Fitwall® decorative panels with A+ low-emission classification

Concern about air quality has grown significantly in recent years. As awareness has increased, so has the demand for organizations, institutions and governments to establish clearer standards and regulations to protect the air people breathe.

For a long time, outdoor pollution was seen as the main issue, mainly due to emissions from vehicles, industrial activity and the burning of fossil fuels. However, indoor air can also contain high levels of pollutants. According to estimates from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor pollutant levels can be 10 to 100 times higher than outdoor concentrations. Since people spend much of their time inside buildings, often in spaces with limited ventilation or poor air circulation, indoor air quality has become an important concern.

Fitwall® decorative panel

One of the main causes of indoor air pollution is the presence of VOCs, or Volatile Organic Compounds. These substances can be released by many common products and materials used in interior spaces, including paints, varnishes, carpets, aerosols and other everyday items. In certain conditions, VOC emissions can affect indoor air quality and people’s well-being.

Fitwall® Doghe Roble Natura

To evaluate this type of emission, the French government established a testing procedure for building materials, furniture and other interior products. The process measures the amount of VOCs released by placing the material in a testing chamber for 28 days and carrying out regular emission measurements.

Materials are classified as A+, A, B or C depending on the level of emissions released.

At Krion by PORCELANOSA Group, quality, environmental responsibility and user health are central priorities. With this approach, the company and the Fitwall® R&D team developed a decorative panel material designed to meet demanding technical and environmental requirements.

Fitwall® OZ Mediterranean

Fitwall® decorative panels are mineral composite panels made with a high mineral content, ATH, modified acrylic resin containing recycled PET, fiberglass and pigments, enamels or dyes that create their realistic finishes. This composition gives the panels important technical qualities, including resistance, flexibility, durability and flame-retardant performance.

Krion Porcelanosa Group applies a practical approach to sustainability in the production of Fitwall® panels through its EPUPR technology, Eco Productive Use Recycled PET. This technology uses an exclusively formulated resin that incorporates recycled PET into the manufacturing process.

Fitwall® Palm Caribbean

Fitwall® decorative panels were tested in an ISO 16000 accredited laboratory to be evaluated according to the criteria of the French Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development, Transport and Housing. The results confirmed that Fitwall® meets the requirements for Class A+ under the French emissions classification system.

Class A+ is the highest classification in this system. It confirms that Fitwall® decorative panels have very low VOC emissions, making them a suitable option for interior projects where air quality, durability and resistance are important. They can be installed on walls, ceilings or furniture cladding in both residential and commercial spaces.