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Human Fascination I in 2019 was inspired by our awe of nature. In 2020, DESSO Human Fascination II goes a step further: it echoes not merely the shapes and colours of nature, but respects the beauty and ingenuity of our planet, by embracing raw materials, marveling at nature and reflecting on what it means to be fully conscious of our surroundings. A collection rooted in environmental awareness, with Human Fascination II Tarkett continues to zoom in on materials and closely examine resources, exposing not only the quality of the surface but also what’s underneath.

Two ranges, two styles: celebrating the raw, rich and inspirational side of nature

FUTURITY

As an ode to our beautiful earth and its precious resources, this collection invites the raw products to speak for themselves. The product’s rough look and feel is inspired by large piles of recycled yarns, which when pressed together, create new patterns and colour combinations at random – in a direct reference to the recycling processes of used material. This irregular woven aesthetic paired with raw, untamed textures allows for true statement flooring. A colour palette of four shades comprises two lighter bases with a darker pattern, and two darker bases with a lighter pattern, to reflect the raw, unpolished and unpredictable characteristics of this novel kind of nature. An outspoken design with a rough texture, the tiles are perfectly suited to creating rug-like areas and defining areas of urban settings, especially in the workplace.

MARVEL

These carpet tiles re-establish contact with the soft side of nature and its fl owing hills and glowing landscapes. Thirteen subtle, soothing yet luxurious colour ways reference the abundance of Mother Earth, where the shades and hues of nature meet manmade colours and landscapes. Neutral tiles can be combined with pops of subtle colour to create an indoor environment that feels like home. Indeed, yarn is constructed in a multitude of ways to emphasize the tactility of the product, creating a refi ned textures hint at handmade, crafted origins.

RECYCLE, RENEW, RELOVE

Tarkett believes in circularity, in using no more than needed and giving back what is taken in order to protect the environment. Inspired by nature’s gentle processes of rebirth and renewal, DESSO carpet tiles are created to be revived time after time. As part of Tarkett’s Cradle to Cradle® commitment, both Futurity and Marvel are Cradle to Cradle® Silver Level certified. The Human Fascination range includes Tarkett’s 100% recyclable EcoBaseTM backing, containing an average of 80% upcycled chalk from the local drinking water industry. In addition, both ranges are made with ECONYL®, a 100% regenerated nylon yarn made from recovered waste materials such as discarded fishing nets and carpet yarn, including yarn fluff from Tarkett’s carpet recycling facility. Tarkett has developed breakthrough technology at its carpet recycling centre in Waalwijk, the Netherlands, ensuring that after being used, the yarn and backing of Human Fascination collections’ tiles are recycled without loss of quality; used yarn becomes new yarn and used backing new backing.

The Human Fascination II collections will be available from the end of March 2020.

Watch the videos here

DESSO Futurity https://youtu.be/6jKt_F2KQa8

DESSO Marvel https://youtu.be/4jhMzqZKbuQ