CARE. Collection Contract Fabrics & Wallcoverings
CARE. Collection Textile Interior Design for Living in Old Age
Is it not possible to live in old age in the same way as today? Are there special requirements here? What do you have to pay special attention to? For years we have been dealing with the topic of living in old age again and again. Which Fabrics are needed, what are the right designs and functionalities and what do you have to pay attention to when choosing motifs and colours? There are always new insights and requirements that we incorporate into the design of our collections. But one thing in advance: textiles such as upholstery fabrics, curtains and drapes have colour carrier functions. They significantly shape the room and contribute to a pleasant room atmosphere, so that they have a positive effect on life, living and working. CARE – this collection was developed in cooperation with experts in the sector and is specially designed to meet the demands of living in old age. It consists of functional, flame-retardant textiles and wallco- verings. In the colour scheme, as well as in the design of the surfaces and motifs, the focus was placed on the needs of people in care facilities and all collection items were equipped with suitable functiona - lities. On the following pages, discover the diverse colour worlds and designs of the CARE. Collection.
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Bevölkerung im Wandel Annahmen und Ergebnisse der 14. koordinierten Bevölkerungsvorausberechnung
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Altersaufbau der Bevölkerung in Deutschland 2060: Ergebnisse der 14. koordinierten Bevölkerungsvorausberechnung 1910 100 Alter in Jahren
A FEW FIGURES TO GET YOU STARTED The number of elderly people in the population is increasing considerably. While in 2018 every fifth German citizen was older than 65, it is expected to be every third person in 2060. We humans are getting older and the birth rate in the western world is at a low level. In 2019, approximately 818,000 people in Germany were cared for in 15,400 nursing homes, and the trend is rising. Approximately 70 % of the resi- dents suffer from dementia. This demographic change is of great social significance. It is changing the way we live together more and more. State funding programmes in the field of old age and care policy support projects to create better structures in this regard, to promote knowledge, to improve counselling and to encourage participation in the life of the older generations. These figures show that the need for care facilities will continue to increase in the future. We need places where the needs of seniors in need of care are addressed to improve their quality of life. Places where they feel comfortable and remain part of the society. Places where they find their way around and can spend their twilight years in a relaxed manner.
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QUALITY OF LIVING IN OLD AGE “Moving into a care facility is a deep cut in the lives of people in need of care and their relatives. In addition to health impairments, it is usually accompanied by the fear of losing the familiar surroundings that have long been a home to those affected, which meant safety, security and familiarity.
and acoustic stimuli of their environment. The targe - ted use of light, colour and materials can compensate for declining sensory performance and provide a sti - mulating living and working environment for residents and carers. Textiles make a significant contribution to a homely and variable atmosphere and a feeling of security in both communal areas and private rooms. Textile floor coverings, furniture coverings, room dividers, wall and ceiling coverings improve the room acoustics and set invigorating and striking accents in the colour con- cept; curtains and light sheers in floral designs and fresh colours also regulate the incidence of daylight and visual contact with the outside. In addition to the design aspects of the fabrics, home operators and caregivers also appreciate their easy- care hygienic, antibacterial and air-cleaning functio- nalities. For the residents, decorative fabrics are above all normality: familiar and popular design elements of a familiar home environment.”
Institutional-looking, hospital-like architecture has long reinforced these fears of loss and helped shape a negative image of care facilities. The classic two-bay home with long corridors, large nursing wards, double rooms and dining halls is a discontinued model that neither meets the demands of very old residents and their relatives, nor does it do justice to the growing proportion of people with dementia. However, the care landscape has changed. Today, nur - sing and architectural concepts are more individually and holistically oriented towards people in need of care. With small-scale architecture and manageab- le living groups, nursing homes are increasingly de - veloping from institutional health care buildings into attractive, residential neighbourhood offers. The benefits of sensitive and careful interior design are also increasingly being taken into account in nur- sing home planning. People with care needs and de - mentia are receptive for a long time to visual, haptic
Gudrun Kaiser, August 2021
Gudrun Kaiser is a qualified architect with many years of experience in the concept development and planning of residential and care properties for older people in new buildings, existing buildings and neigh - bourhood contexts. In addition to her architectural consultancy experience, she has sound specialist knowledge in the areas of accessibility, gerontology, care and social planning.
Gudrun Kaiser Dipl.-Ing. Architect
WIA – Wohnqualität im Alter www.gudrun-kaiser-wia.de
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People with visual impairments
Vision declines with age. This often causes uncertainty and confusion for those affected. Colour vision is also important for our mind and contributes to a natural zest for life.
Visual impairment Due to the addition of various visual impairments, the intensity of colours is perceived less strongly in old age. In poor lighting conditions and with deteriorating eyesight, the eye distinguishes less between hues and saturation and more between light and dark contrasts. Blue deficiency In older people, the visual sensitivity in the biologically particularly effective wavelength 430 nm (blue colour) is reduced by approx. 80 % compared to young people. The short-wave light components only reach the retina to a limited extent due to lens opacity. The colour blue is therefore usually perceived as greyish in old age. To counteract this, more intensive colours should be used. In this way, colours return to the world of the elderly. Their zest for life is increased, which in turn has a positive effect on their health and well-being. Create contrasts As mentioned above, the eye primarily distinguishes light-dark contrasts due to declining eyesight. Through the correct use of light and the conscious selection of high-contrast surfaces, it is possible to create visual accessibility for residents.
Because of these limitations, it is important to consider the following in interior design with regard to lighting, colour design and choice of materials:
WHO LIVES IN A NURSING HOME? Mental, cognitive and physical abilities are lost over years by those suffering from dementia. Complex actions can usually no longer be grasped due to the loss of short-term memory. Long-term memory, on the other hand, remains intact for a long time. Memories of the past are still possible for many de - mentia patients, but what has just happened is no longer present. This leads to an increased sense of stress, which can be reduced by an adapted room situation. People with dementia
• stimulating and contrasting interior design with light, colour and materials • strong brightness contrasts for improved perception • well-dosed use of strong colours and contrasts • colour and material accents through textiles and furnishings
Therefore, the following should be considered when furnishing rooms for dementia patients:
• avoid overstimulation • integrate old familiar things into the room situation / offer links to the past
• create sensory stimuli • create clarity and order • create orientation and emotional security • provide a safe living environment • dampening acoustics through sound-absorbing materials
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The targeted use of calm colours, moderate patterns objects from the past and sound-absorbing materials helps to create a relaxed and safe environment for people with dementia.
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ACOUSTICS Pleasant room acoustics are a decisive element in the interior design of care facilities, especially in public areas. Especially for demented people in advanced stages, too much noise causes stress and insecurity. Fabrics are sound-absorbing by nature and contribute significantly to better room acoustics. If curtains and furniture fabrics with a particular - ly high sound absorption are used, the noise level can be significantly reduced. For residents, visitors and staff, this makes their stay much more relaxed.
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Biophilic Design (nature-loving design) This concept from architecture connects people with nature. Large windows offer views of greenery, plants in the room are once again in vogue and objects from nature are incorporated into the interior design. Healing Architecture This new trend “describes a planning approach in healthcare building architecture that recognises architecture as a variable in supporting the physical and psychological well-being of staff, patients
NATURE IS GOOD FOR YOU A walk in the countryside can work wonders. The mind is cleared and we feel good and refreshed. People in old age are often physically no longer able to go out into nature. Therefore, it is important to find other ways to give them access to nature. One possibility is to open up the view outside into the countryside. How- ever, in many places this is only possible to a limited extent, especially in urban settings. An alternative is to bring nature into the room by using natural materials, motifs and images inspired by nature and choosing bright, friendly colours. Current architectural trends underline this.
and relatives.” Source Wikipedia
Both in the choice of colours and motifs for CARE. Collection, we have been inspired by nature. Nature has a calming and restorative effect on the human mind. The sight of it creates a sense of security, safety and well-being. With the right choice of materials, a natural and positive room atmosphere can be created.
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CARE. | OUR COLLECTION With great attention to detail and special attention to design and function, we have put together this collection. Based on the idea of Healing Architecture and inspired by the idea of Biophilic Design, we have created a collection that covers the entire range of textile furnishing in the care sector in a meaningful way. Because the products can be combined with each other, CARE. Collection offers countless colour concepts and motifs from which you can design the right living environments for your residents.
The collection is made up of
• printed, nature-inspired Inbetweens (semi-transparent curtain fabrics) • darkening fabrics / dimouts • net curtains (transparent & semi-transparent)
• easy-care and antimicrobial DELIGARD upholstery fabrics • disinfectant-resistant, partly also antibacterial faux leathers • wall coverings with antibacterial and antiviral properties • shower curtains with antimicrobial properties • all articles are flame-retardant in accordance with the prescribed flammability criteria and can therefore be used in the care sector without hesitation
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DELICARE
Antibacterial & air-purifying fabrics DELICARE was specially developed for the care sector and stands for antibacterial and air-purifying curtain fabrics. On request, these are available with a DELICARE finish from a minimum quantity of 100 m, which remains intact even after multiple washings. Antibacterial properties: This finish has the effect of preventing bacteria from growing and decomposing when they come into contact with the fabric (antibacterial effectiveness tested according to DIN EN ISO 20743 against the following germs: Staphylococcus aureus ATTCC 6538 , Klebsiella pneumoniae ATTCC 4352). This feature keeps the decorative fabrics hygieni- cally clean for longer. Advantage: 1. bacterial load in the rooms decreases measurably. Residents are exposed to fewer airborne bacteria. The risk of infection with bacteria is reduced. 2. washing cycles can be noticeably reduced. The labour and cost expenditure for hygienic cleanliness is thus noticeably reduced. Air-purifying property: unpleasant-smelling air molecules are permanently broken down (measurement of the breakdown of formaldehyde in the room air) and converted into harmless CO 2 and water. Advantage: Odours cannot always be avoided. The air-purifying effect of the DELICARE Fabrics ensures more pleasant indoor air in which residents, staff and also visitors feel more comfortable.
Both finishes: • contribute to improved room hygiene • are wash-resistant
• lead to energy savings due to longer washing intervals and lower washing temperatures (washing is only necessary for visible soiling, hygienic washing at 72 °C is no longer required) • are permanently flame retardant
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DARKENING FABRICS for individual handling (Dimout, Scott) • quick darkening at any time of the day or night • excellent acoustic properties
• optimal combination with net curtains or printed Inbetweens • Dimout Uni and Scott with natural & discreet melange structure • excellent price-performance ratio • hard-wearing and insensitive
• washable, even at 72 °C hygienic wash • also available with DELICARE finish
TRANSPARENT SHEERS
Room-High
seamless hanging
printed Inbetweens, inspired by nature (Leno, Divan) • 11 different print motifs, available on two different base cloths • pleasantly fresh colour combinations also perceptible to the deteriorating eyesight of older people • tear-resistant, crease-resistant
• washable, even at 72 °C hygienic wash • also available with DELICARE finish
transparent curtains for privacy (Shirano, Mono) • provide privacy from the outside while allowing a view to the outside • tear-resistant, crease-resistant
• washable, also at 72°C hygienic wash • also available with DELICARE finish
Inbetweens with colour & structure (Linda, Maris, Pure) • provide privacy from the outside while allowing a view to the outside • various discreet plain structures • crease-resistant
• washable, even at 72 °C hygienic wash • also available with DELICARE finish
SHOWER CURTAINS
Fungal finish
(Uni FR, Aqua) • Quick-drying and easy-care material • Aqua DELIPERL washable at 72 °C • Uni FR DELIPERL washable at 72 °C and with antifungal finish
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DELIGARD Upholstery Fabrics for long-lasting clean upholstered furniture (Ambra X, Comino X, Elvin, Fellini X, Liv) • easy to care for, resistant to moisture and dirt • antibacterial • skin-friendly, because they breathe • long-lasting cleanliness, as germ growth is prevented • water-repellent & urine-resistant • resistant to disinfectants for long-lasting clean upholstery • extremely hard-wearing
Stain Protection
FAUX LEATHER for easy-care surfaces (Garry, Solo) • urine-resistant • resistant to disinfectants • high and permanent elongation • particularly hard-wearing • easy to clean • breathable
Phthalate- free
Colorado • Oeko-Tex certification • sanitised finish • antimicrobial
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DELIWALL
wall coverings for robust wall surfaces (vinyl wallpaper) (Epuri, Laron, Lutix, Olero) • antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties • resistant to disinfectants • flame retardant • robust and durable • very good lightfastness • shock-resistant • abrasion resistant • easy to clean • high-quality, environmentally friendly ingredients • best values in the VOC test (A+) • 5 years warranty
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CARE. | OUR WORLDS OF COLOUR We are all happy when a dark and grey winter comes to an end and the first fresh green can be discovered. A colourful rainbow in the sky can also delight young and old. We could list many more things, because colours have a strong influence on us. Beautiful colours bring about a zest for life and joy, they inspire our thoughts. When older people have poorer vision and can no longer perceive colours so intensively, colours and contrasts must be more powerful for their living space. Climbing leaves, flower meadows and flower motifs in natural and strong colours decorate the Inbetweens. The plain fabrics appear in a natural look with sophisticated structures. Perfectly coordinated colours bring nature into the room. The functional upholstery fabrics and wall coverings complete the design possibilities.
HELLO DARLING | Country Feeling
BREAKFAST CLUB | A cheerful start to the day
MAKE ME GORGEOUS | Energy and Power
KISS ME KATE | Memories come alive
LITTLE MERMAID | The Blue of Water
SPRING BREAK | Pure Nature
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relaxation
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sensuality
HELLO DARLING Country Feeling
These warm, honest, earthy tones remind us of country life and cornfields, of wood and earth. Sensually subtle colours from nature create a calm mood and can be perfectly accentuated with strong tones from the other colour themes.
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BREAKFAST CLUB A cheerful start to the day
The breakfast table is set, the sun shines on the colourful table and we look forward to the freshly squeezed orange juice. The yellow and orange tones of this colour world create similarly positive, sunny moods and are transmit - ted to the residents. Well-being and vitality brighten the day.
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MAKE ME GORGEOUS Energy and Power
Gorgeous means beautiful or ravishing - which fits perfectly with the warm tones of this theme. Bright red-orange turns an „ordinary“ room into a gorgeous feel-good space that gives occupants energy and power for the day.
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KISS ME KATE Memories come alive
The musical ‘Kiss me Kate’ from the 1950s is well known. It evokes nostalgic memories in the older generation, which are of great importance to many residents because the present has often been lost in parts. The soft berry tones of this colour scheme support the imagination and inspire thought.
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LITTLE MERMAID The Blue of Water
The fairy tale by Hans-Christian Andersen takes us into the watery world of the Little Mermaid. Accents are created by fresh green, warm natural tones and deep petrol. The silence and tranquillity of this atmosphere has a balancing, calming and relaxing effect.
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SPRING BREAK Pure Nature
With the beginning of spring we fill up with new energy and joy. Fresh and delicate colours unite at this time of year to create a spring festival of the senses. Countless colours in shades of green in combination with fresh white bring spring fever to life. This atmosphere is health-promoting and restful.
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TRANSPARENT SHEERS WITH PRINT DESIGNS
Blossom
Coloured degradé with large flowers in the lower part.
The CARE. Collection offers a selection of 11 print motifs on two different base fabrics. All motifs and fabric qualities have been chosen very naturally. In this way, they enable and strengthen the residents‘ relationship with the natural environment and have a holistic positive effect on well-being and health. Floral, nature-inspired (Biophilic Design) or graphic designs create a pleasant room atmosphere. The fresh colour combinations are also easy for older people with failing eyesight to see.
Blossom Divan DELILIGHT 22637 | Blossom Divan DELICARE 34038 Blossom Leno DELILIGHT 22670 | Blossom Leno DELICARE 34005
Room-High
seamless hanging
The motifs are available on two different base cloths:
Divan DELILIGHT | Divan DELICARE fabric with a natural linen look
Leno DELILIGHT | Leno DELICARE light, airy, natural-looking leno fabric
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DELICARE On request, the curtain and drape fabrics in the collection are available with an antibacterial and air-purifying finish from a delivery quantity of 100 m. For more information on DELICARE, please see page 17 or our website.
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Breeze
Dot
Graphic design with interrupted horizontal stripes consisting of fine, irregular lines.
Natural aquarelle dots with a glazed colour effect.
Breeze Divan DELILIGHT 22557 | Breeze Divan DELICARE 34118 Breeze Leno DELILIGHT 22761 | Breeze Leno DELICARE 22932
Dot Divan DELILIGHT 22590 | Dot Divan DELICARE 34082 Dot Leno DELILIGHT 22728 | Dot Leno DELICARE 22954
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Repeat approx. 108 cm,
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Float
Garden
Dynamic stripe design with curved vertical lines.
Romantic floral design in country house style as a lifelike aquarelle drawing.
Float Divan DELILIGHT 22524 | Float Divan DELICARE 34151 Float Leno DELILIGHT 22717 | Float Leno DELICARE 22965
Garden Divan DELILIGHT 22535 | Garden Divan DELICARE 34140 Garden Leno DELILIGHT 22681 | Garden Leno DELICARE 22998
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Repeat approx. 150 cm,
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Repeat approx. 77 cm,
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Meadow
Poetry
Lively summer meadow with moving stalks and grasses in a picturesque style.
Delicate branch design with small flowers and leaves in a delicate colour gradient.
Meadow Divan DELILIGHT 22615 | Meadow Divan DELICARE 34060 Meadow Leno DELILIGHT 22648 | Meadow Leno DELICARE 34027
Poetry Divan DELILIGHT 22604 | Poetry Divan DELICARE 34071 Poetry Leno DELILIGHT 22706 | Poetry Leno DELICARE 22976
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Smart
Spirit
Graphic design consisting of circles and semicircles that fade towards the top.
Purist design with gently curved branches and rounded leaves.
Smart Divan DELILIGHT 22546 | Smart Divan DELICARE 34129 Smart Leno DELILIGHT 22739 | Smart Leno DELICARE 22943
Spirit Divan DELILIGHT 22626 | Spirit Divan DELICARE 34049 Spirit Leno DELILIGHT 22659 | Spirit Leno DELICARE 34016
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Repeat approx. 74 cm,
59 cm
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Tropic
Whisper
Large, refreshing leaf design in watercolour technique in dense arrangement.
Finely drawn ginkgo leaf design in 3-colour gradient.
Tropic Divan DELILIGHT 22568 | Tropic Divan DELICARE 34107 Tropic Leno DELILIGHT 22772 | Tropic Leno DELICARE 22921
Whisper Divan DELILIGHT 22579 | Whisper Divan DELICARE 34093 Whisper Leno DELILIGHT 22692 | Whisper Leno DELICARE 22987
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8/2021 Order no. 03086
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