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Carpet&FlooringReview

BRITAIN’S No. 1 FLOORCOVERING MAGAZINE FOR THE RETAIL AND CONTRACT MARKET

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MAKE THE FINEST CHOICE See all Cormar’s new ranges at The Flooring Show Harrogate on Stand A17 / A18 including Avebury, Oaklands and Malabar Two-fold, as well as an exciting new launch for the Autumn.

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Solitaire IS THE LATEST RANGE IN TOWN!

Hurry to Harrogate for the major launch of this season’s show-stopper.

Solitaire re-defines the best-selling super-soft sector of the market with affordable luxury from a leading UK manufacturer!

Come and see us at Harrogate on Stand A14 to discuss the latest launches in our marketing-leading portfolio of competitive flooring products.

www.regencycarefree.co.uk

Or ask your Furlong representative to give you the inside track.

See the contact details on pages 10 and 11.

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We admit it. We are showing off. We’re flaunting our enviable collection of carpet styles to their very best advantage and we want you to show them off too. Our star attraction is this magnificent wall display, designed to create the biggest impact your store has ever had.

The system comprises eight linked wall panels, each comprising high-impact graphics sitting above attractive feeler swatches, topped by stylish integral lighting. Each unit measures 2.2m high by 76cm wide, adding up to a total width of 5.94m to create a comprehensive picture of the Associated Weavers offering.

Because it’s modular, you can choose the precise number of panels you need (with a minimum of three), to make the most of your wall space.

Then you can add to the effect with some beautifully constructed free-standing lectern and furniture display units. And if you want to make a bigger splash with your StainAway display, you could add some extra height with a branded totem.

A show-stopping display for your showroom

At Associated Weavers we have gone to great lengths to relaunch our best-selling ranges over the last few years. We’re always increasing and improving all our brands to give you the best in polyamide, polypropylene and wool yarn technology. This new merchandising programme gives an at-a-glance impression of our iSense, Invictus, StainAway and Natural Wool ranges. iSense is constructed from the softest, most resilient fibres to produce unique bounce-back qualities – no more dent marks from legs when you re-position furniture. Surprise, Suspense and Serenity are the big sellers of the moment. The latest range to be launched in the iSense collection is iSense Colours, Seduction Royale.

Ask your area manager to view this product.

Sign up for the stars of the show Here are just of the few selected retailers that have purchased the exciting new merchandising system from Associated Weavers.

We want more of you to take advantage of the dramatic increases they’ve seen in sales of our ranges. To get your show on the road, contact your area manager now or alternatively contact the marketing department on 01422 431103 or email displays@associatedweavers.co.uk for samples and unit prices.

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presenting... Orion Twist, Shades of Autumn This contemporary wool rich carpet represents affordable comfort and warmth combined with resilience and durability in a subtly varied palette.

Brockway Orion Twist is perfect for brightening the home with a subtle fleck floor covering that is destined to endure heavy traffic.

It’s available in two qualities, Orion Twist 42 and Orion Twist Major 60. And it comes in a fashion palette of 12 warm natural shades.

This modern classic range is made from 80 per cent pure new wool in a heat-set twist. So it’s luxurious yet hard-wearing, and ideal for the busy family home.

Shaun Lewis, Brockway’s sales director, said: “Brockway’s twist pile ranges are consistently good sellers. Orion Twist is a contemporary berber style carpet offered in two pile weights.

“And because this range is made from New Zealand and British wools, it means carpets looks great for longer.”

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Orion Twist also features Brockway’s innovative, environmentally beneficial carpet-backing Envirobac. This lighter weight backing offers numerous advantages, being very flexible, super-strong and stable. It is energy-efficient, effluent and emission-free and can be recycled at the end of its useful life.

Brockway has been designing and producing premium quality, hand finished carpets in Kidderminster since 1964. It combines British craftsmanship using the finest raw materials to ensure the sustainable manufacture of award-winning carpets, which offer great value for money for any budget and taste for any budget and taste.

For further information, contact Brockway on 01562 828200 or visit www.brockway.co.uk

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Silken Moments A unique and exciting innovation, coming soon from Fells Carpets

SOFT TOUCH WILTON IN FOUR & FIVE METRE WIDTHS

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The people who care about your business NORTH WEST

SCOTLAND

ALAN CHEETHAM GTR MANCHESTER, CHESHIRE, SOT & STAFFORD M: 07966 263571 acheetham@furlongflooring.com

ALAN CAIRNIE EAST SCOTLAND

M: 07976 311434 acairnie@furlongflooring.com

MARK DOWSON MERSEYSIDE, WIRRAL & N. WALES M: 07980 786265 mdowson@furlongflooring.com

COLIN RICHFORD WEST SCOTLAND

M: 07970 163372 crichford@furlongflooring.com

WALES & SOUTH WEST

YORKSHIRE & NORTH EAST RAY ANDREW PART LANCS, FLYDE COAST & CUMBRIA M: 07973 719801 randrew@furlongflooring.com

RICHARD LOCKEY NORTH EAST, EAST COAST

M: 07983 446969 rlockey@furlongflooring.com

JAMES DAVIES YORKSHIRE & EAST LANCS

M: 07968 828516 jdavies@furlongflooring.com

TIM BAILEY S.E. WALES & HEREFORDSHIRE

MARTYN MORRIS SOUTH YORKSHIRE

M: 07794 048414 tbailey@furlongflooring.com M: 07973 403450 mmorris@furlongflooring.com JASON BRIMBLE AVON & GLOUCESTERSHIRE M: 07794 041266 jbrimble@furlongflooring.com

BEN THOMAS MID & WEST WALES

M: 07794 048809 bthomas@furlongflooring.com

STEWART WAITHMAN DEVON & CORNWALL M: 07794 048413 swaithman@furlongflooring.com

Preston Sales tel: 01772 696787 fax: 01772 311921

Gloucester Sales tel: 0845 520 0800 fax: 01452 222515

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SOUTH EAST

MIDLANDS ADAM HILTON NOTTS, DERBYSHIRE & LINCS M: 07872 964685 ahilton@furlongflooring.com

WESLEY GRAHAM LEICESTER, WARWICKSHIRE M: 07968 324598 wgraham@furlongflooring.com

MIKE SHUTT BIRMINGHAM/ STAFFORDSHIRE, SHROPSHIRE M: 07970 158594 mshutt@furlongflooring.com

LONDON ALAN HESLING S.W LONDON, SURREY (INS. M25)

M: 07793 244619 alanhesling@furlongflooringltd.co.uk

TONY CONWAY BEDS, NORTHANTS, OXON & BUCKS

SIMON BROWN MIDDLESEX, W. LONDON, BERKSHIRE

M: 07791 891025 tonyconway@furlongflooringltd.co.uk

M: 07816 217550 simonbrown@furlongflooringltd.co.uk

PETER FLETCHER HAMPSHIRE, DORSET & SURREY (OUTSIDE M25) M: 07816 217561 peterfletcher@furlongflooringltd.co.uk

PAUL LOVELL NORFOLK, SUFFOLK & CAMBS

ANDY THOMPSON ESSEX, HERTFORDSHIRE

M: 07816 217565 athompson@furlongflooring.com

DARREN SPENDIFF KENT

M: 07816 217549

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JOHN AIKEN EAST & WEST SUSSEX

M: 07791 891024 johnaiken@furlongflooringltd.co.uk

DAREN STEDMAN N, N W & E LONDON, HERTFORDSHIRE M: 07816 217548 darenstedman@furlongflooringltd.co.uk

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The luxury of 100% pure new Wool 4 and 5 metres wide

Please contact your Representative to ask about our domestic display options

Bespoke designs service for hospitality and marine contract carpets in 80% Wool / 20% Nylon

Scandinavian quality by design Our UK Sales Team

Ron Fewery 07976 244892

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Derek Boyd 07940 320708

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Kingsmead Carpets Relay Park, Relay Drive Tamworth, B77 5PR. UK

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Register to use our new B2B online ordering www.kingsmead-sales.co.uk

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Rob Sunderland - 07980 737 283 (BD, LS, S, WF) rob.sunderland@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Chris Sheldrake - 07980 761 347 (HX, HD, M, SK, BL, OL) Chris.sheldrake@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Mick Garner - 07796 993 913 (CM WD AL SG LU MK NN) mick.garner@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Peter Thomas - 07779 017 950 (LL CH CW WA L WN PR FY BB LA) peter.thomas@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Colin Arber - 07976 749 552 (CO CB IP NR PE) colin.arber@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Ian Shopland - 07971 914 418 (Southern Sales Manager) ian.shopland@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Craig Brooks - 07971 916 719 (SY TF WS WV DY B WR) craig.brooks@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Nathan Bachellier - 07977 112 095 (CT TN BN RH BR CR SM KT) nathan.bachellier@kingsmead-sales.co.uk David Guscott - 07773 048 574 (ME DA RM SS IG EN N E SE) david.guscott@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Stuart Leigh - 07791 890 441 (TR PL TQ EX TA DT BA BS) Stuart.leigh@kingsmead-sales.co.uk

Visit our newly designed, state of the art stand, to see all that is new in the world of Kingsmead.

COLOUR • PATTERN • CLEANEASY PLAIDS • PINPOINT VELVET along with our traditional collection of saxonies, twists and loops.

Don’t miss your chance of a bargain in the Special’s Cave.

See us on Stand C30.

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Lee Card - 07538 836 273 (SA LD NP CF HR GL) lee.card@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Neal Ford - 07968 015 578 (HP OX SL HA UB TW W NW SW) neal.ford@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Steve Bates - 07971 968 517 (PO SO BH SP RG SN GU) steve.bates@kingsmead-sales.co.uk David Posnett - 07836 650 655 (Northern Ireland) THE STOCKLISTS September 2016

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We also stock a complete selection of underlays, accessories and entrance matting.

We offer a Special Order Service on products from virtually every flooring manufacturer in existence! Express delivery service on Balterio and Krono laminate ranges.

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Peter Lawrence London SW Postals, Surrey (West of A24), Beds, Berks, Bucks, Herts (West of A1) 07881-502508

Paul Henson Essex (Outside M25) Cambs, Suffolk, Herts (East of A1) 07837-295379

Phil Wheeler London SE Postals, Kent, Surrey (East of A24) & Sussex 07881-502507

Anthony Stapleton Sales Director 07881-502505 / 020-8498-2845

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Oxford, Berks, Bucks, Beds, Hants, Middlesex & Herts. . . . . Ian Cardrick, i.cardrick@solentwholesale.co.uk, Sussex E & W, Surrey, South London & Kent . . . . . . . . . . . . John Robson, j.robson@solentwholesale.co.uk, Hants, Wilts, Dorset, Somerset, Gloucs, & I.O.W. . . . . . . . . . . . Adam Ayling, a.ayling@solentwholesale.co.uk, Accessary Sales and IT Specialist (All Areas) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Luke Crooks, luke@solentwholesale.co.uk, VICTORIA Atlas Aura Colonial EasiCare Morton EasiCare Heartland First Impressions Freedom Options 288 Royal Victoria Simply Heathers Collection Strathmore Collection Tudor Twist Victoria Twist LANO & BAJONG Campus X-treme Forum Genius Heather Twist Elite Heather Twist Supreme Jazz Montana Montana Twist Oblique Superior Pembridge Twist Star Twist Collection 30/40/50 BALTA Atlas Big Hit Berber Trail Lothian Wool Berber Luxury Heritage Heather Highland Tweed Gala Cord - all options in stock Grand Prix Melrose Moorland Twist More Noble Noble Heathers Paramount Playground Riva Twist Saxon King Scorpio Sensit Saxony Shepherd Twist Heather Shepherd Twist LUSOTUFO Celtic Horizon Mandaly Safi Sahara Sintra Boucle Superb Twist Tangier Titan & Tital Diagonal Twist Berber Unique Valencia Venus Saxony Wool Dream Wool Heaven

CORMAR Apollo Apollo Plus Home Counties Heathers Home Counties Plains Living Naturals Malabar 2 fold Oaklands 32 Oaklands 42 Oaklands 50 Natural Berber Twist Primo Choice Super/Elite Primo Excellence Primo Plus Sensation Sensation Feeling Sensation Heathers Sensation Supreme Sensation Twist BROCKWAY Avanti Cavendish Collection Dimensions Dimensions Heathers Orion/Orion Major IVC Isafe Apex Isafe One Isafe First Presto Fusion Bingo Comfytex Atlas II Woodmark Tile Styles Ultimate Elements Classic Limestone Planet Gala Woodland Cityscape Prisma Central

mobile: 07973 406329 mobile: 07973 898453 mobile: 07973 406799 mobile: 07966 664379

IDEAL carpets Ascot/Aintree Country Heather Supreme Dublin Dublin Heathers Endurance Grass Collection Mars Motor Car Pronto vinyls Spectrum Galaxy Emotions Athena Hermes Orion entrance matting Alicante Heavy Tread Orotex - Ceylon Orotex - Magnum Orotex - Matrix MISCELLANEOUS BEST WOOL CARPETS Globe CAVALIER Celebrations Country Collection Hamlet Parish and Village CLASSIS CARPETS Amber Plains Toros Exclusive Amber MILLENNIUM WEAVERS Desire Ultra Twist PARAGON Toccarre Carpet Tiles

MOHAWK CARPETS Presidential Collection - Independence - limited - Freedom (4&5M) - Splendour - limited - Super Freedom (4&5M)

We carry other products not listed above, and can also provide a swift special order service on non stock lines.

Our reps and sales office would be pleased to answer all enquiries. Our last Price List is dated September/October 2016.

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Our brand new Rugs and Runners box allows you to present our fabulous bespoke rug collection in all its glory and diversity, practical in size and striking in appearance.

While customers can choose a bespoke rug using any of our broadloom carpets, the box can hold up to 6 A4 folders of our most popular wall-to-wall designs. This feature is ideal if you do not have access to one of our stands, but still want to showcase the new Rugs and Runners concept.

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UK Sales Director Mark Rooney m.rooney@edeltelenzocarpets.co.uk 2Ư FH $GPLQLVWUDWRU Julie Watson j.watson@edeltelenzocarpets.co.uk

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SCOTLAND

Mark Vinter

Mobile: 07775 902 376

NORTH WEST & CUMBRIA

Mark Jones

Mobile: 0782 811 9279 NORTH EAST

Becky Gibbons

Mobile: 07970 491 215 YORKSHIRE

Aldo Beritonni

Mobile: 07971 173 560

WEST MIDLANDS & GLOS.

Pete Averns

Mobile: 07734 324 356 EAST MIDLANDS

Steve Furniss

Mobile: 07773 384787

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Melanie Maynard

Mobile: 07920 434 240

SOUTH WALES & BRISTOL

David May

Mobile: 07976 204 778

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Andrew Goldsmith Mobile: 07432 119 220

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Gary O'Boyle

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THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND

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SALES OFFICE 01429 892567 0844 7252034

Email: sales@thomaswitter.com

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Tel: 01429 892555

Head Office: View Logistics , Park View Road, East Hartlepool TS25 1HT

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Sales Executives Joe King National Sales Manager 077746353454

IMPROVED AND SUPERIOR YARNS

TUDOR TWIST

Alan Stewart Area Sales Manager for Scotland 07774947562 David Rockliffe Area Sales Manager for Cumbria & North Wales 07771614305 TBA - see note below Area Sales Manager for North East and North, West & East Yorkshire Gary Prophet Area Sales Manager for Manchester, South Yorkshire, Staffordshire & Derbyshire area 07884187695 Steve Gallagher Area Sales Manager for Lincs, East Anglia, Leicester & Northants 07774947564 Mark Dearlove Area Sales Manager for West Midlands, Warwickshire, Hereford, Worcestershire & South Wales 07836519153 Barry Enever Area Sales Manager for Somerset, Dorset, Devon & Cornwall 07850321862 Bradley Davies Area Sales manager for Kent & Essex 07920747519

New Tudor Twist Tudor Twist offers a superb construction due to vastly improved and superior yarns.

We are excited at the achievement of such a striking improvement in appearance. Tudor Twist oozes quality and luxury and we now want to ‘show it off’ with our new, high impact displays that are so attractive they instantly catch the eye.

Our new 1m wall unitary display and split lectern will draw customers in to see a fantastic medley of 42 colours in 4/5m widths and 40, 50, 60oz with a spectrum of colour choices from inviting soft shades and pastels through to deep rich tones and primaries. The wall display also shows six sleek loop stripes.

What could be more Distinctly Victoria than the Company’s Flagship 80/20 Wool Rich Collection.

Come and see us at Harrogate on stand C28

Bob Burns, Area Sales Manager for North East retires After nearly 35 years selling the fluffy stuff Bob has decided to retire. Bob’s friends and colleagues at Victoria Carpets would like to thank him for his years of fabulous service and offer our very best wishes for a Happy Retirement.

BY APPOINTMENT TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN CARPET MANUFACTURERS VICTORIA CARPETS KIDDERMINSTER

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Mike White Area Sales Manager for North, West London, Hertfordshire, Middlesex 07778152282 Daniel Alp Area Sales Manager for SE & SW London also Hampshire 07455780336 Derek Allnutt Area Sales Manager for East & West Sussex 07900690406 Lee Wickham Area Sales Manager for Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire & Oxfordshire 07713133517 Jeff Douglas Area Sales Manager for Northern Ireland 07774712353

Tel: 01562 749600 Fax: 01562 749349 sales@victoriacarpets.com www.victoriacarpets.com Worcester Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1JR 19

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AGENTS

Gary Kendall - London North/Home Counties - 07802 661 944 Gary Foster - London North/Home Counties - 07515 283 872 Edwin Cooper - East Anglia - 07738 385 150 Mark Broster 07766 255 222 - London South/Home Counties John Constable 07836 734 322 - London South/Home Counties Email: infouk@xyloflooring.com Mike O'Brien - Cumbria, Lancashire, Cheshire - 07881 451 682 Steve Fletcher - Yorkshire - 07831 818 989 Web: www.xyloflooring.com Steve Furniss - East Midlands - 07773 384 787 Tel: 020 8368 8122 Dean Stanley - West Midlands, South Wales - 07572 758 010 Fax: 020 8368 8127 Martin Gorny - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Dorset, Isle Of White, Somerset, Devon, Cornwall - 07530 365 125 ** NEW PRICE LIST & BROCHURE FOR JANUARY 2016 NOW AVAILABLE, PLEASE CALL THE SALES OFFICE ON 020 8368 8122** Product Code Species Grading Finish Knightsbridge Multilayer European Oak T&G Collection R02 OAK RUSTIC STAINED WHITE UV OIL R05 OAK RUSTIC SMOKED BRUSHED DK BROWN STAIN R08 OAK RUSTIC BRUSHED WHITE UV OIL LT GREY STAIN R46L OAK RUSTIC UV CLEAR OIL R47L OAK RUSTIC UV WHITE OIL STAIN D152401 OAK RUSTIC SMOKED BRUSHED UV CLEAR OIL R60 OAK RUSTIC BRUSHED BLACK STAIN GREY UV OIL Kensington Uniclic Click Collection R01 OAK RUSTIC SMOKED BRUSHED UV GREY/BROWN OIL STAIN R03 OAK RUSTIC SMOKED BRUSHED LT BROWN STAIN R06 OAK RUSTIC BRUSHED UV CLEAR OIL R09 OAK RUSTIC BRUSHED SMOKED GREY UV OIL STAIN R10 OAK RUSTIC UV CLEAR OIL R11 OAK RUSTIC BRUSHED SMOKED WHITE UV OIL R12 OAK RUSTIC UV CLEAR OIL R13 OAK AB UV CLEAR LACQUER R14 OAK AB UV CLEAR OIL R15 OAK RUSTIC SMOKED BRUSHED UV CLEAR OIL R16 OAK RUSTIC UV CLEAR LACQUER R17 OAK RUSTIC UV WHITE OIL STAIN R18 OAK RUSTIC BRUSHED GREY UV OIL STAIN R39 OAK AB UV CLEAR LACQUER R40 OAK RUSTIC UV CLEAR LACQUER R42 OAK RUSTIC BRUSHED HONEY ROSE UV OIL STAIN Belgravia Herringbone European Oak (T&G Left & Right) Collection R19 OAK RUSTIC UV WHITE OIL STAIN R20 OAK RUSTIC BRUSHED GREY UV OIL STAIN R21 OAK RUSTIC BRUSHED FRENCH GREY UV OIL STAIN Richmond Engineered T&G Collection D14013 OAK RUSTIC UV TITANIUM GREY OIL STAIN Mayfair Multilayer Collection R27 OAK RUSTIC DEEP BRUSHED HANDSCRAPED UV DK STAIN OIL R28 OAK RUSTIC SMOKED DEEP BRUSHED UV CLEAR OIL R29 OAK RUSTIC SMOKED DEEP BRUSHED, HANDSCRAPED UV OIL R33 OAK RUSTIC SMOKED DEEP BRUSHED UV CLEAR OIL R52 OAK RUSTIC SMOKED DEEP BRUSHED WHITE UV OIL STAIN R53 OAK RUSTIC SMOKED BRUSHED UV CLEAR OIL R61 OAK RUSTIC DEEP BRUSHED BLACK STAIN GREY UV OIL R62 OAK RUSTIC DEEP BRUSHED WHITE UV OIL STAIN R68 OAK RUSTIC SMOKED DEEP BRUSHED, HANDSCRAPED UV OIL R70 OAK RUSTIC SMOKED DEEP BRUSHED UV CLEAR OIL Hampstead Valinge 5Gc Click Collection R30 WALNUT RUSTIC UV CLEAR OIL R41 WALNUT RUSTIC UV CLEAR OIL R41L WALNUT RUSTIC UV CLEAR OIL R57 WALNUT RUSTIC UV CLEAR LACQUER R57L WALNUT RUSTIC UV CLEAR LACQUER R58 WALNUT RUSTIC UV CLEAR LACQUER R58L WALNUT RUSTIC UV CLEAR LACQUER R59 WALNUT RUSTIC UV CLEAR OIL R59L WALNUT RUSTIC UV CLEAR OIL Chelsea Valinge 5Gc Click Collection R07 OAK RUSTIC BRUSHED LIGHT GREY UV OIL STAIN R25 OAK RUSTIC BRUSHED COFFEE MATT LACQUERED STAIN R31 OAK RUSTIC EARTH NATURAL LOOK UV OIL STAIN R38 OAK RUSTIC GOLDEN NATURAL LOOK UV OIL STAIN R43 OAK RUSTIC LIGHT COFFEE MATT LACQUERED STAIN R44 OAK RUSTIC BRUSHED GREY MATT LACQUERED STAIN City Valinge 2G Click Collection R49 OAK RUSTIC BRUSHED MATT LACQUERED SOFT GREY STAIN R50 OAK RUSTIC BRUSHED MATT LACQUERED GRAPHITE GREY STAIN R51 OAK RUSTIC BRUSHED MATT LACQUERED NATURAL WHITE STAIN R56 OAK RUSTIC UV CLEAR SATIN LACQUER Urban Laminate Valinge 2G Click Collection AVENEL OAK N/A MATTLOOK SCOTTSDALE OAK N/A MATTLOOK CARNOUSTIE OAK N/A MATTLOOK SUGARLOAF OAK N/A MATTLOOK CONGRESSIONAL OAK N/A MATTLOOK OLYMPIC OAK N/A MATTLOOK HAZELTINE OAK N/A MATTLOOK KAPALUA OAK N/A MATTLOOK DIAMOND CREEK OAK N/A MATTLOOK Dynamic Vinyl Plank Valinge 2G Click Collection VLVT1611 STONE EFFECT LIGHT GREY LIGHT GREY VLVT1612 STONE EFFECT MEDIUM GREY MEDIUM GREY VLVT1613 STONE EFFECT DARK GREY DARK GREY VLVT2301 CONCRETE EFFECT LIGHT GREY KINGSBARNS LIGHT GREY VLVT2302 CONCRETE EFFECT DARK GREY WATERVILLE DARK GREY VLVT3531 WEAVE EFFECT GREY BANDON DUNES GREY WEAVE VLVT3541 WEAVE EFFECT GREY CRYSTAL DOWNS GREY WEAVE VLVT5431 WOOD EFFECT GREY SAND HILLS VINTAGE GREY VLVT6001 WOOD EFFECT OAK SHADOW CREEK OAK VLVT6003 WOOD EFFECT SMOKED OAK KIAWAH SMOKED OAK VLVT6013 WOOD EFFECT DARK WALNUT AUGUSTA DARK WALNUT VLVT6022 WOOD EFFECT GREY MEDINAH GREY OAK VLVT6031 WOOD EFFECT LIMED OAK SAWGRASS LIMED OAK VLVT6033 WOOD EFFECT LIGHT WALNUT RIVIERA LIGHT WALNUT VLVT6045 WOOD EFFECT OAK CYPRESS OAK VLVT6046 WOOD EFFECT OAK MUIRFIELD OAK VLVT6051 WOOD EFFECT GREY VALHALLA GREY OAK VLVT6072 WOOD EFFECT OAK HARBOUR TOWN OAK VLVT6154 WOOD EFFECT GREY PINE VALLEY WHITE VLVT6311 WOOD EFFECT GREY PEBBLE BEACH GREY

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Carpet&FlooringReview Rolling with robots

Wilton Carpets has announced the commissioning of a state-of-the-art Van De Wiele axminster carpet loom, the first of its kind in the UK, at a cost of some £1.5million.

Increasing capacity by five-times over the traditional axminster looms it replaced, the high-speed Van De Wiele produces miles of premium woven axminster carpet per week, helping Wilton Carpets to meet the growing demand for its stock and bespoke qualities.

Fed by Smart Creel technology, the axminster loom can seamlessly switch between colours and designs, allowing uninterrupted production of woven carpets for the hospitality industry. This world-first innovation sees robots fill each yarn feeder tube and determine the exact length required for any given carpet design, splicing automatically as one pattern switches to another. With minimal downtime, the machine dramatically improves manufacturing flexibility.

“The investment in this new loom enhances the growing stature of one of the UK’s foremost commercial carpet manufacturers and has been commissioned to ensure that Wilton Carpets can continue to service its growing customer base with the efficiency and quality for which the company is known,” says James Sprint, CEO, Wilton Carpets Commercial.

“The first of its kind in the UK and bristling with the latest in production technology, the loom is already having a hugely positive impact on manufacturing operations, boosting capacity while giving unparalleled quality and efficiency.”

This comes as only good news for the manufacturer’s client base that reaches hospitality, leisure, public and commercial locations of all sizes right across the globe, with 1000s of locations enjoying the high-quality nature of carpet made right here in the UK. Over the course of the next 12 months, the Van De Wiele axminster loom will use enough yarn to wrap around the equator six-times. Wilton Carpets has plans to introduce another two of these highly efficient Belgian-made machines at its Wiltshire production site.

T 01722 746000 www.wiltoncarpets.com

Fashionable favourite

Lano Carpets is ensuring one of its enduring favourites is kept up-to-the minute with a series of new colour additions to its hugely popular Heathertwist collection.

Eight new hues, including look-of-the-moment greys and silvers, are now available on both Heathertwist qualities, with Supreme and Elite each offering retailers a 14-strong palette of colours to fit with modern and classic interiors alike.

As part of Lano’s Essenz family of value-conscious carpets, the stain-resistant Heathertwist is made of resilient two-ply 100% Lanoset polypropylene. The fibre ensures Heathertwist keeps its look in busy family homes, where its bleach cleanable quality and 10-year stain and wear warranties offer homeowners peace of mind.

Birger Karlsson, UK and Ireland Sales Director, explains: “In this 2016 colour update we’ve brought Heathertwist right up-to-date, making sure this established favourite is now ready to impress a new generation of homeowners in retailers right across the country. The collection has received eight trendy new hues across both Supreme and Elite qualities that bolster the existing range, furthering our reputation for combining elegant looks with practical credentials and great value.”

Heathertwist continues to evolve through this latest trend-led update, striking shades meeting strong stain resistance to consolidate its place within the Essenz stable. Available 4m and 5m wide and with impressive warranties promising these carpets will retain their looks for time to come, Heathertwist Supreme and Heathertwist Elite are as practical as they are stunning.

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Luxury, longer

Karndean Designflooring is introducing its 1.5 metre plank design for extra impact in open-plan and large residential and commercial spaces, with the introduction of its new LooseLay Longboard collection.

LooseLay Longboard features 12 contemporary wood designs, each inspired by authentic European, American and Australian woods including pine, walnut and spotted gum, to name but a few.

Enhancing its already established Karndean LooseLay range, LooseLay Longboard introduces one of the UK¹s longest loose lay vinyl plank designs to date in a 1500mm x 250mm format with a 0.55mm wear layer and 4.5mm thickness.

“With demand increasing for our Karndean LooseLay across residential and commercial interiors alike, we¹re thrilled to introduce our longest format as a loose lay vinyl option,” explained Scott Cochrane, UK sales director of Karndean Designflooring.

He said: “Being 40 per cent larger than our existing Karndean LooseLay wood design, our new plank format will be extremely popular with independent retailers looking to offer the flexibility and convenience of our loose lay vinyl designs, but in an extra-long design for quicker installation in large residential and commercial spaces.

“Likewise, our new woods offer a wide array of sophisticated colourways, intricate design features and authentic finishes to complement emerging trends in interior design.”

Developed from a wide mix of wood grains for a truly characterful floor, Karndean¹s European Oaks are split into two distinct groups.

Twilight and Raven Oak offer on-trend grey and charcoal tones for a modern look with authentic knots, lightly brushed grain details and subtle distressed finishes.

“Being 40 per cent larger than our existing Karndean LooseLay wood design, our new plank format will be extremely popular with independent retailers looking to offer the flexibility and convenience of our loose lay vinyl designs, but in an extra-long design for quicker installation in large residential and commercial spaces.”

Inspired by aging French oak boards recovered from the heart of Loire Valley in Blois, Karndean¹s Pearl, Natural and French Grey Oak designs present individual interpretations of this attractive wood through the process of liming, light brushing and adding colour.

Whilst the lighter tones reveal cross sawn elements across the planks for an intriguing blend of natural and manmade features, the darker tones highlight individual knots and knarls.

Ideal for traditional and contemporary interiors, Karndean’s American inspired woods include reclaimed and rustic pines – Reclaimed, Antique and Weathered Heart Pine – and a contrasting warm walnut design Character Walnut. The detailing in the reclaimed timber replicates both natural open grain and manmade markings for a unique, aged look, whereas Character Walnut takes on the true colour of real walnut wood.

Finally, the collection concludes with two Australian designs Bleached Tasmanian Oak and Lemon Spotted Gum. Offering a sustainable alternative to real Tasmanian Oak sourced from remote lumber yards in South Eastern Australia, Karndean¹s Bleached Tasmanian Oak presents original growth rings and subtle colour variation, but in a modern whitewashed finish. With cool, crisp lines, the subtle spotted appearance and large amounts of sapwood within Lemon Spotted Gum reflect the natural characteristics of this rich, Australian wood.

Available to order from September, LooseLay Longboard by Karndean Designflooring offers a lifetime residential guarantee and 15-year commercial guarantee.

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Opportunity box

The ideal in-store companion, Edel Telenzo’s most space saving but equally inspiring point of sale is introduced to spearhead the launch of its new Rugs and Runners collection.

The Rugs and Runners box allows retailers to present the new collection in all its glory and diversity, practical in size and striking in appearance. While customers can choose a bespoke rug using any of Edel Telenzo’s broadloom carpets featured on its POS, there is also the option to include up to 6 A4 folders of its most popular wall-to-wall designs within the box.

This feature is ideal for interior designers and retailers who do not have access to one of the Edel Telenzo stands, but want to showcase the new Rugs and Runners concept to potential customers. What’s more, combined with a broad selection of edge finishes, these high quality wool rugs feature odourless Ceneva backing for improved stability and fire resistance and an additional anti-slip for reassurance underfoot. Mark Rooney, UK sales director at Edel Telenzo, explains: “This point of sale introduction allows us to showcase our bespoke service at its best with a beautiful box that we’re sure customers will take an instant shine to.”

Included within the box are 8 rug samples and 1 A4 book to show the 88 edging options available as part of this unrivalled tailored service. Five-cm edging is available in leather, felt and linen materials, while an understated one-cm finish can be achieved with cotton edges. This new point of sale is initially available in limited supply, so retailers are encouraged to contact Edel Telenzo to be among the first to enjoy its exciting potential.

T 01422 374417 www.edeltelenzocarpets.co.uk

High fashion flatweave

Louis de Poortere enhances its reputation as a premium producer of rugs and broadloom carpet, taking manufacture of the latter to new levels with the introduction of the Haute Couture flatweave.

Wholly deserving of its “high fashion” name, Haute Couture is classy and elegant yet fitting for use in both traditional and contemporary settings. With no fewer than 80 designs ready to hold sway in a plethora of colourways, Zag, So Chic, Coral, Karl, Giorgio, Maroc, Jacob, Diamond, Miucca, Agra and Patch prove that versatility was high on the priority list when the concept of Haute Couture was born.

There really is a myriad of design possibility with Louis de Poortere’s latest in wall-to-wall product, Haute Couture mixing wool and chenille naturals with high gloss polyester in a 2.95 metre width, whether intricate patterning, eclectic colour or a combination of the two is desired. With individuality being added to the home there’s no need to bow to convention, Haute Couture a collection boasting inspiration from Morocco, Scandinavia and beyond.

Haute Couture’s exquisite surface feel is matched by its high quality felt backing, allowing for extra comfort and a simpler installation process in both domestic and contract locations. Suitable for use with underfloor heating, durable when faced with castor traffic and excellent in its sound absorption, Haute Couture may shine in the aesthetic department, but also holds practicalities in equal regard.

A culmination of years of advancements in weaving capability, this is an exciting new era for what is an established brand. Retailers can now present a carpet of class, elegance and trend-led design to customers through a unique box featuring high quality samples and imagery, as well as relevant marketing material to match. Launching in full at this year’s Decorex, Haute Couture is ready to excel at an ever-evolving Louis de Poortere.

T 01505 615663 www.louisdepoortere.com

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F&X commits to UK

F&X Carpets has announced a new UK warehouse, based in Preston, that will enable the company to supply cut-lengths on all brand ranges within just three-days and in some cases the very next day.

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The 42,000ft2 warehouse will have capacity for some 4,000 rolls of carpet and feature a computer-controlled cutting table, capable of handling the manufacturer’s five-metre wide offerings. With Himalaya wool-blend, Suretex stain-resistant polypropylene and Aevita recycled fibre brands, F&X Carpets is now in a strong position to provide UK retailers with a complete portfolio and with the service expected of the country’s top brands.

“Our new warehouse will not only help to serve our existing retail partners with better efficiency, but also allow us to welcome new ones too, confident that we will be able to deliver excellent service levels,” says Gordon Hugo, managing director, F&X Carpets (UK) Ltd. “With warehousing as well as a showroom and offices for dedicated accounts and sales teams, our new facility will become a beacon for spreading the messages of our value-driven brands.”

The news of the new warehouse comes at the same time as the announcement of the opening of a new train connection, dubbed ‘New Silk Road’, between China and Europe. F&X Carpets will be using this new rail service to greatly speed up transport times of carpets to the UK. The manufacturer will send a fully-loaded train carrying 42-containers of product from its manufacturing plant in Xining to its Belgian warehouse, before distributing some of these to the new UK facility.

F&X Carpets are exhibiting Stand M14/28, The Flooring Show, Harrogate, 18-20 September.

T 07976 607657 www.fuxingcn.com

Trending tartan

The latest addition to the Crown Floors roll line channels tartan inspiration in a series of trending colourways, MacTavish Wilton combining up-to-the-minute looks with Easy Clean fibre at competitive prices.

This is the epitome of modern polypropylene carpet, MacTavish Wilton not only introducing bleach-cleanable properties but also designer looks to the most hectic of households.Through the new style homeowners are able to enjoy trending tartan at its practical best, presented in six on-trend colour combinations that champion variations on grey and silver, shades that are making waves in current design circles.

For the bold homeowner, MacTavish Wilton presents options that are interspersed with accent red to demonstrate Crown Floors’ desire to make an impact in both contemporary and traditional schemes. With designs including Pebble Heap, Bleached Wood and the multi-tone Wicker Man, there is no doubting the four-metre MacTavish Wilton has injected contemporary spirit into what is usually seen as a traditional look.

Seven-year wear and ten-year stain warranties mean Crown Floors’ latest look will remain the linchpin of interiors for time to come, a 2,050gr/m2 weight and heavy domestic suitability ensuring this carpet is great for use throughout the home. MacTavish Wilton, alongside sister collections Venus and Zig Zag, represents the brand’s first foray into the Autumn Winter 2016 season with a series of showcase offerings.

Initially available as roll only, MacTavish Wilton provides retailers with maximum value and gives homeowners a statement look with easy-clean credentials; the end result, a worthy inclusion in the versatile Crown Floors stable.

T 0800 0773301 www.crownfloors.co.uk

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Harmony at home

Lano’s X Concept is taking the luxury carpet market by storm and with the option to commission bespoke area rugs, retailers can offer homeowners even more design freedom.

Any of the SmartStrand, bamboo, wool and polyamide carpets found within X Concept, including famed styles such as Satine, Bamboo Luxe, Oasis and Mayfair, can be turned into stunning area rugs and with the option to select from two edge styles. A simple finesse is found in the turned edges of Pure, while the ‘barely there’ colour-matched ribbon of Elegance brings a graceful and sophisticated look in any setting.

Underlining the quality of X Concept, each rug is beautifully finished with a non-slip and moisture-resistant backing to provide complete peace of mind on even the glossiest of hard flooring surfaces.

“The X Concept has redefined luxury carpet for the masses so it only seemed fitting that these alluring styles would also be available as bespoke rugs,” says Birger Karlsson, UK & Ireland sales director. “Broadening the appeal of the X Concept without any complication for retailers, commissioning a rug is as simple as ordering a cut length and the ability to create their very own is sure to prove too tempting for some homeowners to resist.”

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Showing Flair

This year’s Manchester Furniture Show proved the ideal platform for leading rug manufacturer Flair Rugs to present the fruits of its recent labours, the brand unveiling a series of new collections and looks.

Enhancing a reputation for a trends focus and choice in design, Flair welcomed guests to an exciting new era for the company, familiar faces as well as new friends greeted at the stand by an array of updates to the Flair portfolio. This is a range covering wool, acrylic, cotton, polyester, polypropylene and natural fibres; a choice to meet all needs and desires, in terms of practicality, budget and style.

Gareth Davies, Sales and Marketing Director, explains: “We’ve been delighted with the outcome of the Manchester Furniture Show, which proved an excellent opportunity to enhance exisiting partnerships while looking to reach out to new customers. We are very fortunate that our new introductions have helped us do just that, AW16 holding plenty of promise for Flair and its retailers as an exciting season looms.”

The headline acts at this year’s exhibition were undoubtedly new collections, Persia and Venice. Persia introduces Eastern design to the home in no fewer than six unique hues, intricate patterning interspersed with bursts of accent colour for a real antique flavour. This rug makes the most of high quality super soft polypropylene for a superb touch and feel, enhanced by backing that steers away from jute for extra forgiveness.

Sister collection, Venice, also makes full use of polypropylene and its various benefits. This time presented in two shaggy designs, Imperial and Plazzo, Venice boasts texture like no other with its pile height variation. Mixing high shaggy and low loop pile for stand-out style, Venice achieves a soft, luscious end feel that is usually reserved for more care intensive fibre types.

Adding to what is already a versatile stable, Flair’s collection and design updates at the Manchester Furniture Show prove there is no let-up in the pursuit of the ultimate in rug style. Combined with a drive for product quality and leading customer service, there’s little wonder the Flair stand was a vibrant hub across the busy three-day period.

T 01457 850660 www.flairrugs.com

Ulster’s designs on growth

Ulster Carpets is pleased to announce the acquisition of Roger Oates Design. The purchase of this prestigious brand fits perfectly with Ulster’s philosophy of acquiring high quality businesses in the floor covering sector.

Headquartered in Ledbury with a showroom in Chelsea, Roger Oates Design handcrafts its own range of distinctive fabrics for use as stair runners, and related interior furnishing products.

Roger Oates Design will complement the existing Axminster and Wilton business, and Ulster remains dedicated to investing in its continued organic growth alongside this acquisition.

Together with the excellent management team and employees, Ulster is committed to growing and developing this highly successful brand. Roger will remain with the company and continue to provide valuable guidance.

David Acheson (pictured left), Ulster’s Head of Strategic Operations commented, “Ulster’s ethos and future plans very much revolve around quality, design and service excellence, and Roger Oates Design fits this perfectly. We are delighted to have secured Roger’s continued involvement, and are excited about the future prospects for the business.”

Roger Oates comments “Roger Oates Design is delighted to become part of the Ulster Group. It is important that small unique companies keep evolving and this acquisition offers us the opportunity to grow and develop the brand for interiors and furnishing products, well into the next decade.”

The acquisition is being funded from cash reserves and reflects Ulster’s desire to broaden the Group by selectively adding outstanding businesses where the opportunity arises.

T 028 3833 4433 www.ulstercarpets.com

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NEWS Sound choice

Used under wood and laminate flooring, the Acoustica underlay collection from floorwise helps to combat noise, one of the biggest flooring-related concerns facing specifiers and homeowners today.

Diners’ delight

Hard wearing luxury vinyl tiles from Polyflor’s Affinity255 PUR collection of high-design wood effect flooring were recently chosen for the refurbishment of Enfields Kitchen, a student run restaurant at Gateshead College.

Using a dense rubber construction, Acoustica not only helps to combat the sound of footfall (impact noise) but also airborne sound, helping to make homes and commercial spaces quieter and more comfortable. Available in Silver (2mm) and Gold (3mm) and new Acoustica Gold Supreme (3.5mm) specifications, the underlays are available from floorwise distributors throughout the UK and Ireland.

“The introduction of Acoustica Gold Supreme demonstrates the growing interest in making homes and commercial spaces quieter when using wood and laminate flooring,” says Richard Bailey, managing director, floorwise.

Affinity255 PUR luxury vinyl tiles in the popular Huckleberry Oak design were installed by local flooring contractor Floorstyles-Direct in the restaurant’s dining area. Situated at Gateshead College’s Baltic campus, Enfields Kitchen is a contemporary restaurant where all the food is made and served by students enrolled in the college’s hospitality and catering courses to give them experience of running a real restaurant as part of their training.

“Using a premium dense rubber crumb construction with a built-in moisture barrier, Gold Supreme delivers exceptional sound-insulating performance creating a noticeable difference in real-world scenarios.

With increasing focus and tightening regulations on sound in buildings, the Acoustica underlay series can make a huge difference without having to resort to special acoustic flooring systems.”

Tracy Ashcroft, Assistant Principal at Gateshead College commented, “We’re so happy with the results of the refurbishment and Polyflor’s Affinity255 flooring has helped us create a contemporary restaurant interior. It’s the perfect setting to showcase the talents of our college’s young chefs to the public.”

While initially developed for wood and laminate flooring, the dense rubber sponge Acoustica Silver and Acoustica Gold underlays are ideal for use with click-system LVTs, combatting sound and helping to smooth out subfloor irregularities, relieving stress on locking profiles.

All underlays are suitable for use with underfloor heating systems.

Ideal for use in heavy commercial environments such as busy restaurants, the Affinity255 collection of luxury vinyl tiles in available in 16 stunning wood effects. The range’s cross linked and UV cured polyurethane reinforcement (PUR) also protects the floor and allows for a simple, polish-free cleaning regime in hygiene critical areas.

T 01509 673974 www.floorwise.co.uk

With an innovative 2mm gauge, the Affinity255 range has been designed to be easily installed alongside other flooring products such as Polyflor’s heterogeneous, homogeneous and slip resistant safety flooring which also has a 2mm gauge.

Polyflor’s Affinity255 range has impressive environmental credentials, achieving a BRE A+ rating in major use areas and Indoor Air Comfort Gold, assuring that VOC emissions are below any globally determined levels. Affinity255 is also 100% recyclable via the Recofloor vinyl take back scheme and contains an average of 40% recycled content.

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Majestic and more

Unilin are launching a brand-new Quick-Step Majestic laminate which combines extra-large planks with true-to-nature looks and practicality, the new collection is bound to revolutionize laminate flooring as we know it.

At the same time, the advent of Majestic coincides with a new chapter in Unilin’s innovative production process. With a new hi-tech €10 million production line, the flooring pioneer will safeguard its leadership position and continue to fulfil its promise of top quality and service.

In the last few years, interior experts have witnessed a surge in popularity of large flooring planks. Quick-Step was one of the first to offer a valid response to this trend with its iconic Largo range. With Majestic, the brand goes even further by throwing water resistance, unparalleled authentic looks and unique bevel technology into the equation as well. However, introducing a new product – especially when it’s larger and more ingenious than anything made before – into production doesn’t happen overnight.

At Unilin, manufacturing new laminate products is the result of careful coordination and collaboration between several departments: R&D and design, Engineering, Information Systems and Plant Management. Everything starts, however, with Unilin’s in-house design team, which draws inspiration from virtually anything, from nature to the latest trends in architecture and fashion. In this way, Quick-Step creates floors that are both trendy and timeless. www.quick-step.co.uk 32 September 2016

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There is nothing like seeing the true origin of the fibre to make you appreciate the wonder of wool!

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There is not a month like September in the whole of the Wool year!

The textile world comes alive with all sorts of new products and once the month of August has passed, the annual trade and consumer events always commence with gusto!

The Flooring Show in the charming town of Harrogate is where you will be able to find the very best in wool carpet and The Campaign for Wool and British Wool are delighted to host ‘Wool Trends’ in Hall C for the third year. This unique enclave within the event provides a central hub for wool around a very stylish installation that celebrates the beauty of wool carpet. Here you will find our partners - Adam Carpets, Axminster Carpets, Brockway Carpets, Bronte Carpets, Cavalier Carpets, Penthouse Carpets and Ulster Carpets.

The British Wool Marketing Board are launching their new Premium Labels Partnership to the trade at Harrogate and will showcase a compelling hands-on test to prove the incredible pressure-proof return of British Wool in carpet to promote its 100% Platinum label.

The benefits of adding 100% British Wool to a carpet is quite astounding and on the British Wool stand you will be able to physically challenge the fibre with all that added spring and robust bulk and see if you can hold back the British Wool bounce! Please visit the stand to find out for yourself that it is indeed pressure-proof!

The team at British Wool will be also promoting the 70% British Wool Gold label - very in tune with this year’s Olympic theme!

What does the Gold label mean? The product with this label must contain 70% British Wool in the wool portion of the carpet. This level of British Wool will make a big difference to performance and appearance retention.

The Gold label - two years in research and development - has been requested by industry partners that regularly use higher levels of British Wool in their ranges and want to be able to promote it to consumers. These labels will start to appear on samples soon - so do come along and find out more.

Also in September, Wool can be found at the delightful Decorex the industry event for designers held at the stunning Syon Park near London.The Campaign for Wool is working with Homes & Gardens on the Wool Trail once again and will be encouraging the visitors to follow the Trail to find all the wonderful wool exhibitors at the event. Sheep are also attending - they were very popular with the visitors last year - and the National Sheep Association will be placing a flock for the world’s best designers to admire as they enter the show.There is nothing like seeing the true origin of the fibre to make you appreciate the wonder of wool! from The Stocklists

In September, we launch WoolRetailer.com in Homes & Gardens magazine - promoting quality Wool Specialists to well over 100,000 home, quality and style interested consumers.

How can you be part of this? A huge promotion for WoolRetailer.com will be held at The Flooring Show and you should make sure that your store gets involved. This new initiative provides the most interactive platform for wool retailers and consumers yet.

It brings to the world of wool retail a valuable Accredited Award the Wool Specialist - for each person within a store that completes the training. At Harrogate - if you complete the ‘Take Five’ training and achieve Accreditation on the day - you could win over £100 worth of Marks and Spencer vouchers!

Once accredited - your store profile will be searchable by postcode online. Once accredited, you can then log in to your account and amend your profile and product details as often as you like. The new Dashboard will provide access to POS and support materials.

And – its all free! You just have to do the training! Make sure you come along to stand C69 and …join the Wool Club!

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NEWS Floorer explorer

Quick-Step has proudly launched a brand-new website.

Welcoming about 5 million unique visitors per year, the QuickStep consumer website received a fresh look and feel, simplified structure and intuitive navigation.

To further enhance the company’s online presence, the website also includes novel features to inspire visitors and online communities. The aim? To assist customers through every aspect of floor purchasing, from choosing the right floor to after-sales services.

“Quick-Step stands for stunning, high-quality flooring, as well as for top-notch customer service in every stage of the buying process”, says Tim Hennin, e-Marketing Manager at Quick-Step. “Choosing a new floor doesn’t happen overnight. It involves making decisions on functional aspects – flooring type, features such as scratch and water resistance – and aesthetic aspects – design, colour, finish, etc. With the new website, we aim to help people make the right choices faster and more easily, taking our customer service to the next level.”

Complementing Quick-Step’s FloorExplorer is the RoomViewer. This practical tool allows visitors to upload a picture of a room and discover the effect of the floor of their choice on their own home interior. The new Quick-Step website also opens up a larger online community for more flooring inspiration, tips and tricks. The integrated social feed #LoveMyQuickStep, for instance, encourages and highlights conversations about Quick-Step flooring on social media platforms. Additionally, the ‘Quick-Step Stories’ section provides website visitors with a blog-like environment that bundles every piece of Quick-Step ‘learning’ and ‘inspirational’ content. www.quick-step.co.uk

Performance package

To support the launch of its dedicated UK Stock Collection roll out, Granorte has introduced a striking new point of sale unit.

Available to retailers looking to offer its customers beautiful floors and walls backed by the new 48hour delivery service, the new POS provides the perfect platform to showcase the diverse and beautiful nature of cork.

Housing 54 different products, ranging from original, luxury vinyl and recycled leather cork floors, to striking wall tiles; the carefully designed and compact unit offers retailers the opportunity to add something new to the shop floor, as Paulo Rocha, Granorte, explains: “Over the last year we have been working hard on a new concept that would offer UK flooring retailers the opportunity to take advantage of the growing demand in cork floors and walls.

“Following extensive research, it became clear that we needed to settle on a core product mix that offers our retail partners the service levels that today’s consumers demand, and have this housed in the UK for immediate delivery. We now have this in place and as part of the package, we are also delighted to unveil a new POS unit that really highlights the aesthetic and performance benefits of cork.

“Understanding that space is often at a premium within stores, the display is eye-catching and showcases our products in a way they deserve while remaining compact in footprint, only taking up 0.4 square metres of floor space.”

The stand features strong visuals that promote cork walls and floors as natural and sustainable, while also highlighting the practical benefits that include thermal insulation, acoustic absorption and underfoot comfort. With generous samples for customers to experience the beautiful look and feel of the products, Granorte invites retailers to get in touch to request delivery of this must-have addition to their store.

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Design star at Domotex

The Swiss designer Alfredo Häberli, one of the design stars of his generation, will be a special guest at Domotex 2017.

Häberli, whose work has gained him various international design awards, will be appearing at Domotex, the world¹s leading trade fair for carpets and floor coverings, in Hannover, Germany, on 14 January 2017. He is one of many internationally acclaimed designers, architects and interior designers scheduled to deliver keynote speeches and discuss trends and developments..

Working from his studio in Zurich, Argentine-born Häberli creates furniture, lighting and home accessories for a large clientele that includes companies such as Alias, Camper, Georg Jensen, Kvadrat, Iittala, Moroso, Ruckstuhl, Vitra, BMW, Fürstenberg and Parador. His products are characteristically minimalist and demonstrate a responsible, sensitive use of materials and an intuitive understanding of contemporary form and function.

Häberli has also made a name for himself with his imaginative interiors for shops, restaurants and hotels. He created more than 60 products ranging from bathroom hooks to carpets for the interior of the design hotel 25hours in Zurich West. In every room he has placed an object that is linked to the city of Zurich.

Häberli¹s extensive experience in product design and the scope of his projects and assignments, including floor coverings for various clients, make him the ideal ambassador for Domotex.

“Flooring needs to be an integral part of room design while still making an individual statement. It can be designed in such a way that only a second glance reveals surprising patterns and textures.

The impact is the important thing. Design should evoke emotions and reinforce the character of the room”, says Häberli.

In fact, carpet design has often proven to be an area of Häberli¹sdesign competence: “Carpeting”, he continues, “is essentially a feel-good factor. It can bring warmth, comfort and color into a room.”

New inspiration for architects, planners and designers Häberli¹s presence at Domotex will be a major attraction, especially for architects, designers and planners. In his keynote speech at the Innovations@DOMOTEX Dialogues in Hall 6 on 14 January 2017 he will outline some of the elements of effective design and the ideas and inspiration that render his work fresh, surprising and original. The exchange between the top designer and his audience will prove fruitful, informative and exciting. www.domotex.de

www.granorte.co.uk

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Show Highlights for 2016 Speakers’ Corner This year’s free of charge seminars will be taking place at ‘Speakers Corner’ and will focus on helping visitors and exhibitors alike market products and businesses: how to price products, make social media work for your company, carpet recycling, caring for wool & trends. Top interiors website Houzz will be speaking together with leading designer Vanessa Brady of Scarlet Opus. Social Media marketing is well covered with several expert speakers and Alan Best of the Flooring Sustainability Partnership and Jane Gardner of Carpet Recycling UK will explore environmental issues.

The Wool Trends Centre The Campaign for Wool and British Wool will present an exciting, design-led installation in the centre of the Wool Trends area, which is the hub for http://www.woolretailer.com, providing all wool retailers free sign-up to the industry’s latest educational and interactive online promotion. The fully styled central display area will show off the latest trends while being surrounded by industry leading names.

The Demo Zones Continuing on from the success of last year, the free demonstrations will take place in the Kings Suite of the exhibition halls, alongside the popular Trends Hub and Seminar Theatre. Set across two Halls, Hall B and Hall M; the demonstrations have been split into Subfloor & Tool Demonstrations and Floor Finishes Demonstrations and are run for another year, by CFA/FITA/NICF.

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Carpet Fitter of The Year 2016 The National Institute of Carpet and Floorlayers (NCIF) have re-launched the Carpet Fitter of the Year Competition after a fifteen year hiatus. The grand final will take place over the first two days of The Flooring Show on 18 and 19 September at the Harrogate International Centre.

Wool Carpet Focus Group The Wool Carpet Focus Group / Curtis Wool Direct stand have come up with something a little different. Members of the WCFG will have some great new wool carpet ranges on display and the Smiling Sheep in Pink Shades will be featured in many ways around the show - looking cool #naturally.

Ask The Experts A new feature to the 2016 Show, Consult Yorkshire is hosting a live panel of experts to cover the widest range of business issues such as legal, marketing, financial, pensions and energy saving.

“There was a real buzz in 2015 and this year’s event is bigger and better,” says event director Wendy Adams. “The success of the show now attracts top quality presentations by exhibitors and key contributors from across the interiors and flooring industry. The content in this year’s show is superb – making it a must-not-miss occasion for everyone in the industry.”

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Egger more from wood

The Flooring Show in Harrogate is stage for a UK launch of Egger Design + Flooring.

Egger follows the company mission of “More From Wood” in bringing to market a natural, wood-based flooring with the properties of a plastic-based design floor. The product is ideal for commercial installation in addition to all residential applications.

Compact, resistant, comfortable, easy-care and flexible in use. The natural wood based product is 100% free of PVC and plasticisers and is proving popular amongst retailers, contractors and designers.

Available now through Egger stockists.

Hall A Stand 23 • 01434 602191 • www.egger.com/designplus

Kenburn rush to crush

For the third year running the Kenburn Carpet Crusher will be exhibiting at this year¹s Flooring Show Kenburn’s recycling initiatives have been welcomed by the flooring industry who in particular are extremely keen to divert their recyclable carpet and underlay waste from landfill.

The recycling scheme involves using either new or old postconsumer carpet and underlay waste as a fuel for “waste to energy” and the fuel provides the power for concrete kilns as a replacement for coal.

Not only do Kenburn’s initiatives divert recyclable carpet and underlay waste from landfill, they also at the same time reduce ever increasing skip costs as it costs less to recycle carpet waste than it does to send it to landfill.

The scheme they’ve created has also been welcomed by Carpet Recycling UK who presented their 2016 “Best Newcomer” award to one of Kenburn’s scheme members M25 Made By You Doncaster.

At this year¹s Flooring Show on Tuesday morning, Kenburn will be presenting the financial and environmental benefits of installing a “carpet crusher” as part of the Carpet Recycling UK seminar to be held at 10.45am.

Hall M Stand 31 • 01727 844988 • www.kenburn.co.uk

Packexe film stars

Packexe is once again pleased to be attending The Flooring Show and is looking forward to another successful exhibition meeting new and existing customers alike.

They will have their suite of products available to try, including the wellknown Packexe Handy Wrap. This alongside the Packexe Carpet and Packexe Hardfloor protection films will be taking centre stage, accompanied by the newest addition to the range, The Edge.

Packexe will also be showcasing the Packexe Fleece, which gives padded impact protection for the more delicate surfaces, including wood and laminate floors, whilst maintaining the original benefits of the Packexe Protection film range, including low slip, waterproof and colour coded for traceability.

Packexe continues to lead the field in protection films.

Hall B Stand 53 • 01392 438191 • www.packexe.co.uk

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Our outstanding range of underlays offer luxurious comfort whilst also insulating and reducing noise - that’s just a few reasons why we are the UK’s number 1 underlay brand.

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Flexible Flooring Playing for Piccolo

FRL Flooring, a subsidiary brand of Flexible Reinforcements Ltd, has been appointed as the UK¹s sole distributor for The Piccolo Group.

Flexible Reinforcements Ltd has expanded on its 50 years of experience in the distribution of plastics with its new flooring brand and to launch Piccolo¹s latest ranges Rococo, Verve and Athena this summer.

The Piccolo Group, a UK company specialising in luxury vinyl tile (LVT) innovation and technology, is working in partnership with some of the world¹s leading flooring manufacturers to develop high-quality products and systems across a range of sectors, including retail, leisure and logistics. The exciting new range of flooring products includes commercial and domestic dry back LVT, a new unique click LVT and an innovative new woven vinyl product.

FRL Flooring has invested £500,000 in its initial stockholding across all ranges to ensure it can immediately position itself as a leading LVT distributors in the UK. Hall M Stand 38a • 01282 478222 • www.frlflooring.co.uk

Furlong Solitaire’s the latest range in town

Furlong can’t wait for Harrogate to open the doors on its launch of Solitaire the latest range in the company’s highly popular carefree prestige collection.

Neil Valentine of Furlong said: “This is a key event in the marketplace - the launch of a super-soft range that raises the standard in a sector that is selling so strongly.

Solitaire is superb and re-defines ‘affordable luxury’ as a concept.”

Solitaire is a UK manufactured product, available in 4 and 5m and with the company’s carefree prestige wear and stain warranty.

Hall A Stand 14 • 01772 696787 www.carefreeprestige.co.uk

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Wool Trends at The Flooring Show with the Campaign for Wool The Campaign for Wool will once again host the industry’s leading names in wool carpets set around an innovative wool display at the centre of the Wool Trends area in Hall C. Additionally, it will showcase the latest Homes & Gardens Wool supplement which will launch the first consumer promotion of WoolRetailer.com - promoting the UK’s accredited wool flooring retailers to consumers.

There will be seminars on WoolRetailer.com at the event.

Retailers sign up for WoolRetailer.com at Stand C69.

British Wool Launches Premium Labels The British Wool Marketing Board will introduce the new British Wool Gold Label this year as part of its Premium Label Partnership programme. The Gold Label will represent carpets and products that have more than 70% British Wool within the wool content.

This will join the existing Blue Shepherd’s Crook label and the Platinum label. British Wool will also host the retailer sign-up for the Campaign for Wool’s WoolRetailer.com Accreditation.

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This exciting new website for wool carpet retailers and consumers will offer everything your store needs to create a top class retail experience and be the new website for promoting real wool to consumers.

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HarrogatePreview Rol-lite Blinds positive partnerships

Adam celebrating in colour

Cormar showcase sensations

Karndean Designflooring goes large

Rol-lite Blinds decision to exhibit was partly based on a customer survey which identified that existing carpets/ flooring specialist customers sell more blinds than their soft furnishing customers. Rol-lite will pursue new partnerships within the flooring sector.

Hall B Stand 12 • 0161 338 2681 • www.rol-lite.co.uk Cormar Carpets will showcase the latest additions to its portfolio as well as unveiling new collections for the autumn - inlcluding Sensation Supreme – the fifth member of the easy clean Sensation portfolio. Visitors can also see the recent updates to Cormar’s online web portal.

Hall A Stand 17/18 • 01204 881234 www.cormarcarpets.co.uk

RFMS-UK made to measure

RFMS-UK will be demonstrating the latest versions of their market leading Estimating software available on both desktop and mobile.

Measure handles complex blueprint requirements as well as simple plans with 3 different products on offer.

Hall M Stand 29/29A • 01695 716555 • www.rfms-uk.com

Adam will be marking a landmark with a stunning stand carpet made up from current Fine Worcester colours and showcasing the colours that have made up the range over the 25 years. See how the range morphed from the original 20 colours into the 65 of today.

Hall C Stand 68 • 01562 822247 • www.adamcarpets.com

Karndean Designflooring will debut its new LooseLay Longboard , unveiling its largest plank design to date for residential and commercial spaces. featuring 12 contemporary wood designs, all inspired by a wide mix of authentic European, American and Australian woods.

Hall C Stand 13/29 • 01386 820100 • www.karndean.com

WoolSafe cleaning up After last year’s successful ‘It’s Cool To Buy Wool #Naturally’ campaign, The WoolSafe Organisation is back in Harrogate demonstrating just how easy wool is to clean and maintain – supporting the Wool Carpet Focus Group’s core messages of amazing bounce-back-ability and clean-ability.

Hall C Stand 1/2 • 01943 850 817 • www.woolsafe.org

Manx open the box

Millstek master machines

Ulster oozing style

ACG profit protectors

Alongside five contemporary additions to the Ulster Velvet range, and Ulster will be previewing a stunning new collection named "Watercolours".

These textural designs ooze a cool, ethereal style and will be an exciting addition to the Ulster portfolio.

Hall C Stand 33 • 028 3833 4433 • www.ulstercarpets.com

The primary function of ACG is to enhance the profitability and competitiveness exclusively for all its members. Their approach is one of non interference. ACG is a non-profit making organisation with a collective strength of over 280 stores who between them own the group.

Hall C Stand 64 • 01942 825520 • www.smartercarpets.com

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Manx Carpets has announced the relaunch of 80/20Pandora Plains their flagship twist range with a new modern colour palette and the added addition of mothproofing. It comes in four pile weights, 32oz, 40oz, 50oz and a luxury 60oz in 4 and 5 metre wide.

Hall C Stand 12 • 01827 831434 • www.manxcarpets.co.uk

F. Ball and Co. Ltd, will be showcasing their most popular high performance flooring products at the Flooring Show in Harrogate, along with a selection of recently launched products. This year will also see F. Ball unveiling a completely new stand design at the show.

Hall B Stand 1 • 01538 361 633 www.f-ball.co.uk

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Come celebrate the Queen’s birthday and enjoy this year’s theme of the city of London, with Beefeaters, Guardsmen and not forgetting the Royal Corgi, guaranteed to make you smile and help promote Cloud 9 proudly made in the UK. Hall M Stand 20/24 01536 200502 www.underlay.com

Millstek now represents Titan Baratto Cornely and their renown Titan sewing machines for carpet edging, tape binding and fringing plus Hofmann Handtuft-Technik, who in addition to their famous hand tufting gun have hand and table shearing, bevelling and carving machines.

Hall C Stand 20 01616208563 www.millstek.com

innovation on show

Thomas Witter will launch two innovative collections at the exhibition, both designed to increase sales and margins in the independent retail sector. These ranges will be available on a semi exclusive basis, so please ensure you visit the stand to sign up for an opportunity you just can't afford to miss!

Hall C Stand 9 • 01429 892555 www.thomaswitter.com

Distinctive natural inspiration

Distinctive Flooring takes its inspiration from natural products and then redesigns them for modern living.

There are 7 collections to choose from like the traditional Vintage Parquet or the register embossed ranges like Signature and Italian or the new Heritage that’s available in 6 colours with random board widths.

Hall A Stand 5 • 01274 655694 www.distinctiveflooring.co.uk

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HarrogatePreview Packexe onward and upward

Packexe will have a suite of products available to try, with the Carpet and Hardfloor Protection films taking centre stage, accompanied by their smaller but equally important counterparts, The Edge for Carpet and The Edge for Hardfloor.

Laser Measure dream tool

Hall B Stand 53 • 01392 438191 • www.packexe.co.uk

MeasureSquare iPad mobile estimation App and FloorLink Cloud based CRM and Job Management software, has changed the way thousands of flooring companies manage customer leads, providing fast, accurate, and professional quotations in the customer’s home.

Hall Q Stand 7 • 03302 233946 • www.measuresquare.co.uk

Axminster updates Devonia

Brintons custom design to a deadline

Hall C Stand 17 • 01297 32244 • www.axminster-carpets.co.uk

Brintons’ new QuickWeave collection at The Flooring Show is targeted at the contract market. This woven 80/20 axminster range offers a short turnaround time of just 6 weeks, whilst still delivering all of the quality, expertise and passion you would expect from Brintons.

Hall C Stand 23/51 • T 0800 505055 • www.brintons.net/quickweave

Campaign for Wool trend setters

Stairrods black to the future

Hot on the heels of Myth and Moor and the award winning Royal Borough collections the Axminster team will be showcasing updated Devonia colours, a new stocked contract collection and their latest woven collections.

The Campaign for Wool will once again host the industry’s leading names in wool carpets set around an innovative wool display at the centre of the Wool Trends area in Hall C. Additionally, it will showcase WoolRetailer.com, the UK’s accredited programme for wool retailers.

Hall C Wool trends Centre • www.WoolRetailer.com

Kersaint Cobb pod POS

Kersaint Cobb will be launching their latest instore product displays - a set of three funky pods in the vibrant brand colours, which present their extensive offering of carpets and naturals in a unique and compact design.

Stairrods UKare excited to introduce a textured black finish to their Premier Trim solid brass Range.The additional black finish brings the total to 10 high quality finishes available in 4 sizes: 90cm, 100cm, 180cm and 270cm.

Hall B Stand 34 • 01207 591176 • www.stairrods.co.uk

Interfloor one-stop-shop

Hall A Stand 13/21 • 01675 430 430 • www.kersaintcobb.co.uk

Visitors will be able to see Interfloor¹s best in class underlays sporting clean new looks and upgraded technical specifications, plus some new additions to the portfolio designed to support retailers by providing an exceptional ‘one-stop-shop’ supplying everything needed.

Hall B Stand 16/31 • 01706 213131 • www.interfloor.com

British Wool going for gold

F&X Carpets extending expectations

The British Wool Marketing Board will introduce the new British Wool Gold Label this year as part of its Premium Label Partnership programme – representing carpets and products that have more than 70% British Wool within the wool content.

Hall C Stand 40 • 01274 688666 • www.britishwool.org.uk

Victoria portfolio

of performance

Crown Floors

Victoria Carpets will show the full breadth of its portfolio of performance carpets with the presentation of the ‘new’ 80/20 Tudor Twist, a significant synthetic offer as well as other smart natural textured ranges with a new design and colours.

Hall C Stand 28 • 01562 749300 • www.victoriacarpets.com

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Crown Floors will show two of its most popular collections in Greystoke and Kent House.

Both ranges have been delivering strong sales figures of late, homeowners appreciating the combination of style and value possessed by both ranges.

Hall A Stand 1 • 0800 0773301 www.crownfloors.co.uk

With three powerful concepts, F&X Carpets will show a total of 23 different ranges across its Aevita, Suretex and Himalaya brands. “We have plenty to offer UK carpet retailers and look forward to demonstrating just how far we’ve come,” comments Gordon Hugo.

Hall M Stand 14/28 • 07976 607657 • www.fuxingcn.com

Quick-Step bigger and better The new Majestic laminate and Massimo engineered wood collections will be a focal point for trade visitors with the largest and widest planks in their category. Majestic improves on the famed Largo collection, delivering an impressive 24 x 205cm plank with waterresistance, unparalleled authentic looks and unique bevel technology.

Hall B Stand 5 • www.quick-step.co.uk

Cavalier colourful Cosmo Harrogate will see the launch of Cosmopolitan, Cavalier’s brand new 1/8th gauge twist, completely re-coloured with a pallete of twenty four sophisticated plain tones to suit all styles of decor which is available in three qualities and two widths.

Hall C Stand 41 • 01254 268 000 • www.cavaliercarpets.co.uk

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HarrogatePreview Flair Rugs super-stylish success With SS16 launches already making their mark in UK retailers, The Flooring Show will spearhead the launch of Flair Rugs’ AW16 collection, with new collections and designs set to cement its position as a supplier of superstylish rugs for all tastes and budgets.

Hall C Stand 52 • 01457 850660 • www.flairrugs.com

Edel Telenzo fast runners and rugs Famed for beautiful broadloom wool carpets, Edel Telenzo has a brand new service. Turning any of the manufacturer’s wool wall-to-wall collections into a bespoke size area rug or runner, Rugs & Runners gives homeowners freedom to create the perfect addition to their home.

Earthwerks inspired by nature and style The evolution of this worldwide brand, with over 25 years of experience in LVT, is a brilliant portfolio of the latest trends in design and colour. Earthwerks’ motto 'We are LVT' confirms this status.

The Harrogate Floor Show will showcase their latest Styl’It range; a trendy collection of herringbone that encapsulates traditional elegance, and contemporary form.

Hall B Stand 55 • T + 1 361 883 1706 • www.earthwerks.co.uk

Plastex making an entrance

On display from Plastic Extruders will be the Frontrunner Entrance Matting system.

Manufactured from extruded open grid PVC, the system offers a fully adaptable product for scraping, drying and brushing footwear when entering a building.

Hall C Stand 67 • 01422 374417 • www.edeltelenzocarpets.co.uk

Lano leading the way

Lano will be leading the way with the X Concept, a recent addition to Lano which is taking the market by storm. With exquisite wool, polyamide, bamboo and Smartstrand styles, the eye catching wall units will showcase the very best in premium luxury carpets.

Hall M Stand 19 • 00800 5266 5266 • www.lano.com

Academy positive professionals

Featuring at the show as part of partner QuickStep’s exhibition space, The Academy for Excellence in Flooring will demonstrate to visitors the many advantages of accreditation to the Quick-Step Master Installer Scheme, as well as other courses at the state-of-the-art facility.

Hall B Stand 5 • www.quick-step-academy.co.uk

Granorte stocking up on service

The latest additions to the range – Frontrunner SB and SB plus – offer an engineered entrance mat on a roll, ready to cut as required.

Hall B Stand 49 • 01268 571116 • www.plastexmatting.com

CRUK seminars to recycle Retailers can gain practical advice and tips on how to recycle carpets that can generate significant savings on disposal costs in two seminar sessions hosted by Carpet Recycling UK at the Harrogate Flooring Show.

Both seminar sessions will begin with a talk from Jane Gardner of CRUK and will provide an overview of the latest developments in carpet recycling and updates on its progress towards its 60% landfill diversion target by 2020. Landfill diversion of carpets has increased from 2% to 31% over the past eight years.

Hall M Stand 35 • 0161 440 8325 • www.carpetrecyclinguk.com

Merryfield a cut above

Merryfield, the UK manufacturer of roll cutting and slitting machines for the flooring industry, are ready to tailor their technology to your exact needs.

Granorte will present a dedicated UK stock collection of its floor and wall finishes for the first time, revealing a brand new POS unit. With natural cork aesthetic options for glue-down (Original and Original+) and click-together installation (GFix), wood-effect vinyl floors with the acoustic, comfort and thermal benefits of cork (Vinyl); and a range of cork wall tiles and the unique leather, there is an option for any requirement.

Many leading retailers and wholesale distributors take advantage of their UK based service and sales facility for their daily roll cutting requirements Merryfield’s in-house design team and technicians work closely with you, the client, to give you exactly the machines required.

Hall B Stand 44 • 01785 711131 • www.granorte.co.uk

Hall B Stand 51 01422 373799

Masterpiece taking the tablet

DS Supplies lots 4 all

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Customers will be impressed in their home by the professional presentation of this new technology from MasterPiece. There is a clear attraction here for those who have already invested in an ipad or Android tablet. However, the new version has a further benefit by saving to the cloud, so jobs are backed up and immediately available to colleagues back in the store.

DS Supplies Ltd will be launching their new “One 4 All” Trojan Combi-One profile, one profile for all floor types. This profile transitions floor heights from 7-21mm and is suitable for laminate, semi-solid, engineered and solid wood floors. It is available in 1m & 2m lengths in a realwood veneer, which is a natural product and available in Oak, Smoked Oak, Steamed Beech, Limed Oak and Walnut.

Hall C Stand 75 • 01737 355831 • www.masterpiece-system.com

Hall M Stand 10 • +353 (0)1 4011666 • www.dssupplies.com

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“If you’re going to make a statement create something worthwhile”.

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HarrogateGuide EXHIBITORS LIST Abingdon Flooring Adam Carpets

A15/A16 C68

AGT

B40

Ahwazian

C31

Alsapan

Q33

Ardex

M17

Associated Carpet Group Limited C64 AT Industries

B42

Avena Carpets Ltd

A24

ATP Adhesive Systems

B3

Axminster Carpets

C32

Bajong

M12

Aym Syntex Ltd

A2

Ball & Young

M20/24

Beaulieu International Group St George Hotel - Wharfedale Suite Benott Ltd

B47a

BMK Flooring

M23

Betap Tufting BV Majestic Hotel - Reading Room Brintons

C23/51

British Wool Marketing Board

C69

Brockway Carpets

C7

Bronte Carpets

C40

Canadia Wood

B23

Campen Machinery

C61

Carpet Line Direct

M30

Carpet Recycling UK

M35

Carpetline A & A

M30

Central Flooring

A6

Cavalier Carpets

C41

Classis Carpets & Rugs Majestic Hotel - Billiard Room Computers For Flooring

A25

Condor Carpets St George Hotel - Dales Suite Contempo Carpets Ltd

A28

Contract Flooring Journal

B10

Contract Flooring Association B10 Coralie Flooring UK Cormar Carpets Crown Floors

C60

A17/A18 A1

Cybergold UK Ltd

A4

Darekaou Industry Co Ltd Dinarsu Bramham Suite

Distinctive Flooring DS Supplies Ltd

C5 A15/A16

DSI Industrial Sewing Machines

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M10 B37

Earthwerks

B55

Edel Telenzo Carpets

C67

Edge Equipment Hire Ltd

Q24

Egger

A23

ETC Rugs

M39

EuroGate International

Everbuild Building Products Ltd - A Sika Company F&X Carpets

F.Ball & Co Ltd

Q23

C58

M14/28

B1

Factory Flooring Outlet

C55

Fells Carpets

M26

Flair Rugs

C52

Fiberlane GMBH & Co. KG

C20

Flexorand GmbH

C20

Flooring Industry Training Association Demo Areas Hall B & M Flexible Reinforcements Ltd

M38a

Flexorand GMBH

C20

Flooring Sales Ltd

B9

Footfall Flooring

C74

Foshan Zhongkejigang Technoloy Co FRL Flooring

Furlong Flooring

C38

M38a

A14/A20

Furlong Flooring Wood Division A26 Gaskell Wool Rich

A30

General Finishes

B46

Gemini Adhesives

Gooch Oriental Carpets St George Hotel - Nidderdale & Calderdale Suite

B15

B44

H & V Carpets

M1

Hadfields Hallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

B42

A32

M25

Hangzhou Karino Imp&Exp. Co. Ltd.

C66

Havwoods Accessories

B17

Hanson Plywood Ltd

Hofmann Handtuft-Technik Hofmann Handtuft-Technik C20 GmbH Hugh Mackay Interfloor

Interiors Monthly J2 Flooring

Janser

M38

Jewel Blade Limited

B15a

Jaymart Rubber & Plastics Limited B35 Jiangsu Beier Decoration Materials Co. Ltd

M7

C20

C9

B16/31

C37

C14

B37

M37

Jiangsu Gerui Carpet Installation Co., Ltd

Q56

Jumpax

B30

Karpet King

B14

Jiangsu Seesun Building Material Co. Ltd

C73

Karndean DesignFlooring Ltd C25/26 Kenburn Carpet Crusher

Kersaint Cobb & Company Kingsmead Carpets KJC Floorcoverings Lano

Lifestyle Floors

MagiGLIDE UK

Mahestan Carpet Manx Carpets

M31

A13/21

C30 A7

M19

A12/22

C15 C3

C12

MasterPiece Systems Ltd

C75

Mayne Computer Technology

C16

Maxzara

Mercado

Merryfield Group

B7

M21

B51

Metro Group

M34

Moduleo

B20

Millennium Weavers Europe St George Hotel - Boardroom Mr Tomkinson

Granorte

Greenacres Artificial Grass

Jason Carpets Co Ltd, Shijiazhuang

National Institute of Carpet & Flooylayers Demo Areas Hall B & M Novostrat

A29

B4

Oriental Weavers

M23

Packexe

B53

Ornate Rugs

Penthouse Carpets Plastic Extruders Ponceblanc

M13 C6

B49

C34

QEP

Q27/50

Rama Carpets

C71/72

Quick-Step RFMS UK

Rol-lite Blinds

Rylands Flooring Sebo (UK)

Simplay Rugs

B5

M29/29A

B12

A27

C18

Smart Direct (Europe)

A8

Spotnails

B41

Stauf Adhesive UK

M8

Stairrods (UK)

B36

Steinel (UK) Limited Step On Us Storacon

Stroolmount UK ltd

B38

Q55

C35/36 M9

Supreme Rugs

M5

TCS - The Carpet Specialists

C63

The Reclaimed Flooring Company B48 The Reclaimed Flooring Company B18 The Stocklists Magazine

A3

The Vintage and Modern Rug Company Ltd

A33

Tilemaster Adhesives

C14

The Ultimate Rug Company Co A9/10 Thomas Witter

C9

Timbertherm Flooring Ltd

Q25

Tomorrow's Contract Floors

B50

Tramex Meters

B6

Tribal Rugs

C5a

Tuskbond Flooring Products - Sanglier

M32

Unifloor

B30

Ulster Carpets

C33

Unilin

B5

V4 Wood Flooring Victoria Carpets

B43

C28

Vorwerk Carpets

C24/50

Westco Flooring

B26/27

Welspun UK

Western Cork

Wharncliffe Business Systems

C21

B26/27

Whitestone Weavers Wilkies All Floors

Wolff Tools (Uzin Ltd)

Woodpecker Flooring WoolSafe

Workwear Your Way Ltd WTC Workwear YTD Limited

C39

C9

M27

B11

B24

C1/C2 C17 B45 B25

Zhejiang Kimay Building Material Technology Co Ltd

B47

Zhejiang Shiyou Timber Co Ltd

B29

Zhejiang Kingdom Plastics Industry Co. Ltd

B8

C19

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HarrogateGuide HALL A â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2016 Stocklists FlooringNews The

with

Stand A1

Stand A5

Stand A3

James Caldwell sales@crownfloors.co.uk 0800 077 3301

A1

A2

Stand A13/21

Jay Taylor

Diane Martin 07595 895177

A5

A6

A7

A8

A9/10

A23

A3

Hall A Visitor Entrance

A4

The Stocklists A17/18

A33

A32

Abingdon Flooring A15/A16 Avena Carpets Ltd A24 Aym Syntex Ltd A2 Central Flooring A6 Computers For Flooring A25 Contempo Carpets Ltd A28 Cormar Carpets A17/A18

Stand A14/20 Neil Valentine 07970 269407

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A14/20

A15/16

A30

A29

Crown Floors A1 Cybergold UK Ltd A4 Distinctive Flooring A5 Egger A23 Furlong Flooring A14/A20 Furlong Flooring Wood A26 Division

Stand A15/16 Martin Peace

A13/21

A28

A27 A26

Gaskell Wool Rich Hadfields Kersaint Cobb & Company KJC Floorcoverings Lifestyle Floors Mr Tomkinson

To Hall B

A30 A32 A13/21 A7 A12/22 A29

Stand A17/18 David Cormack

A12/22

A25

A24

Rylands Flooring A27 Smart Direct (Europe) A8 The Stocklists Magazine A3 The Ultimate Rug A9/10 Company Co The Vintage and Modern A33 Rug Company Ltd

Stand A28

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HarrogateGuide HALL B – 2016

Stand B4

Stand B1

Stand B10

Tony Taibi 07894 208332

Lisa Shirley

B1

B3

B4

B23

B20

B5

B6

B7

Stand B16/31

www.interfloor.com

B8

B9

B10

B11

To Hall A

B24

B18

B16/31

B17

B15a B15

B14

B12

B36 B26/27

B25

B55

B53

B51

B50

B29

B49

B48

B30

B47

B47a

To Hall C

AGT B40 General Finishes B46 AT Industries B42 Granorte B44 ATP Adhesive Systems B3 Greenacres Artificial Grass B42 Benott Ltd B47a Havwoods Accessories B17 Canadia Wood B23 Interfloor B16/31 Contract Flooring B10 Janser B37 Association Jaymart Rubber & Plastics B35 Contract Flooring Journal B10 Limited DSI Industrial Sewing B37 Jewel Blade Limited B15a Machines Jumpax B30 Earthwerks B55 Karpet King B14 F.Ball & Co Ltd B1 Maxzara B7 Flooring Industry Training Merryfield Group B51 Association Moduleo B20/21 Demo Areas Hall B & M National Institute of Flooring Sales Ltd B9 Carpet & Flooylayers Gemini Adhesives B15 Demo Areas Hall B & M

Opening times are 09.30 – 17.30 on Sunday

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B37

B35

B46

B45

B44

B43

B42

Novostrat B4 Packexe B53 Plastic Extruders B49 Quick-Step/Unilin B5 Rol-lite Blinds B12 Spotnails B41 Stairrods (UK) B36 Steinel (UK) Limited B38 The Reclaimed Flooring Company B18/48 Tomorrow's Contract B50 Floors Tramex Meters B6 Unifloor B30 V4 Wood Flooring B43 Westco Flooring B26/27 Western Cork B26/27

09.30 – 17.30 on Monday

To Hall C B41

B38

Demo Area

B40

Wolff Tools (Uzin Ltd) Woodpecker Flooring WTC Workwear YTD Limited Zhejiang Kimay Building Material Technology Co Ltd Zhejiang Kingdom Plastics Industry Co. Ltd Zhejiang Shiyou Timber Co Ltd

B11 B24 B45 B25 B47 B8 B29

09.30 – 16.00 on Tuesday

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Stand B35

Stand B20/21

Stand B26/27 Jason Williams 02920 376 700

Paul Macfarlane 01985 218994 www.jaymart.co.uk

Stand B55

Demo Zones Hall B & Hall M

Next to Demo Zone Hall B

David Bigland 07837 740521

Steve Evans and Andy Nobes 0800 689 1657

Stand B51

Syd Merryfield 07736 822019

View our range on Youtube â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Merryfield Carpetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Stand B44 Scott Brady

Myth and Moor Dilly Dally 608/21051

made in BRITAIN For more information call: 01297 32244 Residential: sales@axminster-carpets.co.uk Commercial: custom@axminster-carpets.co.uk from The Stocklists

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Stand C1/2

Steve Bakker / Dr Anes Zsednai www.woolsafe.org

Stand C6

Jonathan Gamble 01706 341231

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HALL C â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2016

Stand C9

Stand C9

Vince Holden 07900 262434

Robbie Thomson 07712 937747

To Hall B C3

C5

C5a

C6

C7

C9

C12

C14

C15

To Hall B

C17

C18

C19

C29

C21

C16

C2 The Wool Trends Centre C1 To Hall M

C35/36

C37

C34

C38

C33

C32 The Wool Trends Centre

C40 C39

C75

C31

C3

C28

C26

C25

C24/50

C23/51

C41

The Wool Trends Centre

C74 C73

C71/72

Stand C9

Vince Holden 07900 262434

C69

C68

C67

C66

Stand C18

Kevin Hockney 07795 460189

C64

C63

C61

Stand C26

Stella Coyle 07768 188675

C60

C58

C55

C52

Stand C12

Graham Harris 07974 708758

Demonstration areas are located in Halls B & M - see page 64 for details and timings of seminars and demonstrations

Stand C28

Joe King 07774 635354 58 September 2016

Stand C30

Clint Carver - 07970 888916 Ian Shopland - 07971 914418

Stand C41

Hans Lowe 01254 268000

Stand C52

Gareth Davies

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Adam Carpets Ahwazian Associated Carpet Group Limited Axminster Carpets Brintons British Wool Marketing Board Brockway Carpets Bronte Carpets Campen Machinery Cavalier Carpets Coralie Flooring UK Darekaou Industry Co Ltd Edel Telenzo Carpets Everbuild Building Products Ltd - A Sika Company Factory Flooring Outlet Fiberlane GMBH & Co. KG Flair Rugs

C68 C31 C64 C32 C23/51 C69 C7 C40 C61 C41 C60 C5 C67 C58 C55 C20 C52

Flexorand GmbH Footfall Flooring Foshan Zhongkejigang Technoloy Co Hangzhou Karino Imp&Exp. Co. Ltd. Hofmann Handtuft-Technik Hugh Mackay Interiors Monthly J2 Flooring Kingsmead Carpets MagiGLIDE UK Mahestan Carpet Manx Carpets MasterPiece Systems Ltd Mayne Computer Technology Penthouse Carpets Ponceblanc Rama Carpets

C20 C74 C38 C66 C20 C9 C37 C14 C30 C15 C3 C12 C75 C16 C6 C34 C71/72

Sebo (UK) Simplay Rugs Storacon TCS - The Carpet Specialists Thomas Witter Tilemaster Adhesives Tribal Rugs Ltd Ulster Carpets Victoria Carpets Vorwerk Carpets Welspun UK Wharncliffe Business Systems Whitestone Weavers WoolSafe Workwear Your Way Ltd

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Stand C64

Stand C68

Richard Moore Membership Executive 07725 578773

Eamonn Prescott www.adamcarpets.co.uk

Trends Hub

Stand C69

C18 C19 C35/36 C63 C9 C14 C5a C33 C28 C24/50 C21 C39 C9 C1/C2 C17

OUTSIDE THE HALLS...

Beaulieu Internatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;l Group St George Hotel Wharfedale Suite Betap Tufting BV Majestic Hotel Reading Room Classis Carpets & Rugs Majestic Hotel Billiard Room Condor Carpets St George Hotel Dales Suite Dinarsu Bramham Suite Gooch Oriental Carpets St George Hotel Nidderdale & Calderdale Suite Millennium Weavers Europe St George Hotel Boardroom

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HarrogateGuide HALL M– 2016

Stand M14/28

Stand M1

Gordon Hugo 07976 607657

Johny Peeters

M5

M1

M20/24

M21/22/23

Stand M20/24

Stand M23

Ann Shaw www.underlay.com

08:33

M7

M8

M19

M9 M10

M17

Colette Nicholson 0113 380 5330

M12

M13

M14/28

Visitor Entrance to Hall M

Demo Area

M25

M27

M26

To Hall C

M29

M39

Ardex M17 Bajong M12 Ball & Young M20/24 BMK Flooring M22 Carpet Line Direct M30 Carpet Recycling UK M35 Carpetline A & A M30 DS Supplies Ltd M10 ETC Rugs M39 F&X Carpets M14/28

Stand M35

Jane Gardner 07860 696082

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M38a

M37

M35

M34

M32

M31

M30

Fells Carpets M26 Flexible Reinforcements M38a Flooring Industry Training Association Demo Areas Hall B & M H & V Carpets M1 Hall’s M25 Hanson Plywood Ltd M7 Jason Carpets Co Ltd, M38 Shijiazhuang

Jiangsu Beier Decoration M37 Materials Co. Ltd Kenburn Carpet Crusher M31 Lano M19 Mercado M21 Metro Group M34 National Institute of Carpet & Floorlayers Demo Areas Hall B & M

Demo Zones Zone 1, Hall B and Zone 2, Hall M

Demo Zones Zone 1, Hall B and Zone 2, Hall M

M29a

Oriental Weavers M23 Ornate Rugs M13 RFMS UK M29/29A Stauf Adhesive UK M8 Stroolmount UK ltd M9 Supreme Rugs M5 Tuskbond Flooring M32 Products - Sanglier Wilkies All Floors M27

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HarrogateGuide HALL Q– 2016 The Demo Zone The Tiling Show is excited to be working with the Tile Association to develop a demonstration area to show the latest techniques and products within the industry.

Sunday 18th September Time 10:00

10:30 13:00 13:30 15:00 15:30

Demo title

Introduction and application of heating cables to prepared floor

Introduction and application of levelling compound over heating cables

Introduction to tools used and cutting of large format tiles including thin porcelain

Introduction and application of decoupling mats

Fixing of large format porcelain tiles

Grouting using flexible grouts or admixes

The Tiling Show in Hall Q at the Harrogate exhibition centre is set to attract hundreds of visitors in its first year, with industry leaders exhibiting, a packed schedule and plenty of opportunities to network, conduct business and see business partners, old & new.

• Meet exhibitors, catch up with current suppliers and get to know future ones • Take advantage of special show-only deals and offers over all 3 days • Discover new products and keep up to date with the latest tiling innovations • Network with your peers at the show and during the Street Party from 17.30 on 18th September • See the latest tiling design trends in a variety of exciting feature areas • Gain insights from industry leaders in the fascinating Seminar Theatre • Be part of the lively, friendly atmosphere that The Tiling Show’s sister exhibition, The Flooring

Show, is so famous for And it’s all completely free for to attend!

Q53

2 Q5

Q54

Q55

Q56

Q58

Q59

Q60

Q61

Q62

1 Q5 Q49

6 Q2

Q48

Q47

Q46

Q42

Q43

Q39

Q35/36

Q50 Q25

Q27

Q24

Q28

Q29

Q23

Q22/Q1

Q30

Q32

Q21

Q20

Q2

Q3

Q33

Q19

Q34

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Q17 Q15

Q4

Q14

Q11

Q6 Q7 Q8

Q9

Monday 19th September Time 10:00 13:00 13:30

15:00

15:30

Demo title

Introduction and application of wet room systems

Introduction to tools used and cutting of ceramic and glass mosaic tiles

Fixing of ceramic/glass mosaics

Grouting of mosaics using flexible grouts

Grouting using epoxy grouts

Tuesday 20th September Time

Demo title

10:30

Introduction and application of sealing of stone

10:00 13:00

13:30

Introduction and types of stone Fixing of natural stones

Grouting of natural stone installations

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1 Q9

Bellota Herramientas, S.A.U Bluefin Bond-It Cersanit Codex Distribution Supplies Ltd Dural UK Edge Equipment Hire Ltd EnviroProducts Limited EuroGate International Genesis Global Systems Granfix Groundwork Stone Ltd Homelux Instarmac Group Kerridge Commercial Systems Laser Measure Australia Mapei Marmox (UK) Ltd Meissen Northern Ceramics Ltd

To Main Entrance

Q60 Q49 Q19 Q11 Q20 Q1/22 Q34 Q24 Q9 Q23 Q2 Q3 Q59 Q27/50 Q3 Q17 Q7 Q14 Q48 Q11 Q52

Perfect Level Master UK Q58 Pilkingtons Q11 Porcel-Thin Q43 QEP Q27/50 Rocatex Q62 Sigma UK Q26 The Tile Association Q6 Tile & Stone Journal Q4 Tile by Tile Q61 Tile Trix Limited Q8 Tileasy Ltd Q39 Tilemaster Adhesives Q14 Tiles Porcelain Q42 Tomorrow's Tile & Stone Q54 UltraFloor Q3 UltraTile Q3 Uniform Clothing Solutions Q91 Warmup Plc Q29 Waxman Ceramics Q47 Wetrooms Distribution Limited Q53

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Infinity: Features & Benefits • 100% Luxury Millsoft Polypropylene • Easy Maintenance with this Bleach Cleanable Carpet • Heavy Residential Suitability • Stylish Collection of 12 Modern Colours • Peace of mind with our Wear & Stain Warranties • Value, Style, Comfort & Performance

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Visit Us Board Room, St George Hotel Sales Agents

Millennium Weavers is looking for extra self-employed sales agents, call +44 749 629 3150 for more information.

To find out more about our products please contact us on the information below: Industriepark Klein Frankrijkstraat 38 9600 Ronse – Belgium email: rc@millenniumweavers.eu tel: +32 (0) 55 50 90 50 visit our website: www.millenniumweavers.eu September 2016

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HarrogateEvent EVENTS LIST The Demo Zones Zone 1, Hall B and Zone 2, Hall M This year there will be two Demo Zones! Don't miss the comprehensive three day programme, spearheaded as always by the CFA / FITA / NICF. Please scroll down to see the daily schedules.

Various exhibiting companies will also have demos on their own stands.

Zone 1, Hall B: Subfloor / tool Demos Time

Demo title

10:30

DPMs and fast track DPMs

10:00 11:00

Moisture measurement and equipment Repair mortars

11:30

Plywood templating

13:00

Smoothing compounds - core products

12:30 13:45 14:30

16:30

Plywood joints and other repairs Specialist subfloor preparation

13:45 14:15 14:45 15:15

15:45

11:30 – 12:15

How to price your products and win Speaker: David Abbott, IBP

12:15 – 13:00

How to build and manage your brand online Houzz UK

14:00 – 15:00

Selling sustainability Speaker: Alan Best

15:00 – 16:00

How retailers can benefit from carpet recycling Speakers: Jane Gardner, Carpet Recycling UK (CRUK) with Peter Steel and Linney Cooper

16:00 – 17:00

Design trends and flooring Scarlet Opus

Monday 19th

11:30 – 12:15

Nature and flooring Interface

12:15 – 13:00

Carpet installation - stairs and bullnose

How to build and manage your brand online Houzz UK

14:00 – 15:00

Social media data, did you know it does this?

Speaker: Andy Jackson

Installation of domestic vinyl flooring

15:00 – 16:00

To be confirmed

Carpet stretch-fit installation

13:00

Cleaning & care of wool Campaign for Wool, British Wool Marketing Board

Interior trends and wool Campaign for Wool

10:30

12:15

10:45 – 11:30

10:45 – 11:30

Adhesive application

Demo title

11:45

To be confirmed

Not on social media? Then you’re losing customers!

Part 1.

Speaker: Steve Phillip, Linked2Success Limited

Time

11:00

10:00 – 10:45

10:00 – 10:45

Tools for the floor layer

Zone 2, Hall M: Floor finishes Demos 10:00

Business Enrichment Seminars Sunday 18th

Underlay installation

Carpet joins

Commercial resilient flooring installation (flat area) Cap and cove including welding

16:00 – 17:00

Luxury vinyl tile insulation Lino installation

Laminate and floating wood installation Carpet tile installation

Note - the Demos will probably cease in the early afternoon on Tuesday 20th, depending on visitor numbers.

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Then you’re losing customers! Part 2.

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Tuesday 20th 10:00 – 10:45

10:45 – 11:30

11:30 – 12:15

To be confirmed How retailers can benefit from carpet recycling Speakers: Jane Gardner, Carpet Recycling UK (CRUK) with Simon Wells from Kenburn Waste Management To be confirmed

This seminar programme is subject to changes.

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Calum Gillies, an apprentice at Islay Flooring and Home Furnishings in Scotland, has been awarded the Contract Flooring Association (CFA) and Contract Flooring Journal (CFJ) ‘Apprentice of the Year 2016’ award, which is sponsored by F. Ball and Co. Ltd..

Along with the accolade, Calum won an all expenses paid two day F. Ball training course of his choice, together with a host of prizes from competition sponsors including: a specialist flooring toolkit and a £500 cheque from the Construction Industry Training Board. Calum was presented with his award and prizes at the Flooring Industry Training Association (FITA) training centre in Loughborough.

The competition was open to all flooring apprentices and required employers and tutors to prove their apprentices’ talent in an online application form that questioned attributes including: practical ability, initiative and attention to safety.

Ewan Logan, joint owner of Islay Flooring and Home Furnishings, said: “The award is very important for the trade and Calum has already started to use his tools and prizes. We are very proud of him and his work, we can send him out on jobs on his own with no worries. We are really impressed with him.”

F. Ball Marketing Manager, Richard Harris (pictured left with Calum), said: “We are delighted to sponsor the Apprentice of the Year award once again this year. It is important that young people are encouraged to join the flooring industry and we hope that this award will promote apprenticeship schemes as way of entering the trade. We are really pleased to be able to celebrate apprentices’ success through this accolade. “ T 01583 361 633 www.f-ball.co.uk 66 September 2016

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Floor preparation products from F. Ball and Co Ltd. have been used to create a perfect floor finish at The Willows Children,Young People and Families Unit at the Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary.

Contractors from A&H Floor Covering Specialists were called in to install new floorcoverings throughout the building. On arriving at the site, contractors found that the existing wooden subfloors had been overboarded with exterior quality-flooring grade plywood, but the surface was not smooth enough for the installation of the specified vinyl floorcoverings.

To create a surface smooth enough to receive the new floorcoverings, contractors applied a single coat of Stopgap P131 Primer, before installing Stopgap 700 Superflex smoothing underlayment directly onto the primed surface. Stopgap 700 Superflex is a fibre-reinforced smoothing underlayment specifically designed for use over ‘flexible’ substrates, such as steel and plywood, prior to the installation of new floorcoverings. It is able to accommodate for subfloor movement while creating a perfectly smooth surface, and can be ready to receive floorcoverings in just three hours.

Contractors also needed to prepare existing concrete subfloors before installing the new vinyl floorcoverings. To do this, A&H Floor Covering Specialists first prepared the concrete surfaces with Stopgap P131 Primer to prevent the smoothing underlayment from drying too rapidly. Contractors then installed Stopgap 1200 Pro smoothing underlayment. Stopgap 1200 Pro is a fast setting, high performance, minimal preparation smoothing underlayment, designed for use over a wide range of subfloor types.

Certain sections of the building contained deep channels that needed to be filled before the new floorcoverings could be installed. To quickly fill in the channels, contractors primed with Stopgap P131 and installed 50mm of Stopgap 600 Base deep section compound, before capping it with Stopgap 1200 Pro. Finally, to install the new vinyl floorcoverings throughout the Centre, A&H Floor Covering Specialists contractors used Styccobond F46 pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive. Styccobond F46 has been specifically designed to reduce the incidence of trowel serrations shadowing through thin vinyl floorcoverings, and was used to adhere the vast majority of the new floorcoverings.

Commenting on the use of F. Ball products during the hospital refurbishment, Roy Henderson, Managing Director of A&H Floor Covering Specialists, said: “We use F. Ball products very regularly. Their adhesives bond well; you just don’t get any failures, which makes them really good value for money. It’s the same with the smoothing underlayments. We also get plenty of support from their reps; they do a lot of testing for us and they’re very helpful. You get a great service to go with the products.”

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Flower on Flooring Revolutionary times for flooring fibres There have been a number of recent notable developments within the flooring sector that have either provided consumers with additional choice or changed their perception of interior design and comfort.

In the case of synthetic carpet, it could be argued that this has achieved both, as the development of new fibres have extended the options and range of use within the home.

F&X Aevita yarns are created from recycled plastic bottles

Cormar Carpets marketing director David Cormack says the current trend for ‘soft feel’ carpets has brought a new dimension to the propylene carpet market and shows no signs of waning.

“Cormar set the bar with Sensation with soft touch polypropylenes.

When we launched it back in 2012, there was nothing else like it. It created a new style of carpet in its own right and subsequently there has been an influx of similar ranges to the market.”

Its latest introduction is Sensation Supreme, made with 100% Luxelle fibre and developed to be a heavyweight, deeper pile carpet.

“We also added Primo Excellence to our Primo family of carpets.

Made with the same, family-friendly polypropylene fibre – 100% Excellon – renowned for its stain resistance and hardwearing properties, it was created to be softer than standard Primo ranges but retains the more matt, wool-like lustre level.”

Manx Carpets says its Luxury Comfort is a "classic harmony” of a soft touch carpet combined with excellent performance characteristics. It is a 100%, two ply polypropylene carpet where the subtle shades and de-lustre fibre give an instant look of refinement and comfort.

F&X Carpets provides its environmentally-friendly Ara and Lyra to illustrate this trend, made from Aevita yarns created from recycled plastic drinks bottles, and Suretex, described as “a twist on an established favourite”.

“Aevita is the future of fibre for the home and brings all the ease of living expected from modern carpet with lower impact on diminishing resources,” says F&X Carpets sales manager Gordon Hugo. “Moreover, it is Aevita’s ability to tick all the right boxes for homeowners that makes it such an attractive proposition. Incredibly soft, hard-wearing, stain-resistant and bleach-cleanable, it really is a carpet fibre that fits with modern expectations.”

With a weight of 2,400g/m2, Ara brings a luxurious and comfortable surface underfoot, while Lyra brings great value and all-round practicality in a 1,700g/m2 weight. Both carpets use a two-ply yarn for even more resilience and recovery.

Cormar Carpets’ Sensation Supreme

Despite its soft and luxurious handle, the company says the ground breaking polypropylene fibre that has been engineered to feel softer and more luxurious has all the practical living qualities of a standard polypropylene, including 10 year stain warranty. Luxury Comfort is a heavy weight carpet packing in 90oz/sq yd and is available in both 4m and 5m widths.

Abingdon Flooring says polyester is a tried and trusted yarn that is particularly well established in the USA and now set for “lift off" in the UK. The main reasons for its success are its softness and its durability whilst still being bleach cleanable.

“It’s even guaranteed as Heavy Domestic on stairs. A complete package if ever there was one!” the company states. “Well, now there is an option, in fact, it’s so good we turned it into two; Lasting Romance and Deep Feelings, and what a response we’ve had.”

Abingdon’s Lasting Romance Lectern

Available in 12 colours, two heavy weights and three widths of 2.5m, 4m and 5m, it is presented on state-of-the-art display lecterns to show it in its best light.

“We see this yarn as a ‘go to’, versatile option meaning it will offer style, luxury and practicality for anywhere in the home,” says Abingdon Flooring.

Balta Broadloom marketing director Geert Vanden Bossche says: “There is no doubt that super-soft synthetic fibres are big news right now and so we’ve developed Sensit to make sure that consumers can benefit from this popular buying trend with the reassurance and great value of our StainSafe family.

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“The new range is designed to provide the super-soft, luxurious feel while removing concerns about stain removal. What’s more Sensit styles are great value, perhaps the ultimate blend of softness, practicality and value,” says Geert.

“For consumers looking for the ultimate in contemporary luxury, then the silken look and indulgent softness of our Satino carpets really deliver. Made from 100% polyamide Imprel Finesse yarn, Satino carpets are not only soft but incredibly resilient and so make an excellent choice for homes looking for an enduring choice. Achieving solid sales, Satino has established itself as a key part of our line-up,” he added.

Kingsmead will launch Pastiche, Herringbone and Waterfall at Harrogate. “Using the latest Infinity technology in two ply solution dyed polypropylene, these products bring designs and patterns to loop pile carpet of a type never seen before in this style,” it states.

“Soft is definitely the new black and all synthetic yarns seem to be moving this way. With our new launch of Amazing we have combined soft with colour to give the consumer the opportunity to decorate their floor.

"Kingsmead remains the home of innovation and we believe we will continue to lead the way with product developments of this type.”

Mercado buying director Adrian Laffey says: “We are seeing a trend towards softer touch carpets. In particular the Nylon products which have a cooler feel.

“A year ago our sales of Nylon carpets were almost zero but with the soft touch feel and the great Lifestyle Floors branding we are selling serious volumes now. Likewise our sales of soft PP yarns have increased and across all categories we are seeing the continued emergence of grey shades.

“The top selling colour in all our top selling ranges is now a grey tone.”

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Portal power

With a host of new features, Cormar Carpets’ successful online trade portal is now better than ever, making it the place to go for online trading for carpet retailers.

Since its launch in 2011, the portal has gone from strength to strength with over £100m of business placed by retailers and 30% of all orders now placed online.

New features added to the site have made it quicker and easier for retailers to use and the site is now fully responsive so that it can be accessed 24/7 via mobile, tablet or desktop PC. The updated portal offers improved order tracking and retailers can now order consumer samples online, to be sent to their customers.

Retailers also benefit from faster account activation, an easier checkout facility and safe card payment.

“With the increasing popularity of touch screen devices and a growing number of customers who wish to trade online, the time felt right to refresh and improve the design,” said Craig Marshall, head of sales channels and logistics at Cormar Carpets.

The Cormar B2B web portal is free to all trade customers of Cormar Carpets. It will be showcased at this year’s Flooring Show in Harrogate and has recently been nominated for Best B2B website at the Ecommerce awards in London.

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Professional prestige

With Master Installer from the Academy for Excellence in Flooring gaining traction as one of the industry’s most prestigious badges, even experienced installers are revealing they learnt new skills during the three-day course.

An installer for over 30-years, it is people like Jon Evans who are the backbone of the UK’s flooring industry and he is one of the select few embarking on regular training, keeping his skills and knowledge right upto-date.

Jon first heard of the wood and laminate Master Installer scheme through wholesalers, trade publications and websites and so embarked on booking himself onto the three-day pass or fail course, which promised to provide valuable benefits including a two-year workmanship warranty offer to his customers.

“The course was hugely informative and I certainly learnt new techniques that will be invaluable for the rest of my working days,” reveals Jon Evans, All 4 Floors, Bedfordshire. “The positive impact of being accredited with the Master Installer scheme has certainly been felt and I would have no hesitation in recommending the course.”

After his positive experience at the Academy and installing LVT for many of his customers, Jon has also completed the Master Installer scheme for Quick-Step’s LIVYN range of LVT: “I’ve participated in several manufacturer-led LVT courses, yet I found the Master Installer scheme invaluable. I picked up several great installation tips.”

As with hundreds of other Master Installers across the UK, Jon Evans is listed on the Quick-Step website, www.quick-step.co.uk, as one of the brand leader’s recommended fitters.

The Master Installer scheme is available for both wood and laminate and vinyl flooring.

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High performance wood effect sheet vinyl flooring from Polyflor’s Forest fx PUR collection was recently chosen to help create a stylish interior for pampered pets at Glamour Pooch Dog Spa and Day Care in Freckleton, UK.

The concept for this retail interior was created by Beverley Wood Design, a creative consultancy service based in Lytham St Anne’s. Forest fx PUR vinyl flooring in the Rustic Oak shade was installed by the client’s flooring contractors in the reception and dog grooming areas.

Beverley Wood, Owner and Creative Director of BWD commented, “The flooring chosen for this project needed to be both attractive and hardwearing enough to offer years of high performance for our customer. We selected Forest fx PUR in a classic wood design as it had a proven track record in busy retail interiors and had the advantage of being easy to clean and maintain.”

Polyflor’s Forest fx PUR range of 14 wood effect flooring designs has been developed for use in heavy commercial environments such as retail interiors where high levels of foot traffic are expected. Ideal for dog grooming parlours like this one and hairdressing salons, Forest fx is enhanced with a cross-linked and UV cured polyurethane reinforcement (PUR) which protects the floorcovering’s design and provides a low cost, polish-free maintenance regime for the lifetime of the flooring.

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NEWS Alternative for iconic Liberty

Flowers of Thorpe, in Summer Garden

Two great British brands that share a rich heritage of design are getting together to dress our floors. Alternative Flooring creates a new carpet collection with Liberty Fabrics launching autumn 2016. This is the first time that Liberty Fabrics has used its iconic patterns on a carpet.

Famous Liberty prints are reimagined as 80/20 wool/nylon carpet and bespoke rugs by Alternative Flooring bringing more pattern to its distinctive Quirky B collection, an award-winning range that features designs by leading interior and textile designers.

‘Working with Alternative Flooring has been an exciting project for the Liberty Interiors team as archival and classic Liberty prints have been expertly woven into rugs, runners and carpets.,” says the Liberty Design Studio.

Felix Raison, in Classic

“This has created a new and interesting visualisation for these iconic designs, bringing them into our interiors in a unique, original and innovative way. Now, you can walk amongst woven heritage gardens, meadows, shells and exotic paisleys crafted by 'Alternative Flooring' into the most desirable Liberty patterns,” said Lorna Haigh, Head of Creative and Marketing. at Alternative.

There are four designs in a total of ten colourways in the range:

Flowers of Thorpe A typical classic Liberty floral, created in the 1970s but emulating the wonderful small flower designs, which were so popular at Liberty in the 1930s.

Felix Raison A magnificent design re-worked from a stunning hand painted original mid 19th Century Paisley shawl from the Liberty archive.

Strawberry Meadow, in Peacock

Strawberry Meadow An original, hand drawn Liberty Design Studio exclusive of William Morris's famous design 'Strawberry Thief' created in 1883 featuring strawberry bushes and birds.

Capello Shell This collection is inspired by the celebrated novel 'The Secret Garden' written by Frances Hodgson Burnett in 1911. The design is re-worked to represent the rhyme 'Mary, Mary quite contrary, how does your garden grow, with silver bells and cockle shells and Marigolds all in a row.'

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Female flooring first

F. Ball and Co. Ltd. recently held its first training course specifically designed for women working in the flooring industry. The two-day course, which was conducted at F. Ball’s dedicated training centre, aimed to equip women working in a wide range of roles in the flooring industry with a deeper understanding of flooring systems and how they work.

One attendee, Katie Cohen, Sales Director at wholesaler Lewis Abbott Ltd, commented: “I thought the course was brilliant. It was good to see the products being used as they would be in different types of installations. Working in a sales role, it’s important that I have excellent, first-hand knowledge of all the different products on the market, and it’s equally important that I can use that knowledge in context. I really enjoyed being able to get hands-on and screed a floor with guidance from the experts, especially since I was surrounded by other women who weren’t experienced floor fitters!”

The ‘Women in Flooring Course’ included a tour of the F. Ball manufacturing facility, presentations on flooring products, problem diagnosis and flooring systems, and practical experience with F. Ball’s training officer using the latest F. Ball products.

The participants were drawn from some of the biggest names in the flooring sector, and represented a wide range of roles, including sales, purchasing, and human resources. The course also drew international interest, with some participants coming from Romania and Ghana. It is the first course of its kind conducted at the F. Ball facility, and it is hoped that it will be the first of many.

F. Ball’s dedicated training centre opened in 2010, and has since provided free training courses to hundreds of flooring contractors. The training centre features high-tech conference facilities, meeting rooms and practical demonstration areas. All courses are presented by experts from within the company’s technical department and cover subfloor preparation and adhesive selection, as well as installation advice on F. Ball’s extensive product range.

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Flooring factsheet Buying Groups Pick the right one How to decide whether to join a buying group – and which one…

• Evaluate all buying groups as they all work differently • Talk to the main marketing contact and/or a member

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Why join?

Buying groups have been a highly successful feature of the floor retailing scene in the last decade or so, giving independents the extra edge they need to compete effectively with the retail park chains.

More than 1000 retailers are now members of one of the several buying groups which operate in our sector and the numbers are slowly, but steadily growing.

• Get a list of members and call up two or three for a ‘real-world’ view

• Establish your territorial exclusivity – where’s the next nearest member of each buying group

• Ensure you understand the financial arrangements,

any fees that would relate to your membership, how the bills are paid and whether your fees are refundable if it doesn’t work out. Ask the buying group for a consultation to estimate your potential savings

While the benefits of bulk buying power are self-evident, the resistance to the buying group concept among nonmembers appears to be centred on fears of surrendering some control to a committee – and most particularly compromising long-established relationships and negotiated terms with current suppliers.

• Review all the extra benefits and services to see

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• Check out the product ranges offered including the own-label options and the UK/European mix

• Ensure you understand any rules that may limit your

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Key benefits Increase margins • Group purchases to get beneficial rates • Rebates • Exclusive higher-margin products • Special promotions One of the key reasons to join a buying group is to benefit from the discounts they negotiate as a bulk buyer from manufacturers. The way discounts and rebates are passed on to members varies between groups so make sure it’s absolutely clear how this will be done. You’ll need to work out how this compares with discounts you have already negotiated locally with preferred suppliers.

Access professional services • Business and financial services • IT and internet support • Training and workshops • Professional bodies Some buying groups offer an excellent range of other services which may be valuable to your business. Financial services include invoice factoring, credit, loans and insurance. Some of the more sophisticated groups offering marketing packages, software systems to help you run your business operations and customised websites ready to use. Relationships with professional and training organisations can also offer discounts.

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Increase sales • Best of both worlds’ proposition • Wider ranges and exclusive products • POS, displays and merchandising support Your customers will like the proposition that you are independent but with the buying power of a group – this gives them (and you) the ‘best of both worlds’ with personal service and competitive pricing. Most groups will also offer you ‘own label’ ranges and support with pointof-sale, merchandising and displays. Central stockholding may also be on offer.

Network with other independents • Members-only exhibitions with preferred manufacturers • Regular meetings and supplier presentations • Regional workshops • Helpline A lot of retailers enjoy the buying group environment of being independent but not alone out there on the High Street. Groups hold regular meetings and some have their own trade shows, regional meetings and workshops to help you develop your business. The network gives you someone to call when you need advice on, for example, an unusual installation, a technical consumer complaint, legal issue or business dilemma.

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Flooring factsheet Carpet types Tip Sheared Tip Sheared Sheared

Tip Sheared

Tufted With advances in manufacturing technology, 95% of all carpet produced today is tufted.

It takes about an hour to make a roll of carpet that might take eight hours to weave.

To make tufted carpet, hundreds of yarn-threaded needles are pushed through the primary backing fabric to form loops or tufts, which may be left as is or cut.

A heavy adhesive coating is applied to hold the tufts in place and a secondary backing is usually glued on for strength and stability.

A wide variety of styles and textures can then be created using various techniques.

LOOP PILE

Berber – Berber carpets look like and are named after a handmade, bulky wool carpet made by the Berber tribes of North Africa and Asia. The loops are made from thick or bulky yarns of wool, nylon, polypropylene or a blend of these fibres to give a cushioned effect underfoot. These carpets are available in an assortment of colours and may be flecked and can be either level loop or multilevel loop.

Level loop – When all the loops are of the same height, a highly flexible and durable carpet is created which has a natural, casual appearance even when (commonly) it is made from synthetic fibres. The tight loop texture tends to hide marks so it’s a good blend between luxury and practicality.

Multi-level loop – The loops vary to two or sometimes three loop heights to create informal, random textures which are very forgiving for marks and stains and therefore very suitable for high traffic areas and busy family rooms.

BONDED Bonded carpets (sometimes called ‘fibre-bonded’ or ‘fusion bonded’) are created by firing fibres into an adhesive material – the fibres are not stitched into the backing in any way. The technique is principally used for commercial carpet tiles.

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Tip Sheared Tip Sheared Random Sheared Loop Berber Twist Multi-Level Berber Saxony Velvet/Plush Frieze Velvet/Plush Saxony

Freize – Frieze or frisée (pronounced freesay) carpets are similar to saxony, but the Random Sheared yarns are more tightly twisted and should Random Sheared Velvet/Plush Frieze Velvet/Plush Saxony Shag Frieze Saxony Twist always be heat set. They have a dense, Twist low pile Twist Berber surface which creates a coarse, pebbly texture.

Frieze carpets are very durable and hide Velvet/Plush footprints, dust and dirt, which makes them Velvet/Plush Velvet/Plush Twist Twist Berber suitable for heavy traffic areas.

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Saxony – Saxony textures are made of twisted yarns, which should be heat set. The Twist Twist Berber Twist tips remain very distinct, rather than blending Twist TwistBerber Saxony Shag together to form a very elegant finish. Saxony Saxony Shag textures show footprints and vacuum marks so are suitable for more occasional rooms in Saxony Saxony Shag the home. More textured variations improve Saxony Saxony Shag the practicality of saxonies.

Woven carpet may be in a tiny minority of Twist – The popular twist carpet is the today’s production but still produces some cut-pile standard. The yarn is tightly twisted of the finest carpets which are used for and often heatset to retain this feature and prestigious installations. the result is a versatile, textured finish that is Axminster ideal for plain colours.

The pile of the carpet is inserted into the Velvet – Velvet textures (sometimes called backing as it is woven and cut to length, ‘velour’ or ‘plush’) all have a level surface pile creating U-shaped tufts to give a velvety of approx 5mm to 10mm height, which is then surface. The process locks in the fibre to sheared to give a smooth finish. With very create a carpet of high durability and little twist in the yarn, the ends blend together performance retention as well as a luxury which then further enhances the overall finish. feel. The process allows for intricate designs These carpets tend to ‘shade’ with heavy use. and colours to be used – although modern Footprints show easily and the colour looks trends mean that the traditional patterned different from place to place because fibres axminster has given way to current fashion lying in different directions reflect the light trends for plain carpets. differently. A luxury for occasional rooms.

Wilton CUT AND LOOP Wilton woven carpets are produced in a When some of the pile is cut and other left as similar way to axminsters – the principal loop, a variety of surface textures and patterns difference being that a continuous fibre is can be created (in a variety of colours). The woven all the way through. The carpet can multi-level surface is excellent for hiding be sheared to create a range of cut and footprints and stains so cut and loop is good loop textured effects. The result is a high for high traffic areas and general purpose quality carpet of unrivalled durability. rooms in the home.

Flat weave Shag pile – Shag pile has varied in popularity.

Manufactured in the same way as wilton, The pile is up to 50mm long and the texture flat weave is a loop pile which allows the is casual and loose but the surface can flatten yarn to be woven across a wider area to easily and may lack durability. created a flatter, more textured effect.

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Flooring factsheet from Interfloor The resurgence of rubber underlay Research into consumer purchase behaviour commissioned by Interfloor in October 2015 shows more people than ever before are buying new underlay when they purchase new carpet.

Interfloor manufactures leading brands in the underlay market, Tredaire and Duralay.

Recognised by customers as brands of quality and with over 70 years of expertise, they are trusted by users throughout the world.

The research suggests this is in part due to improved understanding of the various products and their benefits gained through Internet research and advice from retailers’ own sales consultants.

The in-store consumer experience is key to the rising conversion rates, as it gives retailers an opportunity to demonstrate the benefits of the different products on offer. Consumers want hands-on experience of quality products which offer high levels of comfort and are fit for purpose. They are less concerned about price and more interested in long-term performance and this has led to the resurgence of traditional rubber underlays such as Tredaire Colours Red, Interfloor’s premium sponge rubber underlay.

Sponge rubber underlays have been around since the 1950s for very good reasons. In fact, Tredaire launched Willow Green, the UK’s first sponge rubber underlay in 1956.

Sponge rubber underlays are extremely comfortable; no other underlay product produces quite the same feel underfoot. They are also exceptionally good at minimising both impact sound and airborne sound between rooms. They are incredibly flexible and cover more applications than any other underlay type, including specialist low tog underlays for underfloor heating and thin and dense underlays for hard flooring.

In a Stocklist readers’ survey published in November 2015, 30% said they were selling more underlay and although 60% find it easy to sell underlay, only 50% were using POS to demonstrate its benefits – one of the key reasons customers visit retailers is to feel samples (83%) or walk on the carpet to see how it feels (26%).

Interfloor offers POS items including custom-made swatch books, presentation folders and hanging samples with instore foot testers coming soon.

All are designed to help retailers sell exactly the right underlay to every customer that comes to their store.

Over 80% of those who didn’t buy new underlay at the time of their carpet purchase believe that they can use their existing underlay (57%), that underlay isn’t necessary (19%) or an expensive add-on (12%) and yet underlay is a great opportunity to improve the way the consumer feels about the total purchase – and hence the retailer.

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Flooring factsheet Underlay In a tight market for margins, underlay for carpet and hard flooring offers retailers one of the best opportunities to add value to every sale – with good profitability, trade-up potential once benefits are understood and high customer satisfaction levels.

The Carpet Foundation and its Consumer Code of Practice approved by the Trading Standards Institute (TSI) recommend that new carpet underlay is bought with every new carpet.

www.interfloor.com

Many consumers are now aware of the benefits of underlay but more needs to be done to provide information about the different types available and their suitability for different areas of the home. www.interfloor.com

Setting up in-store demonstrations so customers can walk on samples with different grades of underlay and feel the difference has shown excellent results. Some manufacturers offer point-of-sale units and foot testers.

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Types

Good underlay will...

• Improve underfoot comfort • Increase appearance retention, reducing flattening • Absorb the pressure of foot traffic and reduce wear • Improve thermal insulation and warmth • Increase sound insulation • Smooth out sub-floor imperfections • Last the lifetime of the carpet

PU (polyurethane) foam This is now the market’s most popular underlay and is typically made from recycled foam offcuts. The foam provides excellent comfort and performance levels with lots of thickness options and densities and provides great insulation – and its light weight helps handling.

Poor or old underlay will...

• Feel hard and unwelcoming • Reduce carpet life • Cause wrinkling and premature wear spots • Cause carpet fibres to break down more quickly • Not meet British Standards How thick?

A maximum of 12mm is recommended (working with gripper will be difficult thereafter) but rooms with heavy traffic will need a thinner, denser pad. The combination of thickness and density is all important as a thick underlay with low density may not perform well. Typically, the thicker the underlay, the better quality it will need to be – 11mm is often used for luxury installations with 9mm and 7mm the common domestic thickness.

Sponge rubber

Crumb

Sponge rubber Introduced in the 1950s, this is a more traditionally manufactured underlay available in flat or waffle patterns in a wide range of weights for different applications. It performs well for comfort and has a durable spring retention.

PU foam

Laminate underlay There’s still an opportunity to sell underlay with laminate flooring, improving the acoustic performance of the floor and helping the boards float above any imperfections in the sub-floor.

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Combination A rubber crumb base with a felt top layer offers a good combination of protection, durability and comfort. It also allows carpet with seaming to bed into the top felt.

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Felt This traditional (but environmentally friendly) undelay is made from recycled fibres – wool, jute and synthetic – to create a firm, dense pad with excellent thermal insulation.

Still a very popular choice among contractors when stretch fitting woven carpets.

Pre-tackified underlay A self-adhesive single stick underlay in both needlefelt and PU. A removable system for heavy use when comfort is desired.

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Crumb rubber Flat and dense, crumb rubber is good for heavy footfall – offering maximum protection but a little less comfort (and very good over stair nosings).

Underfloor heating underlay Always ask if there is underfloor heating. Most manufacturers offer specialised products. Underlay and carpet with a combined tog rating of 2.5 can be used – which means the underlay would normally have a tog rating of 1.0.

Combination

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Flooring factsheet Carpet trouble-shooter

• shedding • pulled loops

Fading on Wool

Carpets made from wool can and do fade in use. The degree of fade can vary depending on the colour chosen and the local conditions to which the carpet is subjected.

Fading can be caused by exposure to ultra violet light which is found in daylight, but is accelerated when sunlight shines directly onto the carpet.

This has the effect of lightening or “Bleaching” the colour just as exposure to sunlight will lighten human hair. Wool is after all animal hair.

Protection should be given to carpets exposed to such conditions just as you would protect other furniture or fabrics.

A complaint on fading would be considered justified if it failed to meet the required shade standard when tested to the British Standard BS1006 (1990).

Soiling Soiling is usually the result of some local condition to which the carpet has been subjected to, or maintenance, or lack of maintenance programme. There is nothing we as manufacturers can do to prevent soiling in use. There are several types of soiling which are quite common:

Colour matching Carpets are produced in batches - known as creels - and usually each batch produces between 500m2 - 3000m2 in a single width, depending on the creel size. Whilst the recipe used by the dyer remains constant, and is followed to the letter, in each separate production the colour reproduction will vary from batch to batch.

However production is matched back to the original or master sample to ensure that the colour remains ‘within a commercial tolerance’.

This process if not an exact science and a commercial tolerance is subjective but nevertheless is usually the professional judgement of the head dyer based on his/her experience.

A greater level of tolerance is required on blended colours (Heathers etc). To ensure perfect colour matching it is advisable that a single width be used in any installation requiring exact colour matching.

N.B. Carpets which are laid with the pile travelling in different directions, even though they be from the same batch will appear not to match. For further information please check with the manufacturers recommendations.

Sprouting Occasionally an odd tuft or two can work its way to the surface and stand proud of the rest of the pile. This is probably due to one end of the tuft being longer than the other i.e. J shaped tuft instead of V shaped. Remedial action merely requires that the offending tufts be scissor trimmed level with the rest of the pile. They should never be pulled out.

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Spillages - Liquids such as soft drinks, cordials or any drink which contains sugar, particularly hot drinks, is likely to leave a stain. In such instances, professional help should be sought.

Shampoo - if incorrectly applied, can leave sticky soap residues in the fibres which can result in the soiling reappearing quite rapidly.

Dust - which is carried on draughts can soil carpets in various ways, apart from the obvious soiled edges, at gaping skirting boards for instance, dark lines appearing on surface might suggest airborne dust vacuum-drawn through poorly fitted floorboards. Sometimes the shape of floorboards can be seen quite clearly. Air borne dust sometimes shows itself as spots on the carpet, this is due to the air carried on a draught under the carpet escaping through minute holes both in the underlay and the carpet, leaving dust deposited on the pile much like a filter action.

In such installations, the use of a lining paper is essential as a preventative measure.

It is the responsibility of the retailer to advise the consumer when the carpet is measured of any poorly fitting doors, skirtings, or floorboards and the consumers responsibility to ensure any remedial work to seal draughts, is carried out before the carpet is fitted, if a resulting complaint is to be avoided.

Static Carpets do not produce static but like other household fabrics and objects have the capacity to store it. Static is caused by the build up of static electricity upon personnel in a dry environment and is discharged when a person makes contact with an object which can conduct electricity (i.e. door handle or filing cabinets, etc).

The static charges will vary in intensity depending upon the individual, air humidity and the contact materials. Static is more usually associated with synthetic materials as they do not retain moisture very well but it can and does occur with wool in very dry room conditions.

Preventative measures include the introduction of moisture into the room or in situ carpet treatment.

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• sprouting • shading • static • fading • pile reversal • shedding • flattening • soiling

Flattening

Shedding

Flattening will occur as a result of traffic which eventually flattens the pile particularly in the main areas of use.

All cut pile carpets will lose short fibre, which is created during production when spun yarn is cut for tuft formation.

These fibres fall onto the surface of the pile and appear as ‘fluff’.

All pile fabrics will flatten to greater or lesser degree dependant on the amount of traffic to which it is subjected and the construction (tuft density/pile fibre/height/weight) of the product concerned.

The effect varies with yarn type and may be removed without detrimental effect upon the carpet by vacuum cleaning. This excess fibre is only a small fraction of the total fibre contained in the carpet.

Shading

Indentations

Shading occurs because the pile of the carpet has become crushed, flattened or brushed in a different direction to the natural lie of the pile whilst in situ. This causes light reflection at differing angles resulting in the creation of light and dark patches on the carpet. This will occur on all pile fabrics but can be more noticeable on plainer carpets because the shadows created by pile pressure will not be disguised by a heavy pattern or design.

When a carpet is subjected to a heavy point load, such as under the legs of furniture, it is unreasonable to expect the carpet not to indent. Usually, the longer the load is in place, the longer will be the time for the pile to recover. In the case of very heavy loads in place for a considerable time, the recovery time can be very considerable.

Pile Reversal Like shading, this occurs when the pile or nap of the carpet changes direction and thus reflects light at different angles showing the effects of shading which can become permanent. It is also described as ‘watermarking’. This can happen to every carpet construction be it Axminster, Wilton, Tufted, Hand Woven, Persian, Chinese, Indian or even Coir Matting. Like shading it can be more apparent on plain carpet because heavy patterns can disguise the effects. It can occur quite quickly after installation. A tremendous amount of research has been carried out over many years by many institutes to determine the cause of this phenomenon but none of it has proved conclusive.

It must be remembered that it is not only the pile of the carpet that becomes indented. The underlay will also indent and the backing of the carpet may also distort into the indentation in the underlay. Some underlay’s will recover well and some less well depending upon their composition, thickness, density etc. The use of cups below furniture legs can spread the load and the net result is a larger area of less deeply indented carpet.

The ability of a carpet to recover from a heavy static load can be measured in the laboratory, using the test method described in BS 4939 and many manufacturers will have data on this aspect of carpet performance. In this test the carpet is loaded for 24 hours and the degree of recovery is measured after 1 hour and 24 hours. Since there are so many different underlay’s however, it is very rare for the recovery from a heavy static load to be evaluated on carpet and underlay.

There is no commonly known manufacturing process which can cause or cure this phenomenon and therefore it is not a manufacturing fault. For further information please check with individual manufacturers recommendations.

Often normal maintenance (vacuum cleaning with a rotating brush machine) will speed up recovery but in the case of serious indentations the use of an iron and damp cloth or a steam iron together with a blunt darning needle to carefully tease up the pile can be beneficial. Care must be take not to over wet the carpet, of course.

Pulling Loops

Samples

Pulled loops occur only in looped pile carpet where one or more loops in the continuous pile is pulled through the primary backing of the carpet. This is usually due to some local condition, possibly some sharp object which has caught in a loop in situ and has resulted in a pull. Pulled loops are easily dealt with by trimming the offending end level with the rest of the pile. They should not be left as this could result in further loops being pulled and developing into a ladder.

The samples held by individual retailers may not be from the same batch as current production and therefore should be used as a guide and not an exact colour match.

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Installation Telephone National Institute of Carpet Fitters (NICF) for further information – 0115 958 3077.

This information is given by responsible manufacturers to help you help your customer to make an informed choice.

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Woven Carpets of Kidderminster W 01299 827477

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Leeds 0113 3071900 carl.cummings@fellscarpets.co.uk www.fellscarpets.co.uk see page 9 for details Mercado Leeds 0113 3802900 sales@mercado.co.uk www.mercado.co.uk Xylo Wood Flooring London 020 8368 8122 infouk@xyloflooring.com www.xyloflooring.com see page 21 for details

North East Fells Carpets Leeds 0113 3071900 carl.cummings@fellscarpets.co.uk www.fellscarpets.co.uk see page 9 for details Floorwise (North East) Ltd Birtley - see Floorwise page 87

North West A&A Carpets Manchester 01204 701188 sales@aandacarpets.co.uk www.aandacarpets.co.uk D. M. Miller Ltd Manchester 0161 205 9949 dm.miller@btconnect.com www.dmmillerltd.spaces.lives.com Fells Carpets Goole 0113 3071900 carl.cummings@fellscarpets.co.uk www.fellscarpets.co.uk see page 9 for details Lee Floorstok Ltd Liverpool - see Floorwise page 87

Millbrook Carpets Darwen 01254 703999 millbrookcarpets@live.co.uk TCS “The Carpet Specialists” Morecambe 01524 840177 info@tcsthecarpetspecialists.com www.tcsthecarpetspecialists.com

Midlands Birch Distribution Sheffield - see Floorwise page 87 Birch Distribution Leeds - see Floorwise page 87 Birch Distribution Hull - see Floorwise page 87 Cornerstone Flooring Doncaster - see Floorwise page 87 Cornerstone Flooring Nottingham & Derby 01159 444711 sales@cornerstoneflooring.co.uk www.cornerstone flooring.co.uk

East Beds Flooring Bedford 01234 341234 sales@bedsflooring.co.uk www.bedsflooring.co.uk Salesmark Ltd St Neots - see Floorwise page 87 STS Flooring Distributors Cambridge Tel: 0345 899 1000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.com

South West BL Flooring Supplies Bristol - see Floorwise page 87 BL Flooring Supplies Gloucester - see Floorwise page 87 Fitwell Flooring Ltd Redruth - see Floorwise page 87 Fitwell Flooring Ltd Newton Abott - see Floorwise page 87

DMS Flooring Supplies Northampton 0845 643 5601 dmsnorthampton@dmsflooringsupplies.co.uk

Flooring Supplies (Wessex) Amesbury 01980 625888 orders@flooringsupplieswessex.co.uk

Floorwise D & J Ltd Southam - see Floorwise page 87

Solent Wholesale Carpet West Sussex 01243 774623 sales@solentwholesale.co.uk www.solentwholesale.co.uk see page 16 for details

J J Wholesale & Distribution Ltd Birmingham 0121 765 4994 jjwholesale@gmx.com Matty’s Wholesale Carpets Birmingham 01675 433072 sales@mattys.co.uk STS Flooring Distributors Watford 0345 899 1000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.com

STS Flooring Distributors Thame (Oxford) 0345 899 1000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.com

Trade Counter Carpets Leicester 0845 604 3055 tradecountercarpets@gmail.com Woodall Brothers Ltd Shrewsbury - see Floorwise page 87

Lee Floorstok Ltd Manchester - see Floorwise page 87 MCA Floorwise Ltd Morecambe - see Floorwise page 87 86

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The Stocklists South East Acorn Carpet Accessories Bromley, Kent - see Floorwise page 87 Ashmount Flooring Supplies Ltd Tottenham 0208 808 2158 sales@ashmountflooring.co.uk www.ashmountflooringsupplies.co.uk Beds Flooring Bedford 01234 341234 sales@bedsflooring.co.uk www.bedsflooring.co.uk Clifford Floors Strood 01634 285900 sales@clifford.uk.com Culpeck Strood 01634 299000 sales@culpeck.uk.com Columbia Flooring Middlesex 020 8443 3322 sales@columbiaflooring.co.uk www.columbiaflooring.co.uk see page 8 for details DMS Flooring Supplies Hemel Hempstead 0845 643 5344 dmshemel@dmsflooringsupplies.co.uk DMS Flooring Supplies Milton Keynes 0845 643 5320 dmslaser@dmsflooringsupplies.co.uk Kent Flooring Supplies Ltd Chatham 01634 668668 sales@kentflooring.co.uk www.kentflooring.co.uk Littner Hampton London 020 8520 8474 littnerhampton@aol.com www.littnerhamptoncarpets.co.uk John Palmer Carpets Fareham 01329 221933 sales@johnpalmercarpets.uk.net

Rackhams London 020 8531 9225 sales@rackhamsltd.co.uk www.rackhamsltd.co.uk see page 15 for details Salesmark Lancing - see Floorwise page 87 Solent Wholesale Carpet West Sussex 01243 774623 sales@solentwholesale.co.uk www.solentwholesale.co.uk see page 16 for details STS Flooring Distributors Orpington/Croydon 0345 899 1000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.com Trade Carpet London Wimbledon 0208 247 3891 sales@tradecarpet.com www.tradecarpet.com

Wales

Ireland Flanagan Flooring Distributors Belfast & Saintfield Co. Down Northern Ireland Tel: 028 9751 0932 sales@flanagan-flooring.com www.flanagan-flooring.com Flanagan Flooring Distributors Willow Business Park Dublin Tel: (01) 429 7800 sales@flanagan-flooring.com www.flanagan-flooring.com Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Dublin - see Floorwise page 87 Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Belfast - see Floorwise page 87 Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Limerick - see Floorwise page 87 TCS “The Carpet Specialists” Co. Louth 00353 879 464 563 00353 429 351 351 info@tcsthecarpetspecialists.com www.tcsthecarpetspecialists.com

Matty’s Wholesale Carpets Birmingham 01675 433072 sales@mattys.co.uk

Scotland Flanagan Flooring Distributors Glasgow Business Park Baillieston Tel: 0141 773 1122 sales@flanagan-flooring.com www.flanagan-flooring.com MCD Scotland Uddingston Glasgow 01698 808000 mcdscotland@mcd.co.uk www.mcdscotland.co.uk Neil Smith Ltd Glasgow - see Floorwise page 87

Potts & Ward, Woodcocks Ltd Brighton 01273 557211 sales@pwwflooring.com www.pwwflooring.com

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Flooring factsheet Wool fibre Benefits of Wool Carpet

SAFE

Practical Strong and Resilient – Wool carpet will provide superior performance over many years as it can offer unique resilience and long lasting durability. The natural crimp of wool offers valuable ‘bounce-back’ so that pile compression is resisted and the effects of tracking and shading are reduced – maintaining good appearance over many years.

DURABLE EASYCARE

Easy care – Wool is a natural fibre that has an inbuilt resistance to soiling due to its natural oils and its outer surface of microscopic scales and as a result additional anti-soil treatments are not necessary. Simply vacuuming the carpet will keep it looking good and whilst wool initially repels spills, prompt and complete blotting with white paper towels or an absorbent cloth is advised and will address many household spillages.

Comfort

COMFORT

Soft and Warm – Wool carpet adds luxurious underfoot comfort and warmth to the home and acts as an insulator improving heat retention and energy efficiency.

Peace and Quiet – Wool carpet absorbs sound and cushions the home against echo and room to room noise transfer.

Safety

The Best Carpet Wool Wool carpets have a historic reputation for quality because as a fibre it is known to withstand pressure and have excellent appearance retention properties.

The best wool for carpet production is ‘strong’ wool and this is grown on sheep breeds found in Britain and New Zealand. Most carpets will contain both British Wool and New Zealand Wool because British Wool is more bulky and resilient and offers texture and unique heathery shades to carpet, whilst New Zealand wool is softer and whiter and particularly good for plain, lighter shaded ranges. Combining the two within a blend for carpet yarn gives manufacturers the perfect qualities for carpet.

Wool has yet to be matched by any man-made fibre; it has superior strength and does not need other fibres to improve its performance. However manufacturers choose to use synthetic fibres within the yarn blend for a number of reasons. These include fibre flexibility, dyeing, heat setting, stain resistance, durability and cost. These wool rich compositions offer industry standard carpets which will perform well in the home.

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Fire Retardant – Wool is naturally fire resistant, has a slow ignition rate and tests show that it is self extinguishing within seconds. It meets many safety regulations without additional treatments and is favoured in contract locations for this reason.

Fall Friendly – Carpet cushions and so provides a softer floor which protects against serious injury in falls by the very young or the elderly.

Internal Environment Indoor Environment – As a natural ‘smart’ fibre with a complex physical and chemical structure, wool helps to create a balanced atmosphere in the home. It breathes and absorbs humidity in the air, releasing it when the atmosphere becomes dry and helps improve air quality by absorbing airborne toxins in indoor air.

Anti–allergy – The minute scales on the fibre’s surface will hold fine dust until vacuumed which helps to reduce floating particulate in the atmosphere. Wool does not give off harmful emissions or promote the growth of bacteria and wool is not a food source for dust mites.

Eco/Environmental Natural and Sustainable – Grown on sheep, which graze freely, wool is both 100% natural and fully sustainable. As shearing is a necessary part of animal husbandry this means that every year there is a fresh supply of wool available for the carpet manufacturing industry.

Energy Efficient – Wool is energy efficient in the home and also in carpet production.

Biodegradable – Wool fibre is biodegradable in soil and will produce nitrogen, sulphur, carbon dioxide and water which are all plant nutrients.

Environmentally Assessed – Wool is an environmentally responsible fibre that has been measured in terms of its ecological impact. A Life Cycle Analysis study carried out by Leeds University to ISO 14040 standard for British Wool concludes that it compares favourably when measured against man-made fibres.

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