Connected Threads StrataWorx®

Connected Threads

Weaving a New Story We seek spaces that bring us comfort in the chaos of modern times, spaces to decompress and breathe.

Soft, warm, and tactile materials with a refined handmade quality connect us to our heritage, as they are passed down through community with love and care. Materials that have multiple lifetimes of stories and memories to share.

Connected Threads provides an array of products inspired by textile hand crafts. Available in EcoWorx® and StrataWorx® carpet tile backings and custom broadloom styles – a complete system of products to complement any aesthetic in a range of price points.

C O V E R : D R O P S T I T C H ( C A R P E T T I L E 5 T 5 9 8 ) I N G O L D ( 1 6 2 1 0 ) , P L E AT E D ( C A R P E T T I L E 5 T 6 0 0 ) I N V I N TA G E ( 1 6 7 6 0 ) A N D K N I T T E D ( C A R P E T T I L E 5 T 5 9 9 ) I N V I N TA G E ( 1 6 7 6 0 ) | I N S TA L L E D R A N D O M

S E E M O R E C O N N E C T E D T H R E A D S V I S U A L S AT S H AW C O N T R A C T. C O M

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StrataWorx® Carpet Tile

EX AMINE THE ST YLES OF CONNECTED T H R E A D S S T R ATAW O R X C A R P E T T I L E

D R O P S T I T C H ( C A R P E T T I L E 5 T 5 9 8 ) I N V I N TA G E ( 1 6 7 6 0 ) + G O L D ( 1 6 2 1 0 ) | I N S TA L L E D S TA G G E R

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Connected Threads StrataWorx® is available to ship up to 2,500 square yards from the USA in two weeks or less.

Threads of Connection Bind Us Together Create a sense of refinement with Connected Threads StrataWorx®, a collection that pays tribute to the heritage of textile crafts. Celebrating a foundation of materiality appreciation and reuse, every stitch and loop adds to our understanding of the threads that bind us.

The Connected Threads StrataWorx® collection is made with a lightweight polymer composite backing engineered for efficiency in manufacturing, transportation and installation. PVC-free StrataWorx® contains a minimum of 25% pre-consumer recycled content and is designed for durability at an accessible price point.

E X P LO R E O U R Q U I C KS H I P C A R P E T TILE STYLES

P L E AT E D ( C A R P E T T I L E 5 T 6 0 0 ) I N V I N TA G E ( 1 6 7 6 0 ) | I N S TA L L E D M O N O L I T H I C

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PLEATED A medium-scale pattern, inspired by gathered fabric, creatively arranged to form a cross-woven visual. Available in a range of warm-to-cool neutrals.

P L E AT E D ( C A R P E T T I L E 5 T 6 0 0 ) I N V I N TA G E ( 1 6 7 6 0 ) | I N S TA L L E D M O N O L I T H I C

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KNITTED Inspired by layers of intertwined yarn that form soft, shifting visual movement, Knitted is a small-scale organic pattern available in a range of warm-to-cool neutrals.

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L E F T A N D R I G H T: K N I T T E D ( C A R P E T T I L E 5 T 5 9 9 ) I N V I N TA G E ( 1 6 7 6 0 ) | I N S TA L L E D M O N O L I T H I C

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Modular Meets Mergeability As a No Rules carpet tile collection, Connected Threads StrataWorx® provides the flexibility to design installations in any arrangement. Adjust, adapt and evolve for future space needs with ease.

BE RANDOM Install carpet tiles in any configuration you choose for faster installation times and reduced labor costs. When a tile needs to be replaced, simply remove the existing tile and put a new one down in any direction.

S E L EC T I V E LY R E P L AC E T I L E S A S N E E D E D No Rules carpet tiles provide the ability to replace small sections of flooring. Order material as needed instead of keeping track of attic stock.

M I X DY E LOT S U N D E T EC TA B LY Mergeable dye lots offer unique color patterning, layered textures and intentional gradations that make it even easier to mix and match replacement tiles over time without worrying if colors will exactly match previous orders.

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DROP STITCH A foundational texture influenced by parallel stitching, Drop Stitch highlights the harmony between positive and negative elements of handwork. A small-scale texture available in warm-to-cool neutrals and color pairings.

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A B O V E : D R O P S T I T C H ( C A R P E T T I L E 5 T 5 9 8 ) I N G O L D ( 1 6 2 1 0 ) + P L E AT E D ( C A R P E T T I L E 5 T 6 0 0 ) I N V I N TA G E ( 1 6 7 6 0 ) | I N S TA L L E D R A N D O M

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R I G H T: P L E AT E D ( C A R P E T T I L E 5 T 6 0 0 ) I N V I N TA G E ( 1 6 7 6 0 ) | I N S TA L L E D M O N O L I T H I C

EcoWorx® Carpet Tile

EX AMINE THE ST YLES OF CONNECTED THRE ADS ECOWOR X CARPET TILE

H A N D S T I T C H ( C A R P E T T I L E 5 T 5 1 6 ) I N C O N N E C T I O N ( 1 6 1 0 5 ) A N D F R E N C H K N O T ( C A R P E T T I L E 5 T 5 1 7 ) I N V I N TA G E G O L D ( 1 6 7 6 2 )

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I N S TA L L E D H E R R I N G B O N E

Weaving a New Story Connected Threads is a 9 x 36 carpet tile collection manufactured with EcoSolution Q100™, a high performance 100% recycled content nylon fiber, allocated from pre-consumer sources. Products with EcoSolution Q100™ are optimized for low embodied carbon and are carbon neutral.

For more than 20 years, we have invested in material health with our EcoWorx® PVC-free carpet tile backing, the first flooring product to be Cradle to Cradle Certified® Silver.

Designed for disassembly and reuse, carpet tile styles Hand Stitch, French Knot and Quilted are included in our Environmental Guarantee, our pledge to reclaim and recycle EcoWorx® carpet tile through the Shaw Contract re[TURN]® reclamation program.

Truly people together, planet forever.

E X P LO R E T H E B E N E F I T S O F ECOWOR X TILE

H A N D S T I T C H ( C A R P E T T I L E 5 T 5 1 6 ) I N V I N TA G E G O L D ( 1 6 7 6 2 ) | I N S TA L L E D B R I C K

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LOW EMBODIED CARBON | CARBON NEUTR AL CARPET TILE

HAND STITCH Small-scale texture is a nod to hand-stitch craft. This design has irregular stitched pattern elements and a mix of textural threads.

H A N D S T I T C H ( C A R P E T T I L E 5 T 5 1 6 ) I N V I N TA G E G O L D ( 1 6 7 6 2 ) + C O N N E C T I O N ( 1 6 1 0 5 ) | I N S TA L L E D B R I C K

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FRENCH KNOT This medium-scale pattern is influenced by the craft of French knot embroidery. French knot stitches are arranged to allow the pattern to organically flow from tile to tile. French Knot is a No Rules carpet tile: install in any configuration, mix dye lots, and replace as needed over time.

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LOW EMBODIED CARBON | CARBON NEUTR AL CARPET TILE

F R E N C H K N O T ( C A R P E T T I L E 5 T 5 1 7 ) I N V I N TA G E G O L D ( 1 6 7 6 2 ) | I N S TA L L E D S TA G G E R

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Q U I LT E D ( C A R P E T T I L E 5 T 5 1 8 ) I N V I N TA G E G O L D ( 1 6 7 6 2 ) | I N S TA L L E D S TA G G E R

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LOW EMBODIED CARBON | CARBON NEUTR AL CARPET TILE

QUILTED Large-scale angular elements are stitched together to create a layered quilted effect. Quilted is a No Rules carpet tile: install in any configuration, mix dye lots, and replace as needed over time.

Q U I LT E D ( C A R P E T T I L E 5 T 5 1 8 ) I N V I N TA G E G O L D ( 1 6 7 6 2 ) | I N S TA L L E D B R I C K

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F R E N C H K N O T ( C A R P E T T I L E 5 T 5 1 7 ) I N V I N TA G E G O L D ( 1 6 7 6 2 ) | I N S TA L L E D S TA G G E R

Modular Meets Mergeability As part of the Shaw Contract No Rules product offering, French Knot and Quilted carpet tiles are designed for flexibility and space adaptability. Design details such as color patterning, layered textures, and purposeful gradations make Connected Threads styles easy to install in any configuration, mix dye lots, and replace as needed over time.

BE RANDOM

Install carpet tiles in any configuration you choose for faster installation times and reduced labor costs. When a tile needs to be replaced, simply remove the existing tile and put a new one down in any direction.

S E L EC T I V E LY R E P L A C E T I L E S A S N E E D E D

No Rules carpet tiles provide the ability to replace small sections of flooring ordering material as needed instead of keeping track of attic stock. Replacing a few tiles at a time is a great way to lessen your carbon footprint.

M I X DY E LOT S U N D E T EC TA B LY

Mergeable dye lots offer unique color pattering, layered textures and intentional gradations that make it even easier to mix and match replacement tiles over the course of time without worrying whether colors will exactly match previous orders.

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LOW EMBODIED CARBON | CARBON NEUTR AL CARPET TILE

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C O N N E C T E D T H R E A D S P R O V I D E S A N A R R AY O F P R O D U C T S I N S P I R E D B Y T E X T I L E H A N D C R A F T S .

V I S I T S H AW C O N T R A C T. C O M F O R M O R E I N S P I R AT I O N A N D I N F O R M AT I O N O N T H I S C O M P L E T E C O L L E C T I O N .

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Connected Threads StrataWorx

At the heart of Shaw Contract, we create products and solutions that positively impact people and the planet. We are Design Optimists.

Sustainability is what unites us. It is our foundation and our purpose: our equal rights, our shared experience, our hopeful future. It is the air we breathe and the earth we stand upon.

For more information about these attributes, contact your local Shaw Contract account manager, visit us at shawcontract.com or call 1.800.257.7429.

Material Health

Carbon Impact

We design and manufacture products to optimize human environments.

We are a positive force in the global effort to collectively fight climate change.

Cradle to Cradle Certified® Silver

More Than 50% Reduced

Connected Threads StrataWorx® carpet tile styles are third-party verified as being safe, circular, and

Carbon Footprint

responsibly made.

Indoor Air Quality People spend 90% of their time indoors, making these environments critical to our wellbeing. These products are Green Label Plus (GLP) Certified, meeting the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) indoor air quality standards for low-emitting products.

Product Transparency Connected Threads StrataWorx® carpet tile styles have an HPD, which is a transparent disclosure of product content and associated health information.

As a result of Shaw's investment to help reduce our energy and greenhouse gas impact, we have cut our Scope 1 & 2 emissions by more than half since our 2010 baseline.

Carbon Neutral Facility Shaw has achieved carbon neutrality in our commercial carpet operations. Since 2018 our global carpet operations are 100% carbon neutral.

Low Embodied Carbon Connected Threads StrataWorx® carpet tile styles have a third-party verified EPD.

LBC Red List Approved Connected Threads StrataWorx® carpet tile styles are Living Building Challenge (LBC) Red List Approved.

Proprietary ingredients are not disclosed on the Declare label; however, all raw materials have been third-party confirmed as being compliant with LBC Red List.

Circular Economy

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We practice a closed-loop approach to sustainability.

We nurture an environment where every voice and perspective can be heard, with equal value placed on seen and unseen experiences.

We Want it Back

Supplier Diversity Program

At the end of its useful life, we can reclaim StrataWorx® as we do any soft surface products.

Since 2006, Shaw has reclaimed and recycled nearly 1 billion pounds of post consumer carpet reducing landfill waste.

More than 60% spend* with small & diverse businesses At Shaw, we want to promote supplier participation that is reflective of Shaw’s diverse customer base and local community. We believe having a strong Supplier Diversity Program is imperative to bringing more innovation to our business and opening new markets for growth. * A llowable spend is domestic (US) spend in categories in which we have diverse suppliers from which to choose.

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Connected Threads

At the heart of Shaw Contract, we create products and solutions that positively impact people and the planet. We are Design Optimists.

Sustainability is what unites us. It is our foundation and our purpose: our equal rights, our shared experience, our hopeful future. It is the air we breathe and the earth we stand upon.

For more information about these attributes, contact your local Shaw Contract account manager, visit us at shawcontract.com or call 1.800.257.7429.

Material Health

Carbon Impact

We design and manufacture products to optimize human environments.

We are a positive force in the global effort to collectively fight climate change.

Cradle to Cradle Certified® Silver

60% Reduced Carbon Footprint

Connected Threads styles are third-party verified as

As a result of Shaw’s investments to help reduce our energy and greenhouse gas impact, we have cut our Scope 1 & 2 emissions by more than half since our 2010 baseline.

being safe, circular, and responsibly made.

Indoor Air Quality People spend 90% of their time indoors, making these environments critical to our wellbeing. These products are Green Label Plus (GLP) Certified, meeting the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) indoor air quality standards for low-emitting products.

Product Transparency Connected Threads styles have an HPD, which is a transparent disclosure of product content and associated health information.

LBC Red List Approved Connected Threads styles are LBC Red List Approved.

Proprietary ingredients are not disclosed on the Declare label, but all raw materials have been third-party confirmed as being complaint with the RED LIST of the Living Building Challenge.

Low Embodied Carbon Connected Threads styles have a third-party verified EPD.

EcoSolution Q100™ Reduces Carbon EcoSolution Q100™ is a high performance 100% recycled content nylon fiber*.

Connected Threads styles are made with EcoSolution Q100™ and have a low carbon footprint as reflected in the EC3 tool. * A llocated from pre-consumer sources.

Carbon Neutral This collection of carpet tile is carbon neutral and is manufactured in a carbon neutral manufacturing location.

Circular Economy

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We practice a closed-loop approach to sustainability.

We nurture an environment where every voice and perspective can be heard, with equal value placed on seen and unseen experiences.

We Want it Back

Supplier Diversity Program

At the end of its useful life, we'll reclaim and recycle Connected Threads styles to make more EcoWorx® carpet products through our Environmental Guarantee. Since 2006, Shaw has reclaimed and recycled nearly 1 billion pounds of post-consumer carpet reducing landfill waste.

We promote supplier participation that is reflective of Shaw Industries’ diverse customer base and local community. More than 60% of our spend* is with small and diverse businesses. We believe having a strong Supplier Diversity Program is strategic for bringing more innovation to our businesses and opening new markets for growth. * A llowable spend is domestic (US) spend in categories in which we have diverse suppliers from which to choose.

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