fotosfera
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Fotosfera is a pioneering collection made from a yarn with 63% bio-based content. The key ingredient? Oil from the seeds of the castor bean plants. Fast-growing castor bean plants are rapidly renewable, and grow in hot, dry climates, in sandy loam soil. Hardier than many other crops, they can thrive in land prone to erosion, and only require water once in up to 25 days. The crops are typically harvested twice each season to maximise yield. It is the high oil content of the castor beans which is extracted and then used as the key ingredient in the further processing of the bio-based nylon. This minimises the use of petroleum- based materials in Fotosfera.TRANSCRIPT
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Pioneeringbio-based nylon
Fotosfera
Made with sunlight
Fotosfera is a pioneering collection made from a yarn with 63% bio-based content. The key ingredient? Oil from the seeds of the castor bean plants.
Fast-growing castor bean plants are rapidly renewable, and grow in hot, dry climates, in sandy loam soil. Hardier than many other crops, they can thrive in land prone to erosion, and only require water once in up to 25 days.
The crops are typically harvested twice each season to maximise yield. It is the high oil content of the castor beans which is extracted and then used as the key ingredient in the further processing of the bio-based nylon. This minimises the use of petroleum-based materials in Fotosfera.
Fotosfera
Socio-economic benefits torural farmers
Fotosfera
Around 70% of the world’s castor bean plants are grown in India, where production provides interesting socio-economic benefits to local farmers. Castor bean plants grow on marginal land where other crops often struggle, providing farmers with additional income – often fetching revenue over ten times what it costs to start the crop.
What’s more, unlike many other crops for bio-based materials, castor bean plants don’t compete with food crops, as they can thrive on land unsuitable for other uses.
Fotosfera –excellentperformance,as ever
Fotosfera
Our new Fotosfera collection gives you the same high quality performance you expect from Interface, made for heavy contract applications, yet it’s made out of rapidly renewable materials.
We’ve tested these new designs to ensure they meet our usual high standards, and there is no compromise in durability, appearance or all-round performance. Fotosfera performs against all known carpet tile standards for wear, suitability for castor chairs, flammability, soiling and electrostatic properties.
We believe it’s a great example ofDesign with Purpose.
Fotosfera Structured and Fotosfera Micro
Fotosfera
Fotosfera consists of two designs – Structured and Micro – both availablein eight co-ordinating colourways.
Fotosfera Structured
The Fotosfera Structured tile features patterned loop pile, a reliable performer in spaces where castor chairs are used. And with monolithic installation, the broadloom effect is easy to create – allowing flooring design to flow throughout the room.
Fotosfera Micro
Fotosfera Micro’s microtuft construction may use less yarn than conventional tufted products, but it’s a proven performer, combining excellent reliability with low environmental impact. Its modern, linear pattern and fresh colouration create a modern feel that enhances all contemporary spaces.
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