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NeoCon: Weekly Product Preview

by Staff | Tuesday, June 5, 2012 | 1 Comment

MechoShade Systems, Inc.

The UrbanShade® family has expanded its versatility to include a two-shade-band system — the UrbanShade Double Bracket. The system’s ultra low-profile configuration allows two large, 8-ft.-wide by up to 10-ft.-high (2.4 x 3m) shades to be mounted in a 5-1/4 x 5-1/4 in. (13.2 x 13.2cm) footprint. It is available with manual operation, wired low-voltage motors, or battery-powered motors. The design accommodates any combination of (1) two motorized, (2) two manual, or (3) one motorized and one manual shade. Also available is a convertible system in which it can be upgraded from manual to motorized at a later date.

Milliken

Showroom #1149

Colorwash, a new modular carpet collection by Milliken, captures the movement of space and light providing an ethereal, sensory aesthetic when pattern emerges from true color. Subtle color-blending is nuanced with very large scale and random pattern effects to create soft shade variations that allow the floor to become a quiet background or a bold statement. Explore Colorwash in two scales: Matter, an organic random, and Medium, a linear gradation.

The Mohawk Group

Showroom #377/3-121

Taking interiors on a second trip around the world is Bending Earth II, a next-generation sequel to Mohawk Group’s popular Bending Earth Collection by Bigelow. Bending Earth II, a modular collection, offers three captivating patterns, including Lateral Surface, Reflective Symmetry and Vanishing Point, which seamlessly blend urban sophistication with simplistic natural elements. Further elevating the Collection’s universal appeal, Bending Earth II is available in 12 brilliant colorways, with six unique hues available for Vanishing Point and Reflective Symmetry and 6 diverse yet effortlessly coordinated color options for its Lateral Surface pattern.

Momentum Textiles

Showroom #11-106

Playing on the fusion of both classic and modern design styles, Striped features radiant color and positive energy. Available in three patterns and 15 SKUs, the wool, nylon, and cotton blend is achieves at least 50,000 double rubs and is finished with INCASE™ fabric protection, Crypton’s advanced stain, odor, and microbial-resistant treatment for fabrics where a moisture barrier isn’t necessary.

Patcraft

Showroom #10-160

Introducing high performance resilient from Patcraft. Designed with beauty and durability in mind, our continuous manufacturing process provides the most realistic visuals for a natural aesthetic that can perform in high traffics installations. Highland Forest lvt features a 20 mil wear layer and ceramic bead finish. Backed by our 10-year commercial limited warranty/five-year under bed warranty when installed with Shaw 4100 adhesive.

Paul Brayton Designs

Showroom #8-3094

The Portofino Seating Collection consists of a chair and five ottomans. The chair and some of the ottomans are circular from a plan view perspective. Other ottomans in the collection are convex. This allows for linking the seating into shapes that can divide or enclose spaces. All models are available in graded Paul Brayton Designs textiles as well as COM. An optional Tambour Tray is available for draping over an ottoman, providing a hard surface perfect for resting laptops or other hardware.

Sunbrella Fabrics
Showroom # 8-8041

The Sunbrella® brand is known the world over for beautiful, durable fabrics for the furniture, awning, and marine industries. The latest introduction from the brand is Sunbrella Contract, a collection of fabrics designed specifically for indoor use in the hospitality and healthcare arenas. In addition to beautiful jacquards, the collection includes two fabrics, a filling-face twill and plain-weave canvas, that were the first to attain Silver-level conformance with the NSF I ANSI 336-2011 Sustainable Assessment for Commercial Furnishings Fabrics. Available through Robert Allen Contract and Design Tex, these conforming fabrics coordinate beautifully with other Sunbrella Contract offerings.