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May 19, 2003

Corn-based Carpet Tiles from InterfaceFLOR

Interface, the company that may have brought sustainability to carpets, is now offering modular carpet tiles for residential use. The system has long been available in the corporate environment, but thanks to designer David Oakey’s treatment, now there’s a livelier selection for the home. The graphic Spring Planting (one of 15 available styles) is made […]

By: Kristi Cameron

Interface, the company that may have brought sustainability to carpets, is now offering modular carpet tiles for residential use. The system has long been available in the corporate environment, but thanks to designer David Oakey’s treatment, now there’s a livelier selection for the home. The graphic Spring Planting (one of 15 available styles) is made of PLA fibers—a product of corn.

Booth 1122
Company: InterfaceFLOR, Chicago
Product: Spring Planting carpet tiles
Designer: David Oakey
Price: $6.99 to $9.99/tile

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