NEW PRODUCTS varied types of new textures and updated metallic accented tiles. Faedi told a diverse group of international journalists at Cersaie’s press conference that there’s a contemporary take on tradition in 2017. While greys are still popu- lar, warmer organic tones such as browns and greens are making a comeback. There are also bold and unexpected strokes of color – such as vibrant blue. Faedi pointed out that bits of metallic accent – as in veining, sparkles, shades of zinc and oxidi- zation are making a strong showing as retro-glam and graphics reminis- cent of the 1970s and early ’80s popped up in dozens of booths. W o o d effect floor tiles con- t i n u e d their preva- lence with sizes grow- ing, colors increasing, and tex- ture vary- ing. Fabric textures and patterns are also gaining popularity – and while some “fabrics” are ink jet printed or consist of genuine weav- ing encased in glass, others consist Trend's Infinity Blue Rose, a vibrant blue that is a hall- mark of new hues for 2018. ABK’s Wide & Style Pop Marble Grey is 7mm thick and comes in 3 sizes Trend’s infinity Jute exem- plifies one of the textures being created with ceram- ics shown at Cersaie. Italgraniti’s Metaline features 5 colors, 3 surfaces and 12 sizes in varying thick- nesses Ceramica Bardelli’s Corrispondenza designed by Dimore Studio offers 7 dis- tinct pattern components 112 TileLetter | December 2017