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MARKET THE FAIR

GIʎNT Pacesetter for
innovations
KÄHRS matched to create a wide range of looks. The
DOMOTEX impressively event also showcased innovative systems
confirmed the floor cov- for quick and easy floor laying. Another hot
ering industry’s dynam- trend is carpeting in the form of tiles and
ic power and innovative planks, with one highlight being designer
spirit. "In each and every floor coverings that almost perfectly repli-
segment – carpets, par- cate wood grains or tiles, while at the same
time being comparatively easy to lay. The
quet and laminate floor- demand for sustainably manufactured prod-
ing, designer floors, ma- ucts is also on the rise.
chine-woven carpets The Innovations@DOMOTEX showcase put
and hand-made rugs – a big spotlight on highly innovative floor
the international floor coverings industry coverings. The three Innovations@ DOMO-
sported a stunning and highly innovative TEX areas proved highly popular among the
array of patterns, materials, shapes and col- show’s visitors, drawing special attention to
ors, thus ideally positioning itself for the 84 selected innovations in the categories tex-
coming season," observed Köckler. tile and resilient floor coverings, parquet and
Under the slogan "Tread on laminate flooring and contemporary hand-
Me", DOMOTEX invited vis- made rugs. This made it easy for trade vis-
itors to “walk all over” the itors to get a concise look at the sector’s
latest trends, including a
wide range of natural-look
rugs and carpets. This back-
to-nature trend was evident
both in the prominence of
beige, brown, green and pastel
hues and in the frequent use of
landscape images. Many de-
signers are actually designing
products in anticipation of foot-
prints being left on them, mak-
ing them reminiscent of grass or
soft earth when freshly walked
upon. This natural look is also in
demand for wood flooring. Shapes
and textures can be mixed and

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