U.S. – Formica Group has been awarded the prestigious Red Dot Award: Product Design 2017 for Formica Infiniti surfacing and for Reclaimed Denim Fiber laminate. 

The Red Dot distinction recognizes outstanding design, and is an internationally sought-after seal of quality. The competition received more than 5,500 entries from 54 countries this year, with award winning products selected by an international jury of 40 experts.

“Formica Infiniti and Reclaimed Denim Fiber laminate are innovative products that really push the boundaries of traditional surfacing conceptions,” said Renee Hytry Derrington, Group VP of Design for Fletcher Building’s International Businesses Division, which includes Formica Group. “We are proud that both products have received this global recognition of design excellence with the Red Dot award.”

Formica Infiniti surfacing features a soft-to-the-touch super matte finish, with fingerprint resistance and built-in antimicrobial surface protection, and thermal healing capabilities. It is available in all standard Formica® Brand colors, and can be used in horizontal and vertical applications.

Inspired by a global interest in denim and how to recycle the mass consumption of blue jeans, Reclaimed Denim Fiber Laminate is made from real reclaimed denim fiber from cloth production mills, the overlay paper for Reclaimed Denim Fiber features 60 percent post-industrial denim fiber. “Reclaimed Denim Fiber laminate is inspired by a creative reuse of our resources. This innovative laminate takes materials that would otherwise be discarded, and turns reclaimed denim scraps into a one-of-a-kind surface,” said Hytry Derrington.