by Rebecca Walker — February 20, 2009—Bentley Prince Street, Inc., a leading manufacturer of stylish floorcoverings for nearly three decades, has introduced two styles that deliver new possibilities in the use of solution dyed colors in carpet design Distinctive Ikat and Vivid Ombre. Both styles are available in broadloom as well as 18in X 18in and 36in x 36in carpet tile.
Distinctive Ikat and Vivid Ombre marry new construction techniques with solution dyed color, yielding an ombre effect that creates a sense of illusion within each of the patterns, says the company. With a multi-dimensional use of color and shading, shadow and scale expand to create a feeling of volume that is all encompassing, whether horizontal or vertical.
The creative process started with a series of studies in natural ombre techniques through various carpet constructions. Through this experimentation, Bentley Prince Street’s Design Studio explored intricate ways to visualize solution dyed color within each of the patterns. This new process resulted in color, shadows and textures that are exquisitely unique.
Distinctive Ikat and Vivid Ombre are manufactured with Antron Lumena 6,6 nylon, providing stain resistance and cleanability while maintaining colorfastness and antistatic protection consistent with Bentley Prince Street’s industry leading warranty. All Bentley Prince Street standard broadloom and carpet tile products have achieved Sustainable Choice Gold certification, as certified by Scientific Certification Systems, an independent, third-party certifier of environmental claims.
For more information, see the Bentley Prince Street Web site.
