New Rugs Offer Versatility

Residential-style design meets durability in the latest contract-grade rugs from Bentley (shown), Shaw Contract, and nanimarquina.

Residential-style design meets durability in the latest contract-grade rugs from Bentley, Shaw Contract (shown), and nanimarquina.

Residential-style design meets durability in the latest contract-grade rugs from Bentley, Shaw Contract, and nanimarquina (shown).
Advanced Manufacturing Technology means more companies can offer statement rugs and carpets that also stand up to the high traffic demands of busy spaces. One example is Bentley’s Redux, a Cradle to Cradle-Certified, NSF 140-certified, CRI Green Label Plus-certified carpet tile available in 13 colorways and three tile sizes (9” x 36”, 18” x 36”, and 24” x 24”). And its multi-directional tiles use a gradual blending of color to produce an ombré effect that would not be out of place in common areas of multifamily residential projects. The line also features an easy-to-install, adhesive-free hook-and-loop system.
Just as versatile and durable is Forum from Shaw Contract, a collection featuring a palette of neutral tones with sweeping black calligraphic lines available in a broadloom, carpet tile, and a 12’-wide x 18’-long rug format. And the latest nanimarquina collections, also for Shaw, make for statement pieces that perform: Herb is made entirely from hand-spun hemp, so it’s lightweight and boasts natural thermal insulation; Tres Vegetal, another hemp-based flat weave made in India, is highlighted by natural irregularities in fiber thicknesses for a textural appeal available in beige, ivory, or off-white. The biodegradable fibers and antibacterial properties make both collections more eco-friendly. Given the right project, there’s no reason some residential projects can’t borrow a few contract-grade products and ideas.