June 16, 2008—Debuting at NeoCon World’s Trade Fair 2008, Graphic Nature, a broadloom and tile carpet collection from Shaw Contract Group, addresses the performance attributes important to the healthcare market, and brings the vitality of what’s outside to the environment within. Beautiful by nature. Durable by intent. Cradle to cradle by design. Graphic Nature earned a Best of NeoCon Silver Award in the Healthcare Textiles category.
Graphic Nature offers a clean, simple and contemporary perspective on natural elements. Drawing inspiration from water breaking on sand, thatches by a pond, a quiet birch forest, and a lush vista through a break in the trees, the collection translates nature in a graphic way, while retaining the silhouette of what makes each beautiful. The style of the collection makes it appropriate for a variety of end-use applications, and the range of product scale offers flexibility of use within a space, says the company.
Designed with the requirements of healthcare facilities in mind, Graphic Nature is constructed to ensure optimal performance. Products feature anti-microbial to inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi, solution-dyed fiber with stain retardant and soil repellant to preserve carpet appearance, and a moisture barrier to protect against spills and bodily fluids. Products are backed with a lifetime warranty against edge ravel, zippering and delamination.
Constructed with Eco Solution Q nylon, EcoWorx tile and EcoWorx Performance Broadloom backings, Graphic Nature is completely recyclable, fiber to fiber and backing to backing. Graphic Nature products contribute to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System, offering a point for low emitting materials and contributing towards credit for Innovation in Design due to the collection’s Cradle to Cradle Certification.
Shaw Contract Group defines design not only by great appearance, but also performance and sustainability. For more on the company, see its Web site.
