Color extracted by nature and the intricate merger with texture. And a glorious exploration of how one affects the other. Woven, twisted, bundled, dipped and dyed. The result is unpredictable, random and beautiful. This is the fabric of nature, reinterpreted for the environment within. Design is a process.
Functionality: Dye Lab is designed to function as a unique flooring solution. The designs in this tile collection can stand alone or can be combined to impact and change a space. Dye Lab is applicable for professional services, workplace, and retail environments.
Flexibility: Dye Lab features 36 brilliant, authentic hues ranging from subtle shades and surreal deeps to warm neutrals- a color progression signifying growth. The coordinating 18 colors from Dip Dye Tile capture the range and nuances of these natural colorants. Custom colors can be created for a 50 yd minimum.
Durability: The Shaw Contract Group lifetime warranty covers abrasive wear, static protection, tuft bind, edge ravel and delamination. Eco Solution Q nylon is used for durability, style and recyclability. The integrity of EcoWorx backing system is a key factor in the productМҐs performance.
Aesthetics: Natural dyes derived from madder root, indigo and cochineal create a new palette capturing the range and depth of color found in nature. The solid Intricate Tile offers an array of luxurious hues. The color shifting created in natural dyeing yields an effect that is rare and unique. Dip Dye Tile explores this irregular color change progressing from lightness to saturation in an organic movement.
Innovation: Through this natural dye exploration, we developed an innovative dye infusion process that applies color in an irregular and organic fashion. This process repurposes lost practices with modern technology to create ancient wash and dye techniques. The technique parallels the natural dyeing process where the outcome is unpredictable. No two tiles are ever precisely the same.
Sustainability: Dye Lab uses recyclable Eco Solution Q (45% recycled content) nylon and EcoWorx (44% recycled content) tile backing, is Cradle to Cradle Certified, contributes to LEED with an environmental guarantee.
Designer: Reesie Duncan Shannon Crump Cochran
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