Antron® Carpet Fiber Product Innovation Awards

Atlas Carpet Mills' Avant Garde Collection styles "Energy," "Flow," "Groove" and "Vibe," feature contrast, boldness and diversity. Textures, shapes and a certain asymmetry give the patterns unique, yet usable characteristics whose possibilities are only limited by the imagination. The styles are a high-end cut and loop construction accented by unique yarn styling available in a palette of 24 mouth-watering colors ranging from bold brights to rich, saturated neutrals. The broad range of Antron® Legacy nylon fibers allowed Atlas Carpet Mills to design outside the lines with a fiber bold enough and diverse enough to support it. Depending on the color and pattern chosen, these carpets can whisper softly or shout loudly.

"Silk," by Shaw Contract Group, features a broad range of products inspired by traditional silk fabrics. Designers researched the line by visiting silk-producing villages in Thailand and observed local hand-woven fabric designs and techniques. Many of the styling methods they discovered are featured in the collection, which includes "Yarn," "Weave," "Man Made," "Man Made Stria," "Yarn Accent" and "Weave Accent." Innovative tufting techniques re-create the natural look of hand-crafted silk fabrics, and the use of Antron® Soie™ nylon, a silk-like fiber from the Antron® FiberEffects™ line, provides a soft sheen that mimics the look of natural silk. Geared toward corporate usage, this product has a plush, high-end look and a color line derived from authentic silk fabrics.

Tandus' Line Dance is a high-end broadloom style that features high and low luster yarns, as well as tip-shearing, to create random color and texture. The yarn dyed product brings a sense of luxury through a sophisticated color palette and the use of Antron® Glimmer™ nylon, a metal-like fiber from the Antron® FiberEffects™ line. Designers at Tandus chose Antron® carpet fiber for its aesthetic options and its performance characteristics. Geared toward corporate use, the Line Dance color line features light, medium and dark neutrals to complement today's corporate finishes.

Atlas Carpet Mills' Mod Squad Collection, featuring "Cool," "Fab," "Hip" and "Jazzed," was inspired by the bold shapes and vivid colors of the Sixties. The styles seek to capture the carefree, natural playfulness of that time through defined shapes and textures, coupled with distinctive yarn styling and stunning colors. The collection presents energy and personality imbued with style and functionality and the all-loop construction is equally durable and fashionable. The thirty diverse colors in the collection were inspired by retro fabrics, fashions, furnishings and pop culture with a modern day twist.

Developed in collaboration with HOK Chicago, Lees Carpets' Menswear Collection was inspired by the timeless sophistication and tailoring of menswear. The broad range of textures and patterns found in "Shirt," "Tie," "Sweater" and "Jacket" work together to form stylish patterns geared toward corporate environments. Sophisticated neutrals and fashion-forward brights make this product contemporary, yet timeless. Several lusters of Antron® Legacy nylon combine to create subtle textures and colors for a carpet that acts as fine clothing for your floor.