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Abingdon Flooring brought colour back to The Flooring Show
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After the highly successful launch of its StainFree Wilton patterned carpet collection earlier this year, Abingdon Flooring came to Harrogate with more styles ready to delight homeowners. The show saw the preview of Velveteer, a carpet with the company’s widest colour bank yet. With a bold palette including mustard, royal blue, British racing green, purple and red, the carpet comes in a silk finish with a deep velvet pile. Proving hugely popular throughout the show, Velveteer already looks to have the markings of a highly successful launch for the manufacturer.
Following on from StainFree Sophisticat, StainFree Aristocat was shown. This heavier weight style uses the same yarn for a soft feel without any trade-off in everyday practicality. A range of heathered colourways complement Sophisticat’s plain tones for a carpet that can be used as a harder wearing alternative in living rooms, hallways and on stairs. The stand featured the StainFree Wilton collection that has seen some 3,000 lecterns enter the marketplace since its launch. Divided between florals, tartans, checks and hessian effects, the
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collection uses a palette of elegant blues, greys and naturals perfectly in balance with today’s schemes. Made from highquality polypropylene yarn, StainFree Wilton is an exciting and affordable entry point into patterned carpet. Along with previews on forthcoming roll length introductions, retailers were also able to find out how Abingdon Flooring has been investing in the future over the course of the past two years, including £6m on a state-of-the-art backing line and the upgrade or replacement of 1/8th and 1/10th gauge tufting machines. These developments ensure that production efficiency is maximised, helping Abingdon Flooring to deliver even better value carpets. With its online account management platform nearing completion, Abingdon Flooring was also demonstrating My Trade Portal, featuring real-time stock updates and order processing, allowing retailers to stay closely connected to their account and provide customers with the high level of service expected from independent retailers, be it a Monday morning or a Sunday afternoon. Visit: www.abingdonflooring.co.uk