacts and affects the the mood, feeling and personality of your home.

Selecting Carpet Colour

Carpet stain removal has got to be one of the most talked about subjects when it comes to carpet.&nbsp;For trickier carpet stain like coffee, red wine, grease or blood, please&nbsp;refer to the specific carpet care guide for your <a href="/product-types">carpet fibre type</a> and how to best clean it.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/gh/image/upload/v1659938764/brands/redbook/photography/redbook-carpets-brochure-thumbnail.jpg"> <a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/gh/image/upload/v1/brands/redbook/docs/redbook-carpets/selection-and-care-guide.pdf">Download the Redbook Brochure</a><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/gh/image/upload/v1/brands/redbook-green/photography/redbook-green-carpets-brochure-thumbnail.jpg"> <a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/gh/image/upload/v1/brands/redbook-green/docs/redbook-green/brochure.pdf">Download the Redbook Triexta Brochure</a>1. Blot, don't scrub Never scrub or rub abrasively your carpet, this can cause a fuzzy area on the carpet which could outlast the carpet stain. Instead, scoop up as much of the spill as possible then continue to blot any residue with a clean white cloth or paper towel.2. Blot from outside in Always work from the outer edge of the carpet stain towards the centre. This will avoid spreading the stain to a wider area.3. Get to it as quickly as possible Get to any spills as quickly as possible to prevent the stain from penetrating into the carpet fibres, this is what leads to discolouration and marks. Hot liquids especially can be difficult to remove once cooled.4. Try warm water Most common carpet stains caused by household food and beverage (not containing strong dyes) can be treated with warm water (not hot) applied to the carpet stain immediately. Dampen a clean cloth with the warm water and blot it onto the carpet, working from the outside in, until the stain disappears.If you have a triexta carpet from our <a href="https://www.feltex.com/au/brands/redbook-green">Redbook Triexta</a> range, cold water will work just fine. For more stubborn stains, consult the <a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/gh/image/upload/v1659939491/brands/redbook-green/docs/redbook_green/brochure.pdf">care guide</a>'s stain removal section.5. Carpet stain removal mix for wool carpet If the water and clean cloth is not lifting the stain, try these recipes for the best carpet stain remover for wool or synthetic carpet. Again, this is for common household spills, if you have a more stubborn stain, look at your carpet's care guide's stain removal section. Just use this mix with a clean cloth, as you did with the warm water, dabbing from the outside in.Wool Carpet Cleaner 1 teaspoon of wool laundry detergent 1 teaspoon of white vinegar 1 litre of warm waterSynthetic carpet cleaner&nbsp; 1 teaspoon mild wool laundry detergent 1 teaspoon of white vinegar 1 litre of warm water.6. Carpet stain removal If you have determined that your carpet stain is more than your average spill, use your carpet's care guide's stain removal section to determine the most appropriate method.7. Test it first Pre-test the stain removal treatment on a small, less conspicuous area of carpet to make sure it doesn't damage or change the carpet colour.8. Press the carpet dry between treatments Press dry the carpet with a clean white towel or paper towel to remove excess moisture between any steps in the cleaning process.9. Dry the carpet Once the spill has been treated, place a few layers of paper towel or white cloth over the area and weigh it down with a couple of heavy books, an upturned coffee table or something heavy that won't transfer colour. This will absorb any residual moisture.10. Don't walk on the carpet until it's dry Cover the mark with a chair or coffee table, make sure no one walks on the carpet until it is completely dry. Even once it is dry to touch the pad underneath may still be damp, keep it free from foot traffic as long as possible. A hairdryer and also speed up the drying process, but be sure not to overheat the area and scorch your carpet.11. Remember, don't rub and don't scrub You see how important it is that you blot and don't scrub? It's so important we mentioned it twice!12. Call the professionals If the carpet stain isn't removed after treatment, it's time to give the professional carpet cleaners a call.View our <a href="/products?type=CPT&amp;subType=triexta_cpt">Redbook Triexta carpets</a> with exceptional stain and soil resistance and clean with just water!

Looking for tips on how to clean your carpet?

12 Tips For Easy Stain Removal

<h3>Healthy Homes from The Ground Up</h3>

You might have heard of ‘material health’, a term used to describe how healthy&nbsp;a building product is for you and the overall environment. When it comes to material health, it’s what’s on the inside that matters most.

Leading the way in healthier carpet™, <a href="/product-types/triexta-carpet">Redbook triexta</a> and<a href="/product-types/solution-dyed-nylon-carpet"> Solution Dyed Nylon (SDN)</a> carpets and are officially certified Declare™ Red List Free.

<h3>What’s The Red List?</h3>

The <a href="https://living-future.org/lbc/red-list/">LBC Red List</a> is a register of manufacturing ingredient ‘worst in class’ such as BPA, PVC, fluorocarbons, added formaldehyde, VOC’s and phthalates.

Achieving the Red List Free certification guarantee that a product does not contain Red List chemicals.

<h3>Why it’s Important?</h3>

Interior finishes and furnishings can contain Red List pollutants.

Acting as a ‘nutrition label’ for building materials, Declare™ Red List Free is the gold standard of environmental certification and product transparency.

Carpets with the Red List Free certification offer absolute peace of mind for anyone looking to create a healthier, safer and more sustainable home.

<h3>How Did We Achieve Certification?</h3>

To achieve this, we worked with our entire supply chain to identify, source and utilise healthier manufacturing ingredients. The entire chemical composition of the carpets were scrutinised to a threshold of 100-parts-per-million (100ppm); essentially creating a ‘nutrition’ label of ingredients.

The result? A Declare™ Red List Free certification on all Redbook triexta and SDN carpets the highest and best rating available for material health.

<h3>The Nutrition Label for Building Materials</h3>

Declare™ Red List Free certified products offer full transparency, providing you with peace of mind that you are selecting a healthy building product for a healthier and safer home. With the transparency of the Declare™ Red List Free program, you can make an informed decision to select a floorcovering that creates a safe and healthier home environment.

There are three levels of certification: 
Declared (good) - This base level of transparency, while revealing a product’s ingredients, will nevertheless contain some Red List ingredients, which will be highlighted. 
Red List Approved (better) - Where chemicals or product ingredients have no available public information, or a manufacturer is unable to publicly identify an ingredient due to proprietary registration. Products may potentially contain Red List chemicals which if identified, will be highlighted in orange. 
Red List Free (best) - Complete ingredient disclosure revealing no Red List chemicals at levels at or above 100ppm or 0.01 percent.

<a href="/products?type=CPT&amp;subType=triexta_cpt">Redbook triexta</a> and <a href="/products?type=CPT&amp;subType=solution_dyed_nylon_cpt">SDN carpets</a> achieve the highest and best Declare Red List Free certification™.

<a href="/au/features/red-list-free">Learn more about Red List Free &gt;</a> 
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Declare™ Red List Free carpets by Redbook Carpets, why they're the healthier choice.

Healthier Carpet™ For Your Home

To help you find the ideal carpet for your home, you can request 3 free product samples to be delivered straight to you, allowing you to be confident in your choice.Just browse our <a href="/products?type=CPT">products</a>, find the ones you like and where samples are available, add them to your cart and place free request by completing&nbsp;your details.If you want to view our whole range, please visit your local store.<a href="/products?type=CPT">Browse products</a> and request available samples.

Request 3 free product samples to be delivered straight to you.

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It is important that all carpet is professionally installed in accordance with Australian Standard 2455.1 “Textile Floor Coverings – Installation Practice – General” and Redbook Carpets Installation Recommendations. Professional installation is a must. If you don't have carpet installed correctly it can void your warranty.

<h3>What else should I consider when installing new carpet?</h3>

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	Consider purchasing a little extra carpet to keep on hand to update area busy areas such as stairs or hallways in the years to come. You can also make walk off matts from extra carpet pieces.
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	Don't forget underlay. Carpet should be installed on new underlay that is compatible with the quality and use of your new carpet.
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</ul>

Get the best from your finish and longevity from your new carpet with these installation recommendations.