Sparkle by Associated Weavers

One of the most interesting new ranges we have seen lately has been ‘Sparkle’ from Associated Weavers.

This is a felt-backed shaggy twist with what appear to be pieces of silver foil in the design, used to create a speckled effect.

It has been received well by customers in our shop and we have been selling it, even though there are only two colours in the range ‘Black Sabbath’ (shown below) and ‘Average White’, which is more cream than white, but there you go.

I’m a little disappointed in Associated Weavers not trying to push the boundaries a bit and launch a full range of colours. Just think, they could continue the band names theme and have ‘Simply Red’ and ‘Deep Purple’!

Our samples say 4 metre wide only and expect to pay £10-£15 per square metre.

Realistically, it’s going to be a bedroom carpet and you’ll be buying it on how it looks and feels, rather than how long it’s going to last you.

A welcome departure from the norm – so well done Associated Weavers.

(Originally posted on the 23rd July 2010)