The kaleidoscope took its name from the ancient Greek words kalos, meaning ‘beautiful’, eidos, ‘that which is seen: form, shape’ and skopeō, ‘to look to, to examine’, hence meaning ‘observation of beautiful forms’. The colourful, complex and constantly shifting shapes and patterns which can be seen if looking through a kaleidoscope have inspired the new Omexco wallcovering collection. The collection "Kaleidoscope" offers endless decorating possibilities…
The printed non-woven wallcoverings are available in a rainbow of colours, from bold and generous shades like coral red, sunny yellow, peacock blue, emerald green, bright fuchsia, lapis lazuli... to more subdued tones such as apricot, Prussian blue, khaki, taupe and finally soft touches of vanilla, chalk white, ivory, azure, pearl grey. Different structures and effects bring the collection to life: some items evoke textures of burnished metal, silk organza or woven sisal, others simulate sand, stone and concrete effects. A few items are enhanced with metallic shimmer of silver, copper, pink gold, platina...
All items are 1 m wide, have obtained an ecological label and are FSC® certified (licence code C001706). They are produced with recycled fibres and printed thanks to solar energy with water-based colours (no solvents). It is a breathable product and can therefore be used in humid climates or environments (no risk of mould). Moreover the wallcovering has a good light resistance, obtained a European B S1 D0 fire rating and a marine certificate is available for most of the items. The wallcovering is supplied cut length (no minimum order, no standard roll lengths, and therefore less waste during the installation). The backing is stable, so installation is easy (glue on the wall, no need to humidify the backing). Custom colouring service available upon request.
