Fabric Training Document_FINAL_020708.pdf - KI.com

KI INGRADE FABRIC PROGRAM TRAININGIII. PROGRAM ATTRIBUTESThere are several attributes that are essential to a quality in-grade fabric program for contractapplications. KI selected its in-grade fabrics based on the following attributes:• Accessibility – Made in the USA, stocked and readily available• Appearance – Cloths developed according to classic principals, including the primary attributesof enduring quality, interest and style. The fabrics range from established, tried and true solidcrepe to cloths that introduce forward-leaning yarn and surface effects in varieties of plain,texture and pattern.• Approval – Pre-approved across KI brands and facilities where feasible• Range and Balance – Within the general contract market’s set limitations – small-scale, highperformanceand broad applicability in fabrication and end-use; the program covers a widearray of styles and achieves color variety• Tailored – Looks good in many upholstery styles, from ergonomic task seating to loungeseating to systems panels• Versatility – The fabric must work on a variety of products for multiple end usesIn addition to these attributes, the KI in-grade fabric selections are appropriate for the company's coremarkets. The brighter, bolder colorways work perfectly for the education market's "school colors" orcan be specified as accents in any market. Specifiers in the healthcare market can select from warmer,spa-like soothing colors. A complete palette of neutrals rounds out the program.Page 4 of 20