Sound tested Too often we design environments with our eyes, not our ears. Sound that is not managed properly interferes with complex task performance, speech intelligibility, behaviour, and is a potential stress inducer. Acoustics is a huge, important topic that is addressed interestingly by Julian Treasure in his TED Talk. Acoustic performance is sometimes an […]
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Designtex continues to challenge the performance fabric ascetic with its latest release of stunning fabrics: Piezo, Mackintosh and Glamp Tackle everyday demands, beautifully. Greet real life with style. This is a series of versatile, hardworking textiles with a luxurious handle. 3041 Piezo Piezo is a striking velvet jacquard that bridges tradition and technology. Surprisingly adaptive, Piezo […]
The latest innovative product from the award winning German Skai range is Skai Vyp Coffee. Skai have found a way to repurpose used coffee grounds as a raw material which when combined with the amazing Laif technology produces a breathable upholstery fabric. The authentic look and soft feel, the consistent use of sustainable ingredients and […]
One of our key manufacturers: Designtex worked closely with West Elm to capture the essence of the work from home spirit in a new range of performance fabrics . Introducing four handsome woven wonders that are right at home wherever people live, play and work right now. This DESIGNTEX creative collaboration with West Elm results […]
Want unlimited freedom in wall-design, need commercial grade materials? We live in a rainbow of Chaos – Paul Cezanne Interior Design is a creative talent. But for many years design has been limited to selecting from a range of pre-configured material selections. An art form yes, but only paintable with limited colours. We have all […]
Designtex do performance fabrics like no others. Kath and Kim are two shining examples of the amazing Designtex range qualities: Bleach treatable Alcohol treatable Hydrogen peroxide treatable Quaternary ammonium treatable Nano stain resistant 100,000 wyzenbeek and environmentally conscious produced using recycled content [contributes to LEED], heavy metal free. Read more about Kath and Kim here […]
Need Heathcare fabrics that are up for the fight Breaking News! We now have COVID19 conquering fabric While the world has been searching for a vaccine, Drapilux have been developing COVID19 destroying fabric. 11 product items within the extensive Drapilux product range now can be finished with HeiQ Viroblock technology which will destroys viruses and […]
It’s been a big year with many challenges for all of us. Xmas is a great time to reset and refresh. Thankyou for your amazing support throughout the year here’s to a great, nourishing, revitalising 2021! Our warehouse will be closed from 23/12 to 17/1 for the summer shutdown. During this period we will continue […]
Hi it’s Ruby again, today I decided to find something from the windows section, I really liked the Drapilux Akustik 155, because I think they are very colourful, cool and modern, they also made the fabric out of polyester and it’s fireproof. Because it is also acoustic the curtain absorbs sounds! You can hear people […]
Hi it’s Ruby again, today I decided to find something from the furniture section, I really liked the Skai digital vinyl – denim, because I think it’s very modern and abstract, I also love they made the fabric out of vinyl but printed jeans on it, also it feels like leather. Its digitally printed ie; […]