Entirely handwoven, Element reflects the fresh, geometric style of design duo Scholten & Baijings. Intrigued by the incorporation of yarns with different textures, the designers spent time studying materials, colours and bindings, while searching at length for a construction that would allow the various material characteristics to emerge. The end result brings both a refined, bold , and contemporary touch to any space.
Element combines a specially developed woollen felt yarn in light or dark neutral shades with brightly coloured viscose yarns.
The interplay of the voluminous, matte wool with subtly shimmering viscose threads offers an elegant expression and an inviting, tactile surface.
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Traffic Suitable for light to moderate residential and commercial use with exceptions of stairways, corridors or with the use of castors
A steel tumbler with rubber studs rolls freely in a rotating drum and wears the surface of the test samples inside of the drum. After 5.000 and 20.000 turns the sample is examined and rated by five inspectors based on the changes in its surface structure and colour.
Rugs that meet the minimum requirements of the test are rated from 21 (worst) to 23 (best) for residential use and 31 (worst) to 33 (best) for residential and commercial use.
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Fire tests JIS L 1091 B • EN 13501-1 Bfl-s1 • ASTM D 2859/CPSC FF 1-70/FF 2-70, 16 CFR 1630
Flame retardant performance depends on the type of foam used. There are differing requirements concerning the flame-retardancy of textiles dependent on the area of application, country or even region. Our textiles pass the majority of international standards and are also tested for a selection of regional requirements.
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LightFastness
ISO 105-B02
Lightfastness relates to the ability of a textile to retain its colour under light. When testing for lightfastness, samples are exposed to artificial daylight for a specified period.
The evaluation scale ranges from 1 (worst) to 8 (best). An increase of one point corresponds to a doubling of the lightfastness, i.e. the same fading takes twice as long.
- Produced in: India
- Production method: Hand woven
- Irregularities will occur as a result of the hand made process
- 5 cm (2”) border with differently coloured warp on the right side of the rug
- Slight colour differences may occur
- Larger sizes possible on request
- 2 cm (¾”) woven edge in top and bottom of the rug in same or similar colour as the felted yarn
- Rug underlay recommended
- Round or odd shape not possible
- Warranty: 2 years
- Production time: 6 – 9 weeks
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Product information
Regular cleaning is important in order to keep the rug looking its best and to prolong its life. Dust and dirt wear down the rug and also reduce its fire-retardant properties.
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Stain removal
Remove stains immediately. Place a clean, wet cotton cloth and leave it on the stain until it has absorbed it. If needed, dab the stain by working from the edge of the stain inwards. Do not rub to remove the stain. Bamboo viscose Do not walk on or rub a wet bamboo viscose rug, as this will damage the structure of the yarn. It will take a few days for a bamboo rug to fully dry. Silk rugs Every stain, including plain water, should only be treated with soda water. Vinegar or tap water should never be used. We always recommend professional cleaning of the rug when necessary.
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Regular care
Kvadrat rugs are made with care to last. To make sure your rug maintains its vitality and character over a long lifetime, it helps to take good care of it. We recommend vacuum cleaning your rug at least once a week using a vacuum cleaner set to medium power without applying a brush. Always vacuum in the direction of the pile. Please also rotate the rug frequently to prevent wear and fading in the same place. Ideally, the humidity in the room where the rug is located should be around 50%. If humidity falls below 40%, we recommend spraying your rug with water to avoid the yarn to become dry and brittle.