Fordite 2

Fordite is a byproduct of the car manufacturing industry: a multicolored stratum of enamel automotive paint that has built up over time within the factory, which is then baked and polished until it resembles a jewel. Inspired by this material, Patricia Urquiola has integrated a similar approach to sustainability in the creation of these rugs. The Himalayan wool, pure silk and aloe used was sourced from the material excess left over from cc-tapis’s regular production process. The rugs maintain the same layered appearance as Fordite, recreated with recycled wool and accented with lurex threads.

Any CERTIFICATION must be promptly requested to the cc-tapis sales team, when providing all other initial information necessary for the development of the rug/s.
All cc-tapis rugs produced in the following materials have been tested and have obtained the standard ASTM D-2859-06 surface flammability certificate:

— Handtufted-ULTIMATE category: wool, viscose, linen

— Handtufted-ESSENTIAL category: wool, viscose, silk, linen, aloe and lurex

— Handloom: wool, linen, bamboo silk and aloe

— Handknotted: wool, silk, linen, bamboo silk and aloe

If needed, cc-tapis can provide the ASTM D-2859-06 surface flammability certificate for specific rug designs produced for its clients.
Quote and lead time to be confirmed depending on the project.
Other certificates available upon request. Quote and lead time to be confirmed depending on the project.

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TREATMENTS

cc-tapis does not recommend soil, stain & water, and fire protection treatments for various reasons:
— Soil and stain repellent treatments are not permanent and do not guarantee resistance to liquids at high temperature and PH <7.
— Strong chemicals used can be toxic.
Fire treatment is not recommended as all standard materials offered by cc-tapis have good anti-flammability properties and pass flammability test naturally.