Productsphere New Look
Metropolis Magazine|September2018

A new batch of textiles eschews rigid grids and crisp edges for a softer, more casual feel. This is not to say the offerings lack sophistication: On the contrary, these collections demonstrate how the industry has pushed itself in ways material, technical, ethical, and aesthetic.

Katie Okamoto
Productsphere New Look

01 KNOLLTEXTILES DONOVAN DRAPERY

There are limited natural-fiber drapery options suitable for commercial use, but Donovan, a sheer from KnollTextiles’ fashion-inspired Intertwine collection, fits the bill. The wool and silk noil weave produces a soft, versatile drapery that, at close glance, reveals color variations. knolltextiles.com

02 KVADRAT GLOW

This design from the late Frans Dijkmeijer— one of Europe’s master weavers—is being released to the market this fall. The company worked with Giulio Ridolfo to perfect the color of this textile, which is produced on a jacquard loom. kvadrat.dk, kvadratmaharam.com

03 SCHUMACHER NAUTILUS COLLECTION

Nautilus makes not-so-subtle references to its marine theme with names like Great Barrier Reef, Coralline, and Lotus Batik for its series of patterned fabrics and wall-coverings. As has come to be expected from Schumacher, the cheerful collection is grounded by clever patterns-as-neutrals, like Abaco (pictured)— a small-scale hexagonal weave. fschumacher.com

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