Pepper Is Designed With Circularity in Mind

Pepper Is Designed With Circularity in Mind

Designtex has introduced Pepper, a new multi-use textile designed for circularity, made from recycled fabric waste and offcuts. Featuring a subtle pattern and available in various sophisticated colors, Pepper is versatile for upholstery and vertical applications. It is part of the Loop-to-Loop family, which includes other circular textiles, and is manufactured from 80% postconsumer and 20% preconsumer recycled polyester, free from harmful ingredients and finishes, ensuring it supports a sustainable design lifecycle.

Designtex Introduces Wool Library, a Foundational Collection In a Kaleidoscope of Colors That’s As Soft as a Sweater

Designtex Introduces Wool Library, a Foundational Collection In a Kaleidoscope of Colors That’s As Soft as a Sweater

Designtex has launched the Wool Library, a collection of four foundational textiles made from high-quality, renewable wool, available in 190 colors. The collection emphasizes sustainability, with three styles containing 70% postconsumer recycled materials from the fashion industry. These textiles are designed for durability and comfort, free from harmful chemicals, and suitable for high-traffic environments. The collection includes Basket, Checker, Micro Tweed, and Heather, each offering unique textures and color options, making them ideal for various design projects.

ALTA Luxury Opens World of Luxury Fabrics for Commercial and High-Traffic Use

ALTA Luxury Opens World of Luxury Fabrics for Commercial and High-Traffic Use

ALTA™ Luxury by Applied Textiles introduces a new technology that enhances the durability of luxury fabrics for high-traffic residential and hospitality environments without compromising their aesthetic appeal. This environmentally friendly process allows for the use of natural fibers in commercial settings, providing superior stain repellency and extending the lifespan of textiles. Applied Textiles focuses on performance fabric engineering and certified testing to ensure quality and compliance with industry standards.

Concertex Introduces Five New Silicone Hybrids

Concertex Introduces Five New Silicone Hybrids

Concertex has introduced five new silicone hybrids in its Aerial Collection, featuring two digitally printed fabrics, Cobble and Salina, and three solid fabrics, Cirrus, Frontier, and Napoli. These fabrics are known for their luxurious feel, durability, and resistance to hydrolysis and wear. They are free from harmful chemicals and comply with safety standards, offering a range of 71 nature-inspired colors and textures.

AIS Introduces Beautiful New Choices to its Curated Finishes Program

AIS Introduces Beautiful New Choices to its Curated Finishes Program

AIS has expanded its finishes program, introducing over 100 new surface materials, including rich PET colorways, sophisticated upholstery textiles, and trending polyurethane colors. This expansion aims to provide designers with more choices for creating visually appealing workspaces, reflecting current design trends that favor layered colors and comfort. Key enhancements include new PET colors, 87 new upholstery options, and a variety of refreshed upholstery choices, supporting a more personalized and joyful interior design approach.

Woven or Coated? See Designtex's textiles to believe it.

Woven or Coated? See Designtex's textiles to believe it.

Designtex has introduced four new coated textile patterns—Facet, Idle, Swift, and Wayside—available in 44 colorways. These fabrics are designed to enhance environments with texture and durability, suitable for healthcare, education, hospitality, and workplaces. Wayside and Idle mimic woven textiles, while Swift offers a colorful overlay, and Facet is inspired by biophilic design and fractals.

Carnegie Launches Heat And Glare Protected Window Fabrics In Collaboration With Création Baumann

Carnegie Launches Heat And Glare Protected Window Fabrics In Collaboration With Création Baumann

Carnegie has launched three new window fabrics—Shadow V, Cloud, and Shelter—in collaboration with Création Baumann, featuring heat and glare protection technology. These semi-transparent, aluminum-metalized textiles are designed for sustainability, being 100% PVC-free and contributing to LEED certification. The fabrics aim to enhance environmental sustainability and mental well-being while providing versatility for various applications in healthcare, hospitality, and education. Carnegie emphasizes its commitment to eco-friendly design, aligning with Création Baumann's long-standing sustainability goals.

Luum Textiles Launches Kinetic Energy Collection, Drawing Inspiration From the Dynamic Motion of the Digital and Physical Realms

Luum Textiles Launches Kinetic Energy Collection, Drawing Inspiration From the Dynamic Motion of the Digital and Physical Realms

Luum Textiles has launched the Kinetic Energy Collection, featuring six sustainable textiles inspired by the dynamic interplay between digital and physical realms. Key products include Scattergraph, Datastorm, Trichroma, Lithoprint, Median, and Earthshine, each showcasing unique designs, eco-friendly materials, and versatile applications for upholstery and wall coverings, emphasizing innovation, durability, and aesthetic appeal.