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What issues does this collection address and how?
Stinson: Every healthcare project is unique, yet for the majority of
them, the essential requirements remain the same: cleanability, durability,
sustainability, and the need for surface materials to stand up
to the rigors of the " real world " healthcare environment. C.A.R.E. x
Stinson responds by providing a cleanable, durable, beautiful, Greenguard-certifi
ed collection of high-performance surface materials. It includes
both woven and nonwoven options that have been thoroughly
tested and are compatible with myriad cleaners and disinfectants, including
many that appear on the Environmental Protection Agency's
(EPA) list for use against SARS-CoV-2.
What stands out to you most about this fabric line?
Lori Roop: In addition to the high-performance attributes, the variety
off ered in C.A.R.E x Stinson is one of the most exciting features of the
collection. We recognize the wide range of interiors that fall under the
healthcare umbrella, and it's awesome to be able to provide so many
options for designers tailoring their spaces. We feel like we can respond
to whatever vision designers dream up, from a hospital patient room to
a wine tasting area in an assisted living community. This group of advanced
surface materials can be used eff ectively to create beautiful, durable,
and cleanable spaces.
Why was it a priority for coated fabrics in the collection to be
part of the CFFA HC-201 certifi cation program?
Stinson: This assures our customers that these products are applicable
and appropriate for their intended use in a healthcare setting.
Products that are HC-201 certifi ed must pass a series of tests that have
been identifi ed as relevant for the healthcare environment. This new
standard was developed in conjunction with industry consultants and
design directors of major hospital systems with the goal of reducing
product failures.
What are some of the environmental and sustainable
attributes of the C.A.R.E. line?
Stinson: As we designed the collection, we wanted to offer many
choices so designers can specify products that represent their
sustainability goals. All PVC products in C.A.R.E. are produced without
phthalates, antimicrobials, or flame-retardant attributes. The
collection comprises many product constructions, each presenting
different sets of environmental and sustainable attributes. For
example, soft woven Lorelai-MB combines the best of performance
textile, polyurethane, and silicone technologies to create a Healthier
Hospitals Initiative (HHI)-compliant woven textile that includes
moisture barrier performance and exceptional stain resistance.
Additionally, because of their durability attributes, all patterns will
Lori Roop
provide a long service life, reducing the need
to reupholster or purchase new furniture on
a frequent basis.
How does the line enable users to
confi rm the products will work with
their cleaners?
Glenn Stinson
Stinson: One of our goals was to bring to market
a collection of products that considers all
the stakeholders' challenges. For example,
let's say environmental services uses a particular
cleaner or disinfectant. The design team
can use our online compatibility search tool,
which includes an expanding list of cleaning
products used in healing spaces. Designers
can search for the disinfectant or cleaner being
used in a healthcare space and find surface
materials that are compatible with them.
This is extremely helpful, as using incompatible
products can lead to premature material
failure including splitting, cracking, peeling,
staining, and delaminating.
What healthcare interior design
trends are you seeing and how does
this collection respond to them?
Roop: Wellness and the benefits of biophilic
design are trends we're focused on, and we
often use biophilic principles, drawing inspiration
from nature. The Petal Dots motif was
hand drawn from actual flower seed puffs
while the Pod motifs were hand drawn from
ground cherries. Both designs make use of
a random shape arrangement, which feels
very natural and organic. Texture and comfortable
softness are in high demand right
now. C.A.R.E. x Stinson provides a palette of
texture and hue for designers to work with,
ranging from the sumptuous, performance
chenille in Lorelai-MB to coated versions of
woven textiles like Bond and Box Chain. Color
feels like it is warming up in general, and
with 279 colorways in this collection, we feel
confi dent in this design toolbox. 
Anne DiNardo is executive editor of Healthcare
Design. She can be reached at ANNE.
DINARDO@EMERALDX.COM.
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