/buffo Possibilities collection specific user instructions Can sunlight fade the carpet? Specific maintenance instructions How visible are the imprints of e.g. chair or table legs? Static tension - ISO 3416 (1975). Composition pile: 91 % New-Zealand wool, Designs: The Buffo-collection does not contain standard Receipt of new carpet: Immediately remove the carpet Removing of stains: Limit the use of moisture to an designs, but designs are possible using different colour from the plastic wrapping to avoid any moisture inside absolute minimum. If moisture is used, dry the carpet Test results: Pile structure: Cut pile. causing mould. with a hair drier (at a safe distance) as soon as possible, Lightfastness average colour imprinted 9.2 % deeper than the rest of the carpet. Total thickness (approx.): 50 mm. Sizes: All carpets are made to measure. No standard Carpet protectors: Not necessary. or by dabbing (not wiping) it with a dry cloth. The back Lightfastness pastel colours Conclusion: Because of the irregular surface of the Pile height above ground fabric (approx.): 45 mm. sizes available. Maximum width is 470 cm. Length is Underlay: If there are no heavy objects on the carpet, an consists mainly of jute which could rot if left wet for Conclusion: Due to the special dyes Buffo is very Structure back: Hand-knotted back. unlimited. For larger widths two loose carpets can be underlay will prevent the carpet from moving. too long. Please note: wiping instead of dabbing may lightfast. Nevertheless, it is better not to expose carpets Material back: Wool and jute. Deviations in size: Casalis carpets are hand made. damage the structure of the wool. Material weft: Jute. Possible shapes: Round, oval, polygonal etc. Sometimes Shape and size can differ slightly. Don't have your Material warp: Jute. the back is covered with a layer of latex in order to carpet lined up with any straight seams in the floor, but Production method: Hand-knotted. improve the stability of the carpet. have the carpet cover them, so that any irregularities Child labour: The production of Casalis-carpets is Deviations to size and shape: Because Casalis carpets Changes in aspect of textile floor covering by means of What if a spark of fire hits the carpet? Test results: Thermal conductivity with the Tecosy- carried out without the use of child labour. are made by hand, slight deviations in shape and size Discolouring of the subfloor: The back is not aggressive the Hexapod tumbler test - ISO 10361 (2000). Flammability of textile floor covering - US Commercial Finish borders: Longer sides edged with wool. On the can occur. These imperfections are part and parcel of a at all towards the floor it rests on. Test results: Standard: “Surface Flammability of Carpets and Rugs, Conclusion: The Buffo collection scores quite high in short sides a folded Kelim border edged with wool. carpet made by hand and consequently cannot be valid Use as wall-to-wall carpet:The Buffo-quality can also be Weight loss after 12000 revolutions in % this test. The carpet has an insulating effect on the used as a wall-to-wall carpet. In that case, the carpet Aspect changes after 12000 revolutions Test results: For Buffo, the maximum distance between underfloor heating, especially when used as wall-to- will be made in the shape of the surface of the floor Colour changes after 12000 revolutions the centre of the burning pill and the damaged area is wall carpet or rug with a surface larger than 60 % of - Based on our colour reference boxes. with a little extra on the sides allowing it to be cut to User class Heavy 7.4 mm. Consequently, the flame will only spread with the total surface of the floor. The use of an additional - Based on a reference sample (e.g. piece of fabric). size once in situ. To avoid fraying, the cut edges need Conclusion: The loss of pile after 12000 revolutions means of heating may be necessary. Ask your architect - Size of the samples available: 18 x 38 cm. colour to be glued down. A simple solution is to latex the entire only amounts to 0.55 % and is therefore minimal. This Conclusion: The flame won't spread far and is no or installer for advice, because several aspects can means that fluffing is limited to a minimum. danger to other surrounding objects. The flame will influence the efficiency of underfloor heating. Colour differences: Slight colour differences between Next, the carpet is glued to the floor or stretched The user class is ’heavy’. The carpet is suitable for the pulverise the wool. The burnt yarn can simply be If the carpet is used in combination with underfloor yarn batches are characteristic of dying natural between the walls. Stretching has the advantage that busiest places in the home and application in public scraped off, making the pile in that area shorter. heating it is advisable to moisten it with a plant spray materials and consequently cannot be valid grounds for the carpet can be taken out again in a simple way. Ask Because Buffo has an irregular surface, it will be hardly at regular intervals to avoid dehydration. The carpet will a professional interior decorator which method is best noticeable. Nevertheless, always be careful with fire look fresher and will be less fluffy. suited to the room in question. and screen your carpet from the open fire. Test results: 24 hrs after the imprint, the pile is still Buffo, an imprint is hardly noticeable. Can the carpet be combined with underfloor heating? Thermal conductivity with the Tecosy-device: 1 plate method. Fluffing: In the beginning, all carpets of spun pile will In spaces without underfloor heating the Buffo-quality lose fibres. This is inherent to spun yarn and should will offer extra insulation. General: Heavy use allowed. reduce in time. Fluffing will last on average between 6 Underneath dining table and chairs Ok to 24 months, depending on user intensity (walking on, With a sofa combination Ok vacuum cleaning). Ageing: All objects are subject to ageing, as are carpets. Public places (e.g. hotel lobby)Ok Turning the carpet at regular intervals ensures even Wet rooms (bathrooms etc): Not possible because of danger of rotting of the natural fibres. On stairs: Possible. Desk chairs with wheels: Not possible.