Ever wondered what the future of carpets may be?

1. What Will Office Carpets Be Like in 100 Years?
The world is changing quickly. Everything seems to be moving at the speed of light. There are new developments and new technology
everywhere you look. People rely on more gadgets than ever before; our homes are changing. Work and offices are transforming into
something that our grandparents would hardly recognise.
And technological developments are not limited to gadgets. Products and decor that you wouldn’t even imagine being high-tech are certainly
being produced that way now. Carpets, for example, are changing and evolving quite rapidly. New trends and ways of manufacturing influence
advancements. You might not think that you would recognise carpets, especially office carpets in 100 years.
Or would you? This is what we think office carpets will be like in 100 years.

2. Carpets Will Be Fully Recyclable
There is a lot of pressure on businesses, especially manufacturing businesses to reduce strain on the environment any way they can. It’s
important all the way through the lifecycle of products - in their development, and at their demise.
One of the biggest pushes comes at the recycling end. The more that products can be reused or recycled, the more valuable they become.
Rather than taking up space in landfills, we expect all carpets to be recyclable.
At the moment, parts of most carpets can be recycled into raw material. The components that can’t break down are usually suitable for
incineration. And, there is even one carpet, Beta Tech, that is 100% recyclable already. Clearly, it is leading the trend.
Production Will Be Almost Waste-Free
Resources are always consumed in the manufacture of anything. Carpets require several materials as well as electricity and water in the
manufacturing process. That’s normal - and it’s unlikely to change. But, it might just be possible to create carpeting using less of these
resources. The industry is already working on ways to do just that. After all, the less that needs to go into production, the more sustainable the
process - and the less expensive it becomes.
Carpets also create a certain amount of waste in the manufacturing process. Broadloom carpeting is especially susceptible to wastage. We
expect that carpets, even broadloom carpets will be virtually waste-free in 100 years. If you want that now, we suggest you look at just about
any carpet tile for your office floors; they’re already most of the way there.
A Rich Variety of Colours
Colour is a means of customising a space, any space. It can be dark, light, bright or neutral; changing the hue of your office will transform the
way it feels entirely. And, although futuristic movies and shows always seem to opt for monochromatic and bold colour palettes, we don’t think
that people will lose their desire for colour. Just think of how much more rich and vibrant The Wizard of Oz was when it switched to
Technicolor.
We’re certain that the office carpets of the future will be vibrant. We expect a rich variety of colours as businesses choose to express
themselves through the light and tones they use. Just take a look at all the carpets available on the market today, and you can see just where
it’s going.

3. Carpets Will Be Incredibly Stain Resistant
One of the most important parts of the current tech revolution is making life that much easier for busy people. Sure, at the moment, it can feel
as though we’re inundated with options for simplifying life. But, the speed is likely to slow.
All the same, you can only bet that everything will be easier to clean and care for. That will certainly include carpets. After all, most people
hate vacuuming and caring for their floors. Even offices that usually employ people to handle maintenance tasks will rejoice when every carpet
available is stain resistant. Carpets like Zeta Tech are already strong and stain resistant. How’s that for staying ahead of the curve?
Carpets Will Be Fast and Easy to Install
Our attention spans are shrinking. We can hardly sit through an entire movie without looking at our phones. (We know, that’s not everyone,
but it’s certainly going that way.) We have little patience for waiting these days. Modular construction is taking over, ensuring that the process
can be quick, efficient and cost effective.
Carpet is going that way as well. Broadloom carpet in offices will still need a professional team, but we think new ways that make it easier to
handle will certainly be in place. Those beautiful seam-free rooms will happen before you can blink. Just look at carpet tiles now, how much
easier could it be to install this type of carpet?
Office Carpets Will Be Roller Chair Resistant
We’ve heard that the future of office work will be standing desks. And, it might just be. After all, it’s much better for overall wellbeing according
to the World Health Organisation. But, we’ll still need chairs in offices, and they’re likely to be roller chairs that enable employees to get from
one side of the room to the other.
In order to deal with the standing employees and roller chairs, carpet is going to need to be strong; like really strong. And, it’s already going in
that direction. There are carpets that can withstand the cleats in the golf clubhouse already. They’re labelled as heavy contact carpets, and
you’ll find a range which means there’s already one waiting for your office.
Patterns That Work with Spaces
As smooth as the future looks in movies, there will always be a need for texture and patterns. These add to the appeal and the mood of an
office. And, with everything going the way of simple personalisation (just think 3D printing as an example), one can expect the carpet
production process to head in the same direction.

4. The patterns and textures that you find in carpets now are just the beginning. We expect customers to assist in the development of personal
designs for their spaces. Carpets will hardly be an afterthought. They’re more likely to be part of the focus of office spaces - and personally
designed for companies.
High Quality at Reasonable Prices
With all these developments already well underway in the carpeting industry, you can expect this side of office life to stay ahead of the curve.
Carpets will continue to develop quickly, and that means this tech will come down in price before you know it. For offices, that means incredible
quality at reasonable prices. Now, that may sound familiar. After all, that’s what you’re getting from your carpets today. It’s just that office
carpets in 100 years will be just a pinch more streamlined.
Want to be at the front of carpet trends? It’s not that hard; just chat to the technical consultants at Birch Carpets, and they’ll point you in the
direction of the most advanced carpets on the market now.
http://www.birchcarpets.co.uk/