Interface president John Wells as the result of
brainstorming "about how a flooring system would come about if
subjected to the laws of nature… and nothing in nature is
uniform." Up close the individual elements may seem
incongruous, but when viewed whole it's an easy-on-the-eyes
pleaser whose durability and muted color line speaks
persuasively to contract applications. Tiles are woven from
yarns similar in tone, then the piles are randomly cut to
produce a heathered effect. Each tile is unique, but the tones
and patterns are close enough to create a sense of cohesion.
And there's an environmental dividend: Waste is limited
because the randomly sized tiles create fewer remnants;
therefore less yarn, dye, and backing is used per order. And
the work continues, says designer David Oakey: "Our goal is to
create a super-clean, monotone product." 1503 Orchard Hill
Road, LaGrange, GA
30241; 800-336-0225; interfaceflooring.com.