Rug mills debut Stainmaster area rugs

By Staff -- Home Textiles Today, 1/20/2005 1:44:00 PM

ATLANTA — Three major rug mills introduced 36 new styles of Stainmaster area rugs at the Atlanta International Rug Market today, according to Stainmaster owner Invista.

Gulistan, the first manufacturer to launch a line of woven Stainmaster area rugs, is introducing 12 intricate patterns with designs in both traditional Persian motifs and transitional patterns. The Stainmaster area rugs will be available in a variety of sizes including 4-by-6, 6-by-9 and 9-by-12. Additionally, Gulistan is adding 10 new hand-carved styles to its Stainmaster area rug 1000 collection. The rugs are available in the following sizes: 4-by-6, 6-by-9 and 9-by-12.

Milliken adds to its Stainmaster area rug offering with 10 more styles in the Pastiche Collection.

Shaw Living is introducing the Versant Collection, a new collection of Stainmaster area rugs constructed of 100 percent nylon fiber. The area rugs are available in four designs (Amelia, Eddy, Martinique and Rain Forest), four colors (sand, lichen, sisal and wine) and two sizes (5'-by-7'6" and 7'6"-by-10'6").