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For architects, designers and specifiers who are frequently tasked with balancing client needs, aesthetics, performance and budget, material selection is a crucial piece of the successful project puzzle. And surfacing, in particular, can be a uniquely challenging application for which to specify. Natural wood surfaces in healthcare settings and leather finishes in hospitality projects, for instance, were considered impractical or exorbitant surfacing options in the past, but such desirable aesthetics can now be achieved with confidence thanks to Formica Corporation\u2019s new 2017 Specialty Collection<\/a>. Two new products are featured in the collection: Formica Infiniti<\/a>\u2122, featuring a soft-to-the-touch super matte finish, with fingerprint resistance and built-in antimicrobial surface protection and thermal healing capabilities, and dECOLeather<\/a>\u2122, an eco-friendly recycled leather veneer available in three textures, which boast a soft, realistic hand. In fact, since dECOLeather\u2122 consists of 70 percent recycled leather fibers, end users and specifiers alike may not realize they\u2019re actually touching a \u201cman-crafted\u201d material.<\/p>\n

Health and Wellness Solutions
<\/b>In a world full of sensory overload, architects and designers strive to deliver spaces that are not only beautiful, but also comfortable on different sensory levels. That\u2019s where Formica Infiniti\u2122 super matte laminates come into play. Offering natural visuals, solid colors and intriguing patterns along with high functionality, the series allows for endless customization options while requiring little maintenance. But in addition to meeting aesthetic and maintenance criteria, these super matte surfaces can also help support the health and comfort of those who occupy the spaces you\u2019ve designed.<\/p>\n

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Applied on a desk, Formica Infiniti\u2122 surfaces can reduce glare and, as a result, reduce eyestrain in the users. Bespoke conferencing or meeting room tables can be both stylish and sanitary due to the fingerprint resistance properties of the material.<\/p>\n

Designers can achieve the biophilic healing benefits of natural materials, for instance, by specifying one of the numerous wood-look laminates in this line for hospitals and clinics.<\/p>\n

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Meanwhile, the fingerprint resistance is ideal for just about any application, from office reception furniture to retail store displays and fitting rooms that are constantly coming in contact with hands or to elongate the life of accent walls, up the durability of contract furniture and refresh tired and worn doors.<\/p>\n

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Accidents happen, but Formica Infiniti\u2122 products are designed to stand up to any mishap with thermal healing capabilities. To repair dulled or burnished areas, place a paper towel over the affected area and dampen with water. Run a clothing iron at its highest setting over the area four to five times and then wipe clean. Formica Infiniti\u2122 can even withstand rigorous cleaning protocols that may involve the use of harsh chemicals.<\/p>\n

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Ecologically Friendly Leather
<\/b>The collection\u2019s other family, dECOLeather\u2122 Recycled Leather Veneer, lets you specify luxury responsibly and affordably. Composed of actual recycled natural leather, it comes in three different embossed textures \u2014 Crocodile, Walrus or Buffalo \u2014 to complement or unite any design concept. Think trendy cocktail bars, reception desks, accent or corridor walls and more. Customize your application further with one of 18 colorways.<\/p>\n

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These veneers not only lend exotic and luxurious feels to projects, but they also help the planet: Using a recycled leather product provides the benefit of being both resourcefully responsible and authentic to the natural material. And converting recycled leather scraps from shoe, car seat and leather tanneries into a sheet material reduces the waste that\u2019s typically generated by custom cuts and sartorial precision.<\/p>\n

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Whatever your design vision, this new Formica\u00ae Specialty Collection is sure to have a surfacing solution that meets your and your client\u2019s aesthetic and durability needs. \u201cOur new Specialty Collection is a perfect hybrid of innovation and beauty,\u201d says Renee Hytry Derrington, group vice president of design for Fletcher Building\u2019s International Businesses Division, the parent company of Formica Corporation. \u201cIt is both visibly and tactically elevated, allowing for new opportunities and advantages in design and making for surfaces you\u2019ll love at first sight \u2014 and touch.\u201d<\/p>\n

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