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Overview

The document details the "Highline Express Collection" by Stories, a textile and interior design range characterized by five thematic sections: Sophisticated, Passion, Eccentric, Delicate, and Serene. It highlights intricate details, feminine lace, ethnic influences, and cultural inspirations, aiming to evoke emotional and narrative connections through design.

Collection Structure and Design Patterns

The collection is organized into thematic categories, each featuring unique design motifs identified by reference codes (e.g., RF52751511 Tailor Suit, RF52201702 Tango K5220). Designs vary widely in size, from small motifs (around 3 cm) to large-scale carpets exceeding 390 cm in width and length. Many patterns include modular components such as corners and runners, facilitating versatile installation and customization.

Color Palettes and Recolor Options

Color coding is integral, with standard and accent palettes identified by codes like C1, GB1-GB12, and AC13-AC77. Accent colors are recommended for small areas (max 10 x 10 cm). The collection supports recoloring, allowing background and pattern colors to be adjusted within defined palettes, enhancing flexibility for designers and clients.

Thematic Inspirations and Narrative

The collection’s themes draw from diverse cultural and emotional contexts, including cozy cafés, Spanish passion, Arabian nights, and eccentric nightlife. These narratives enrich the design appeal and provide a storytelling dimension to the textile products.

Technical Specifications

  • Construction: Tufted cut pile or loop pile carpets.
  • Materials: Wool/polyamide blends (e.g., 80% wool, 20% polyamide) and 100% regenerated ECONYL® polyamide fibers.
  • Dimensions: Typically around 400 cm width; pattern repeats and border widths specified (e.g., 30 cm, 40 cm).
  • Gauge and Thickness: ISO 2424 standards, gauges mostly 1/8 or 1/10; total thickness ranges from 3.0 mm to 10.0 mm.
  • Density and Weight: Tufts per m² range from 120,000 to 230,000; total carpet weight approx. 2,000 to 3,350 g/m².
  • Coloration: Millitron dyed for colorfastness.
  • Backing: Woven textile backing (e.g., eTLW).

Performance and Compliance

  • Standards: Compliance with EN1307 for performance and ISO standards for construction and dimensions.
  • Performance Classes: Mostly Class 33 (Commercial Heavy use), some Class 32 (Commercial General use).
  • Durability: Suitable for intensive use including castor chair suitability and stair applications (with minor exceptions).
  • Static Control: Permanently antistatic (eTL certified).
  • Underfloor Heating: Thermal resistance between 0.09 and 0.17 m²K/W.

Acoustic and Safety Features

  • Impact Noise Reduction: 21 dB to 31 dB.
  • Acoustic Absorption: Coefficients between 0.20 aW and 0.30 aW.
  • Fire Safety: Certified Euroclass ratings including Bfl-s1 and Cfl-s1.
  • Indoor Climate Certifications: BASTA, DIM Certificate, GECA Green Label Plus.

Environmental and Quality Certifications

  • Use of regenerated ECONYL® polyamide fibers reflects environmental commitment.
  • Certified under BRE BREEAM-NOR, Cradle to Cradle Certified™, and Environmental Product Declarations (Silver).
  • CE labelling compliant (EN 14041).
  • Quality management certified to ISO 9001; environmental management ISO 14001 and EMAS; occupational health and safety DS/OHSAS 18001; corporate social responsibility DS 49001.
  • Member of Carpet Recycling UK, supporting sustainability.

Installation and Maintenance

Detailed installation and maintenance guidelines are referenced on the manufacturer’s website (egecarpets.com), ensuring proper application and longevity.

Key Recommendations and Summary

  • Modular design components (corners, runners) enable flexible interior applications.
  • Precise dimensions and color coding ensure accurate matching and customization.
  • Thematic storytelling enhances emotional and cultural resonance of designs.
  • High-performance standards guarantee durability for heavy commercial use.
  • Environmental certifications and recycled materials underline sustainability efforts.
  • Flexible ordering with no minimum quantities and rapid sample and dispatch services support client needs.

This document serves as a comprehensive technical and design catalog for the Highline Express Collection by Stories, aimed at designers, manufacturers, and clients seeking sophisticated, culturally inspired, and high-quality textile and interior solutions.

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Catalog excerpts

STORIES-1

Highline Express Collection by THE URGE TO EXPLORE SPACE

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Stories This is who I am. This is my world. My life. A universe of sophisticated details. Intertwined in tranquil, feminine lace. This is where the passionate details of my nature run free. Where the quirky corners of eccentricity are explored, and delicate touches of ethnicity combined. The serenity of my elven dreams finds a safe haven here. These are the stories of my life. Enjoy.

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Sophisticated. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Passion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Eccentric. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Delicate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 . . Serene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Collection overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Colour palettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Recolour options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Technical specifications . ....

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“Went to a cosy little café today. Its dark brown décor made my thoughts echo glimp­ ses of a time gone by. Can’t help but wonder.­ What hides behind the intriguing play of sha­ dows in this smoked-filled room of custommade tweed and coutu

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Stories RF52751501 Sailor Stripe

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w: 195.0 cm x l: 97.5 cm Corner Design: RF52751507 Couture Corridor Corner K5275 Corner Design: RF52751505 Couture Runner '■fct'r.i

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RF52751511 Tailor Suit RF52751510 Crinoline Room top Room bottom

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Stories RF52751511 Tailor Suit

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Stories RF52751514 Doily Corridor Corner Design: RF52751515 Doily Corridor Corner Corner Design: RF52751513 Doily Runner Corner

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Stories RF52751516 Paisley Lace

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Stories RF52751840 Sailor Stripe

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Stories RF52751521 Couture Corridor Corner Design: RF52751522 Couture Corridor Corner Corner Design: RF52751520 Couture Runner Corner

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Stories RF52751524 Tailor Suit

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w: 195.0 cm x l: 195.0 cm Corner Design: RF52751530 Doily Corridor Corner w: 130.0 cm x l: 390.0 cm Corner Design: RF52751528 Doily Runner Corner

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Stories RF52751541 Tailor Shirt Couture Corridor

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Stories RF52751535 Couture Corridor Corner Design: RF52751536 Couture Corridor Corner Corner Design: RF52751534 Couture Runner Corner

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Stories RF52751537 Paisley Lace

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Stories RF52751538 Sailor Stripe

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Stories RF52751545 Doily Corridor Corner Design: RF52751546 Doily Corridor Corner Corner Design: RF52751544 Doily Runner Corner

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“Saw a couple dancing today. It made me wonder. What hides behind the wall? Does it hold a world of unconditional passion? And what happens when I break down this wall of dramatic contrast and give in, when I let my emotions run free to the beat of sensual Spa­ nish tones?”

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STORIES-38

Stories RF52201701 Heart Swirls

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Stories RF52201703 Spanish Rose

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Stories RF52201708 Rock’n Rose Corridor RF52201706 Rock’n Rose Runner Corner Design: RF52201709 Rock’n Rose Corridor Corner Corner Design: RF52201707 Rock’n Rose Runner Corner

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Stories RF52201715 Toledo Corridor Corner Design: RF52201716 Toledo Corridor Corner Corner Design: RF52201714 Toledo Runner Corner

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RF52751560 Flamenco Room top RF52751557 Azulejos Room bottom

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Stories RF52751555 Toledo Corridor Corner Design: RF52751556 Toledo Corridor Corner Corner Design: RF52751554 Toledo Runner Corner

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“What a night! In the darkness, I have found my spotlight. My refuge. In this eccentric ambi­ ence, the extravagance of glimpsing jewellery and flashing pink lights cast away every limita­ tion. It’s showtime. My time.

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Stories RF52751561 Club Damask

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Stories RF52751562 Vertical Vibes

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Stories RF52751567 Foxy Reptile Corridor RF52751565 Foxy Reptile Runner Corner Design: RF52751568 Foxy Reptile Corridor Corner Corner Design: RF52751566 Foxy Reptile Runner Corner

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Stories RF52751578 Pop Royale Corridor Corner Design: RF52751579 Pop Royale Corridor Corner Corner Design: RF52751577 Pop Royale Runner Corner

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Stories RF52751580 Club Damask

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w: 195.0 cm x l: 390.0 cm Corner Design: RF52751586 Foxy Reptile Corridor Corner w: 130.0 cm x l: 130.0 cm Corner Design: RF52751584 Foxy Reptile Runner Corner

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“I love to travel around the world guided by blind impulses of curiosity. Under these distant skies, culture is deeply ingrained in the calm­ ness of golden Arabian nights. I bring home an interlaced mosaic of impressions.”

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Stories RF52751597 Ottoman Star Corridor RF52751595 Ottoman Star Runner Corner Design: RF52751598 Ottoman Star Corridor Corner Corner Design: RF52751596 Ottoman Star Runner Corner

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Stories RF52751803 Hexagon Stamp

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Stories RF52751809 Ancient Flower

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Stories RF52751806 Calligraphy Corridor Corner Design: RF52751807 Calligraphy Corridor Corner Corner Design: RF52751805 Calligraphy Runner Corner

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Stories RF52201724 Mosaic Star

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STORIES-89

Stories RF52201729 Ottoman Star Corridor RF52201727 Ottoman Star Runner Corner Design: RF52201730 Ottoman Star Corridor Corner Corner Design: RF52201728 Ottoman Star Runner Corner

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STORIES-91

RF52201733 Calligraphy Corridor Corridor

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Stories RF52201733 Calligraphy Corridor Corner Design: RF52201734 Calligraphy Corridor Corner Corner Design: RF52201732 Calligraphy Runner Corner

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Stories RF52201738 Ottoman Stencil

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SERENE “Went to the country-side today. In the mist of my fast-paced city life, I find peace in the serenity of rustic country-living. Am I a contem­ porary elven maid? Sheltering my beliefs in the secure surroundings of dreams?”

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Stories RF52751815 Quilt Corridor Corner Design: RF52751816 Quilt Corridor Corner Corner Design: RF52751814 Quilt Runner Corner

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Stories RF52751827 Graphic Leaves

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Stories RF52751833 Quilt Corridor Corner Design: RF52751834 Quilt Corridor Corner Corner Design: RF52751832 Quilt Runner Corner

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Stories RF52751839 Quilt Corridor Corner Design: RF52751845 Quilt Corridor Corner Corner Design: RF52751838 Quilt Runner Corner

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Stories RF52951602 Urban Rosette

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