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Innovation to improve people's health and wellbeing

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Clean air is of vital importance

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What is particulate matter?

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How particulate matter enters your body

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The essential role of DESSO AirMaster®

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Capturing fine dust using patented technology

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Proven effectiveness in clearing the air

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Tests prove the effects of DESSO AirMaster®

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Reducing fine dust in the breathing zone

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Continuous air filtering capacity

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Contributing to a better office environment

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Improving air quality in healthcare facilities

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Fresh air in classrooms

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Bringing healthy air to high traffic locations

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AirMaster®, inspiring spaces with many combinations

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AirMaster® Elements, providing a more organic all-over pattern

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AirMaster® Blend, playfully mixing and matching designs

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The carpet that clears the air

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Project partners

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Contact information

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Innovation to improve people's health and wellbeing At Desso, we design more than carpets: we design floor coverings to improve people’s health and wellbeing. We use our knowledge about material health and product design to offer bold new functionality in our products such as reducing the amount of potentially harmful fine dust in the indoor atmosphere, cutting down on unwanted noise or radically improving signage through a combination of lighting and carpet technology.

In our case, it is about re-imagining our products to realise our vision: ‘to make flooring work for our health and wellbeing’.

Our innovation strategy is built around three key areas: Creativity: Design excellence is a priority for us across all our business divisions. We are inspired by the latest trends in areas such as fashion, architecture, art and interior design. Next to that we want to spark off the co-creation of stunning new designs either via our international Circles of Architects® platform or by successful partnerships with leading architects and designers.

Functionality: Pioneering solutions that lead to healthier and happier living and working conditions. Through this process, we ask what can our carpets do to improve health and wellbeing, leading to innovations such as the DESSO AirMaster® and SoundMaster®, carpets that reduce the amount of fine dust and unwanted noise indoors.

Cradle to Cradle®: We are passionate about creating products that have a positive impact on people’s health today inside their homes and offices and that also contribute to a more sustainable business model in the future. We achieve this through Cradle to Cradle® design, which is about designing products with healthy materials that can be recycled, helping to make greater use of finite natural resources. It is good for the planet and human health.

Our ongoing campaign - the Great Indoors1) – underpins our continued commitment to raising awareness and improving knowledge about the need to ensure we all help to create a healthy built environment. Through this campaign and our three pillared innovation programme – creativity, functionality and Cradle to Cradle® - we are committed to making a positive contribution this issue and how to improve health and wellbeing in the environment worldwide.

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Find the Great Indoors campaign on www.desso-thegreatindoors.com 5

Clean air is of vital importance The WHO has designed clear guidelines on air pollution from fine dust (indoor and outdoors), indicating that presence with an aerodynamic diameter

We all have the right to breathe clean air.

of 10 μm or smaller (PM10) is damaging to your health. These small particles are invisible to the naked eye and do not necessarily produce a noticeable odour. Therefore a visibly clean room can have a considerable air quality issue. Extensive evidence from the WHO indicates that concentrations

Yet, across the world that is not always the case. In fact, EU Commissioner for the Environment Janez Potočnik2) said recently that poor air quality

of fine dust currently found in most cities in developed countries around the world results in a serious health risk.

was a bigger killer than road traffic accidents.

In the latest research3) from the World Health Organization (WHO), it is reported that in 2012 around 7 million people died - one in eight of total global deaths - as a result of exposure to indoor and outdoor air pollution. This finding more than doubles previous estimates and confirms that air pollution is the world's largest single environmental health risk. Reducing air pollution could save millions of lives.

When you consider we spend 90% of our time indoors, it is critical that the inside air is as clean as possible. The presence and size of particulate matter (PM) or fine dust is a determining factor in air quality and is directly linked to potential health problems4). Once inhaled, these particles can

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EU Commission for the Environment: New policy package to clean up Europe’s air, December 18, 2013. http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_SPEECH-13-516_en.htm

contribute to the spread of microbial contaminants, such as mould, pollen and allergenes . In addition, they can affect the heart and lungs and cause

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http://www.who.int/mediacentre/news/releases/2014/air-pollution/en

serious physiological problems (e.g. changes in lung function or inflammation markers).

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World Health Organization Air quality guidelines for particulate matter, global update 2005.

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Pima County, Department of Environmental Quality.

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What is particulate matter?

PM 2.5 <2.5 µm in diameter Human Hair 70 µm average diameter

PM 10 <10 µm in diameter

90 µm in diameter Fine Beach Sand

Particulate matter, also known as particle pollution or PM, is a mixture of extremely small particles. The size of particles is directly linked to their potential for causing health problems. The smaller these particles are, the more hazardous they are to your health. Particulate matter can be grouped into two categories: PM10 Inhalable particles, with an aerodynamic diameter of up to 10 μm6) (all smaller particles are included). Particles of this size can cause health problems because generally they are small enough to pass through the throat and enter the lungs.7).

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PM2.5

Fine particles with an aerodynamic diameter smaller than 2.5 μm. Particles of this size or smaller can have harmful effects on the respiratory

and cardiovascular system.

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μm symbol represents a micrometre; one thousandth of a millimetre

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World Health Organization Air quality guidelines for particulate matter, global update 2005.

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How particulate matter enters your body

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Particulate matter enters our respiratory (lung) system through the nose and throat.

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The larger particulate matter is eliminated through coughing, sneezing and swallowing.

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Smaller particulate matter can penetrate deep into the lungs. It can travel all the way to the alveoli,

causing lung and heart problems and delivering harmful chemicals to the blood system.

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The essential role of

DESSO AirMaster速 According to a study performed by the German Allergy and Asthma Association (DAAB)8), it is proven that the burden from fine dust is dramatically reduced when using carpet, as opposed to hard flooring.

With the introduction of DESSO AirMaster速 this functionality is taken to the next level. Its patented technology has been specially developed to capture and retain hazardous particulate matter. In fact, DESSO AirMaster速 is 8 times more effective in capturing and retaining fine dust than hard flooring and 4 times more effective than standard carpet solutions (PM10)9), making it the most effective flooring solution to capture fine dust from the indoor air.

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Study performed by Deutscher Allergie- und Asthmabund e.V. in 2005.

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Based on tests performed by GUI, with DESSO AirMaster速 versus standard PVC hardfloor and versus standard structured loop pile carpet.

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Capturing fine dust using patented technology

How does it work?

Enlarged profile of DESSO AirMaster®

Fine dust (< 10µm) Coarser dust (> 10µm)

Very fine dust is captured and

Coarser fine dust is captured in The unique structure of DESSO

retained in the fine yarns of the

the thicker yarns of the DESSO AirMaster® prevents the dust from

DESSO AirFiltersTM.

DustCollectorsTM.

becoming airborne again.

The Desso engineered product is able to capture fine dust, without the use of chemical additives. It is the carpet’s structure that delivers a mechanical solution, making this functionality permanent and without side effects. The high pile consists of ultra fine yarn filaments (DESSO AirFiltersTM), capturing and retaining the smallest particulate matter (< 10 μm). The coarser dust is captured in the thicker yarns of the lower pile (DESSO DustCollectorsTM).

The open product structure ensures that dust is easily released during cleaning, to ensure maximum regeneration10) of the carpet’s filtering functionality.

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See section: DESSO AirMaster® Continuous air filtering capacity.

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DESSO AirMaster® laboratory test - Particulate Matter (PM10)

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With DESSO AirMaster® the amount of airborne particulate matter is 8 x lower than with hard floors.

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Proven effectiveness in clearing the air

Standard carpet solution

Fine dust concentration [µg/m3]

DESSO AirMaster®

With DESSO AirMaster® the concentration of particulate matter drops significantly faster than with hardfloors.

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With hard flooring the amount of airborne particulate matter stays consistently higher than the peak level of DESSO AirMaster®.

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Measurements are carried out at a height of 80 and 110 cm (in the breathing zone)

To prove the superior filter function of DESSO AirMaster® tests are performed in the laboratory of the independent German test institute GUI, which specialises in the analysis of indoor and outdoor air quality. During the tests a specific amount of fine dust is blown into a room simulation with a certain flooring solution (hard floor, standard carpet or DESSO AirMaster®). The room simulation is then left to allow the fine dust to settle on the floor.

After a certain period of time the air in the room is circulated again, which simulates a person walking in a room or a door opening. The reduction of

With DESSO AirMaster® the fine dust concentration in the indoor air is 8 times lower than with hard flooring solutions (PM10)12)

fine dust concentration in the air is then measured.

Based on these test results DESSO AirMaster® is the first product in the world that is certified with a GUI Gold logo11).

With DESSO AirMaster® the fine dust concentration in the indoor air is 4 times lower than with standard carpet solutions (PM10)13)

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GUI Gold logo is awarded when fine dust retention efficiency > 80% (PM10)

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Based on tests performed by GUI, with DESSO AirMaster® versus standard PVC hardfloor.

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Based on tests performed by GUI, with DESSO AirMaster® versus standard structured loop pile carpet.

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Tests prove the effects of DESSO AirMaster® Studies continue to show that textile floor coverings can help to combat the serious problem of poor indoor air quality, particularly caused by having

Previously, the independent Dutch research organisation TNO finished an exploratory study15) into the relationship between particulate matter in the

to breathe in tiny dust particles which can cause serious lung and heart health problems. We spend 90% of our time indoors; so, whether you are

indoor air and the presence of a soft or hard floor covering in the rooms in question. One of its findings was that textile floor coverings absorb more

talking about homes, offices, schools, hospitals or elsewhere, these studies demonstrate that the simple act of installing carpets offers one quick way

particulates from the air than a smooth surface. This is thanks to the larger micro-surface of such floor coverings and better contact between their

to start improving health and wellbeing indoors.

surface and the air. As a result, the presence of textile floor covering can limit the concentration of airborne particulate matter in indoor spaces.

A study14) on indoor and outdoor air pollutants in Europe by the German research organisation Fraunhofer WKI identified particulate matter PM2.5 and PM10 as the most significant pollutants in terms of the impact on human health. The research was commissioned by Akzo Nobel, Philips and Desso.

Surprisingly given what we know about this issue from studies like these, there is still no legislation in place dealing with the issue of indoor air quality in relation to particulate matter in both Europe and the US.

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Fraunhofer WKI report / Literature survey on pollutants which are relevant for today’s science on indoor air quality (IAQ) in Western Europe – No. MAIC-2013-1097

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Practical studies show that DESSO AirMaster® reduces fine dust concentration To further build our knowledge we also commission specific studies or participate in such initiatives where applicable. One such example is a study16) carried

Recently, Desso also decided to carry out a practical test17) together with the research organisation TNO at a school in the Netherlands. The objective of

out by the Radboud university medical center in the Netherlands, commissioned by the province Gelderland. In this study, a Philips air purifier and a DESSO

this test was to establish the effect of AirMaster® carpet with respect to fine dust concentration (PM10) indoors in comparison with hard floors. The test was

AirMaster® carpet were used in a classroom to establish what effect two such interventions would have on the indoor air quality. The conclusion of the study

carried out during several weeks in classrooms which are nearly identical. On the basis of this test, the conclusion by TNO is that the concentration of fine

was that the concentration of fine dust (PM10 ,PM2.5 and PM1.0) as measured during a two week period was reduced. Specifically, the combined interventions

dust (PM10) is significantly reduced with AirMaster®. Next to that, it also shows a strong reduction in the maximum fine dust concentration level, which can

reduced particulate matter (PM10, PM2.5, PM1.0) and black smoke by 60-90 % (during the weekend) and 30-50 % (during the week).

be attributed to the fact that AirMaster® reduces the amount of fine dust re-suspension within a room. This was especially evident during cleaning, where the fine dust concentration was significantly higher with hard floors than in the room with AirMaster®.

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Radboudumc report / Influence of a combined dust reducing carpet and compact air filtration unit on the indoor air quality of a classroom, P.T.J. Scheepers, J.J. de Hartog, J. Reijnaerts, G. Beckmann, R.B.M. Anzion, February 2013

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Hard floor

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Reducing fine dust in the breathing zone

Breathing zone

As mentioned, the size of particulate matter is directly linked to its potential for causing health problems. Particles with an aerodynamic diameter of 10 μm or smaller (PM10) can enter the lungs and particles smaller than 2.5 μm (PM2.5) can even enter the cardiovascular system, resulting in serious health effects18). The size of the particles also determines the time they spend in the air. Particles of PM10 remain airborne for hours. Smaller particles can remain airborne even longer, depending on air circulation19).

With DESSO AirMaster Elements the amount of airborne particulate matter is 8 x lower than with hard floors. ®

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With DESSO AirMaster® Elements the concentration of particulate matter drops significantly faster than with hardfloors.

When applying DESSO AirMaster® fine dust is captured and retained, which helps creating a cleaner breathing zone20).

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United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA).

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World Health Organization, Europe fact sheet EURO/04/05.

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Measurements are carried out in the breathing zone at a height of 80 and 110 cm (PM10).

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Continuous air filtering capacity

8412 A regular and thorough cleaning and maintenance programme is important for every flooring solution. Good maintenance enables the DESSO AirMaster速 to perform to its best over time retaining fine dust from the indoor air.

The ribbed structure and the open spaces between the thick and fine yarns also creates the ideal air circulation for vacuum cleaners to clean away collected dust. Tests indicate that over 80% of the dust is released by the carpet during vacuum cleaning, which is a 16% improvement over standard carpets21). Additional tests indicate that during vacuum cleaning the airspeed at the core of the carpet structure is 55% higher compared to standard carpets22), resulting in an improved dust release23).

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Tests performed by Philips Floorcare, applying 350W of airpower and a tri-active nozzle (tested acc. 60312).

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Tests performed by BOND Textile Research with DESSO AirMaster速 versus standard structured loop pile carpet.

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Desso advises to apply a brush roller nozzle for professional use. Optimal cleaning performance when vacuuming in the pile direction.

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Contributing to a better office environment The average fulltime employee spends as much as 1880 hours a year (over 21% of his/her time) in the office environment. It is therefore obvious that the indoor air quality at work has a major effect on the health and wellness of employees. In fact the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) calls indoor air quality one of the top five environmental health risks of our time. Researchers also found that the financial benefits of improving office climates (e.g. less absence due to illness) can be 8 to 17 times greater than the costs of making those improvements24).

Cleaner air is beneficial to a healthy office environment. DESSO AirMaster速 captures harmful fine dust from the indoor air more effectively than any other flooring solution.

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William J. Fisk and Arthur H. Rosenfeld of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in Berkeley, in California, United States.

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Improving air quality in healthcare facilities The benefits of carpet in a healthcare environment have been substantiated by several studies and are increasingly acknowledged by key decision makers. Carpet contributes to a higher standard of comfort, making patients feel at home in a quiet and pleasant environment, which is likely to result in a better night’s rest and a shorter recovery period. Furthermore the rigid surface of carpets causes fewer accidents. If a patient should fall, the chance of injuries is much lower when compared to hard floors (1,5% instead of 4%)25).

With the introduction of DESSO AirMaster® the benefit of carpet solutions is raised to a new level. Research from the World Health Organization shows that particulate matter smaller than 10 μm can lead to acute health effects, such as: inflammatory reactions in the lungs, respiratory symptoms, adverse effects on the cardiovascular system and increase in medication use. Long-term exposure results in a substantial reduction in life expectancy.

DESSO AirMaster® is capable of filtering fine dust from the indoor air, dramatically reducing the risk of inhaling these particles26).

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4 mm loop pile carpet (source: Booth et al., 1996, BR Orth. Res. Soc. Proc., Sept.).

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Fresh air in classrooms

Desso carpet helps to contribute towards an improved atmosphere for learning. In addition to helping to create an aesthetically pleasing school environment where teachers want to teach and students want to learn, carpet also creates a safer environment for children. Carpet is less slippery than hard surfaces and more forgiving in the event of a fall. Carpet also offers a significant improvement in acoustic performance, especially when DESSO SoundMaster速 is applied27). Acoustic performance is a feature which is increasingly sought in schools. It helps create a more productive learning environment, making the classroom a comfortable and quieter place to study.

It is known that poor indoor air quality in classrooms can have a major impact on the comfort and health of students, which, in turn, can affect concentration, attendance and student performance, as well as long-term problems like asthma. The effect of poor indoor air quality on smaller children is likely to be even more serious, as they are physically more active, contributing to a constant process of recirculation of particulate matter.

The same effect can occur to classes with high numbers of pupils.

DESSO AirMaster速 can improve indoor air quality, providing a cleaner and safer learning environment for our children.

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For more information about DESSO SoundMaster速 you can contact your Desso representative or go to www.desso.com.

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Bringing healthy air to high traffic locations High traffic locations, such as retail outlets or airports, see hundreds or even thousands of visitors every day. Not only does carpet improve comfort, sound absorption and acoustic performance at these locations, it can also contribute to a cleaner indoor air.

DESSO AirMaster速 captures and retains fine dust, which can result in a significant reduction to the spread of microbial contaminants (e.g. mould, pollen and allergens) amongst visitors, passengers and staff.

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AirMaster , inspiring spaces with many combinations ®

Colours and pattern designs define the look and character of a building or a room. DESSO AirMaster® comes in 24 colours, offering you a range of possibilities. Combinations of colours and structure create exciting design variations and can be used to define specific areas or zones. DESSO also offers the design flexibility to create your own AirMaster®.

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8902

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9084

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9504*

9502*

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Over million design possibilities!

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8412

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8501

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When using ‘Create your own AirMaster®’ you have the freedom to create the colour combination of the carpet tiles yourself.

6 background colours 5 accent colour lines You have a choice of

and can select up to

from a collection of 16.

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4407

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8508

8208

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*Also background colours for Create your own AirMaster®

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AirMaster Elements, providing a more organic all-over pattern ®

AirMaster® Sphere 9032 Creativity and performance have been combined with the release of DESSO AirMaster® Elements product range. The unique range seamlessly combines creativity with the functionality of the original AirMaster® to offer increased flooring design options.

Tests performed by the independent German test institute GUI28), which specialises in the analysis of indoor and outdoor air quality, have proven that AirMaster® Elements provides the same performance as the original predecessor.

AirMaster® Elements consists of four different products, each with its own personality and style; Atmos, Cosmo, Oxy and Sphere, all available in six colours. The range moves away from the linearity of the original AirMaster® designs to create a smooth, flawless appearance with non-directional organic patterns offering a soothing and calming backdrop for any space.

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Based on tests performed by GUI, with DESSO AirMaster® Elements versus standard PVC hardfloor and versus standard structured loop pile carpet.

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AirMaster Elements, four designs in six colours each 速

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Atmos

Cosmo

Oxy

Sphere

9505 L51,70/LRV19,88

9505 L51,78/LRV19,95

9505 L51,12/LRV19,37

9505 L51,20/LRV19,44

DESSO AirMaster速 Elements colour line

9505 L51,70/LRV19,88

9032 L31,17/LRV6,72

9031

L20,75/LRV3,18

9096 L51,89/LRV20,04

9523

L34,56/LRV8,28

9092 L26,65/LRV4,97

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AirMaster Blend, playfully mixing and matching designs ®

AirMaster® Blend 8823 The space dyed yarn of DESSO AirMaster® Blend creates a playful yet modest all over pattern for endless design possibilities, while retaining its patented technology to reduce the concentration of fine dust in the air. Each colour in the range has also been developed to offer perfect combination possibilities with the original AirMaster® range to allow for creativity, mixing and matching.

2023 L44,65/LRV14,29

2951 L31,53/LRV6,88

8823 L42,90/LRV13,09

9095 L45,92/LRV15,21

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L35,19/LRV8,59

9980 L31,77/LRV6,98

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The carpet that clears the air

An assessment carried out by the WHO indicates that an increasing range of adverse health effects can be linked to airborne particulate matter29).

DESSO aims to contribute to improved indoor air quality, resulting in better health and wellbeing of people.

Whether it is in the office, the classroom, retail outlets, airport lounges or healthcare environments, DESSO AirMaster速 offers an outstanding flooring solution to drastically improve indoor air quality. With DESSO AirMaster速 you can rely on the proven solution that captures and retains harmful fine dust from the air.

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Project partners GUI (Gesellschaft für Umwelt- und Innenraumanalytik GmbH) is an independent German analysis organisation that provides microbiological, immunological and chemical studies for individual households as well as complete project handling in the scientific and industrial field.

Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands is a diversified Health and Wellbeing company, focused on improving people’s lives through timely innovations. As a world leader in healthcare, lifestyle and lighting, Philips integrates technologies and design into people-centric solutions, based on fundamental customer insights and the brand promise of “Innovation and You”.

TNO is an independent research organisation whose expertise and research make an important contribution to the competitiveness of companies and organisations, to the economy and to the quality of society as a whole. TNO’s unique position is attributable to its versatility and capacity to integrate this knowledge. Innovation with purpose is what TNO stands for. We develop knowledge not for its own sake but for practical application. To create new products that make life more pleasant and valuable and help companies innovate. To find creative answers to the questions posed by society.

Fraunhofer WKI is Europe’s largest application-oriented research organization. Its research efforts are geared entirely to people’s needs: health, security, communication, energy and the environment. The main emphases of the WKI's work besides others are on investigations on indoor air quality and emission protection. On an interdisciplinary level the focus of the activities is on environmental protection.

Radboud university medical center is one of eight university medical centers in The Netherlands. Radboudumc advances human knowledge by conducting biomedical, translational and clinical research in order to improve wellbeing.

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United Kingdom T: +44 1235 554 848 service-uk@desso.com

Brazil T: +55 11 99600 3864 service-br@desso.com

Germany T: +49 6122 58 73 410 service-de@desso.com

Puerto Rico T:+31 416 684 128 service-latam@desso.com

Uruguay T:+54 11 4342 3345 service-latam@desso.com

Bulgaria T:+44 7584007698 service-bg@desso.com

Hungary +420 773 526 444 service-hu@desso.com

Romania T :+44 7584007698 service-ro@desso.com

USA T: +1 888 337 7687 service-us@desso.com

Central America/Andean/ Carribean T: +57 1 618 0537 service-latam@desso.com

Italy T: +80 007 650 765 service-it@desso.com

Russia / Baltics +7 985 766 3163 service-ru@desso.com

Venezuela T:+57 318 7351770 service-ven@desso.com

Japan T:+31 416 685 402 service-japan@desso.com

Slovakia T: +42 0774 993 723 service-sk@desso.com

Chile T: +55 11 99600 3864 service-chile@desso.com

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The Floor is Yours

About DESSO® Desso is a global carpets, carpet tiles and sport pitches company, active in more than 100 countries. Desso products are supplied to corporate offices, education, healthcare, government, homes and also hotels, cruise liners and airlines.

It also produces world leading sports surfaces such as the DESSO GrassMaster®, which has been installed at the home grounds of premier football sides and at the football ‘temple’ Wembley.

Today, most people spend on average 90% of their time indoors which has led to the company’s vision: ‘How to make the floor work for our health and wellbeing’.

Our mission is to ensure that we develop unique products that deliver a much improved indoor environment that maximises people’s health and wellbeing and ultimately their performance. This is driven by our innovation programme based on the three pillars of Creativity, Functionality and Cradle to Cradle® design.

For more information please visit: www.desso.com