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SECTOR FOCUS CARPET TILES


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                                                                                                       Major Frequency 2.0 -
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             The case for CARPET TILES





            From flexibility to performance, carpet tiles deliver benefits wherever they are specified

            Milliken presents Major Frequency 2.0
                ILLIKEN says Major Frequency 2.0   ‘Limited launch during the year of   manufacturing process. Milliken supports
            Mrepresents a refined evolution and   lockdown Major Frequency has      the advancement of a circular economy,
            progression of the collection it initially                              using less new raw materials, creating
            introduced in 2020. The floor plank   proved to be global bestseller’   less waste, and focusing on increasing
            collection is designed and manufactured   Milliken’s Wigan factory.     recycled materials in flooring products.
            in-house from the company’s UK HQ in   Continues Milliken: ‘As well as the   Major Frequency 2.0 is manufactured in an
            Wigan.                              sustainability benefits Major Frequency   ISO 14001/ISO 50001 certified location,
              ‘Despite a limited launch during the year   2.0 offers enhanced acoustic performance   in Wigan, using renewable energy. Major
            of lockdown Major Frequency has proved   through the use of WellBAC Comfort   Frequency 2.0 is made of 61% recycled
            to be a global bestseller. The original   cushion backing, carpet that lasts longer   content by total weight.’
            colour range has been substantially   (15-year warranty) and adhesive free   The carpet tile backing is made from 95%
            broadened to now include 25 shades,   installation with Milliken’s patented   recycled content, says Milliken, and it’s
            incorporating new neutrals as well as an   TractionBack 2.0 (available on request)    certified: cradle-to-cradle Silver, Declare
            array of contemporary pastels.’     glue-free installation system for improved   Red List free. Furthermore, it’s certified
                                                IAQ and ease of reuse.
            Major Frequency new design and        ‘One new design ‘Distortion’ forms   for IAQ CRI Green Label Plus/TUV Proficert
            colour range                                  the basis of the whole collection, but   Premium/GUT.
            Major Frequency 2.0 is made from Thrive   can be used in a wide variety of ways to   Major Frequency is available with
            Matter Yarn. Universal Fibers Introduces   markedly different effects. It expresses a   Milliken’s patented Tractionback 2.0 on
            Thrive matter, described by the company   slightly larger yet more diluted flow within   request to provide glue-free installation
            as a high-performance nylon yarn with   positive and negative space. It amplifies   and ease of reuse. Milliken flooring
            a net positive climate impact, made   texture to bring an additional sensory   works with WELL - by aligning with
            primarily from recycled materials and   element to a space – bringing energy and   up to 14 WELL feature specifications,
            recognised as one of the lowest carbon   flow across the floor.’        Milliken’s products can contribute to
            footprint nylon fibres in the world.  Adds the company: ‘As with all Milliken   the achievement of 14 points and help
              To further reduce the environmental   flooring collections, sustainability and   to meet two preconditions, says the
            footprint of the collection 50% of all   wellbeing form the starting point when   company. 
            materials used are sourced close to   it comes to choice of materials and the   www.milliken.com


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