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Tolkien pattern polyurethane collection
January 1st, 2020
Taking a trip through fantasy writer J. R. R. Tolkien’s imagination, the Tolkien pattern polyurethane collection offers superior performance in 13 vibrant colors including Shire, Wizard, Mordor and Fantasy. With a line and dot repeat design, the collection is recommended for hospitality, workspace, restaurant and senior living. The fabric is Prop 65 compliant for a […]
A coral reef, upcycled
May 1st, 2019
A mix of upcycled wool, cotton and lyocell, Coral Garden is a call to action to the textile industry to use more sustainable practices. Photos: Vanessa Barragão. Textile artist Vanessa Barragão grew up in the seaside town of Albufeira, Portugal. s a designer she expresses her love of the ocean in the stunning art installation, […]
Watershed Dry Bags for airtight protection
May 1st, 2019
Sometimes the solution is in the simplest idea: That’s why Watershed® looked to closures on freezer food storage bags to create a seal for its Watershed Dry Bags that is 100 percent leakproof. Photos: Watershed. The folks at Watershed® like to say they are obsessed with water. CEO Eric Revels began his career as a […]
Upward mobility: on-the-go hot air ballooning
January 1st, 2019
Who doesn’t wish they could just fly away once in a while—especially at the sight of hot air balloons gracing the horizon? But expense, equipment and accessibility can make hot air ballooning prohibitive for the average person. FlyDOO, a start-up company based in southeast France, is aiming to change all of that. Founder Leandro Corradini, […]
Folded fabric sculpture
February 1st, 2018
The London Design Festival is an annual event that promotes London as the design capital of the world. It showcases the exciting and often cutting-edge work of artists, architects and designers at exhibits and installations in locations around the city. The Victoria & Albert Museum, the world’s leading museum of art and design, was the […]
Backpack repairs itself
February 1st, 2018
What happens if you’re out on the trail and your backpack gets punctured? It’s not a problem if you’re carrying the Wolverine Pack, a utility pack made with a self-healing textile. Developed by Slughaus, a San Francisco, Calif.-based design firm, the Wolverine owes its healing capabilities to FuseFabric™ technology. The regenerative fabric is created using […]
Polyurethane skin keeps furniture germ-free
June 1st, 2008
Problem: Seating fabric used in public areas can allow indirect transmission of bacteria, viruses, mold and mildew among users. Solution: Millions of naturally antimicrobial silver ions released gradually from the surface of AgUARDIAN™ polyurethane skin eliminate the majority of bacteria and other microbes on contact. The patent-pending process is safe, effective and guaranteed for the […]