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Carpets and floor coverings
Modern carpets and floor coverings are expected to make the same aesthetic contribution to modern design as walls and windows, and often at a fraction of the cost. Here are three very different CPDs from three leading floor coverings specialists.
Just the facts
Seminar (1 hour), InterfaceFLOR, a trading name of Interface Europe
InterfaceFLOR’s seminar raises questions about environmental claims and labels in the built environment, and challenges misconceptions; explains the importance of using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to fully understand product sustainability; offers guidance on the new generation of environmental assessment – Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) – and its key benefits; and provides a practical checklist for assessing a supplier’s environmental credentials.
InterfaceFLOR is a worldwide leader in the design and production of modular flooring. Widely recognised as both pioneers in sustainability and industry leaders in innovation, the company offers an extensive range of carpet tile designs suitable for all types of commercial interior.
Non-woven floorcoverings – a guide to meeting customer requirements
Seminar (1 hour 15 minutes), Rawson Carpets
A presentation that outlines the production techniques of non woven carpets and how they can be utilised effectively in varied situations.
Rawson Carpets has been at the forefront of non-woven carpets for over 30 years, using innovative blending processes to develop colours for today’s contract market.
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Making rugs by hand
Seminar (1 hour), The Rug Company
Following a brief introduction The Rug Company’s presentation moves on to: collections and the design process; information about custom design services and production times; project specification and technical characteristics; the manufacturing process involved in hand-knotted rugs; the Tibetan weaving tradition; GoodWeave; sustainability and the environmental impact of the handmade rug process; and approval, service and installation.
The Rug Company is globally recognised as the leading name for contemporary handmade rugs. Its design studio collaborates with 30 of the world’s most inspirational designers, and offers a bespoke service capable of managing and working to specific requirements.
