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Dutch-born Tord Boontje is one of Europe’s most celebrated young designers. He is a leading exponent of the more decorative, sensual trend in aesthetics that is currently gaining ground. When you look at the elements of Tord Boontje’s patterns, there is no doubt that they have been hand-drawn. That is how Tord Boontje’s patterns become personal, unpredictable interpretations of the naturalistic motifs that inspire him.
Design: Tord Boontje
Type: Upholstery Composition: 96% new wool, 4% nylon Yarn type: Staple Binding: Devon weave Width: 140 cm Weight: Approx. 580 g/lin.m Repeat: Approx. 140 cm
Cleaning: Dry cleaning or cleaning with foam detergents
Abrasion
Approx. 35.000 rubs acc. to the Martindale method, EN ISO 12947
Pilling
Note 3-4, EN ISO 12945
Lightfastness
Note 5-7, ISO 105-B02
Flame resistance
EN 1021-1 / 2 BS 5852, ignition source 2-4 DIN 4102 B2 Önorm B1 / Q1 UNI 9175 1IM Cal. Tech. Bull. 117, Sec. E IMO A.652(16)
Crib 5 when flame protected No use of brominated flame retardants
Benefits of wool
Wool is a renewable resource Wool is very comfortable because of its ability to absorb / give off humidity Wool is flame retardant Wool is biodegradable Wool is naturally soil resistant Wool ages with grace
Quality benefits
Good abrasion Good lightfastness Flame retardant
Environmental benefits
Long life span No use of AZO dyes, which may split off carcinogenic acryl amines No use of dyes containing heavy metals No use of brominated flame retardants Biodegradable spinning oil We adhere to the limits set by the Danish Environmental Protection Agency’s “List of Undesirable Substances” Print complies with Öko-Tex 100
Reduced Emissions
Indoor air quality certified under the Greenguard for Children & Schools Program, complies with CA Section 01350 requirements for schools and accepted for CHPS Low-Emitting Materials credits. www.greenguard.org
