Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering continues its collaboration with renowned creative and architect Emanuela Frattini Magnusson with the introduction of a rhythmic new line of textiles: the Frattini Collection. Frattini Magnusson and Momentum have partnered for more than a decade, developing some of the commercial world’s most enduring designs. In their latest partnership and fifth collection, the two reimagine the relationship among color, pattern, and repetition, creating textiles brimming with movement and vibrancy. Anchored by the signature Frattini Stripe, which includes a whopping 13 yarns per SKU in a true feat of construction, the Frattini Collection melds Momentum’s textile expertise with Frattini Magnusson’s distinct vision and architectural eye for the future of commercial spaces. The full collection was born out of its star piece, the graphic Frattini Stripe. Explains Frattini Magnusson, “I enjoy creating my own rules and deciding how to break them. We have the ‘rule’ of a stripe, but set in an unexpected way, and with colors pulled more from the worlds of fashion than interior design.” The oversized pattern juxtaposes two sets of stripes in a mix of widths and a host of colors spanning neutral to vivid for a feeling of simultaneous minimalism and maximalism. With Frattini Magnusson’s vision in place, Momentum pushed the boundaries of construction to fit an impressive 13 yarns into each colorway through a broad range of scales in a single design. The linear repetition, mixed with surprising colors like citron and teal used not as accents, but rather, stars, applies a fresh perspective to a stalwart pattern.
“Momentum has treasured Emanuela’s collaboration over the last 13 years, and the synonymous ‘Frattini Collection’ is a tribute to that relationship,” said Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering Chief Marketing and Creative Officer Jennifer Nye. “The eye and imagination she brings to textiles, as well as her rich experience as an architect and designer herself, have resulted in a collection with a fresh perspective on how to approach commercial design. Not only that, but she pushed the Momentum team to perform technical innovations to make the collection signature Frattini Stripe possible. We’re so proud of the collection we have cultivated together and look forward to seeing how designers engage with it.” A mix of new designs and curated patterns from Frattini Magnusson and Momentum’s past collaborations complete the collection. The designs echo the collection’s core spirit with the structure and repetition that can be found in the random, and enhance its overall textural story. In alignment with Momentum’s sustainable mission, all textiles in the collection are GREENGUARD Gold certified with a PFAS-free soil and stain-resistant finish, and the collection exceeds all ACT standards. The Frattini Collection comprises the following new designs:
Frattini Stripe pushes the limits of yarn fitting, bending the rules to maintain performance while embracing a bold, playful spirit. Ponti’s plush, velvet texture with a beveled lattice design complements Frattini Stripe in both form and color. Piccolo combines chenille and curly boucle in a tiny, delicate check pattern, perfect for balancing the boldness of Frattini Stripe. Complementary patterns include: Carlo (Blueprint Collection), Lina (Blueprint Collection), Lucio (Blueprint Collection), Pierre (Blueprint Collection), 3D Grid (Graphic Collection), Silica Bracket (Graphic Collection), Tech Weave (Graphic Collection), Tufted (Tufted & Polka Collection).