Patcraft has launched its carpet tile collection, Artefact. This collection, featuring four products, was inspired by an oxidation experiment exposing fabrics to metal, rust and water. Through a six-week process, colors and designs emerged to create a flooring collection aimed at bringing off-kilter nature into the built environment. Artefact is a reflection of what is found in natural and organic transformation, with an emphasis on the discovery of artistry in the imperfect.
The Patcraft design team chose an array of cotton, linen, silk and wool fabrics to expose outdoors to metal discarded objects, including building materials, chains and metal sheeting. Using a resist-dyeing technique, the team created a variety of patterns and organic colors which varied in depth, tint and saturation across the base materials.
Artefact is available in four 12- by 48-inch carpet tiles with a multi-level pattern loop. The collection offers a selection of four carpet tile products, Patina, Etched, Relic and React. Patina features patterns alluding to primitive surfaces marked by water and time and celebrates the natural course of age and weathering. Etched includes a monochromatic palette reflecting materials that have been softened and worn over time. The texture resembles the hand-dyeing process of folded fabrics and textiles. The large scale pattern of Relic resembles corrugated metal and features a mix of textures with scaled and gradated placements. And lastly, React accentuates imperfection to create layers of texture evoking a sense of depth.
Constructed with Eco Solution Q Nylon and EcoWorx backing, Artefact is Cradle to Cradle Certified Silver. Products are backed with lifetime warranties against stain, colorfastness to light, static and abrasive wear for performance and appearance retention.