The company says the new collection boasts a hardness rating up to 160% greater than Mannington's Northern Red Oak floor. Every Trade Winds 3-inch plank is constructed with seven plies, and features Mannington's 7-Step UltraWear Plus finish with ScratchResist. During Surfaces 2002, Mannington sales representatives will give away chances to win a trip for two to Tahiti as part of promotion to support the launch of Trade Winds.