This is ekoa®
for walls
Real materials. Big style. Small Footprint.
This is
Ekoa®
for walls
Transform spaces with impact-resistant, eco-friendly wall coverings that are perfect for hospitality, healthcare, workplaces, and more.
Transform spaces with impact-resistant, eco-friendly wall coverings that are perfect for hospitality, healthcare, workplaces, and more.
Bold, bright,
& flax-forward
Color, unlocked: 40 new vivid hues join our core color palette.
Made from renewable, crazy-strong flax—natural wall protection that’s flat-out beautiful.
Bio-based, Red List Free, and made from rapidly renewable flax, Ekoa is natural wall protection with no trade-offs.
Think gorgeous walls. Everywhere.
Seamless sheet-to-sheet installation. Stunning curves. Millwork looks for less.
Tough on impact.
Stands up to stains.
Ekoa shrugs off scuffs, carts, and chaos.
- Type 3 wall protection (W-102 Type THREE)
- Stain resistant and wipes clean with bleach
A wise choice.
We know there are many options for wall protection, wallcovering, and millwork materials—but when it comes to making the best choice, Ekoa truly stands out.
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perfect fit.
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How It’s Made: The Story Behind Ekoa®
Flax is an emerging powerhouse—natural, renewable, and beginning to revolutionize the world of architecture and interior design. We've reengineered this time-tested material to create a high-performance wallcovering solution for modern spaces.
PVC-Free: Why “Less Bad” Isn’t Good Enough
PVC-free doesn’t automatically mean “planet-friendly.” Dive in and allow us to offer you a clearer view of what true sustainability looks like—and why it matters.
Is Ekoa® Fire Rated for Interior Applications?
ekoa® is tested as a complete product, not as a partial assembly or with added fire-retardant backers. This ensures that the fire rating reflects the actual product as it will be installed.
Super Plant: Parsons Showcases Flax’s Strength, Beauty, and Utility
Featured in the Regeneration of Flax exhibit, ekoa is an example of healthier, bio-based material that continues the long history of using flax in building materials.
Healthier Spaces with Wall Protection
Learn how using bio-based ekoa in healthcare and senior-living spaces can facilitate cleaner air, help protect staff, and bolster patient recovery.
Ekoa® Backlighting Guide
Check out the multiple methods for illuminating ekoa for branding, signage, and wayfinding.
Ekoa® included in Architectural Record’s Round-Up of Best Wall + Ceiling Products
We’re honored that ekoa was selected Best in Category in Architectural Record’s review of the the best new interior paneling products of 2023.
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Who is Lingrove?
Lingrove is the team behind Ekoa. Our passion is creating ultra-sustainable, healthy, and high-performance materials for the built environment and automotive interiors. We design and manufacture exceptional products, right here in the USA, that are good for people and the planet.
What is Ekoa?
Made of rapidly renewable flax and plant resins, Ekoa is a high-performing, bio-based composite material that’s perfectly suited for gorgeous interiors and smart design. Certified Clean Air GOLD and Red List Free, Ekoa is natural wall protection with no trade-offs. Strong, stunning, and sustainable, the veneer-like sheets of ekoa are a fit for even the most demanding projects, with impressive durability and impact resistance that make it suitable for walls, ceilings, millwork, product design, and automotive applications.
Where can I use Ekoa?
Ekoa shines in architecture and interior design, product design, and automotive. Ekoa is ideal for walls, ceilings, tables, headboards, columns, and millwork. It’s not designed for flooring or outdoor use (yet!).
- For A&D, our biocomposite sheets are perfect for wall protection, wall coverings, ceilings, and millwork.
- In automotive and transportation, Ekoa can replace wood veneer or even carbon fiber for interior applications using compression molding.
What sheet sizes are available?
Ekoa comes in .032” (+/-.003”) thick sheets, 4’ wide, and lengths from 8’ to 12’ (to the nearest foot, shipped slightly oversized for trimming). Need something longer? Custom lengths are available—just ask!
What certifications does Ekoa have?
Ekoa is certified Clean Air GOLD, Declare Red List Free, Prop 65 compliant, PFAS free, and is a USDA Certified Biobased product. We are Buy America, Build America (BABA) certified, are on the mindful MATERIALS (mM) platform, and we have an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) as well as a Health Product Declaration (HPD).
Sustainability is why we exist—learn more
What makes Ekoa special?
- Strong: Highly durable, abrasion and impact resistant, easy to clean (even with bleach!), and independently tested to W-102 Type III and KCMA standards.
- Stunning: Features a rich, natural grain for timeless style on walls, ceilings, and cabinetry.
- Certified Clean Air GOLD and is a USDA Certified Biobased Product.