Figure No. 1 breaks free of the rectilinear box. This tile-based wallcovering system uses positive and negative versions of sinuous lines to create graphic, organic patterns, and tactile dimension. The composite cork-backed tiles are covered in varied thicknesses of felt to create depth and shadow. Each order includes equal numbers of four pattern elements that are arranged according to one standard configuration and attach to a wall surface with heavy-duty wallcovering adhesive. Choose one color to keep the patterning subtle or play up the dimensionality with up to four colors per wall.

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Content 100% Wool Design Felt + Cork Composite Backing
Tile Size 2’-0” x 1’-0” (61 x 30.5 cm)
Thickness 1/4–5/16 in (6–8 mm)
Color Options 1-Color or 2-Color per wall
Trim Option End-of-Run Trim
Custom 3-Color or more per wall is available and must be quoted
Akustika backing available to achieve NRC rating of 0.50
Durability Contract or residential
Lead Time Made to order and certain lead times will apply
Installation Each order includes four distinct tiles that install according to one standard pattern and attach to a wall surface using a heavy-duty wallcovering adhesive. Tiles may be trimmed to size with a utility knife. Refer to installation instructions for complete guidance.
Maintenance Vacuum occasionally to remove general air-borne debris. Should soiling occur, spot clean with mild soap and lukewarm water. Avoid aggressive rubbing as this can continue the felting process and change the surface appearance of the felt. Refer to 100% Wool Design Felt Maintenance + Cleaning for detailed care instructions.
Variation Wool felt is a natural material and color variation and inclusions of natural fiber on the surface are evidence of the 100% natural origin of the material. Product color is only indicative, as it is not possible to assure consistency of color in a natural product due to the natural color of raw wool and absorption of dyes. Color matching cannot be guaranteed between individual tiles and expect color variation beyond the normal commercial range.
Environmental 100% Wool Design Felt is 100% biodegradable/compostable and Cork Composite Backing is 93% pre-consumer recycled content
Contains no formaldehyde, low VOC, no chemical irritants, and free of harmful substances
Cork composite backing is repurposed FSC Certified cork cutoffs from bottle stopper production
Contributes to LEED©

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Submaterial principal David Hamlin studied fine art at University of Colorado Boulder, leaving in 1989 to explore the design opportunities of the Pacific Northwest. For the next twenty years he embraced magazine cover illustration, furniture design, retail and merchandising design and finally entrepreneurship with the launch of his first company in 2001. Established in 2006, Submaterial relocated to the American Southwest and has enjoyed extensive success including a 2014 Interior Design Best of Year Award for the Figure No. 2 wallcovering.

Color Guide

Figure No. 1

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