Milliken introduces the Kai Collection, a series of graphic floor-covering designs that pay homage to the classic American surf culture of the 1950s and 1960s.
Designed by Susan Fitzgerald, the collection features fluid shapes that transition from dense to dissipating, much like the incoming ocean tide. Clean and modern lines are paired with textures of Polynesian bark cloth, creating a harmony of patterns with various treatments.
Three patterns encompass iconic symbols of the surfing counter culture through a range of scale and texture:
• Tapa, inspired traditional Polynesian bark cloth fabric, provides a small-scale, near solid pattern
• Nalu, meaning “to surf,” features a mid-scale wood grain aesthetic inspired by the woodie wagons surfers often drove to the California shore
• Fin, inspired by the fin of a surfboard, offers a bold statement piece with colour vibes, which allow multi-colour customization in a standard collection.
“Floor covering should enhance the individual story of an interior environment,” says Bob Hutchinson, V-P of global design for the Milliken floor-covering division. “Free-flowing organic patterns, such as Kai, invite those who experience it to express their own freedom.”
The Kai collection is PVC-free and manufactured by Milliken, a carbon-negative family of companies certified by the respected Leonardo Academy Cleaner and Greener Program.
Additionally, Kai carries an Environmental Product Declaration, Health Product Declaration and a Declare transparency label. The collection also contributes to LEED, The Living Building Challenge and other green building certifications.
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