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Opposite: The palette of
A-Line includes eight colorways. Left: In concert with the
geometric principles of ritual
Japanese Tatami flooring,
Tatami System modules are
designed to be configured in
compatible formats on the
floor plane. Multiple sizes and
shapes can be positioned to
meet floor-plan requirements,
covering as much of the workspace as needed or required,
with zero waste.

What sets this product apart from other broadloom carpets out there?
The Tatami System Soft Surface Platform disrupts the conventional perception of broadloom carpets. Non-permanent, flexible, mobile, sustainable, and
adaptable, Tatami System offers all the attributes of woven and tufted
broadlooms-pattern fluidity, texture, volume, seamless visuals, textile
warmth, and sound absorption-without the unsightly seams and utilitarian
feel of carpet tiles.
How does the functionality of Tatami System add to its usefulness
in commercial interiors?
Tatami System consists of four modules-a 6-foot-by-6-foot square,
a 6-foot-by-12-foot rectangle, a 12-foot-by-12-foot square, and a large
12-foot-by-24-foot rectangle-that are designed to be combined, taken apart,
and reassembled to fit the changing needs of the space without waste. An
innovative connection solution allows for modules to be firmly held together
as one configured unit, adding lateral strength and stability. And when the
need arises, reconfiguration can easily be achieved, as the connection solution
is releasable and requires no attachment to the sub-floor.
Each module is made with cationic nylon fibers that are highly durable,
abrasion-resistant, and stain/soil-resistant, making them ideal for true
high-traffic commercial installations. The tight, densely woven and tufted
constructions are built to withstand multiple uses.
What's most noteworthy about the aesthetic?
The sophisticated, elegant, and graceful aesthetic of Japanese Tatami
visuals are reintroduced for today's modern, flexible, and technology-infused
workspaces, where "islands" of carpet give comfort, luxury, and tactility

for live-work activity. A new Tatami style, A-Line introduces an innovative,
near flat-weave structure that in traditional broadloom rolls would show
unsightly seams. Available in eight colorways, A-Line is deliberate in its
linearity with a super-clean visual that's a natural choice for adding a fresh,
yet classic vibe to a host of commercial applications.
In what commercial applications do you see Tatami System being most
specified and most successful?
Tatami System modules can be easily configured to meet myriad specification
requirements across workplace, hospitality, and learning environments.
Simple and easy configurations can cover as much or as little of the floor
as needed for acoustical benefits, personalization, wayfinding, and comfort.
Given the wide array of textures, colors, patterns, and module sizes, Tatami
System broadloom appeals to varied tastes and intended outcomes-from
bold and bright to soft, luxurious, and quiet. Each module within a Tatami
System can be specified as a different style, infusing a space with fun,
dynamic creativity.
How were you environmentally conscious with the design of Tatami?
Designed to be easily reused and reconfigured and made with highly durable
materials, construction, and fabrication techniques, portable Tatami System
modules extend the life cycle of traditional broadloom floorcoverings by three
times. And Tarkett's in-house sourced fiber reduces third-party waste and
energy consumption. Installed with zero installation waste, Tatami System
modules are treated with Eco-Ensure soil protection technology, a proprietary
treatment made with naturally occurring elements, helping it contribute
to better indoor air quality while maintaining lasting performance.
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