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Ulster have created six new individualistic designs in Natural Choice, a range made from 100% natural, undyed wool to minimise the impact on the environment and suitable for heavy wear applications. Natural Choice range is made by blending high quality wool from different sheep breeds to create a broad colour bank of entirely natural colours. These textured finishes complement a selection of plains from the Natural Choice collection.

www.ulstercarpets.com

Riverline is an eco-friendly 100% wool carpet with a VOC-free environmentally responsible backing for both residential and general commercial locations. Constructed from a mix of 6-ply and 2-ply New Zealand wool, the textured cable knit design in 6 contemporary colours, delivers on good looks and performance.

www.itcnaturalluxuryflooring.com

Crucial Trading’s unique Sisool collection combines wool with natural sisal fibres to provide rugged charm and supreme softness in five distinctive designs. Sisool is extremely durable, even more so than wool because of sisal’s strong weave and the combination of these two natural materials together result in a beautiful palette of on-trend neutrals. All 100% sustainable.

www.crucial-trading.com

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Luxuria is a new 6.6 100% nylon carpet range offering elegance and performance in the popular velvet market sector. An impressive 36 colours are displayed on attractive new POS. “The product is so utterly scrumptious it would make you not mind cold winter mornings if you were getting up to walk around on it!” says Victoria.

www.victoriacarpets.com

Maximus is the latest addition to Abingdon Flooring’s StainFree family and has been created using a new and improved Zylon Plus yarn for peak performance – hardwearing and durable. The range is an all-round champion that copes with heavy domestic use, while retaining its good looks and superior feel and it’s offered in a choice of 16 colourways.

www.abingdonflooring.co.uk

The luxuriously soft Eternity carpet range has been created from a brand new, innovative soft solution dyed nylon fibre, Imprel Finesse – a technology locks the colour into the fibres to ensure long-term light fastness and stain resistance with a 20-year wear warranty. Three tenth-gauge ranges, Primrose and Amaryllis and Lily, offer lots of choice. 

www.eternity-carpet.com

HassleFree Finesse is a new soft and luxurious bleach cleanable carpet range in 2-ply 100% Polyester for a longer lasting, quality finish suitable for heavy domestic use. An on-trend palette has been carefully developed in 16 smart colours.

www.hughmackay.co.uk

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The Pattern collection is Harvey Maria’s latest collaboration with celebrated British designer Dee Hardwicke – adapted from an original ceramic illustration, these beautiful tiles create a casual, rustic warmth in both modern and traditional interiors. “It’s a lovely way of being able to enjoy a little bit of the natural world whether you live in the city or the countryside,” says Dee.

www.harveymaria.com

Artistik is the innovation from one of the pioneers of click LVT, Adore Luxury Flooring. Using the latest direct digital print technology, Artistik brings affordable, unique designs with the ability for bespoke creations. Free from tell-tale pattern repeats, the digital technology also allows accurate texture reproduction for improved authenticity, bringing a life-like stone or wood floor with the performance of SPC vinyl.

www.adorefloors.com

Amtico Signature is a collection of extraordinary LVT design floors established for many years but now 54 new products have been added after detailed market trend research to create a class-leading portfolio of 92 wood decors, 74 stones and 51 abstracts, carefully divided into 23 original complementing colour palettes.

www.amtico.com

The IVC Group has developed Protekt, a permanent anti-bacterial and anti-mould technology for residential cushion vinyl floors. Tested to be 99.9% effective against the growth of common bacteria including e-coli, staphylococcus aureus and MRSA, Protekt adds a confidence-inspiring feature to Comfytex Deluxe by Leoline, making them an even more compelling choice in today’s health conscious environment.

www.leoline.co.uk

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Adding colour and pattern to your floor and creating happy stairs is Alternative Flooring’s collection of patterned Quirky carpet runners. The range introduces the first textile floor art by British designers in British Wool and expertly woven in Britain. Taking part are designers Ella Doran, Margo Selby, and Divine Savages, with archive designs by Lucienne Day. “After all, life is too short to live in dull spaces,” says Alternative.

www.alternativeflooring.com

Camden is a new collection of three fashionable patterns in houndstooth, geometric and polka dot designs within a well-balanced colourbank. The carpet is made from a 100% polyamide pile, making for a super soft and luxurious underfoot feeling with the robust performance of nylon, suitable for anywhere in the home.

www.carpetyourlife.com

An intriguing new wood design collection in 25x100cm skinny carpet planks. INCATI (by Tapibel) has developed an inspiring collection for modular flooring, using 100% solution dyed regenerated nylon from Econyl. Based on the success rate of wood imitation looks in LVT, INCATI took the challenge to make a carpet tile/plank version and excite interior designers and architects with something brand new and fluffy!

www.incati.be

Carpet stair runners have made a welcome return to interior design, offering distinctive appeal to hallways, stairs and landings. Stonegate is a sophisticated carpet specialist offering a service to create bespoke rugs and runner rugs based on woven carpets from Brintons, Axminster and Ulster Carpets

www.stonegatecarpets.co.uk

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Ezy-Install Underlay is a revolutionary roll-down flooring system that speeds up installation, enables a flexible flooring solution and is a clean, sustainable alternative to adhesive-based installation methods.  The system comprises a high performance underlay which is simply dry-laid on to a prepared base, then carpet, wood or LVT are held securely in place utilising Ezy-Install’s unique double grip properties of high grab adhesive tack and magnetic attraction.

www.iobac.com

Elegance, from the Feel the Difference underlay collection, is a premium PU underlay made from the floorwise custom ultra-high-density 10mm thick recycled foam to give exemplary comfort alongside thermal and acoustic performance. It’s light weight, easy to handle and it’s completely recyclable.

www.floorwise.co.uk

With demand for eco-friendly flooring options on the increase, Interfloor’s Tredaire Kensington Deluxe is a unique combination underlay created from recycled PET bottles and car tyres. The combination of rubber crumb and polyester felt creates an underlay with superior wear and comfort properties.This high-quality underlay comprises 55% recycled car tyres (the rubber layer) and 25% recycled PET bottles (the felt layer) and is 100% recyclable at the end of its life. Kensington Deluxe is the perfect partner for Wilton and Axminster style installations, as carpets with stitched joints bed into the top felt layer and prevent wear along the join.

www.interfloor.com

Springbond is an eco-engineered underlay which is manufactured in the UK using Texfelt’s state-of-the-art Kytech technology – engineering fibres which have already been recycled from a number of sources including PET bottles and other single use plastics. Up to 180 plastic bottles are upcycled per roll. Springbond has excellent bounce-back for comfort and class-leading acoustic and thermal properties.

www.texfelt.co.uk

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TopClip is the evolution of an already great design in the company’s transitions range. The profile can fit across an even greater range of height differences at floorcovering joints. This is because the Topclip base sections have been redesigned to securely accept the new clip-in top profiles, which accommodate a greater variety of floorcovering thicknesses. And they are available in 24 colours.

www.quantumprofilesystems.com

The latest advance in adhesives technology have enabled F. Ball to create this moisture-curing alternative to polyurethane and epoxy adhesives that is also solvent and isocyanate free. Styccobond F73 PLUS provides the high bond strength required to hold textile and resilient floorcoverings firmly in place in areas subject to heavy loads – once cured, it is resistant to water, oil and grease. A one-part adhesive, with no mixing and less waste, the adhesive is easier to apply and faster curing, requiring as little as 90 minutes to secure floorcoverings. Fibres in the adhesive also limit lateral movement of floorcoverings.

www.f-ball.com

A tool designed to master the art of flash coving in commercial vinyl sheet projects – raising the standards at the critical wall/floor juncture installation. The roller removing air pockets, undulations and failure points in flash coving, improving appearance, durability, maintenance and hygiene. The tool is precision engineered with a dual radius profiled head, smoothly carried on its axis by twin ball bearings.

www.stubbiflooringtools.com

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The pioneering BamcoFlor flooring has at its heart a unique charcoal and calcium composite core which is fused together with a design and wear layer and a foam cushioning base to create an alternative to conventional vinyl. Bamco is a non-toxic flooring solution free from phthalates and formaldehyde which is sustainable and fully recyclable. And with excellent performance, including 100% waterproof resilience, soft comfort and acoustic properties.

www.bamcoflor.com

Micodur is a great alternative to traditional flooring types with a PVC-free, 100% organic, patented mineral core construction. And with Floorsauce’s take-back programme - Second Life - it can be resurfaced and re-used up to three times to extend its life and to minimise its environmental impact. The floor, manufactured by LiCo of Switzerland, has strong performance credentials - A-rated fire resistance, 19 dB of sound absorption, heavy-duty commercial class, fast track installation – and innovative digital printing technology ensures its authentic aesthetics.

www.floorsauce.co.uk

Following the acquisition of Axfelt, any carpet waste from Ulster’s sites is now diverted to the a site in Axminster, Devon, to be turned into fully sustainable triple layer underlay made from 100% recycled materials, including old carpet and used rubber tyres. The site will become the Ulster Group Recycling Hub. Ulster has a continued focus on environmental and sustainability and last year formed a dedicated Environmental Working Group.

www.ulstercarpets.com

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Associated Weavers sets the highest standards for in-store displays and for the launch of Invictus LVT it has reinvented the in-store display and brings a tool with an intuitive digital module that offers a great user experience to guide customers through an efficient and fun-to-do purchase process. The unit is 3.9m wide with interactive touch-screen, detachable swing-arm sample displays and a specially-lit presentation panel. Its development drew on 18 months of market research for the Invictus launch with 50 retailers.

www.carpetyourlife.com

The Foundation engaged the UK Government in an active lobbying campaign during lockdown to confirm that flooring retailers were ‘homewares’ providers and thus ‘essential’ retailers. This successful lobbying ensured flooring retailers in England were able to open in May, way before other retailers. Its work certainly caught the imagination of the industry as on Facebook alone, the Foundation’s letter to trade ministers was seen by 13,128 people.

www.carpetfoundation.com

One of the leaders in IT automation for retailers, Computers for Flooring are constantly innovating and among this year’s developments, it has created a lead generation page for retailers to test their online presence. With many flooring stores not having the optimal online presence, Computers for Flooring will create a landing page to generate enquiries, the customer then has the option to preload customers details in to be contacted via SMS and email.

www.computersforflooring.com

The Metro group rose to the coronavirus challenge to help their retail members. In advance of stores reopening after lock-down, a complete pack of professionally designed and produced ‘social distancing’ marketing materials including signs, posters, cards and stickers were produced for all members, free of charge. The move made Metro members compliant with Government guidelines at a stroke without stress.

www.carpet1st.co.uk

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ning the Gold award last year, Freetail has been busy with new developments for VisualMine to help consumers visualise flooring options in their own home environment. Freetail has developed its own AI technology so that VisualMine software now automatically recognises the floor area and cuts it out ready to apply the new floor products. The system can now be offered on retailer’s and manufacturer’s own websites and works on desktop PCs, in-store kiosk and smart phones.

www.visualmine.co.uk

Alternative have launched an advanced visualiser to show consumers its products in place in their own homes, helping to make the purchase decision with more confidence. Show Me My Room is especially easy to use on the PC, mobiles and tablets – once you have taken a photo of your room, the unique four digit code on Alternative’s flooring samples, website and POS brings in the floor instantly.

www.alternativeflooring.com

Furlong’s new Combi-bac backing brings a wealth of benefits to retailers, contractors and consumers. It has a soft touch and allows the carpet to have greater flexibility and is less abrasive, making it much more installation-friendly. Combi-bac is also strong, increasing tuft yield by six times and therefore eliminates backing delamination.

www.furlongflooring.co.uk

Victoria Carpets customers can now sign up for access to the new U2V portal, an efficient online account management tool. It allows retailers to check stock and pricing, see order status reports and place orders 24/7 from wherever they are to ensure they can provide the best possible service to meet consumers’ expectations.

www.victoriacarpets.com

• GOLD WINNER! •

Associated Weavers sets the highest standards for in-store displays and for the launch of Invictus LVT it has reinvented the in-store display and brings a tool with an intuitive digital module that offers a great user experience to guide customers through an efficient and fun-to-do purchase process. The unit is 3.9m wide with interactive touch-screen, detachable swing-arm sample displays and a specially-lit presentation panel. Its development drew on 18 months of market research for the Invictus launch with 50 retailers.

www.carpetyourlife.com

The Foundation engaged the UK Government in an active lobbying campaign during lockdown to confirm that flooring retailers were ‘homewares’ providers and thus ‘essential’ retailers. This successful lobbying ensured flooring retailers in England were able to open in May, way before other retailers. Its work certainly caught the imagination of the industry as on Facebook alone, the Foundation’s letter to trade ministers was seen by 13,128 people.

www.carpetfoundation.com

One of the leaders in IT automation for retailers, Computers for Flooring are constantly innovating and among this year’s developments, it has created a lead generation page for retailers to test their online presence. With many flooring stores not having the optimal online presence, Computers for Flooring will create a landing page to generate enquiries, the customer then has the option to preload customers details in to be contacted via SMS and email.

www.computersforflooring.com

The Metro group rose to the coronavirus challenge to help their retail members. In advance of stores reopening after lock-down, a complete pack of professionally designed and produced ‘social distancing’ marketing materials including signs, posters, cards and stickers were produced for all members, free of charge. The move made Metro members compliant with Government guidelines at a stroke without stress.

www.carpet1st.co.uk

• GOLD WINNER! •

ning the Gold award last year, Freetail has been busy with new developments for VisualMine to help consumers visualise flooring options in their own home environment. Freetail has developed its own AI technology so that VisualMine software now automatically recognises the floor area and cuts it out ready to apply the new floor products. The system can now be offered on retailer’s and manufacturer’s own websites and works on desktop PCs, in-store kiosk and smart phones.

www.visualmine.co.uk

Alternative have launched an advanced visualiser to show consumers its products in place in their own homes, helping to make the purchase decision with more confidence. Show Me My Room is especially easy to use on the PC, mobiles and tablets – once you have taken a photo of your room, the unique four digit code on Alternative’s flooring samples, website and POS brings in the floor instantly.

www.alternativeflooring.com

Furlong’s new Combi-bac backing brings a wealth of benefits to retailers, contractors and consumers. It has a soft touch and allows the carpet to have greater flexibility and is less abrasive, making it much more installation-friendly. Combi-bac is also strong, increasing tuft yield by six times and therefore eliminates backing delamination.

www.furlongflooring.co.uk

Victoria Carpets customers can now sign up for access to the new U2V portal, an efficient online account management tool. It allows retailers to check stock and pricing, see order status reports and place orders 24/7 from wherever they are to ensure they can provide the best possible service to meet consumers’ expectations.

www.victoriacarpets.com