The Stocklists - October 2016 by David Spragg

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Carpet&FlooringReview

Solitaire. The show stopper! BRITAIN’S No. 1 FLOORCOVERING MAGAZINE FOR THE RETAIL AND CONTRACT MARKET

The launch of Solitaire at The Flooring Show, Harrogate, set the standard for soft with luxury, performance and style.

Thank you to the unprecedented number of visitors to our stand for making this our biggest show success ever!

And for those of you that didn’t make it, our national sales team will be coming to you to make sure you don’t miss out on this best-seller for the Autumn season. We tick all the boxes: Style

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ISSUE 499: 3 OCTOBER 2016

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MERRYFIELD CARPET CUTTING MACHINERY British Manufactured Carpet Cutting Machines THE STOCKLISTS October 2016

Visit ‘Merryfield Carpet’ on YOUTUBE to see our full range of cutting machines or call 01422 373799 3

Weʼre showing our true colours

Summer’s over and most people are turning their minds to the mellow shades of autumn. Here at Associated Weavers we think the trend for subtle colourways is about to be enhanced with the introduction of colour. That’s why we’re predicting a wonderful season of unprecedented colour ahead of us. And we know that where we lead, others will soon follow. New for October are two more collections that we’ve added to the ever-popular iSense range. • A new saxony which is a 2000gm heavywear domestic quality product, in seventeen glorious colours, with styles such as Morello, Quince and Shrimp designed to blend seamlessly with customers’ existing colour combinations.

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• 1350gm super-soft saxony Seduction Royale, with colours like Dali, Hockney and Picasso, you can expect a big demand.

Both of these new collections are available in 4m and 5m widths, with full 20-year wear warranties. iSense is our unique 100% polyamide ‘bounce back’ fibre – the perfect product for combining exciting colour solutions with 21st century carpet technology to re-energise the carpet market. Contact us on 01422 431100, or email sales@awe.be alternatively contact your area manager for your sample lecterns or to view these new products. Then sit back and watch, as your store continues to perform with flying colours.

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Call US NOW!!! 020 8443 3322 sales@columbiaflooring.co.uk www.columbiaflooringplc.co.uk Opening Times: Monday - Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm Saturday 8.30am to 12 noon Tel: 0208 443 3322 Fax: 0208 805 2346 TRAFALGAR TRADING ESTATE, JEFFREYS ROAD, ENFIELD , MIDDLESEX, EN3 7TY.

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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

London Sales tel: 01322 628707 fax: 01322 698733 enquiries@furlongflooring.co.uk 8

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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North West, Midlands, Southern Ireland

North Wales, Cheshire Scotland Yorkshire, North East England East Midlands Northern Ireland South West, South Wales London, Berkshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, South East

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A full range of beautiful domestic carpets in 100% Wool Superior quality for lasting good looks Mothproof protected

For more information please visit our website or give us a call

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

Steve Acton 07957 836207

Derek Boyd 07940 320708

Steve Korobejko 07702 292558

Lee Palmer 07774 101640

Martin Gorny 07530 365125

London, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, East Anglia, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire

Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, Dorset

Scotland

Cheshire, Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Tyneside

Channel Islands

Bristol & the West Country

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Stephen Binnersley 07710 618754 Midlands & South Wales

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

Incorporating

Tel: +44 1827 831424 Fax: +44 1827 831425 info@kingsmead-sales.co.uk www.kingsmeadcarpets.co.uk

SALES EXECUTIVES AND CONTACT DETAILS Clint Carver - 07970 888 916 (Northern Sales Manager) clint.carver@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Adrian Garner - 07947 524 633 (DE NG LE CV ST) adrian.garner@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Wendy Hutcheson - 07980 737 278 (KW IV PH PA AB DD KY FK G ML KA) wendy.hutcheson@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Joe Bradley - 07773 046 384 (HU YO HG TS DN DH LN) joe.bradley@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Hamish Maclean- 07968 563 016 (DL EH CA DG SR NE TD) Hamish.maclean@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Vacant Position (BD, LS, S, WF) Chris Sheldrake - 07980 761 347 (HX, HD, M, SK, BL, OL) Chris.sheldrake@kingsmead-sales.co.uk

NEW RANGE LAUNCH : PASTICHE Installation Tweet of the Month:

Natural Born Flooring @NBF_LTD

@kingsmeadcpts kaleidoscope 100% wool loop stripe to a landing & stairs. Superb attention to detail by @BowFlooring @Kingsmeadcpts

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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 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 October 2016

PRETTY IN PINK AND READY TO SERVE! ORDER BEFORE 16:00 FOR OUR NEXT DAY SERVICE, DELIVERED FREE, DELIVERED WITH STYLE!!! NATURAL EFFECT

TWISTS - STAIN RESIST

GRAPHICS / CONTRACT GELS

Blenheim Berber Cashmere 4&5M Cheltenham Gold Dedham Vale Gold Fields Ivory Coast 2015 London Life 4&5M Lothian Wool Berber + Stripes 4&5M Northern Lights 4 & 5m Promenade Rocca 2016 Sloane Square 4&5M Southern Chic 4&5M

Atmosphere Carlton Club Dalton Dublin Heather 2016 Dublin Twist 2015 Echo Twist 4&5M Fairfield Creations 2015 Fascination 4&5M Genius 4&5M Heathertwist Supreme 40 4&5M Heathertwist Elite 50 4&5M Hoxton Heathers Imagination 4&5M Kenmare Twist 4&5M Paramount Twist 4&5M Peerless Twist Peerless Plain Peerless Ultra 4&5M Sensit Supreme 4&5M Salisbury Twist Shades of Harmony Sumptuous Style 4&5M Stainbeater Select Stainsafe Heritage Heathers Luxury Startwist Supreme 2016 40 4&5M Startwist Elite 2016 50 4&5M Super Peerless Twist X-tra Twist 4&5M

Arena Marathon Skyline Gel

SAXONY / SHAG PILE Eastern Splendour 4&5M Granada 4&5M Grand Slam Pearlescent 4&5M Peerless Peerless Heathers Salt n’ Pepper 2014 4&5M Saxon King 2015 Superior Oblique 4 & 5M Super Peerless Super Peerless Heathers Turkish Delight 4&5M

ULTRA SOFT FEEL NYLONS Tender Kiss Tender Touch

Eclipse 2016 - Elite Eclipse 2016 - Genesis High Society Luxury Comfort Luxury Life Luxury Value Starlight Techno-Safe Multi Flex Vinyl

REVOLUTIONARY LVT FLOORING FROM EARTHWERKS® & CAVALIO Conceptline Jupiter Tempo Tempo Classic Tempo Clic Projectline

CARPET TILES

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CORD, NEEDLEPUNCH & ENTRANCE MATTING Bedford Gel Big Hit Canterbury Gel Hippo Mat Gala 2013 Gala Stripes Magnum Mat Magnus Mat Supacord

VINYL / SMOOTH FLOORING

Discovery 4&5M Eden Twist 40/50 4&5M Iconic Twist 40/50 4&5M Inspire Twist 40 Palace Twist 50/60 4&5M Premium Deluxe 40 4&5M Premium Elite 50 4&5M Premium Finesse 60 4&4M The Berber Twist Collection 40/50 4&5M Ultimate Textures 4&5M Ultimate Berber Twist 4&5M Ultimate Luxury 4&5M

Bedford Cord Canterbury Capital City Capital Plus Output Lines Output Loop Output Micro

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.

Area Sales Executives Aaron Smith London postals NW,N,E & SE 07881 502506 THE STOCKLISTS October 2016

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

Solent Wholesale Carpet Company Ltd CARPET, FLOORCOVERING & ACCESSORY WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORS Telephone: 01243 774623 Fax: 01243 210105 E-mail: sales@solentwholesale.co.uk Website: www.solentwholesale.com Zola Park, Barnfield Drive, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6UX.

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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 Soft Focus BROCKWAY Avanti Cavendish Collection Dimensions Dimensions Heathers Orion/Orion Major

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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

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

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 The only distributor to offer Mohawk in the UK.

Presidential Collection - Independence - limited - Freedom (4&5M) - Splendour - limited - Super Freedom (4&5M) The X collection

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. 14

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Welcome to the world of

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

SOUTH WEST/KENT/SUSSEX

Melanie Maynard

Mobile: 07920 434 240

SOUTH WALES & BRISTOL

David May

Mobile: 07976 204 778

SOUTH EAST & LONDON

Andrew Goldsmith Mobile: 07432 119 220

NORTHERN IRELAND

Gary O'Boyle

Mobile: 07831 220 675

THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND

Larry White

Mobile: 0862 594 126

KEY ACCOUNTS NATIONAL

Ged Ainscow

Mobile: 07815 806 783 SALES DIRECTOR

Robbie Thomson

E: robbie@thomaswitter.com Mobile: 07712 937 747

SALES OFFICE 01429 892567 0844 7252034

All Thomas Witter Wool Carpets are Born and Bred in Yorkshire, from the initial yarn stage to the tufting and backing it is a 100% British process. We are proud to be British!!!!

Email: sales@thomaswitter.com

www.thomaswitter.com

Tel: 01429 892555

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

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A busy stand and highly enjoyable, energetic and vibrant few days delighting our partners with new POS and product developments. New Lasting Luxury

New Sisal Weave & Rustic Jewels

Previewed this year and sporting a ‘Lux for Life’ on a stunning lectern was our major new product, the truly unique Lasting Luxury which is available from final quarter 2016. This super soft nylon in 65oz & 95oz is the very first, retail, soft touch solution dyed nylon in the market… yes, solution dyed, not piece dyed so has colour right through. Our Sales Team were very enthusiastic at the show using the ‘carrot and radish story’ to explain the important differences between stock dyed and piece dyed products. This beautiful product is bleach cleanable and pile recovery is absolutely superb so it offers outstanding appearance retention. It also comes with a lifetime warranty against pile reversal & delamination and 15 years Stain and wear warranty.

To meet the continued and increasing demand for natural and richly textured products, we have developed two refreshed and sophisticated ranges. We are currently launching and have healthy stocks of Sisal Weave which retains the existing Classic design and a new design Style with a new colour palette. Rustic Jewels launches in the final quarter 2016 and in our opinion is the best British made 50/50 in the market place. It retains the existing Harmony Design and a new exciting Herringbone design that could be seen on the floor of the stand giving a stunning impact.

New Tudor Twist What could be more Distinctly Victoria than the company’s flagship 80/20 Wool Rich Collection and we proudly presented the new display and enjoyed the opportunity to once again reiterate the superior yarns now being used with a current stock profile to meet demand.

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New Wilton Collection In the August edition of Stocklist we promised our customers a delicious surprise and we didn’t disappoint with our posh new Wilton Collection that’s available from first quarter 2017 and just so Distinctly Victoria. Our impressive Wilton Unit displayed these high quality, patterned Wiltons, 3 exclusive designs in 4m width and 1 plain in 4 colourways (16 items) in 100% New Zealand wool . Exciting stuff and the Victoria Team left the show with a spring in their step after a fantastic few days spent with their partners, friends and colleagues.

Tel: 01562 749600 Fax: 01562 749349 sales@victoriacarpets.com www.victoriacarpets.com Worcester Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1JR 17

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Carpet&FlooringReview

Carpet&FlooringReview Flatweave fashions

Consistently recognised for the quality of its products and customer satisfaction levels, Louis de Poortere adds new emphasis to its broadloom design with the 100% wool Haute Couture ‘WW’ collection.

First showcased at this year’s Decorex, Haute Couture encapsulates beauty and elegance as well as comfort and value, credentials expected of every flatweave leaving the Louis de Poortere production line. Now homeowners and specifiers can enjoy this far-reaching portfolio in 100% wool, Haute Couture ‘WW’ championing this fibre in its very highest quality. Jean-Francois Fontaine, Art Director at Louis de Poortere, explains the inspiration behind Haute Couture’s versatile design bank: “Imagine a Georgian home with classical style, a cottage hotel with warmly panelled rooms, modernist offices with geometric contours, a Haussmann apartment in Paris mellowed by the years or even a London or New York loft in post-industrial style. Haute Couture makes all these diverse decorating styles accessible, with colours and designs that can be both sympathetic and adventurous.” Choose from ‘WW’ Diamond, Ari or chevron Zig or Zag designs as your floor experiences an inspirational overhaul. Just as in fashion, where clothing is created to seduce and please, Haute Couture is set to become the trend of home interior textile design, and what better way to include than in sumptuous wool form with a unique lustre that only this fibre can bring. Louis de Poortere prides itself on carpet practicalities, despite Haute Couture’s ‘high fashion’ name and an inevitable focus on looks. A collection designed to dress the floors of apartments, houses and offices alike, Haute Couture is suitable for commercial and heavy domestic application, arriving in a 2.95-metre width with high quality felt backing to enhance durability, sound resistance and simplicity of installation. T 01505 615663 www.louisdepoortere.com

Edging ahead

Edel Telenzo’s new Rugs and Runners Collection continues to push the boundaries of semi-bespoke flooring, fuelled by the almost limitless options available.

With a headline offering of 88 different edges, this made-to-order rug and runner service, available in combination with any Edel Telenzo wall-to-wall carpet, is setting the benchmark in diversity and choice. Whether the room is large or small, contemporary or traditional, the Rugs and Runner Collection has the perfect border option for any carpet and any interior. Ideal for larger rugs and statement stair runners, a generous 5cm wide option is available in leather, felt and linen finishes, while a more subtle 1cm wide cotton option will suit rugs of all sizes. Whatever the width or material, there is also an enviable choice when it comes to colour selection. First, boasting 46 shades, the cotton edge offers the broadest colour spectrum. From naturals that provide a gentle addition to any of Edel Telenzo’s broadloom options, to bright oranges and reds for a real statement in style, this 1cm wide choice has something for everyone. With the 5cm linen, homeowners looking for whites, creams, on-trend greys, bold blues or striking reds need look no further than the 19-strong options contained within. For those seeking a real touch of luxury, turn to the 14 colours available in 5cm wide leather, with light greys, browns and darks all featured. Finally, the impressive 88 options are completed with nine options available in felt, with plain and heather tastes all catered to. Mark Rooney, UK sales director at Edel Telenzo, elaborates: “During the planning of the Rugs and Runners Collection we set out to deliver a solution based on clear and precise goals. We were looking for something unique that would deliver flooring and interior retailers a must-have, go-to solution for all their rug requirements. “Therefore, we wanted a concept without compromise, and opening up the service to any of our broadloom carpets was just the start. Huge emphasis was placed on the edging options available, and by offering 88 designs across multiple finishes, we believe we have the perfect platform to deliver rugs or runners for any interior.” T 01422 374 417 or 371 226

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A star is re-born

Startwist Edition is the latest range from Lano Carpets to undergo a revamp, a move designed to maintain its position as one of the UK’s most popular collections. Keeping six of its best-selling colours, Lano Carpets has added eight new plain and heather shades, all of which will help to bring Startwist Edition in-line with the latest interior trends, while also providing a timeless appeal to the range.

However, the real developments to the collection come in its construction, with the use of the latest in polypropylene fibre technology to enhance performance. The new Startwist Edition uses 100% Lanoset 2-ply polypropylene solution dyed fibre to produce a strong 30oz twist carpet ideal for all areas of the home. Boasting a ten-year stain and seven-year wear warranty, Startwist Edition is also bleach cleanable for peace of mind, non-allergenic, moth proof, fade resistant and available in four and five-metre widths. All are great attributes that are sure to help it maintain its longstanding appeal for years to come, as Birger Karlsson, UK & Ireland Sales Director, explains: “For over two decades, Startwist has been one of Lano Carpets’ best performing collections, a success story built on delivering popular colours, ease of maintenance and great value. However, we constantly look at the ways we can improve all our collections, and when it came to Startwist Edition, we believed that its appeal could be broadened even further with the use of the latest high-performance polypropylene fibre. “The result is an improved collection that maintains all the core values that have made it such a success, but one that now provides even better performance with a new on-trend colour bank. We are confident that these enhancements will be welcomed by our retail and housebuild partners.” T 00800 5266 5266 www.lano.com

Twisty zig-zag

One of Balta’s most popular collections, Moorland Twist, has undergone a re-fresh, with exciting new enhancements made to consolidate its position as a household favourite.

Famed for its co-ordinating plains and stripes, the new look Moorland Twist collection now comprises three forms. Four new tones are added to eight original plains that remain. This new bank of 12 colours is joined by two new coordinating stripes and, for the first time, two zig-zag designs that are sure to make this collection a real talking point. The result is a new StainSafe Moorland Twist, Stripes and ZigZag collection that takes the popular coordinated look to new levels. Made from 100% bleach cleanable StainSafe yarn, the updated colour palette reflects today’s trends, with a generous mix of natural and grey tones. Sitting alongside, two new stripes offer interest and variation, providing an ideal solution for stairs and hallways, while the introduction of a zig-zag pattern provides a real statement floor for homeowners looking to add a touch of contemporary design. Geert Vanden Bossche, marketing director, Balta, said: “Over the past few years, Balta’s best-selling collections have been those that offer plains with co-ordinating stripes. The trend continues, but so does a homeowner’s desire for something new and interesting. Therefore, following extensive market research, we are delighted to introduce our new-look Moorland Twist collection. On-trend plains remain at the heart of the collection, but with two co-ordinating designs, new stripes and a striking zig-zag, we are extremely excited about this latest addition to the StainSafe stable.” This updated StainSafe collection is bleach cleanable and comes with a seven-year wear and ten-year stain warranty. The 12 plains are available in four and five-metre widths, with the stripes and zig-zags available in four-metre wide. T +32 56 62 22 11

22 October 2016

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Jumping for joy

Described as the ‘biggest’ and ‘best’ indoor play and party venue in the land, Doncaster’s Astrabound centre has expanded with an exciting new Go Bounce trampoline park, treating kids and adults to new decorative and acoustic vinyl flooring in the process. The recent renovation meant over 600 square metres of flooring were required, the project costing over £500,000 and creating in excess of 200 jobs for the local community. This has resulted in fun and exercise being brought to groups of all ages, visitors experiencing Itec Silento Salzburg 691 and Concept Woods Tavel 631 designs along the way. The former champions stone’s intricate nuances in icy grey colourway, while the latter introduces the look of golden oak with all its knots, grains and swirl marks. Salzburg, found within Itec’s Silento stable, was selected for communal areas thanks to its 18dB of sound reduction, helping to limit the noise experienced in what is a busy environment. Upstairs in the canteen, Tavel and its Hyperguard+ PUR protective layer ensure a stunning aesthetic is achieved without the maintenance hassle of true wood, chosen from the decorative Concept Woods range. Both Silento and Concept Woods are available in two and four-metre widths, another string to Itec’s bow allowing for fewer joins, a better aesthetic and less potential failure hotspots. Trevor Wharton, of Trevor Wharton Carpets, Scarborough, explains his choices: “We have worked with Itec on a number of projects and to this point they haven’t let us down. We had no hesitation in selecting from the Silento and Concept Woods collections, these floors ticking all the relevant boxes for the Go Bounce expansion: easy to care for, sound-reducing and set to stand the test of time.” Playing as much on their practicalities as their striking aesthetic, Go Bounce’s new floors are just one in a series of Itec installations being carried out across the county. The selection of both Silento and Concept Woods demonstrates the versatility found in the brand’s portfolio; whether acoustic, decorative or safety flooring is selected, these heavy commercial-rated options are set to impress over a sustained period. T 0800 032 3970 www.itecfloors.co.uk

Aspecta adds UK partner

Global LVT specialist Aspecta has a new UK distributor Chroma Global Flooring Solutions, which is Great Britain¹s largest supplier of standard and bespoke soft and hard flooring. The company will now be adding Aspecta’s three ranges of LVT to its portfolio. The innovative, modular multilayer Aspecta Ten followed on from the expansive Aspecta Five. These two collections will shortly be joined by the aesthetically stunning Aspecta One. All three were created by an internationally renowned design team and feature highly engineered products. The whole portfolio is extremely durable and easy to maintain, and is consequently ideal for all built environments with high footfall. Gerard Jones, managing director of Chroma, said: “Aspecta has made a great impression - its designs are highly innovative and aesthetically stunning.” T +31 (0)88 1662500

24 October 2016

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Hardwood heaven

Quick-Step has announced the launch of its Massimo hardwood flooring collection and in a testament to the brand’s enduring love for wood and its commitment to craftsmanship, the luxurious Massimo collection features Quick-Step’s longest and widest floorboards yet, measuring 240cm x 26cm.

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The boards are characterised by large knots and subtle cracks, while the extra matt oil or extra matt lacquer finish enhances the natural, untreated look that is completely in line with today’s aesthetic of authenticity and simplicity. In September, Quick-Step launched its Massimo hardwood flooring collection in four awe-inspiring designs developed by its in-house team. “It’s no secret that we’ve always been obsessed with wood: its elegance and appearance, the warmth it exudes, its feeling to the touch, and the typical scent”, says Quick-Step Design Director Oke Nollet. “With our vinyl and laminate collections, we went out of our way to perfect the natural look. But with these Massimo floorboards, we took our passion to new extremes – from the size of the boards to the superior authenticity and craftsmanship in every single detail.” Quick-Step may well be best known for their range of wood imitation laminate and luxury vinyl flooring, combining natural looks with considerable practical benefits. With its engineered hardwood collection, however, the manufacturer aims to accentuate the element of nature and highlight the beauty of timber. The flooring features a finishing layer in oil or lacquer, a face layer, a core layer consisting of spruce or HDF, and a spruce backing. Varying wood species are used for the face layer, giving each collection a distinct look and grading. “Our hardwood floorboards are the ultimate expression of our love for wood,” Oke adds. www.Quick-Step.co.uk

Stocking fillers

Retailers are set to enjoy the full benefits of Granorte’s new dedicated stock collection in time for the busy autumn period, as new point-of-sale stands roll out across the country.

Exclusive to the UK market, the new displays perfectly embrace the many positives of cork floors and walls, with generous samples and clear selling messages an integral part of the design, as one of the most sustainable options around becomes even more accessible to homeowners. Headlining its sound insulation, warmth, softness, natural, sustainable and hypoallergenic qualities, the new visual invites homeowners to discover that a cork wall or floor is more than just a beautiful addition to the home. Comprising six easy-to-handle boards, each dedicated to a single collection, the new point of sale adds product diversity and interest to even the most forward thinking retailer, as Paulo Rocha, Granorte, explains: “For over a decade, our flooring sales in the UK have been growing at an impressive rate fuelled by specifiers and homeowners appreciating the pure beauty and practical benefits that cork can bring an interior. “However, we could not fail to notice the changes in consumer buying habits, with accessibility and availability an increasingly important factor in the final purchasing decision. We therefore needed to address this, the result a carefully researched and compiled dedicated UK collection that is available to anyone within just 48 hours. “With this new service, we invite retailers to become part of our success and ask them to contact our UK team to reserve one of the new stands.” T 01785 711131 www.granorte.co.uk

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Tasty soft roll

Crown Floors introduces Venus, the newest and softest addition to its impressive portfolio of roll lines.

Launched as one of three new roll lines this Autumn, Venus not only brings all the benefits that have become synonymous with the brand’s Easy-Clean portfolio of carpet styles, it also fulfils the demands for exceptional underfoot comfort. Comprising six on-trend shades, ranging from Crystal and Champagne to French Grey and Night Fall, Venus is a tufted 1/10’’ cutpile carpet using 100% polypropylene super soft fibre. The result is a beautiful collection of exceptionally soft carpets that enjoy all the practical benefits that only a PP carpet can bring. Easy clean and bleach cleanable, felt-backed Venus boasts a seven-year wear and ten-year stain warranty, and is available in a fourmetre width rated for heavy domestic use. James Caldwell, Sales Co-ordinator, Crown Floors, elaborates: “While our cut length collections continue to go from strength to strength, we cannot ignore the growing demand from retailers for new roll lines. Venus is our latest addition, and as the first to use our super soft fibre, we are extremely excited about the prospects this new range will bring to the overall Crown Floors collection. Utilising all the manufacturing expertise of the Balta Group, Venus is another value-driven range that does not compromise on style or performance. Pitched at a key-price point rarely found in such soft touch carpets, we fully expect this to be another major hit to fall under the Crown Floors brand.” T 0800 0773301

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Pride of Leonis

With point-of-sale that roars and two exclusive super-soft styles that promise to take care of ‘prides’ across the country, Leonis is the latest collection from Balta Carpets.

Featuring StainSafe Sensit two-ply yarn for a carpet that is not only incredibly soft, but strong and easy to care for, bleach-cleanable* Leonis gives families a carpet that comes ready to take on daily life. “The rise in super-soft carpets has been extraordinary and due to their popularity it is clear that they should be a key feature in every store,” says Geert Vanden Bossche, marketing director, Balta Group. “However, most super-soft carpets have a weak link, in that they lack the reassurance of stain-resistance, but this is not so with Leonis. Benefiting from our StainSafe Sensit fibre innovation, Leonis carpets are not only super-soft, but stain resistant too, making them a great alternative that homeowners are sure to love.” The collection is launching in two classic twist-pile styles, versatile Sarafina (1,650g/m2 pile weight) and luxurious Sarabi (1,900g/m2 pile weight), each available in 12 on-trend colours and 4/5m width options. Both Sarafina and Sarabi benefit from two-ply yarn for lasting resilience and carpets that are not only comfortable and stain-resistant, but strong too. Balta’s TwinBack backing is used to enhance the comfort of Leonis styles even further, the two-layer woven/needle-felt construction offering up to six-times more comfort than standard woven backings. Also making Leonis carpets easier to fit, TwinBack brings advantages for installers too. Leonis will be launched on a double-sided lectern with powerful imagery that helps the collection to stand out in-store. This theme is continued through sample books, presenters and in-store marketing assets to deliver a range equipped for the modern retail environment, where brand and image is playing an increasingly important part in the purchasing process. A dedicated microsite at leoniscarpet.com will also shortly be available. *Diluted bleach solution (one-in-ten parts) T +32 56 62 22 11 www.baltagroup.com

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NEWS ‘No adverse impact’ after Brexit vote

The post-referendum flooring market remains “robust” says the Headlam Group, Europe’s leading floorcovering distributor. It adds that recent price increases after the vote “appear to have had no adverse impact on the level of residential revenues to date.”

Business booster

With over 1,000 professional installation requests received per month through the Quick-Step website, shared across 300 plus qualified master installers, there is never a better time to reap the benefits that only courses at The Academy for Excellence in Flooring can deliver, says the company.

For over a decade, Quick-Step has invested significant time and resources in consumer facing marketing communications, a committed move that has seen it become one of the country’s best-known, and much-loved flooring brands. Such is the dedication to consumer magazine advertising, public relations, social media, event participation, cycling sponsorship and more, the visitor numbers to the website consistently reach around 100,000 a month, with many eager to find not only the best flooring, but also a recommendation on who should carry out the installation. Along with plans to continue to invest in consumer facing marketing activities, the Academy has also announced its programme of Autumn courses, inviting installers to join the success story and in turn benefit from the considerable end-user exposure anticipated for Quick-Step in 2017. Lee Thompson, technical manager, Academy for Excellence comments, “Since its opening some five years ago, over 300 installers have passed through The Academy’s doors, returning to their place of work with one of the best qualifications available. “Master Installers not only discover new and exciting ways to improve their techniques, but also get to enjoy the full benefits that being closely linked to a leading consumer brand can bring.” Recently Master Installer, Jon Evans, renewed his qualification and said this of the LVT course: “I’ve participated in several manufacturer-led LVT courses, yet I found the Master Installer scheme a cut above the rest. Along with some new invaluable installation tips, the benefits to my business go beyond education. The constant leads fed through the Quick-Step website ensure my new skills are put into practise on a very regular basis.” www.quick-step-academy.co.uk

Headlam reported revenues up 4.8% to £329m in the six months ended June 2016 with a profits increase of 22.4% to £15m, compare to £12m in the same period last year. Chief Executive Tony Brewer’s statement to the Stock Exchange was upbeat, noting the “continued outperformance of our UK business, an improving trend in our Continental Europe businesses and the ongoing delivery of our strategy to increase market share.” He continued: “August is traditionally one of the group’s peak trading months in the UK with the annual summer refurbishment of educational institutions. To date, this seasonal business seems to have been unaffected by the result of June’s referendum on EU membership. “However, the referendum result gave rise to a weakening in sterling, and the group has sought to mitigate this adverse inflationary effect by implementing price increases earlier this month for residential floorcoverings imported from Continental Europe. It is pleasing that these price increases appear to have had no adverse impact on the level of residential revenues to date. Our market appears to be robust.” Lifestyle Floors, Headlam’s ‘contemporary’ flooring brand, was highlighted in the Group results with a revenue increase of 34.8%. The UK is the main part of Headlam’s business, accounting for 87% of sales and the Group is predominantly residential (70%) though the latest announcement noted the “good progress” of Headlam Corporate, a new business division which is focused on specified commercial flooring. Tony Brewer steps down as Cheif Executive - see page 50

‘How to’ telly

Recognising the importance of video in the promotion of brand and product, floorwise introduces its first series of installation videos, as it explains how to install carpet in a range of real world scenarios. Calling upon the expertise of independent flooring fitter, Justin Burns, of Battle, East Sussex, each of the three videos are designed to demonstrate the versatility and diversity of the floorwise product portfolio, while educating interested parties on how they can be used and revealing some very helpful hints along the way. Asked to carry out three installations, each with different requirements, Justin chose a number of fit-for-purpose products from the floorwise stable, and through the three videos, explains how and why he uses each. “How to install carpet in a master bedroom”, “How to install carpet stair runners” and “How to install carpet in a living room over underfloor heating”, Justin explains how using floorwise products, such as grippers, profiles, adhesives and specialist underlays help with the installation and improve the final end results. Richard Bailey, Managing Director, floorwise, explains the reasons behind the new video project: “For a couple of years we have seen the use of video take off in our sector. You cannot fail to miss the numerous installation videos that are currently on YouTube, so for a number of months now we have been planning our own. 30 October 2016

We understand that many installers have their own techniques and we were keen not to dictate the way our fitter installed the floor. We wanted a series that allowed creative freedom, but one that would be educational and also show how some of our floorwise products are used in the real world. We hope that these videos will be widely welcomed and used by the industry, and look forward to introducing the next series in the near future.” To see the videos search for the floorwise video channel on YouTube. T 01509 673974

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Hit parade POS

Avenue’s impressive portfolio of cushion vinyl floor styles can now be seen on a new in-store point-of-sale unit designed to offer independent flooring retailers the ideal platform to showcase the complete range to customers.

Hi tech hub

Over 400,000 square metres of carpet is now housed at F&X Carpets’ new state-of-the-art warehouse, a facility that is ready to serve UK carpet retailers with quality products backed by first-class service.

Whether cut-length or complete roll, F&X Carpets’ new UK headquarters, located near Preston, promises to deliver orders direct to its retail partners in just 72 hours, or in some cases overnight, enabling stores to fulfil the growing demands of today’s consumer.

With over 100 designs across six collections, the new unit adopts a clean, modern look and feel reflective of the brand, with strong selling messages and inspirational lifestyle photography used to support the range samples. The result is an eye-catching and informative solution to be enjoyed by retailers and customers alike. Comprising Ultimate Timber, Ultimate Elements, Titanium XT, Bubblegum & Liquorice, Classic Limestone and the new Ultimate Style collection, the new point-of-sale offers product diversity in abundance, bringing established decors together with the latest on-trend wood, stone or abstract effects to deliver a striking stand sure to have wide retailer and consumer appeal. With a small footprint measuring 120mm x 70mm, the display’s attractive and practical construction will look great in-store and helps the cushion vinyl ranges to stand out, ensuring maximum impact for Avenue’s forward thinking styles. “Point-of-sale can make a real difference to a brand’s impact within the independent retail environment,” comments Victoria Hemelaer, Product Manager for Avenue. “With the new Avenue display we are updating our instore presentation in line with the way the brand is evolving, with a clean, contemporary look to support collections that we are sure will be massive hits with our retail partners. The central spine of the stand features easy-to-understand icons that communicate the key properties of the entire Avenue collection, while each individual range features a strip detailing more specific advantages, again in an icon-driven format. T 0800 0323970 www.avenuefloors.co.uk

All this is made possible as the 42,000ft2 warehouse is not only home to some 4,000 rolls of carpet, it also houses a computercontrolled cutting table, offices and generous showroom, with each element carefully implemented to ensure retailers have immediate access to the Chinese manufacturer’s impressive soft flooring portfolio. With stock products comprising Himalaya wool-blend, Suretex stain-resistant polypropylene and Aevita recycled fibre brands, F&X Carpets sets the benchmark in product diversity, allowing retail customers to showcase style and innovation across multiple point-of-sale concepts. Now, with the new headquarters, another strong message has been sent to the UK carpet industry, as Gordon Hugo, F&X Carpets, explains: “Over the past few years, F&X Carpets has successfully grown its UK business by serving its growing retail network from Belgium. It was always the plan to move operations to the UK in order to take our service provision to the next level, and I am delighted that our ambitions have now been realised. “Our new HQ is not only home to an impressive collection of carpets, it is the central hub for F&X Carpets’ UK operation, and this facility, along with our experienced nationwide sales team will guarantee we remain at the forefront of the UK carpet industry for many years to come.” T 07976 607657 wwwfxcarpets.co.uk

Carl leads BRM

Carl Harris has been appointed to the position of Managing Director of the leading buying group Bond Retail Marketing. Carl has been the BRM Operations director for the past 5 years and will now take a leading role in the day to day processes of company management. T 01892 549050 www.beautifulflooring.co.uk

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Flower on Flooring Choosing the best product for the job Further emphasis on the value of underlay is provided by our latest article, starting with news of a ‘closed loop’ recycling initiative. This consists of a partnership between Anglo Recycling and the Made By U Social Enterprise, part of the M25 Group and run by Doncaster Flooring entrepreneur Neil Green. It has resulted in an innovative carpet recycling process being created. While some carpet can be Anglo partners with Made By U cleaned to a sufficient standard to be resold, odd shaped or small remnants are taken to the Anglo site in Lancashire and processed back to the original fibre form. Used to produce a range of underlays, this is then sold by the Made By U retail premises. Surplus funds are then used to help homeless people within the Doncaster area to get back on their feet. Calcium carbonate backing is separated and processed back to 98% purity, then used by local farmers as an alternative to lime to establish correct pH levels in their fields and delivering further benefits from the process. Axminster Carpets says its Axfelt Triple Layered Underlay helps reduce noise and heating bills and states that it is widely acknowledged as one of the highest quality underlays in its class, due to its luxury feel underfoot, multiple benefits and eco-friendly manufacturing process.

Made in the UK from recycled materials, including waste yarn and carpet and rubber tyres, Axfelt is designed to make a contribution to the reduction of the amount of carpet disposed of in landfill. It features wool felt topping, mixed material middle layer and a rubber crumb bottom layer. “Axfelt provides excellent foundations for a complete sustainable flooring solution. The finished underlay provides a tog rating of 2.2 for the highest level of warmth and comfort,” says Axminster Carpets. The company further states it has been synonymous with luxury British Carpets since 1755, each made using ethically sourced materials, traditional methods and individually inspected.

Interfloor increases their appeal

Interfloor chief executive officer John Cooper says: “Interfloor aims to provide a one-stop-shop for high performing flooring products that genuinely help our customers to profitably grow their business and provide consumers with the best solution for their needs. “On our website we provide an underlay selector which enables visitors to choose which of our branded products is the best match for their needs ranked by their comfort, durability, sound insulation (dB) or heat insulation (tog) performance and suitability for underfloor heating or hard wood flooring.” It has repositioned its Duralay underlay as the contractors’ brand of choice and for more technical applications in the home. Describing its Durafit System as the trusted solution for hotels, airports and offices, Mr Cooper says the Timbermate Excel underlay range “is perfect for installations where noise reduction is important.”

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“For domestic carpets, our Tredaire sponge rubber and PU foam underlays provide exceptional levels of luxury underfoot,” says Mr Cooper.

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Breathe - QA’s natural underlay

QA Flooring Solutions is introducing Breathe, described as the next generation natural underlay with real consumer health benefits. It is made from 100% natural, sustainable material with no harmful chemicals or formaldehydes used in its production. It does not emit any VOCs or harmful vapours, the company states. It is fully breathable, so allows air to flow through it, and filters 95% of dust out of the air, for a fresher-feeling home, which makes it ideal for allergy sufferers. Easily meeting BS5808, Breathe’s density and compressive strength mean it can be installed anywhere in the home, even on stairs. It is also very stable and consistent so is easy to cut and fit, saving fitters time and money.

“Varying density in this way allows us to alter the durability and recovery aspects of each underlay to deliver tailored suitability from light domestic use with SD through to heavy contract use in SHD+. And with different thicknesses homeowners can still enjoy great comfort no matter what the budget. With 13 different options, there is enough opportunity for retailers to demonstrate why it might be worth spending a little more,” Mr Bailey concludes. Envirolay 42oz is Texfelt's most popular felt for both domestic and trade customers due to its 11mm thickness, longevity and high thermal and acoustic properties, the company reports, while Envirolay 54oz is chosen by customers looking for the best insulation properties. Its high 3.42Tog rating provides market leading thermal insulation and is used in all areas of the home. Heart n’ Soul is for those wanting comfort and extra resilience, whilst still having an underlay that is made from recycled raw materials. The rubber crumb used is sourced from vehicle tyres that are granulated and mixed with latex adhesive before being applied to the felt. Texfelt further states its Sterling Royale offers a combination of underfoot luxury along with high levels of sound reduction and insulation, which can be used anywhere in the home to give comfort and maintain the look and quality of the carpet. For customers that do not have time to install a new floor, Estillon offers its Floorfixx Regular subfloor, a dry system for creating a new, insulating, level subfloor. It is also immediately accessible: a major advantage over the use of liquid levelling compounds, the company states.

There is no need to carry in heavy bags of powdered levelling compound, and there is no dust, or long drying and waiting periods. This subfloor also prolongs the lifetime of the flooring material. It consists of a sandwich system that is quickly and easily installed by means of an interactive floorwise managing director adhesive bonding to Richard Bailey says his create a new, company's recycled PU foam insulating, level underlays provide retailers subfloor that is with “great value, performance immediately accessible. and plenty of up-sell The subfloor is ideal for opportunity.” use under PVC Now standard for residential carpet panels/strips, cushion installations, numerous densities are offered. vinyl, linoleum, carpet “Starting from the excellent value of our Standard and carpet tiles and can Density (SD) products through to the ultimate lasting be used for both performance of Super High Density Plus (SHD+) products in Lift, domestic and commercial Tread and Supreme,” says Mr Bailey. situations and additionally Floorwise offers underlay opportunities reduces impact sound. “To find out more on the new generation of underlay, why not give our friendly team a call to ask for a full introduction?” the company asks.

For more information: Anglo Recycling Axminster Carpets Floorwise Interfloor QA

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A thought provoking look at trends, issues and happenings in the industry with a subtle wool twist of course!

There was no “pulling the wool” over anybody’s eyes here - it was clear for all to see British Wool is really full of bounce and will maintain long lasting appearance better.

Colour and Inspiration Put Wool on Trend

Making an impact with wool is all about showing style, creating inspiration and proving quality all of which opens the door to talk about the assets of wool in carpet. The fabulous Flooring Show in Harrogate provided the perfect opportunity to bring all of these elements together.

The Campaign for Wool’s activity at this key event put the inspiration element at the centre of the leading quality manufacturers in wool today. A highly creative feature that had bold upright walls of wool carpet around a ‘Paint and Decorate with Wool’ theme took the fifth wall story of carpet to a new level. Adam, Axminster, Brockway, Bronte, Cavalier, Penthouse and Ulster Carpets surrounded the Wool Trends area with fabulous product.

British Wool launched their long awaited Premium Gold label which promotes the higher level of 70% British Wool within the wool blend. The pre-existing Platinum Label which is 100% British Wool graced the walkways in a vivid red wool provided by the range Glen Shee by Kingsmead Carpets. This naturally has won our British Wool Carpet of the Month.

These new British Wool Premium labels will be used by manufacturers to show that the range has improved bounce-back - a natural robust resistance to footfall flattening. Highlighting this - British Wool put the wool under an interesting and practical task on their stand providing a lay-man’s lab test! Two different clean but raw wools, in the same volume were displayed in large clear containers with two compressors - in the form of weights. One container held British Wool in its 100% form - spring and structure was evident and it could not be flattened, quickly resuming its original level in the container. The other container held an alternative but common blend of carpet wools and this simply did not match up proving a much lesser, lacklustre performance. There was no ‘pulling the wool’ over anybody’s eyes here - it was clear for all to see - British Wool is really full of bounce and will maintain long lasting appearance better.

British Wool Carpet of the Month

Glen Shee is produced entirely in the United Kingdom by Kingsmead Carpets. It is made from an exclusive blend of specially selected fleece wools grown on sheep that thrive in the varied terrain of Scotland. Scottish sheep have evolved over centuries to ensure they can cope with the vagaries of the Scottish climate; the fleece protects the sheep whilst it has free range of its natural habitat. Available in twenty shades and in 4 and 5 metre widths Kingsmead developed this with 100% premium British Wool and it was the first Platinum Label British Wool carpet in the UK.

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Glen Shee - the range name may conjure up images of mountains, steaming porridge and kilts but this is a plain heavy domestic carpet with true might and strength. It has proven itself at a major event where it withstood 8000 people during a week and looked perfect at the end! It was also recently proving its bounce-back-ability on the walkways of Wool Trends at The Flooring Show in Harrogate. Those Scottish sheep have very strong wool ‘och aye…we love you Glenn Shee!’

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Shining through! Show makes smart start to selling season Show time began in Harrogate with the late summer sun shining and that bright start was carried through into three days of confident trading at The Flooring Show. ”If the optimism we have seen here is repeated on the High Street then it’s going to be a very busy time for the flooring industry in the run up to Christmas,” says Martin Peace of Abingdon. Neil Valentine of Furlong agreed: “I have been coming to Harrogate for decades and I have never experienced a better show.” Higher levels of investment in stand presentation, an increase in product innovation, exhibitor numbers and visitor levels some 10% up on previous years made for an uplifting event that sent manufacturers and retailers home brimming with enthusiasm.

“I have been coming to Harrogate for decades and I have never experienced a better show.”

The ‘soft’ sector in carpets took centre stage again as consumer appetite for this style is not only sustained but continues to grow. All good news for the industry as the leading products in synthetic fibre have to be cleverly engineered to deliver robust performance alongside their super softness and the premium prices that consumers are willing to pay is feeding through into higher order values in store. All the leading manufacturers launched major new ranges in this category, but did so with innovation that allows differentation between products of different construction and performance, giving retailers more scope to up-sell. Meanwhile wool’s campaign to woo the hearts and minds of consumers continues to pay off and does so in style with some highly creative launches at the show that keeps natural fibre at the centre of interior design. Alongside the imaginative promotion of its performance benefits, the wool people are looking increasingly competitive on pricing too. A particular sign of confidence is seen in some of the new custom offers from companies like Hugh Mackay and Brintons where consumers can work with retailers to design individually specified carpets at affordable prices. Patterns and colour are increasingly in evidence - in LVT as well as textile flooring - and the trend reflects greater confidence among consumers who are a little more prepared to take the ‘acceptable risk’ of a subtle pattern on their floor instead of always playing safe with plains. And while shades of grey continue to dominate, there’s genuine uptake of stronger colours with many blues selling well and some brighter greens and citrus pastel tones being taken up.

When underlay is looking sexy, it suggests there a little more money about among the buying public. The major players have further improved their presentation of both carpet and smooth floor products with imagination and flair to provide that all-important extra opportunity for retailers to add revenue to every sale. A new underlay innovation from QA using sawdust to manufacture a high performance product which improves air quality also attracted attention here. Overall, flooring reported a relatively sluggish summer with a post referendum slump in July but Brexit doesn’t appear to be impacting consumer sentiment as yet and there are strong signs that momentum is growing to make the Q4 sales season a considerable success - and the industry is more than ready for it! Our next issue will have full reports on the latest and greatest from Harrogate.

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“If the optimism we have seen here is repeated on the High Street then it’s going to be a very busy time for the flooring industry.”

“The show is smart and professional and has really established itself now as the go-to place to find out what’s happening.” See our review next month for full details of the trends, launches and innovations that made The Flooring Show 2016 so special, but we’ve given some snapshots of the occasion across the next two pages this month… October 2016 39

HarrogateSnapshots 2016 Trade exhibitors rose to the occasion with high quality stands

More visitors, more exhibitor stands and more investment as the trade builds momentum for the Autumn sales season.

The skill and expertise that exists within the flooring industry was also much in evidence.

Many congratulations to winner Mark Smurthwaite of Whitehaven!

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Vibrant vinyl

Polyflor, the UK's commercial and residential vinyl flooring specialist, has recently announced the launch of Bloc PUR, a vibrant collection of solid colour sheet flooring in a broad spectrum of 16 enticing colours.

Designed to provide either a subtle backdrop or a bold, modern statement in the retail, leisure and commercial sectors, UK manufactured Bloc PUR is a high performance heterogeneous sheet floorcovering with a textured matt finish. Developed after feedback from the marketplace revealed a desire for a much sought after plain decoration flooring, Bloc features an innovative, fully pigmented, homogeneous 0.7mm wear layer of pure colour. The new Bloc PUR range can be used to create tonal, complementary or harmonious interior design schemes through the availability of greys, neutrals, pastels and brights in its colour palette, whether they are used individually or combined with other designs from the range. Whenever a high degree of aesthetic finish is required, cold or chemical welding is advised, however if the hot welding method is preferred then matching weld rod is available for each Bloc PUR shade.

Pictured from left to right: Ian Gibbs, retail business manger of Karndean Designflooring, Mason Gibbs, Lydia Buckmaster, fundraising manger from CLIC Sargent and Paul Barratt, managing director of Karndean Designflooring.

Making a difference

Karndean Designflooring has raised £8,000 in support of CLIC Sargent, a UK cancer charity for children, young people and their families, as part of its annual charity golf day at Hilton Puckrup Hall Hotel.

With its head office and state-of-the-art showroom based at Vale Park, Evesham, Karndean pledged its support to CLIC Sargent after learning of the tremendous support it had given to Mason Gibbs, the son of one of its sales managers, Ian Gibbs. Being diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin T-Cell lymphoma (a type of blood cancer) in April 2015, four-year-old Mason has since completed an intense phase of chemotherapy and is now in the maintenance period of his treatment, due to finish in 2018.

Polyflor’s experienced in house Design Service are able to use precision water jet cutting technology to create stunning bespoke design floors for interior projects with Bloc and Polyflor’s other high performance flooring products.

Attracting Karndean staff, customers and suppliers UK wide, the money raised will go towards providing clinical, practical and emotional support to children and young people with cancer, and their families. “We can’t thank CLIC Sargent enough for the care and support they provided our family, especially with Mason being diagnosed at such an early age, just before his third birthday˛ commented Ian Gibbs of Karndean Designflooring.

Tom Rollo, Polyflor’s Marketing Manager comments, “With Polyflor Bloc we are able to bring an exciting collection of single solid colour designs to our expanding portfolio of vinyl flooring products, offering our customers even more creative options for residential and commercial interiors.”

He said: “Although Mason became really poorly as a result of the chemotherapy itself, he still managed to keep smiling and entertain our family with his cheeky nature, and it’s thanks to charities like CLIC Sargent who help make the difference.”

Bloc PUR is beautifully presented within a sampling package which includes a brochure and a presenter. Sampling can be ordered free of charge on the Polyflor website or by calling the Polyflor Samples Direct Hotline on 0161 767 2551. Bloc PUR is also 100% recyclable via the Recofloor recycling scheme and contains recycled content.

Paul Barratt, MD of Karndean Designflooring, said: “Understanding the support Mason, Ian and his family have received from CLIC Sargent, our charity golf day was the perfect opportunity for us to say thank you and recognise their fantastic work. T 01386 820185 www.karndean.com

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Rolling out the red carpet

Last month saw 52 journalists representing 16 magazines join the Carpet Foundation Patron Members at the biennial Red Carpet Awards. The Awards, which recognise the amount and quality of publicity given to carpet, are very popular and keenly contested within the media. They also play a key role in generating extensive publicity for carpet in the influential home interest and national press. The judging panel of Sophie Conran, Vanessa Brady OBE, Andrea Maflin and Louise Anton picked winners from 7 categories. The entries alone amounted to over £200,000 of publicity for carpet. The winners were:

Best Makeover - House Beautiful - Dec/Jan 2015 (sponsored by Cormar Carpets) Best Online - Ideal Home - Best use of carpet in a decorating scheme - Living Etc April 2016 (sponsored by Ulster Carpets) Best Shopping piece - Elle Decoration November 2015 Best work by a Freelance - Katrina Burroughs - The Sunday Times Best exposure for wool/wool rich carpet - Homes & Antiques Best article/feature - Good Housekeeping - June 2016’ Commenting, Rupert Anton said: “We work very closely with the media doing our best to ensure that carpet is featured regularly in magazines and newspapers. Indeed, we are recognised as the 'one stop shop' in the media for carpet. In the last 12 months alone, we have had 10 pages in Good Housekeeping, a double 42 October 2016

Pictured from left to right: Rupert Anton; Helen Wainwright; Carolyn Bailey, Homes & Gardens Editor, Good Housekeeping and Lindsay Nicholson, editor, Good Housekeeping. page spread in The Sunday Times and numerous features and mentions in other magazines. This is unprecedented media exposure. Carpet has never had a higher profile. “With a few notable exceptions, little is done to keep carpet in the public domain. When the UK’s biggest selling women’s monthly lifestyle magazine actively targets the Awards, gives carpet 10 pages and promotes our Patron members and retailers, then I think it is fair to say we are on to a winner.” T 01562 755568 www.carpetfoundation.com

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Most of us realise that when it comes to garnering information or seeking advice on the internet there are some dubious sources out there and we shouldn’t believe everything we see and read. So how do we decide who to trust? For the news we might look for a recognised broadcaster like the BBC or national broadsheets and tabloid newspapers. For consumers looking for help in making purchasing decisions Which? is one of the most popular sources of advice.

Woolsafe however say that recent product testing procedures by Which? were seriously flawed and disappointing.

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Which? recently tested several carpet spot removal products and graded them on price, ease of use and how well they removed spills. Which? also looked at home remedies and, in their wisdom, recommended using washing up liquid to remove spills from carpet. “It was this very poor advice that caught our eye and WoolSafe began to dig a bit deeper, “ says Steve Bakker. “The reason why Which? can recommend washing up liquid is because they don’t test the rate of soiling after application. What is the point of cleaning up a spill only for all the dirt to stick to the washing up liquid residue left behind? You just end up with a dirty great big stain,” he said. WoolSafe also found, under controlled testing, that some of the spotters recommended by Which? caused rapid soiling, bleaching, colour run and one was even highly combustible! When they broadened the testing to even more products on the High Street they discovered: • 75% - that’s 3 out of 4! - of the random selection of spot removers failed the WoolSafe standard tests (and are therefore not suitable for use on all carpet fibres, including wool) • Over half of the products will cause rapid soiling, leaving your carpet in a worse state than if you had done nothing! • Half the products are not even effective spot removers! • 25% will adversely affect the colour fastness of the carpet! Of the 3 highest rated ‘Best Buys’ the top product failed WoolSafe testing on both colour fastness and rapid soiling…. “If you can’t trust 3 out of 4 spotters not to damage your carpet and you can’t trust Which? Best Buy advice, then how can you be sure you are choosing a safe and effective product?” says Steve Bakker. www.woolsafe.org.

When what you really really want is a strong selling good all-round domestic underlay which delivers a healthy margin Graphite is the way to go!. Graphite is a fine, robust, utility underlay representing superb value for money and which is already a firm favourite with many Retailers and Distributors throughout UK and Ireland. FULLY RECYCLABLE SIMPLE, QUICK AND EASY TO LAY DESIGNED FOR GENERAL DOMESTIC USE EXCELLENT SOUND REDUCTION PERFORMANCE LIGHTWEIGHT ROLLS EXCEED H&S EXPECTATIONS IDEAL FOR USE WITH UNDERFLOOR HEATING SYSTEMS

Graphite is part of the Novostrat range of polyethylene foam based underlays for wood, laminate and carpeted floors. Underlays for every application - from the highest performance to utility – and to suit every budget.

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Wool Workshop - selling benefits Wool carpets are close to the heart of the UK consumer but with prices rising and increasing competition from synthetic fibres, wool has to work a little harder to justify premium pricing. Here’s our ‘Wool Workshop’ - a selling aid to help to trade consumers up to premium products by selling the benefits of natural fibre.

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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. 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 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.

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SAFETY 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.

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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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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. 100% wool or 80/20 – 80/10/10 wool rich 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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Wool Week - October 10-16 Meet you in the Baa Bar! The Campaign for Wool will mark its seventh successful year with its annual ‘Wool Week’ - taking place from the 10th – 16th, October. Wool Week will celebrate everything woolly with a week of activities and retailers across the UK from leading fashion, flooring and interior brands will unite to highlight and educate consumers on the natural benefits of wool. To mark the celebrations, The Campaign for Wool will be opening the first ever ‘Wool BnB’, where everything from interiors to fashion will be made of wool. The BnB, located in London, will be welcoming guests to a cosy sitting room and snug entirely decorated with wool products. The Campaign for Wool brand partners will kit out the whole house including carpets and rugs plus a wool-kin wardrobe showcasing iconic wool pieces from prestigious brands across luxury, fashion, interiors and craft. Under one roof, The Campaign for Wool will demonstrate how living with wool can be beneficial from head to toe, ceiling to floor and everything in between. On the High Street, retailers and brands will unite to celebrate Wool Week and ‘all things wool’ supporting The Campaign for Wool through Autumn collections in stores and online. The Campaign has planned a complete wooltakeover of the luxury Bicester Village shopping centre near Oxford which will have promotions across its stores with a special late night opening on Thursday 13th October for a Wool Night Out. Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour – Europe’s leading design destination – is partnering with The Campaign for Wool to showcase wool from some of the most prestigious names in interior design. The ‘Baaatique’ Hotel installation will be specially commissioned for the event. Part of a wider trend in hospitality design to create more multi-functional spaces, it is a witty take on work, rest and play. Redefining luxury in hotel interiors, visitors can delight in the beauty, quality and comfort of wool fabrics and carpets in the Meet Me in the Baaa Bar and the Not Counting Sheep bedroom. Woolly Hat Day On Friday 14th October, The Campaign for Wool is teaming up with its friends at ‘The Mission to Seafarers’ to fundraise and support their incredible work. For Woolly Hat Day, all the wool loving community, commercial and individual are encouraged to host an event -it could be knitting hats, scarves or maybe examining details and techniques of the fisherman’s sweater -a history discussion around the classic gansey perhaps. Woolly donations can be sent by Texting WOOL11 to 70070 -and don’t forget to share those pictures #WoollyHatDay. The organisation was founded to assist seafarers in times of trouble across the world. www.campaignforwool.org

Durham Twist from Hugh Mackay

Bauhaus Check in Chalk/Sky from Contempo

The Autumn of 2015 saw the relaunch of Hugh Mackay’s flagship range Durham Twist.

Bauhaus Check is one of the patterned duo-tone ranges in the Bauhaus Collection. Influenced by the visionary movement which was established in the 1920's, the wool ranges include stylised graphics and co-ordinating plains. Reuniting arts and manufacturing to reform and revitalise flooring Contempo has fashioned the collection for comfortable living, practicality and panache. The soft and classic neutral palette is used to great effect to highlight form and introduce a sense of harmony

With 60 colours and ten stripes in 3 weights and 3 widths it represents a 'one stop shop' for anyone looking to buy a quality wool twist at an affordable price. The second tranche of sampling and attractive point of sale is now going into the market place. This will further cement its position in the market place. T 01429 892518 www.hughmackay.co.uk from The Stocklists

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Esprit Accents from Penthouse

Book of Stripes by Kingsmead Carpets

This deep pile luxury carpet made of finest British Wool offers 12 plain delicate shades in its Esprit range, complemented by 12 tasteful pastel heathers in the Esprit Accents range.

This photograph of an installation by Kingsmead customer Natural Born Flooring of Bristol, shows Book of Stripes design Manuscript colour Keats. It goes to show that you can make a superb feature of your floor with a realistically priced wool carpet.

Manufactured with 1/10th Gauge fine construction, this 75oz sumptuous carpet comprises of 80% wool, 10% nylon and 10% polyester and is suitable for extra heavy domestic use. Available in 4.00 & 5.00m widths.

Book of Stripes is 100% wool and supplied 4m wide in 22 different colour options. T 01827 831 424

www.kingsmeadcarpets.co.uk

T 01706 341231 www.penthousecarpets.co.uk

Town and Country by Cormar Carpets

Brontë Saxony/Velvet by Brontë Carpets

Cormar is home to one of the widest selections of wool twists and wool loop carpets – in British Wool and Wools of New Zealand blends – all made at its UK site and delivered nationwide. One of its most popular ranges is the British Wool twist collection, Town & Country, which comes in 20 fashionable plain and heather shades. Made from 80% British Wool, the heavyweight 60oz range is double tip sheared and produced using fine 10th gauge machinery to offer an unbeatable high density, hard wearing carpet. T 01204 881234 www.cormarcarpets.co.uk

Brontë Saxony/Velvet is a high quality 100% Wool range that is available in 11 different pile weights. The range offers 60 standard colours (shown here in Damson) or customers can choose any custom colour via a special dye service. Brontë manufacture ANY width from 0.5m up to an incredible 12m wide with no joins/no waste and can even make to plan shapes to further reduce waste.

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Diversity by EdelTelenzo

Royal Sovereign by Balta

With a hugely impressive collection of wool and wool-rich loop pile styles within a comprehensive portfolio, Edel Telenzo is regarded as one of the finest exponents of beautifully crafted wool loop carpets for the home. Among its successes is Diversity, a two-tone loop pile in 100% 3-ply wool with a unique construction, giving it a non-directional woven look. The colour combinations are exciting, uniting warm and cool colours into one beautiful design. Diversity is available in four and five metre widths and eight colour combinations.

Royal Sovereign, constructed using 80% Wool, 10% PES, 10% PP is available in Super (37oz), Deluxe (53oz) and Supreme (65oz) qualities, in 12 plain colours and in four and five-metre widths. A stripe design in three coordinating colours is also available in a four-metre width, providing a striking on-trend solution for stairs and hallways. T +32 56 62 22 11 www.baltagroup.com

T 01422 374 417 www.edeltelenzocarpets.co.uk

Bell Twist by Brintons - China Blue

A Touch of Luxury from Lano

Brintons Bell Twist has been in continuous production for over 50 years, proving its ongoing popularity. Bell Twist is the ultimate hard-wearing carpet, remaining tough enough for high traffic areas but without compromising on softness or warmth. Available in over 60 colours, from modern pastels to dark dramatic shades, these carpets are perfect for creating a stylish and cohesive look throughout the home.This range is 80% wool and 20% nylon, and available in 3.66 and 4.57m widths.

The Touch of Luxury collection from Lano (shown here in Silver from the Oasis Collection) celebrates the diversity of the manufacturerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premium residential styles the most exquisite 100% pure new wool qualities in Mayfair Velvet and Mayfair Velvet Supreme, Oasis and Mirage. With 58 different pure wool options across a spectrum of beautifully rich hues and inviting textures, every collection and colour way is available in broadloom or rug form. T 00800 5266 5266 www.lano.com

T 01562 748000 www.brintons.co.uk

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Quirky B from Alternative Flooring

Castlemead Twist from Adam Carpets

Alternative Flooring's distinctive patterned carpet collection 'Quirky B' includes designs in collaboration with Margo Selby. Fair Isle Reoko (above) is a carpet and runner featuring Margo's woven graphic motifs. The three colourways are named after female weavers - Reiko, Sutton and Annie.

Adam Carpets are delighted that their Castlemead Twist range has been awarded the Platinum label by British Wool. This label certifies that they use 100% British Wool in all of their plain colours in Castlemead Twist.

The carpet is available in 3.66m wide axminster and the runner in 69cm widths. The composition is 80% Wool and 20% Nylon.

British Wool is known for its resilience, durability and easiness to clean. It is generally regarded as the finest fibre with which to make carpet.

T 01264 335111 www.alternativeflooring.com

Adam are proud to support British farmers. T 01562 829966 www.adamcarpets.co.uk

Cavalier

Myth and Moor in Dilly Dally from Axminster

Taking centre stage on the Cavalier stand at this year’s Harrogate Flooring Show was the new 1/8th gauge twist range, ‘Cosmopolitan.’

A contemporary and versatile collection of 12 wool rich tartans and plaids inspired by the British countryside. These stylish carpets bring the countryside into an interior reflecting powdery blue skies and warm rich heathers and groundshades of granite and quartz. Hazy Days has the additional benefit of being co-ordinating with many of the Devonia collection. Available in 3.66m wide. T 01297 32244 www.axminster-carpets.co.uk

Using the finest 80% British Wool,10% nylon, 10% polyester yarns, twenty four of the latest and most contemporary plain shades for an immaculate, stylish look. With a choice of 40, 50 and 60oz qualities, and available in 4m & 5m widths. T 01254 268 000 www.cavaliercarpets.co.uk

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NEWS Tony Brewer steps down

One of the biggest players in the UK flooring business Tony Brewer is stepping down after 25 years with the Headlam Group. Headlam is Europe’s largest flooring distributor and Tony Brewer’s tenure as chief executive role over the last 16 years has been a key part of its successful expansion, growing sales to over £650m last year. Dick Peters, Headlam’s Chairman, said: “On behalf of the board, I would like to express our sincere thanks to Tony Brewer for his enormous contribution to the building of Headlam into Europe’s leading floorcovering distributor. We wish him well for the future,” adding that Tony would be assisting with the handover to the new management team. Steve Wilson, who has been Group Finance Director since 1991, will succeed Tony as Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect. In a statement to the London Stock Exchange, the company said: “Steve brings to the role not only an in depth knowledge of the group’s operations and financials but also a strong skillset for the future development of the business.” Tony Judge, who has worked at the group for more than 24 years, has been appointed to the operational role of Chief Operating Officer. Tony has held a number of senior operational roles at the group, most recently as Commercial Director of the Coleshill and Tamworth businesses. Tony has 35 years’ experience in the floorcovering industry. Headlam’s results show no impact from Brexit - see page 30 www.headlam.com T +44 (0) 1675 433000

Flair flows in colour

Majority backs Foundation

The roll call of suppliers to the UK carpet industry who are now supporting the Carpet Foundation as Patron Members keeps growing. Leading names such as Cavalier, Associated Weavers, Crucial Trading, Hugh Mackay, Kersaint Cobb, Kingsmead, Manx, Clarendon, Edel Telenzo, Thomas Witter and Whitestone Weavers have now signed up. They join long standing supporters Brintons, Brockway, Cormar, Victoria, Ulster and the British Wool Marketing Board. Commenting on the increased support, Chief Executive Andrew Stanbridge said: “The industry is now lining up to support us. Membership is open to all suppliers to the UK flooring market and is far more inclusive. As a result, we are assembling a very impressive list of supporters. It is a massive boost for us and a ringing endorsement of our efforts. We estimate that we now have over 50% of the total value of the UK residential market supporting us. Their reasons for joining are varied – but all have one thing in common – they want to support the independent retailer and they want the UK carpet industry to have a voice. Our message to the industry is that the Carpet Foundation is very much alive and kicking.” T 01562 755568 www.carpetfoundation.com

Injecting energy, colour and sumptuous underfoot comfort, Flair Rugs introduces Prismatic, a collection of five rugs championing bright and bold design as homeowners look to make updates for the Autumn.

Followers of Flair’s recent trend updates will have noticed an emphasis placed on super-soft polypropylene rugs, with exciting developments arriving on a regular basis to ensure the range remains an industry front-runner. What exactly separates Prismatic from other PP choices on the market? Put simply, a combination of modern ‘of-themoment’ looks, meeting both contemporary and traditional tastes, and the latest in fibre technology that is not only durable and easy to clean but also far softer than your average alternative.

Quality Sheepskins and Cowhides available in stock

Five styles make up Prismatic. From multi-tone headline act Cyan to the bright Jewel and energetic Sapphire, there is a fit for any setting as consumers look to enhance their interiors this autumn/winter. For those seeking vintage motifs carrying more traditional undertones, despite a continuing theme of punchy colourways, Mystic and Quartz are included to complete a striking quintet of designs. Through Prismatic, Flair Rugs continues to build its polypropylene portfolio based on extensive research into market demands, again demonstrating that innovative design is far from reserved for wool and wool-blends. Holding bright colour, at times mixed in quirky fashion for a statement feel, this collection revels in making current trends accessible to a spectrum of budgets. T 01457 850660 www.flairrugs.com 50

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NEWS ‘Higher morale’ in wool industry

The Campaign for Wool and the International Wool Textile Organisation presided over the signing of The Dumfries House Wool Declaration, witnessed by HRH The Prince of Wales, Patron of The Campaign for Wool at special conference of wool industry stakeholders. The “Custodians of The Wool Industry” declaration has been created to ensure that key players from shepherds to shop owners commit to protect the environment and uphold the best possible practices for sheep welfare, commerce and industry. The Dumfries House Wool Declaration agrees, amongst other things, that the major wool growing countries conform to the strictest standards of animal welfare as embodied in the IWTO Specifications for Wool Sheep Welfare. The IWTO Specifications are premised on the Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare as set forth by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE): freedom from hunger and thirst, freedom from discomfort, freedom from pain, injury or disease, the freedom to express normal behaviour, and the freedom from fear and distress. The signing of the declaration was the culmination of the UK’s inaugural Wool Conference held at Dumfries House, in East Ayrshire, Scotland. The conference was the largest and most prestigious international gathering of wool experts ever to be held in the UK, and was organised by The Campaign for Wool and the International Wool Textile Organisation with M&S support.

M&S CEO Steve Rowe (left) is pictured with HRH (centre) and M&S designer and model David Gandy The conference, attended by around 250 wool trade delegates, included speeches by The Prince of Wales, M&S CEO Steve Rowe, the designer Sir Paul Smith, Nicholas Coleridge CBE, the President of Conde Nast International and Livia Firth, the founder and creative director of Eco-Age. Prince Charles, who used the conference to announce that he would give a further five-year commitment as Patron to the Campaign for Wool, spoke of being “encouraged” by what had been achieved since the campaign launched eight years ago. HRH said “It is never easy to be entirely clear about cause and effect, but during the life of the campaign there has been some encouraging progress in the overall situation. In general terms, wool prices are higher; sheep numbers are stable in most markets; designers are using more wool and there is a greater appreciation of wool’s many excellent qualities. “And all that has led to generally higher morale in the wool industry. So despite some remaining storm clouds and challenges, the overall picture is considerably positive.” Nicholas Coleridge CBE, the Campaign for Wool chairman, said now that the challenge was to encourage lesser users to adopt wool. www.campaignforwool.org

The Essential Collection Mayfield Carpets is proud to present its new Essential Collection, four outstanding man-made ranges, offering a superb choice of contemporary styles and colour for every home. All the carpets in our Essential Collection are bleach cleanable and come with full 10 year stain and wear warranties for extra peace of mind; not only that, they are backed by the renowned level of service offered by Mayfield Carpets.

Contact your local representative for more information.

Intuition Intuition is a sumptuous deep pile 100oz Saxony in 4m width, with a choice of 14 subtle shades, to offer a touch of luxury to sink your toes into!

Glamour

Elation

Performance

Glamour our stunning silky feel 59oz Saxony, is available in 4 & 5m with 14 ultra-modern colours, to complement the most stylish interior décor, without compromising on comfort.

Elation showcases eighteen elegant tones in a soft touch 40oz Twist in 4 & 5m combining practicality with up-to-the-minute chic.

Performance a hardwearing 40oz Twist in a choice eighteen exciting colours, both traditional and contemporary, to grace any home with easy to care for style.

Penthouse Carpets Ltd Buckley Carpet Mill, Buckley Road, Rochdale, Lancashire. OL12 9DU Visit penthousecarpets.co.uk

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F. Ball and Co. Ltd, has launched a brand new contemporary website, offering simplified navigation and responsive design that has been optimised for use on smartphones and tablets. Specifiers, contractors and distributors will benefit from having access to new, regularly updated features including news, events and case studies. Popular resources including the company’s online interactive Recommended Adhesives Guide, product demonstration video library, technical support and product brochures will also still be available and easier to access. The site features a live Twitter feed from the @FBallUK account and integrates with F. Ball’s other social media accounts. F. Ball’s overseas customers will also benefit from the ability to access online information in a choice of languages. Richard Harris, marketing manager at F. Ball, said: “Our online presence is crucial to our philosophy of providing first class service and provides an important channel for engaging with our customers. Information is available at the click of a button, 24 hours a day. We continue to see increasing traffic to our website as well as a growing number of followers on our Twitter and Facebook accounts.” T 01538 361 633 www.f-ball.co.uk.

Clinical efficiency

Altro’s flooring and wall cladding systems are proving their clinical capabilities in a new state-of-the-art primary healthcare facility in Maidstone, Kent, where safety and infection control are paramount. Redeveloped from an existing building by main contractor Willmott Dixon Interiors, Albion Place Medical Centre combines a local GP practice with services provided by Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership, plus an on-site pharmacy. The three-storey medical centre was designed by GDM Architects, whose priorities for the selection of flooring and wall cladding were clear. “Our key drivers for the new medical centre were safety and infection control, so the flooring and wall cladding had to meet very stringent requirements,” says senior architect Ben Jugoo. “We chose Altro’s range of products because of their suitability for clinical environments in terms of safety and hygiene. They also offer a great range of colours, tones and textures, which gives us the flexibility to create an appealing, modern, design-led environment, while keeping within strict health guidelines. “Robustness was also a priority - our aim was to create a facility that would stand the test of time, and where the flooring and wall cladding wouldn’t need to be replaced in five years. Low maintenance was another important consideration,” he said. T 01462 489516 www.altro.co.uk

Axminster appoints for export

Luxury wool carpet specialists Axminster Carpets has appointed Jonathan Young as the company¹s new UK and Export Sales Director. Joining the company in September 2016, Young is a professional sales leader with over 30 years¹ experience in the interior furnishings business predominantly in the carpet sector holding director level positions in a number of manufacturers including Brintons, Milliken, and most recently OW Hospitality. On joining the company, Jonathan Young comments: “It’s a real privilege to be part of one of the UK¹s most iconic brands and the original home of the Axminster Carpet. There is a great story to tell around the heritage and the focus on wool, benefits to both the environment and healthy living, and I am thrilled to be leading this sales effort not only in the UK but globally. “There are some exciting upcoming opportunities and we have lots of activity planned to raise the profile of the brand in the marketplace with a number of exciting launches scheduled for the commercial and residential markets.” In addition to his roles within the carpet companies he has also acted as Chairman of the BCFA from 2011 until 2014, leading the Board of the trade association that supports the British Contract Furnishings Association, and currently as Vice President of the UK chapter of the NEWH. He continues to be a Board member of both trade organisations. T 01297 32244 www.axminstercarpets.co.uk.

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Sebo life saver

After forty years at the top of the industry, it is hardly surprising that prestigious carpet manufacturers recommend SEBO as the vacuum cleaner brand to keep quality flooring in tip-top condition in both commercial and residential locations. SEBO is working in conjunction with the flooring industry - to help spread the message that regular vacuuming with the company's models improves the appearance of and can significantly extend the life of carpets.

Names such as Axminster, BRM, Brockway, Cavalier Carpets, Carpet1st, Ulster Carpets, Wools of New Zealand and The Campaign for Wool, have approved SEBO models while endorsements and awards from Which?, the Good Housekeeping Institute and the British Allergy Foundation serve to reinforce the message of 100% confidence. And they are not only perfect for carpets; SEBO upright and cylinder models are proven on all types of flooring wool and synthetic carpets and rugs, solid and engineered wood floors, laminates, ceramics, natural stone, glass, rubber, cork and even leather! The Floorcare Guide on SEBO easy-to-use informative website offers advice on care of carpets and other flooring types at www.sebo.co.uk/support/floorcare. SEBO’s vacuum cleaners are backed by a five-year parts and labour guarantee offering total peace of mind. Pictured is a SEBO Felix Rosso Eco vacuum cleaner. T 01494 465 533 www.sebo.co.uk

Good day at the office

Polyflor’s high performance Expona SimpLay PUR loose lay luxury vinyl tiles were recently used to create a stunning office interior for the London headquarters of global biopharmaceutical company Stallergenes Greer.

Heavy commercial Expona SimpLay flooring in two contrasting wood effect designs was chosen for the refurbishment of their Bernard Street office. Approximately 800m² of flooring in Grey Country Oak and Rich Walnut was installed by Sanson Contracts Ltd flooring contractors in the reception area, meeting rooms, offices, corridors and breakout areas. Pernille Stafford from designers Resonate Interior Architecture commented, “We chose Expona SimpLay flooring for the Stallergenes Greer project as we needed a highly durable product that also had a high design aesthetic appeal to fit with the modern look we wanted to create for this innovative global business.” Expona SimpLay loose lay tile collection is an adhesive-free, ready to lay product designed to reduce installation time. Available in a range of 38 wood, stone and abstract effects, each plank or tile can easily be installed, lifted and reinstalled elsewhere without leaving any residue.

Back to the future T 0161 767 1111 www.polyflor.com

F. Ball’s Stopgap 800 Wearcoat, a self-levelling wearing surface, has been used to create a high quality floor surface as part of the refurbishment of a 1930s’ office building in East London.

Having removed the original cellular offices and stripped back the existing finishes to create a contemporary ‘industrial’ feel, the developers wanted to maintain the design theme by installing cementitious wearing surfaces, while providing the option for new occupiers to install a floorcovering if preferred. Main flooring contractors H.I.S. Contracts specified Stopgap 800 Wearcoat for the project and subcontracted Euro Resin Solutions to undertake the work. After priming the subfloor with Stopgap P131 General Purpose Primer, Stopgap 800 was pump applied over the entire office floor, covering an area of 1100m2. Stopgap 800 is a self-levelling commercial and industrial grade flooring compound that is used for upgrading and renovating new and existing internal floors in light to heavy-duty applications, where floorcoverings are not necessarily required to be installed. Stopgap 800 Wearcoat is also low odour and protein-free. David Mills, Director of H.I.S. Contracts, said: “I can always depend on F. Ball products to get the job done. F. Ball has been a market leader in the flooring industry since the beginning of my career and they continue to be a brand that I trust. Whatever the nature of the job I know that, with F. Ball, I can be confident of a high standard and a professional finish.” T 01538 361 633 www.f-ball.co.uk. 54 October 2016

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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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of the committee

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

The bottom line is the bottom line. A retailer selling across a broad range of products is likely to improve margins within a buying group – but you don’t need a leap of faith to join up. Ask the buying groups for answers...

flexibility to run your business the way you want

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what you would actually use

• 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. 56

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

Random Sheared

Level Loop

Multi-Level Loop

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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CUT PILE

Freize – Frieze or frisée (pronounced freesay) carpets are similar to saxony, but the yarns are more tightly twisted and should always be heat set. They have a dense, low pile surface which creates a coarse, pebbly texture. Frieze carpets are very durable and hide footprints, dust and dirt, which makes them suitable for heavy traffic areas. Saxony – Saxony textures are made of twisted yarns, which should be heat set. The tips remain very distinct, rather than blending together to form a very elegant finish. Saxony textures show footprints and vacuum marks so are suitable for more occasional rooms in the home. More textured variations improve the practicality of saxonies. Twist – The popular twist carpet is the cut-pile standard. The yarn is tightly twisted and often heatset to retain this feature and the result is a versatile, textured finish that is ideal for plain colours.

Velvet – Velvet textures (sometimes called ‘velour’ or ‘plush’) all have a level surface pile of approx 5mm to 10mm height, which is then sheared to give a smooth finish. With very little twist in the yarn, the ends blend together which then further enhances the overall finish. These carpets tend to ‘shade’ with heavy use. Footprints show easily and the colour looks different from place to place because fibres lying in different directions reflect the light differently. A luxury for occasional rooms.

CUT AND LOOP When some of the pile is cut and other left as loop, a variety of surface textures and patterns can be created (in a variety of colours). The multi-level surface is excellent for hiding footprints and stains so cut and loop is good for high traffic areas and general purpose rooms in the home.

Shag pile – Shag pile has varied in popularity. The pile is up to 50mm long and the texture is casual and loose but the surface can flatten easily and may lack durability.

Berber

Frieze

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Woven Woven carpet may be in a tiny minority of today’s production but still produces some of the finest carpets which are used for prestigious installations. Axminster The pile of the carpet is inserted into the backing as it is woven and cut to length, creating U-shaped tufts to give a velvety surface. The process locks in the fibre to create a carpet of high durability and performance retention as well as a luxury feel. The process allows for intricate designs and colours to be used – although modern trends mean that the traditional patterned axminster has given way to current fashion trends for plain carpets. Wilton Wilton woven carpets are produced in a similar way to axminsters – the principal difference being that a continuous fibre is woven all the way through. The carpet can be sheared to create a range of cut and loop textured effects. The result is a high quality carpet of unrivalled durability. Flat weave Manufactured in the same way as wilton, flat weave is a loop pile which allows the yarn to be woven across a wider area to created a flatter, more textured effect. 57

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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.

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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.

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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. 62

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

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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.

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The Stocklists Carpet Company Directory Abingdon Flooring Adam Carpets Ltd Be Tu Tw W Ww Alternative Flooring Associated Weavers Tw Tu Avena Carpets Ltd Tu Ww Axwoven Carpets Ltd Ax Be Axminster Carpets Ltd Ax Be Tw Bajong Carpets NV Tu Tw W Balta Industries Tu Tw W Ww

01274 655694 01562 829966 01264 335111

Bizspoke Custom Carpets Be Tw W

0121 550 5788 01297 32244 +32 56783250

Be Tu Tw W office@brontecarpets.co.uk www.brontecarpets.co.uk

01562 825952

Burmatex Tu Cavalier Carpets Ltd Ax Be Tu Tw W Ww

Edel Telenzo Carpets Ltd Tu Tw W sales@edeltelenzocarpets.co.uk www.edeltelenzocarpets.co.uk

01422 374 417

01924 262525 Enterprise Weaving Co Be Ww

01562 745030

01254 268000

+32 56 62 2211

020 8800 0740

Christy Carpets Tu

019078 308777

Fells Carpets

Clarendon Carpets Tw

01827 831480

Classis Carpets Tu W Ww

0870 020 1725

Condor Carpets BV Tu

Ww cummings@btinternet.com www.fellscarpets.co.uk Fletco Taepper A/S Tu W

01977 662211

+45 96 60 3000

+31 38 4778911

+31 383 861 060

Flock-living Limited

Cormar Carpets Ltd +32 56 23 54 10

Tu Tw W info@cormarcarpets.co.uk www.cormarcarpets.co.uk

01204 881 234

01924 488882 Couristan Carpets Ax Tu W Ww

800 223 6186

BMK

0113 380 5333

Craigie Carpets Be

01294 558400

Bond Worth Ltd Ax

01562 745000

Creative Carpets Ltd Be Tu Tw W

0116 284 1455

+32 55 335211

01282 862 736

020 7823 3040

Edel Telenzo’s Bakerloo

Domo Floorcovering Pr Tu Tw

Bronte Carpets Ltd

Blenheim Carpets Ax Be Tw W Ww

Brintons Ax Tu Tw W Ww

0844 9151000

01422 330261

Belvedere Carpets

BIC Carpets Be Tw W

01562 828200 www.brockway.co.uk

Dan-Floor UK W

E & WE Carpets W

Belvedere Carpets

Betap Tufting BV Tu Tw W

Tw W sales@brockway.co.uk

01737 830301

01422 431100

Beaulieu International Group Be Pr Tu Tw +32 56 67 66 11

Tu W sales@belvederecarpets.co.uk www.belvederecarpets.co.uk

Brockway Carpets Ltd

Custom Carpet Company Ax Be Tu Tw W Ww

0800 505055

Creatuft Carpets Tu W

Mohawk’s Cherbourg Check

+32 56 35 4444

Tu Wa info@flock-living.com www.flock-living.com

+44 (0)20 8440 8777

Firth Carpets & Flooring Be Pr Tu Tw W Ww

01484 721529

Furlong Flooring Tw W enquiries@furlongcentral.co.uk www.furlongflooring.co.uk

01772 696 787

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Gaskell Wool Rich Tu Tw W

01827 831525

Master Weaver W Ww

01562 754 382

Tasibel NV Tw

Gaskell Mackay Carpets Ltd Ax Tu Tw W

01429 892525

Mayfield Carpets Tu Tw W

01706 639 866

The Grosvenor Wilton Co W Ww

01562 701456

Georgian Carpets Tu Tw W

01827 831430

MID NL Be

The Sultana Carpet Co Ax

01299 822300

Wilton Carpet Commercial Ax Tu Tw Ww W Be

01722 746000

Thomas Witter UK Ltd Tu Tw

0870 1128318

Godfrey Hirst (GB) Ltd Tu Halbmond Teppichwerke Be Pr Tu Heckmondwike FB

0800 526696 +49 037 421 420 01924 410544

ITC Be Pr Tw Tu

+31 38 851 8700

0032 51 424 411

Millennium Weavers Europe Tu Tw sales@millenniumweavers.eu www.millenniumweavers.be Modulyss Be Tu Tw Pr

+32 55 50 9050

Timzo Tufting Industry BV Tu +32 52 457211

John Lanham Watts Carpets Ax Tw Ww

01937 588511

John Evans Ltd Ax Tu Tw W

07850 935301

Joseph Hamilton & Seaton W

01827 831400

Mr Tomkinson Tw Ww

Kingsmead Carpets Tu Tw W

01827 831 424

Penthouse Carpets Tu Tw W

01706 341231

Phoenox Textiles Pr Tu

01484 863227

Pownall Carpets Tw W

0845 6528811

Lano NV Ax Pr Tu Tw W Ww marketing@lano.be www.lano.com

+32 56 65 4300

Lano NV

00 800 5266 5266 01827 831 450

Roger Vanden Berghe.NV Tu Ww

Le Tissage d'Arcade Ax Ww

+32 05685 4747

Lecaflor Ltd Ax Be Pr Tu Tw W Ww

0800 78 33 712

Leigh Spinners Ltd Tw

01942 673232

Louis de Poortere W

+32 56 393 386

Lusotufo Tu

+35 12 56 750 500

Manx Carpets Tw W

01827 831 434

Bronte’s Cream Shagpile

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Ryalux Carpets Ltd Be Tu Tw W

+32 52 499600

+32 56 73 57 11 0845 652 8811

Sans Frontieres Ltd Be Pr Tu Tw W Ww

0844 5611977

Shaw Home Foundations Tu

01675 433 501

+31 38 385 4477

Tisca Tiara Tu Ww

07860 911748

Trendy Tuft Designs Be Tu Tw W

01274 855080

Ulster Carpets Ax Be Tu Tw W Ww

02838 334433

United Carpets & Beds Tw W Ww

01709 732 666

Victoria Carpets Tu Tw W Ww

01562 749300

Vorwerk Flooring

01282 332025

Westex Carpets Tu

01274 861334

Weston Hammer W

0845 644 9090

Whitestone Weavers Ltd Ax Be Tu Tw W Ww

01429 892555

Wilkies Carpets Tw

0113 307 9955

Woodward Grosvenor Ax Tu Tw W Ww

0800 526696

Signature Carpets Be Tu W

01422 845075

TAT Carpet

07976 607657

Wool Classics Tu Ww

Tapibel NV Pr Tu Tw

01623 481 221

Woven Carpets of Kidderminster W 01299 827477

Cormar’s Sensation Twist

0207 349 1560

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The Stocklists Wholesale Distribution Directory National Fells Carpets

Leeds 0113 3071900 carl.cummings@fellscarpets.co.uk www.fellscarpets.co.uk 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 19 for details

North East

TCS “The Carpet Specialists” Morecambe 01524 840177 info@tcsthecarpetspecialists.com www.tcsthecarpetspecialists.com

Midlands Birch Distribution Sheffield - see Floorwise page 66 Birch Distribution Leeds - see Floorwise page 66 Birch Distribution Hull - see Floorwise page 66 Cornerstone Flooring Doncaster - see Floorwise page 66 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 66 STS Flooring Distributors Cambridge Tel: 0345 899 1000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.com

South West BL Flooring Supplies Bristol - see Floorwise page 66 BL Flooring Supplies Gloucester - see Floorwise page 66

Fells Carpets Leeds 0113 3071900 carl.cummings@fellscarpets.co.uk www.fellscarpets.co.uk

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

Fitwell Flooring Ltd Redruth - see Floorwise page 66

Floorwise (North East) Ltd Birtley - see Floorwise page 66

Floorwise D & J Ltd Southam - see Floorwise page 66

North West

J J Wholesale & Distribution Ltd Birmingham 0121 765 4994 jjwholesale@gmx.com

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

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 Lee Floorstok Ltd Liverpool - see Floorwise page 66

Fitwell Flooring Ltd Newton Abott - see Floorwise page 66

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

Solent Wholesale Carpet West Sussex 01243 774623 sales@solentwholesale.co.uk www.solentwholesale.co.uk see page 14 for details

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 66

Lee Floorstok Ltd Manchester - see Floorwise page 66 MCA Floorwise Ltd Morecambe - see Floorwise page 66 Millbrook Carpets Darwen 01254 703999 millbrookcarpets@live.co.uk 66

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The Stocklists South East Acorn Carpet Accessories Bromley, Kent - see Floorwise page 66 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 7 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 13 for details Salesmark Lancing - see Floorwise page 66 Solent Wholesale Carpet West Sussex 01243 774623 sales@solentwholesale.co.uk www.solentwholesale.co.uk see page 14 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 66 Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Belfast - see Floorwise page 66 Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Limerick - see Floorwise page 66 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 66

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.

100% wool or 80/20 – 80/10/10 wool rich

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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. 69

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SITUATIONS VACANT

Sales Executives Competitive Package includes Salary + Commission + Car

An opportunity have arisen for the right person to join our Retail Sales Team in the following territory:

N.W.. London, N. Home Counties, E.Midlands E Midlands Thee ideal candidate should reside in the territory and be able to demonstrate the essential drive and commitment to produce the highest levels of customer service to our existing customer base whilst being able to identify and develop new opportunities to grow the business of this dynamic and vibrant company. Experience with both woven and tufted ed products is preferable but not essential. Applicants should possess the skills and disciplines necessary for the successful management of this important sales area. Application forms can be downloaded from our website and should be forwarded to:

Mr. Hans Lowe (Retail Retail Sales Director Directo )

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Dixon SStreet, ttre reet, Blackburn, Blackburn, Lancashir Lancashire, e, BB2 1TX. Tel: 268000 Tel: 01254 01254 268000 Fax:01254 268001 www.cavaliercarpets.co.uk www.cavaliercarpets.co.uk

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