2017 GSA-Catalog

SURFACE MATERIALS
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.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SURFACE MATERIALS VISIT HON.COM
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