A group of six designers from New York were recently treated to an educational and fun-filled day at Bloomsburg Carpet Industries' state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Bloomsburg, Pa.

Spearheaded by Zeftron's Chelsey Wolf, Zeftron co-hosted and coordinated the event along with Gary Poskar, Sales Representative from Bloomsburg. Bloomsburg is a long-standing Zeftron mill partner known for their highly sophisticated styles and custom products that serve corporate, public space and other commercial interior markets.

The day began when the designers from Davis Brody Bond, Holzman Moss Bottino, Pfeiffer Partners and Scott Brownrigg climbed aboard a luxury Mercedes van in Manhattan at 8 a.m. Upon arriving at Bloomsburg, our special guests browsed the company's Product Sample Library, complete with a wall containing multiple inspiring product samples made with Zeftron nylon. Some of the Bloomsburg-Zeftron products they saw included Structure, Lineage, Veneer, Visage, Metal Edge and Broadcloth.

The group also viewed a new educational Zeftron video and Zeftron's complete colorline, including the highly popular Reflective Elements Collection.

Bloomsburg's Director of Custom Carpet/Product Quality Jim Adams then hosted a discussion about various weaving techniques. Along the way, Jim showed the innovative machinery Bloomsburg uses to make its gorgeous looking products.

After lunch, the group was given a two-hour tour of the facility to learn more about Bloomsburg's advanced manufacturing techniques. Following this, Jody Stamatedes, head of product development, asked the designers for feedback on colors in a few new patterns that are being considered for production.

Elizabeth Frenchman, Resource Librarian from Davis Brody Bond commented: "That was one great field trip. The looms were amazing, the carpets amazing, the entire set-up quite amazing. It was a once-in-a-lifetime chance to really see something being made and I loved it."

Amanda Rienth, Director of Interior Design with Holzman Moss Bottino Architecture, said, "We had a wonderful time! The tour was extremely informative and provided a comprehensive overview of the design options available through both Bloomsburg carpeting and Zeftron nylon."