West Bloomfield, Mich. (Oct. 29, 2009) — Fifteen years ago, Crypton® Super Fabrics launched and quickly gained a foothold in healthcare design with stain, water, odor and microbe resistant fabrics that are fashionable and sustainable, transforming clinical settings from sterile to stylish.
Earning a solid reputation for creating carpet that is both beautiful and functional, Signature Carpets met the diverse needs of designers.
Now, weaving Crypton Technology and Signature Carpets’ design expertise, the two companies introduce Signature Crypton Carpet®, a line of high-performance, high-fashion and highly sustainable carpets now available for the healthcare design market. Signature Crypton Carpet will debut at Healthcare Design.09, Oct. 31-Nov. 3 in Orlando, Fla., in the Signature Crypton Carpet booth (#1620) and the Crypton Super Fabrics booth (#214).
“Based on our discussions with designers, we know that Crypton is a brand that the healthcare industry relies on for proven performance and continual advancements,” says Randy Rubin, co-founder, Crypton Super Fabrics. “More than four years of research and development resulted in greener and cleaner carpets and manufacturing processes. These are game-changing innovations for carpeting.”
Technology to make carpet cleaner, greener
Signature Crypton Carpet is brand new from the inside out, offering many carpeting category firsts. An advanced, environmentally preferred chemical enhancement changes the actual process by which carpeting is manufactured. Eco-friendly Signature Crypton Carpet blocks fibers from stains, odors, mold and mildew. An ionic barrier allows the carpet to withstand the wear and frictional forces that often damage existing carpeting options. With the new pliable, integrated-barrier protection, combined with Signature’s BioCel™ backing system, liquids stay on top of the carpeting, making for easier cleaning and eliminating the risk of stains resurfacing.
Signature Crypton Carpet requires no special cleaners — potential stains are removed with hot water or weak bleach solutions. It can withstand hot water extraction commercial cleaning without compromising performance.
Understanding that environmental responsibility begins at design, all Signature Crypton Carpets are manufactured with up to 46 percent recycled content. The company will also offer a 9-foot corridor width, reducing installation waste by more than 25 percent. “Signature’s partnership with Crypton Technology is just the beginning,” says Bob Thomas, executive vice president of sales, Signature Carpets. “Today’s senior living facilities are adapting more toward hospitality in terms of the services offered and interior design. Dealing with a company that understands these design challenges and need for mass customization is paramount. Healthcare designers no longer have to compromise design for performance. They are now able to get both.”
About Crypton
Celebrating its 15-year anniversary, Crypton has been revolutionizing the healthcare, hospitality, education, government and other global industries with environmentally friendly fabrics and products. More than 70 million yards have been installed worldwide. From the White House to Buckingham Palace to your house, Crypton Super Fabrics empower everyone with the freedom to Live Clean®. For more information, visit www.cryptoncare.com or call 1.800.CRYPTON.
About Signature
Founded in 1998, Signature Carpets is a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of carpeting. The company offers a wide range of running line products for rooms and common area applications, along with the ability for mass customization. Signature’s products provide clients with fully customizable design options to enhance the beauty of any living space. Visit www.signaturecarpets.com or call (800) 809-7086.