How It’s Made: The Story Behind Ekoa®

How It’s Made: The Story Behind Ekoa®

Not just a pretty surface Picture yourself in a doctor’s office waiting for your appointment, studying in a quiet campus library, or checking in at a hotel front desk just as your trip begins. You notice something different: warm, inviting walls with natural grain and...
PVC-Free: Why “Less Bad” Isn’t Good Enough

PVC-Free: Why “Less Bad” Isn’t Good Enough

By Meg Bruce, Chief Commercial Officer at Ekoa There’s a little industry trope that always gets me. You’re chatting with a salesperson about their “sustainable” product, and the only thing they can confidently tell you is “It’s PVC-free!”—as if it’s a magic password....
Is Ekoa® Fire Rated for Interior Applications?

Is Ekoa® Fire Rated for Interior Applications?

Summary Table: Ekoa and Fire Code Compliance* Code RequirementEkoa Status/PathwayFlame Spread (ASTM E84)Class B (26-75)Thickness ExemptionExempt (<.036” per IBC 802.3)Use in Sprinklered BuildingsClass B allowed where Class A required (IBC 803.13)Additional...
Healthier Spaces with Wall Protection

Healthier Spaces with Wall Protection

Ekoa® plant-based wall protection and caseworks veneers are a durable, cost-effective, and healthy solution for healthcare and senior-living interiors Ekoa provides high-performing solutions for walls in healthcare + senior-living spaces Healthier spaces for patients...
Ekoa® Backlighting Guide

Ekoa® Backlighting Guide

LED Backlighting Applications Ekoa Bare has a natural translucence that, when backlit by LED panels or other lighting, creates opportunities for signage, wayfinding applications, and glowing walls. Introduction In this guide, we delve into the transformative potential...