Product Design

When we design products we look beyond pattern, color and texture to less visual attributes such as performance both environmental and practical. In the last few years, this has lead to the innovations below, among others.

ArtCraft

Developed from a new way of looking at the bits of yarn remaining at the end of a run, ArtCraft is composed entirely of post-production yarn. We take all the leftovers, wind them onto creels by color value and then use all of the yarn in a wonderful mixture of color and texture. Though not recycling as defined by the FTC, this really is true and effective recycling. No energy or additional resources are needed to turn the yarn into a new material.

Beyond using a resource that previously would have been downcycled, this technique has other benefits. The carpet matches anything, can be installed randomly so no two installations are alike, and individual tiles can be replaced or areas added without a discrepancy in color between old and new tiles. This is truly a case of the sum being greater than the total of its parts.

Relay

The biggest obstacle in recycling carpet is taking it apart. Recycling programs exist for the individual parts, but the layers are too well attached to take advantage of these programs. That’s why we researched and found a method to recycle the entire carpet and turn it into resilient flooring.

The carpet is ground up them combined with other components to create a six-foot sheet product with 40% recycled content. And with its look reminiscent of the 50’s, we recycled a bit of the aesthetic as well.

Streamlines

How much is enough? With carpet, perhaps a little less. Our Streamlines products have a lower-face weight, saving resources in manufacturing and also in shipping. The lower-face weight doesn’t mean lower performance, though. The tighter loop delivers the same amount of cushioning, noise-reduction and durability while allowing for easier maintenance. It is also easier to roll furniture across the carpet, an added bonus for those who like to rearrange often.

Cameo

Everyone likes choices, that is why there are more than thirty-one flavors of ice cream. One of the choices we offer at Mannington is alternate construction to vinyl in our Cameo product. Made entirely of polyolefin, Cameo also offers low weight coupled with high performance as well as low maintenance, recyclability, and high stain resistance. Cameo will be available in May 2005.

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