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WELL-BEINGWell-being and Underfoot ComfortThe boundaries between the workspace and the home are blurring. As we spend increasingly longer hours in the office, creating a work environment with the comforts of home is key to attracting and retaining a happy and healthy workforce. The floor covering plays an important role in this rapidly developing trend, not only in terms of aesthetics but also in terms of underfoot comfort. Carpet with cushion backing has a huge impact on workplace comfort. At the end of the day employees in offices with carpet tiles with cushion backing will notice a big difference in the way their knees, feet, back and ankles feel. The cumulative benefit over weeks and months can have a big impact on overall health. The benefits go beyond just physical health. An investment in Milliken cushion backed carpet can provide dividends in the form of increased productivity and improved morale.In retail and hospitality environments where comfort is a vital part of the overall customer experience, Milliken cushion backing helps create a more relaxing and luxurious environment where guests will feel more at home and want to linger longer.Cushion TechnologyThe open cell cushioning used in Milliken%u2019s cushion backing features the same type of technology found in high-performance athletic shoes. With greater underfoot support, Milliken cushion backing significantly reduces leg muscle fatigue%u2014often by as much as 24%. Sit-Stand Desks With a growing trend towards using height adjustable workstations for Sit-Stand working, it%u2019s important to choose the right type of flooring to maximise the benefits. A cushion-backed carpet tile can improve the comfort and well-being of standing workers, encouraging them to stand longer and move around more. This improves heart rate and helps burn calories. Leg muscle fatigue is reduced by as much as 24%, and heel impact loads by up to 30%. This translates into fewer aches and pains and real benefits for those employees that either have to, or choose to, stand for large portions of their working day.Cushion backing reducesleg muscle fatigue by up to 24%Right%u2014ACI, Nottingham, UK. Carpet shown%u2014Arctic Survey