SHIFTING Fields is the latest carpet tile collection from commercial flooring designer-manufacturer Shaw Contract EMEA. Inspired by the constant transitions witnessed in our natural environment, Shifting Fields features three styles of carpet tile designed to work together across the landscape of commercial interiors.

The relationships between land, sky, water and the horizon changes constantly. As these landscapes shift, our natural world adapts. In the age of agile working and the need to design for ever-changing environments, Shifting Fields mimics these transitions to create more balanced and connected environments indoors.

Inspired by nature
Reportedly made from Shaw’s 100% recycled content EcoSolution Q100 fibre and manufactured at its carbon neutral plant in Sanquhar, Scotland, the new collection is available as a 50x50cm carpet tile in three styles – Plains, Landing and Landing Edge.

Style Plains is available in nine nature-inspired colours including Desert, Pristine, Remote, Tide, Evergreen, Coast, Sunset, Stone and Reservoir. Depending on the installation method, Landing Edge tiles, available in six colours, can be used as a standalone feature to create distinctive designs, as a border or as a seamless transition between Plains and Landing tiles on the journey from one space to another. Landing is available in three colours.

Sustainable design considerations
Kerry Deffley, design manager EMEA at Shaw Contract says: ‘Shifting Fields is a collection that can work in a range of environments and offers the designer options to create subtle transitions in colour and pattern. Colours such as Sunset in this collection also co-ordinate with our other carpet tile collections to create a whole new range of design possibilities.’

Says the company: ‘Following Shaw Contract’s commitment to ingredient transparency and material health, it’s Cradle to Cradle bronze certified and is available with Shaw’s TaskWorx backing containing 75% recycled content.’

It continues: ‘Alternatively, the collection can be installed with ComfortWorx backing which uses 90% post-consumer PET bottles and provides a solution for both acoustic and underfoot comfort.
Shifting Fields is also Indoor Air Comfort Gold certified for low-emitting products, demonstrating Shaw’s focus on quality and contribution to healthier indoor environments; and is one of Shaw Contract’s carbon neutral collections and is optimised for low carbon.’

The company adds: ‘At the end of their useful life carpet tiles will be reclaimed by Shaw Contract to be recycled through their ‘reTURN’ reclamation programme for customers across EMEA. The tiles can be repurposed in line with Shaw Contract’s commitment to sustainable products and the circular economy.’

Shifting Fields, is available for order now across the UK, European and Middle East markets.
Shaw Contract is part of Shaw Industries Group.
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