More human-centered and flexible than ever, innovative materials are taking cues from hospitality and workplace trends. Click through the slideshow above to read more.
New Health Care Products for Summer 2019
Celliant by Designtex
An innovative fiber technology, which when worn or touched is said to reflect infrared energy back for improved circulation and energy, Celliant is enjoying widening use. After Designtex was one of two manufacturers to debut the responsive textiles at last year’s NeoCon, the company is now making those fabrics available. Developed by Hologenix, Celliant contains 13 thermo-reactive minerals reported to deliver therapeutic benefits through products such as sheets, mattresses, and upholstery.
Upholstered Settee 8733
A data port in the armrest and path-lighting LEDs around the base of the seat make this settee ideal for assisted living and hospital settings. Designers can specify the seat (30" high x 52" wide x 26.5" deep) in a range of contract-friendly fabrics.
Cadiant Dynamic Skylight
What appears to be a skylight is actually a luminaire that mimics one. The Cadiant Dynamic Skylight provides many benefits of daylighting to patient rooms when cost or logistics override installing the real thing. The fixture’s color-changing LEDs create a multidimensional effect that’s controlled with a touchscreen and can be programmed to simulate dawn, dusk, and the gradual east-to-west movement of sunlight in between—in real time, when set to a particular location. A deep 8" recess conceals tunable white LEDs and mimics the movement of actual daylight.
Tedlar Wallcoverings
Certified by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to meet stringent requirements for low chemical emissions and healthier indoor air quality, the durable, digitally printed wallcovering by DuPont Electronics and Imaging is also stain- and mold-resistant and easy to clean. The line is certified Greenguard Gold.
Optima Air
Among the latest hand dryers from Sloan, Optima Air features a slimmer, quieter profile, a 14-second drying time, and a 95% cost savings compared with paper towels. An optional noise-reduction nozzle can cut sound levels by 9 decibels. AntiMicrobial Wall Guards to prevent excess water on the wall are also available. Finishes include Polished Chrome, Brushed Nickel, Polished White, Matte White, and Graphite.
Microsoft Surface Hub 2S and Steelcase Roam
To allow greater control over how and where teams collaborate, Microsoft developed its new Hub 2S all-in-one computer and touchscreen to work with Steelcase’s portable Roam. The stand incorporates a tray for the device’s rechargeable battery and cables.
Living Systems
Shaw’s new collection of nylon carpet tiles features a biophilic design that evokes nature. Recommended for use in assisted-living facilities, the 9" x 36" Living Systems tiles combine patterns, textures, and colors with the specific goal of reducing stress, and have earned a Cradle to Cradle Silver Certification. The manufacturer’s familiar modular format also simplifies installation and maintenance.
AdjusTable System
Häfele’s single-column workstation system, AdjusTable, can be installed in limited space to add nurses stations with worktops anywhere they’re necessary. It adjusts from a height of 25⅞" to 44⅞", holds 250 pounds, and is operated by an easy-to-use single switch. An array of work-surface materials is available.
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