ATLANTA, March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Now more than ever, the hospitality industry is looking to turn today's challenges into tomorrow's bottom line solutions. To meet these demands, designers, purchasing agents, owners, operators and architects are turning to the Hospitality Design Exposition |||amp; Conference (HD Expo) held at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas on May 14-16, 2009. This

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Hotel operators have long known the value of incorporating green practices into their operations. As more hotels begin to make claims about their green policies, however, some hotel operators have begun to seek certification to add a level of credibility only possible through a reputable third-party verifier. While programs specialized for hotel operations such as Green

Understanding dyeingDyeing is the process of coloring materials by impregnating fiber, yarn or fabric with dyestuff. Coloration in carpet can be achieved at two possible times in the manufacturing process – either by dyeing the fiber or yarn before the fabric is tufted or by dyeing the tufted fabric before the application of the secondary backing and the finishing process.Pre-dyeing of yarn

Specifying for acousticsCarpet is an outstanding sound absorptive material. When properly selected, carpet absorbs airborne noise as efficiently as many specialized acoustical materials. Impact sound transmission to rooms below is an acoustical advantage that becomes obvious as soon as carpet is installed over a hard-surface floor. The pronounced “hush” is striking. No other acoustical

Determining durabilityCarpet performance is associated with many things, and it’s important for a specifier to understand how all the individual elements work. For example, the construction method should be appropriate for the end use and the traffic requirements; the yarn size needs to correlate with the gauge; the backing systems should be appropriate with the desired performance; and the dye

Building owners and facility managers have several options when specifying carpet and can select between tufted or woven products in various widths and sizes based on styling preference, budget considerations, backing performance needs (moisture impermeability) and facility requirements (installation, floor access). In the commercial market, the size options include broadloom, carpet modules and

Not only does carpet add warmth and comfort to any room, it also helps keep the air free of allergens and pollutants when properly vacuumed and maintained.Simply put, what falls to the carpet - such as allergens, common dust, pet dander and other pollutants - tends to stay on the carpet until it is vacuumed, unlike smooth surfaces that allow these particles to re-circulate. Properly maintained

Turning carpet into new productsThe carpet industry is concerned about the amount of old carpet that ends up in landfills each year. Carpet manufacturers are voluntarily addressing this problem by recycling old carpet materials back into carpet production, recycling old carpet into alternative uses such as building materials and auto parts, refurbishing old carpet into new carpet tiles and even

DENTIFIES CARPET WITH SUSTAINABLE ATTRIBUTESArchitects, designers and end users seeking environmentally preferred building materials can now identify carpet that has a reduced environmental impact through the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) NSF 140-2007, Sustainable Carpet Assessment Standard. NSF 140-2007 PDF (PDF 75 KB) Need help with PDF? NSF 140-2007 is the first multi-attribute

How carpet earns rating pointsIn 1992, CRI launched its Green Label testing and approval program, which sets limits for the level of VOC emissions from carpet, adhesives and cushion that can be released into the indoor air. Since then, the program has voluntary raised IAQ standards four times by requiring even lower emission levels and increasing the number of compounds studied in the Green

Today, indoor air quality (IAQ) is an important environmental consideration, especially since we spend approximately 90 percent of our time indoors. In 1992, CRI launched its Green Label program to test carpet, cushions and adhesives to help specifiers identify products with very low emissions of VOCs. CRI has recently launched its next series of improvements called Green Label Plus for carpet

Green building is no longer a trend; it is a mainstay. Schools, healthcare facilities, businesses and public facilities recognize the benefits of building green, and governmental entities are even passing laws to mandate future green construction of public and private buildings.Carpet, carpet pads and carpet adhesives contribute to green building in two important ways: helping reduce volatile

Set to open its brand new, purpose built 43-bedroom hotel and spa in May 2009, the 2,000 acre Bowood estate (between Calne and Chippenham) will harness its breathtaking landscape and wide open spaces to present a unique destination resort within rolling Wiltshire countryside. A corner of Capability Brown’s Grade I listed parkland at Bowood – home to the Lansdowne family since 1754 – will provide

Underscoring its leadership position in the Asia-Pacific, IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) signed a deal with the Shanghai Huangpu River Banks Asset Management Co., Ltd for its first Hotel Indigo® in the region to be located in Shanghai.IHG announced the launch of its fast growing lifestyle brand to the region just last month. This partnership will see the world’s leading hotel group by number

Carpeting is no longer just material for walking. Developments in technology, fiber, and design are making carpet a key component in interior design.Susan CurtisPatterns continue to be popular design options for commercial carpeting. Rich and vibrant colors carry equal importance as designers look to add dimension and texture to create attractive and exciting spaces.Walk into any public space,