Introduction to IMO Complied LVT

Display of IMO complied LVT tiles for maritime environment applications.

Introduction to IMO Complied Luxury Vinyl Tiles LVT

IMO complied LVT tile, or International Maritime Organization (IMO) compliant Luxury Vinyl Tile, is made of modified PVC material that is designed to meet strict safety and environmental standards set out by the IMO. It’s different from ordinary LVT planks because it’s designed to be specifically used in marine environments, where fire safety and health are paramount. However, IMO complied LVT can also be used in many other environment, so in this article we will take a closer look at how IMO complied LVT can be of advantages.

Luxury Maritime Vinyl Flooring LVT is IMO complied LVT tiles that is highly fire resistance.

What is IMO complied LVT?

IMO complied LVT stands for International Maritime Organization compliant Luxury Vinyl Tile. It is a special grade of LVT that is tested to meet the safety standards set by the IMO. The IMO is an agency established by the United Nations to responsible for regulating shipping and maritime activities worldwide.

As the IMO has a set of requirements for the applied luxury vinyl tiles that is used for maritime environments, LVT planks that can meet the IMO standards of required are generally referred as IMO complied floorings. IMO complied LVT is required to meet strict fire safety and smoke emission standards in order to be used on ships and other maritime vessels. This means that IMO complied LVT not only has all the features and benefit of conventional LVT tiles, it also has improved fire rating and emits lower levels of toxic gases in the event of a fire.

Why is IMO compliance important?

IMO compliance is crucial for the marine industry as it ensures that the materials and products used in the cruise ship environments meet safety standards that is set out by the IMO association. Non-compliant LVT tiles can pose serious risks to crew members and passengers in the event of fire. For example, if a fire were to break out on a ship with non-compliant LVT, the non complied flooring tiles has higher potential to burn and release toxic fumes which hinder evacuation efforts.

Therefore IMO complied LVT flooring planks have been tested to ensure there is significant performance to fire resistance, low smoke density, and minimized toxicity, making it a safer choice for the maritime industry.

In addition to safety concerns, IMO compliance also plays a role in environmental sustainability. The use of non-compliant LVT can lead to pollution and harm to marine life. By using IMO complied LVT, which meets strict environmental regulations, the maritime industry can reduce its carbon footprint and contribute to a cleaner and healthier planet.

The IMO certification has many strict requirements for IMO complied LVT tiles.

Maritime used resilient vinyl floorings need to have higher fire resistance and less smoke emission to reduce potential risks of fire.

Benefits of IMO complied LVT Floorings

IMO complied LVT tiles offers a range of benefits, including improved safety, durability, and environmental friendliness. One case study found that a cruise ship using IMO complied LVT experienced a 40% reduction in slip and fall incidents, thanks to the requirements in improved slip-resistant surface.

In addition to safety, IMO complied LVT is also highly durable and resistant to wear and tear. This makes it an ideal choice for high-traffic areas such as cruise ship decks or cargo ship interiors.

What does this mean for Flooring Businesses?

As IMO complied vinyl floorings features in improved fire resistance, low gas emission, slip resistance and less toxicity, flooring businesses can differentiate their product offerings by offering IMO certified LVT floorings as a premium positioned products for both residential and commercial applications.

As the general public began to pay more attention towards better health and environments, we also begin to see a some clients, homeowners and architectures to have a great interest for IMO complied resilient vinyl floorings.

Consumers are now looking for better performance luxury vinyl tiles that offer fire-resistant and fire-proof IMO complied LVT tiles

Where to Buy IMO complied LVT tiles?

Sreelance Material Technology has recently launched their IMO complied resilient luxury vinyl floorings as an addition to conventional LVT tiles. Flooring businesses and flooring distributors that are actively searching for IMO complied LVT tiles from China can buy it directly with Sreelance. Reach out to our sales team through Contact Us Here.