In addition to the main ‘Dissident 2.0’ design, the collection also includes a companion accessory pattern tile: ‘Dissident 2.0 Transition’. The patterns are ingeniously designed to allow for a smoothly continuous transition from one colour to the next. In this way the floor can be brought to life and define zones. The imaginative use of Dissident 2.0 can create a journey across the floor-plane: from dark to light and from hue to hue, contrasting or complementing the other. The options are almost endless and give the designer the choice and freedom to delineate space without harsh lines or awkward pauses, as subtly or dramatically as required. And for when deadlines are tight and speed is critical Dissident 2.0 is available within 10 days as part of Milliken’s new ‘Quick Ship’ programme.
The creative starting point for the individual tile designs is rooted in the concept of rejuvenation and optimism: that from the shadows beauty and colour can emerge. The Dissident 2.0 designs combine colour and pattern, created through Milliken’s proprietary Millitron® digital colour placement technology, with the texture and dimension of the carpet construction. The combination produces complex and fascinating effects not achievable with any other carpet technology. The extensive colour options range from urban slate greys, through to fresh and vibrant greens and sky blues contrasted effectively with plummy pinks and rich purples. The colour names such as ‘Urban Myth’, ‘Restore’, ‘Freeway’ and ‘Up Town’ reflect the original inspiration for the design.
From an environmental perspective Dissident 2.0 has unbeatable credentials: produced using high-performance ECONYL® yarn with 100% regenerated Nylon. Offering the same strength and lifecycle as fibre crafted from virgin polymer, ECONYL fibre is made from a minimum of 50% pre-consumer and 50% post-consumer content reducing resource consumption and waste. Milliken’s Comfort Plus2® cushion backing system with 90% recycled polyurethane is standard on Dissident 2.0. Milliken cushion backing protects the carpet face from wear and can extend the carpet’s life by up to 40%.
In addition to environmental benefits, Comfort Plus2 enhances safety, improves appearance retention, and offers superior acoustics, ergonomics and underfoot comfort. To further reduce environmental impact, Dissident 2.0 can be supplied with TractionBack® for adhesive free installation. Eliminating the need for adhesives, TractionBack® improves indoor air quality and reduces materials usage. Dissident 2.0 is produced in an ISO14001 certified facility in Wigan, UK using ethically sourced and wherever possible, locally produced, materials and has the following third party certifications: ISO 14001 certified manufacture, CRI Green Label Plus, GUT certified, EPD verified. All Milliken Products are certified carbon neutral. Dissident 2.0 with regenerated content fibre is eligible for LEED® points. Responsible end of life re-use is assured with the option to return your used Dissident 2.0 carpet through Milliken’s ‘Carpet Take Back’ programme.