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SURFACE MATERIALS SURFACE MATERIALS 203 MATERIAL PALETTES The ﬁnishing touches are usually the ﬁrst things that get noticed. That can put a lot of pressure on surface materials. Whether you're looking for new ofﬁce furniture to blend with an existing environment or starting from scratch, working within a carefully considered palette of surface materials can help guide the selection process. Expanding and Matching If you're adding a few pieces to your current ofﬁce, let the existing décor establish your ground rules. Are the same fabrics and ﬁnishes still available? If not, is there a compatible alternative? Our surface materials selection is broad enough to ensure a consistent look—and often a perfect match—between old and new. Starting and Building If you’re starting from scratch, consider building around our 10500 Series or Voi laminate desking lines. Both collections offer Patterns of Choice—a set of designer-selected palettes that break down the surface material selection into simple steps. Patterns of Choice takes the guesswork out of specifying surface materials while putting interesting design possibilities in play. Special Fabric Needs The ways some environments shape surface material choices go beyond aesthetics. • Moisture Barrier: Fabrics protected by Crypton® (including Chance, Dart, and Floret) or PERMABLOK3® (Candid and Quick) offer the resistance to bacteria and germs necessary for healthcare environments. • 24/7 Use: Solution-dyed nylon (available in Signal fabrics) and Nano-Tex® protection (Tectonic, Inertia, and Centurion) help seating upholstery stand up to almost constant wear and tear. • Fire Resistance: An array of HON seating upholstery options are available with an advance barrier of ﬁre protection to comply with CAL 133 (California Technical Bulletin 133), the industry’s most stringent test for ﬁre-retardant ofﬁce furniture. For more information on CAL 133, consult your HON dealer. PREFERRED FABRICS For time-sensitive projects, choose from HON’s Preferred Fabrics. These popular panel and seating fabrics are readily available, long-term and include a range of grades and price points to make choosing a fabric quick and easy. Look for the Star Preferred Fabrics are designated by a star in the upper right corner of the swatch.

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