Fabric introductions

By Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, April 23, 2006

These companies are exhibiting at Proposte at Villa Erba in Cernobbio, Italy; at the Grand Hotel di Como and Villa Parravicini, also in Cernobbio; and at Scoperta at the Fiera Milano in Milan, Italy.

Alonso Mercader

Scoperta

This Spanish company is introducing microfiber fabrics and synthetic leathers for the residential and contract markets.

Annabel

Scoperta

This Belgian company and its co-exhibitor Interweaving are introducing jacquard and dobby fabrics, including flatwovens and velvets, for residential and contract applications. The fabrics are produced with ecologically friendly finishing processes.

Antecuir

Scoperta

Introductions at this major Spanish producer include Enoa, a microfiber upholstery fabric that meets contract standards and can be cleaned with water. The fabric is touted as 100% ecologically sound and carries the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certificate.

Artplast

Scoperta

This Turkish supplier is adding articles to its line of faux leather for upholstery and other applications.

Audejas

Scoperta

This Lithuanian supplier, celebrating 60 years of operation this year, is introducing jacquard, plush, flocked, linen and wool fabrics.

Aydin Tekstil

Scoperta

Introductions from this large Turkish mill include woven chenilles, jacquard and plain velvets, flocked fabrics and mattress ticking.

Aznar

Proposte

Introductions from this Spanish mill include:

• Art Nouveau — a collection of subtle stripes.

• Boucle — nubby textures in a broad array of colorways.

• Chillout — a chenille-stripe solid pattern in fresh, modern colors.

• Ornega — an allover single-stem chrysanthemum pattern in red or black on natural.

• Hape — a whimsical pattern of circles.

• Atun — a subtly shaded scribble design.

• Tau — a stylized layered floral in natural, beige and black.

• Pegasus — a collection of black, white and natural stripes, ferns and pinwheel florals.

Baco's

Scoperta

A silk specialist when it was launched 30 years ago, this Italian supplier is introducing cashmere, linen, cotton and silk articles.

Bambu Textil

Scoperta

Introductions from this young Spanish company are inspired by the late 1960s and early '70s, featuring a modern minimalist look.

Betsol

Scoperta

Introductions from this family-operated Spanish enterprise include:

• Barbar — a two-tone effect polyester and cotton.

• Eleganza — a chenille fabric.

Brunotte

Scoperta

This family-operated German company, which specializes in printing and dyeing cotton as well as printing microfiber and textile finishing, is introducing collections for upholstery and pillows.

CA GI

Scoperta

Introductions from this Italian producer of dobby upholstery fabrics, both piece-dyed and yarn-dyed, include Scozia and Galles, collections with colors and motifs inspired by the 1970s.

Covington

Grand Hotel di Como

Introductions from this American supplier include:

• Anatolia — a heavy woven chenille based on an exotic Anatolian kilim. Viscose and polyester.

• Bacall and Deneuve — flocked fabrics.

• Nobu — a flocked geometric on a linen ground.

• Barra — a modern jacquard velvet.

• Bellini — luxury velvet with gently aged and worn gold accents. Viscose and cotton.

• Iona — chenille with rustic linen backgrounds.

• Rambler — solid velvet with textural distressed slub elements. Offered backed for upholstery applications. Polyester.

• Venezia — luxurious yarn-dyed classic Venetian velvet stripe. Viscose and cotton.

Cuvé

Scoperta

Introductions from this Italian producer include bouclè and plain, textured jacquards in more than 30 colorways.

Defoor Jozef

Scoperta

This family-run Belgian source for woven fabrics is introducing jacquard and dobby upholstery fabric, as well as suede fabric and faux leather.

Dekortex

Grand Hotel di Como

This North American velvet specialist is introducing a 100% cotton corduroy velvet in 36 colors; a new 100% wool satin in 40 colors; and a 100% cotton velvet with a linen velvet look in 65 colors.

Delius

Proposte

This ninth-generation German silk specialist is introducing several soft, durable pile fabrics in bright fashion colors and showing the latest Crypton high-performance upholstery fabrics that are stain-, water- and bacteria-resistant. Also adding printed, jacquard and dobby woven velours in high-performance Trevira CS fabrics.

Dicitex Décor

Scoperta

This giant Indian producer, which collaborates with an Italian design house, is introducing jacquard and other upholstery and curtain fabrics.

Edgar Fabrics

Grand Hotel di Como

This American fabric supplier is introducing its second collection of printed double-backed suede fabrics in a range of styling, texture and design theme. Each pattern has a complementary or accenting pattern related by design and color. The fabric is drapeable and durable to more than 30,000 double rubs. Other patterns include:

• Yoda — a rich tonal chenille featuring a raised chenille rectangle set against a matte satin ground. Cotton and polyester.

• Marlow and Mira — color-coordinated designs in vibrant and vintage colorways that contrast and harmonize. Marlow is a stripe, but with contrasting tissue picks that create a soft, subtle check effect. Mira is a classic diamond with a contrasting geometric shape inside the diamond, and set against a faille background. Both are cotton and polyester, dual-purpose fabrics.

• Kirkland, Korbel and Kendal — from the new Sonoma collection. Kirland is an updated stria stripe; Korbel is a pocketweave diamond with contrasting tissue picks; and Kendal is a midscale plaid accented with a contrasting twisted cable. All are cotton and polyester and color-coordinated.

E.Cima

Scoperta

This family-owned Spanish company, dedicated to upholstery fabric production since 1954, is introducing a range of fabrics, particularly polyester and polyamide knits.

Erre Erre

Scoperta

Introductions from this Italian supplier include an exclusive range of upholstery and decorative fabrics, velvets and trimmings.

Epengle

Scoperta

Introductions from this Turkish company, founded in 1961, include velvets produced in compliance with international quality standards and eco-friendly methods.

ETS Nelen & Delbeke

Scoperta

Introductions from this young Belgian weaving mill include linen and cotton/linen blends, as well as new jacquards, stonewashed articles and embroidered fabrics.

Fayteks

Scoperta

This Turkish company is featuring new colors and designs in synthetic leathers for upholstery applications.

Flocktex Inds.

Scoperta

This Israeli producer is showcasing its leather-like Impala upholstery fabric, which is used under such brand names as Novalife and Magical and comes in 38 solid colors.

Flokser Group

Scoperta

Introductions from this Turkish supplier include faux leather and suede fabrics.

Geotex

Scoperta

Introductions from this young Italian jacquard weaving company feature modern and contemporary fabrics made of woven natural fibers, including flax, hemp and jute, as well as the company's fire-resistant fabrics in Trevira and Kanekaron polyester.

Gurle Suni Deri A.S.

Scoperta

This Turkish specialist is introducing polyurethane and PVC synthetic leathers for upholstery in a wide range of colors, designs and skin pattern reproductions.

Hijos De Antonio Ferre S.A.

Scoperta

This Spanish family company, established in 1914, is showcasing introductions that reflect the Mediterranean culture in rich, bright colors and natural fiber fabrics.

Höpke International Fabrics

Scoperta

This German fabric source is introducing opulent jacquard, plain and classic designs in traditional, transitional and contemporary styles.

Imatex

Proposte

Introductions from this Italian company focus on bright, fresh colors and designs with a transitional/contemporary flavor, as well as jacquards with a three-dimensional velvet look and strong colors.

Indian Silks

Scoperta

This Indian producer is introducing silk, silk blends and polyester fabrics for upholstery, all with coordinating sheer curtain fabrics.

Interfabrics

Scoperta

This 40-year-old Spanish fabric manufacturer is introducing upholstery and decorative fabrics in polyester, viscose, cotton, rayon and linen. Its trademarks include Visual and Destiny & Design.

J.B. Martin

Grand Hotel di Como

Introductions from this American velvet specialist include Charles, a traditional pattern printed on polyester velvet.

José Bartual Castellets

Scoperta

This Spanish manufacturer is introducing high-end classical upholstery and decorative fabrics in woven jacquard constructions.

Kets

Scoperta

Introductions at this leading Turkish upholstery fabric manufacturer include woven velvet, plain woven velvet jacquards, flatwovens, as well as prints and pile fabrics such as flock.

Landwehr

This German weaver of high-end luxury upholstery fabrics is debuting upscale chenille fabrics combined with fancy yarns, as well as a range of jacquards featuring various yarn combinations. Patterns include Dietmar, Ditlind and Larry, in shades of green, blue and brown.

Matisse

Scoperta

Introductions at this French producer of upscale fabrics include woven and print designs of polyester, viscose, acetate and linen, accented with Lurex, glitter and mohair.

Microfibres

Scoperta

Introductions include a wide range of nylon velvet fabrics in a broad color palette.

Mollino

Scoperta

Introductions from this German company include printed and woven designs with coordinated plains in such categories as upholstery, decorative, juvenile and outdoor.

Movelta

Scoperta

This vertical Belgian pile fabric specialist is introducing plain, printed, jacquard and shadow velvets for upholstery applications.

Muvantex

Scoperta

Introductions from this Belgian producer include flatwovens, chenilles, velvets, suede fabrics, simulated leathers and contract fabrics.

Munzert

Proposte

Introductions from this German mill include rustic and fine constructions in trendy shades of green, brown, natural and beige.

Nachik by Ilith

Scoperta

This Israeli company is introducing Wild & Glamorous, a combination of contradictions using a broad range of fabrics, including faux leather, suede and fur.

Nath Brothers

Scoperta

This Indian company is introducing jacquard, dobby and embroidered fabrics for decorative, bed linen and upholstery applications.

ON-EM Tekstil

Scoperta

This Turkish producer is introducing medium and high-end fabrics for decorative applications.

Passamaneria Italiana

Scoperta

This Italian trim specialist is introducing a range of tiebacks, tassels, braids, cords and fringes for the upholstery manufacturing trade.

Peter Moeller

Scoperta

This German specialist in imitation leather is launching innovative polyurethane and PVC designs in new colors.

Quaker Fabric

Grand Hotel di Como

This major American mill is introducing multi-layered jac-quard fabrics with puckered grounds and chenille and boucle motifs; linen fabrics with cut chenille motifs; flatwoven constructions in both dry cotton and silky constructions; plain fabrics featuring linen, rayon, acrylic and cotton in a range of yarn types; and textures from flat to dimensional.

Ratti D

Proposte

Introductions from this well-known Italian design house include:

• Pattern 2772/2 — tropical leaves printed with metallic pigments on natural pleated linen.

• Pattern 3150/6 — an ornamental design printed on 100% cotton featuring a combination of metallic and regular print.

• Pattern 3118/3 — a Japanese design printed on cotton velvet and shaded with metallic pigment.

• Pattern 3109/8 — a traditional paisley printed on cotton velvet in spice colorways.

• Pattern 2540/3 — a damask printed on silk and viscose velvet with a special pigment technique for an antique look.

Reliance Inds.

Scoperta

This Fortune 500 Indian company is introducing a variety of home furnishings fabrics, including jacquards, dobbies, velours and knits for upholstery and other applications.

Richter Group

Scoperta

This Danish company is introducing its latest developments and ranges of leather and textiles for the upholstery and mattress manufacturing markets.

Rioma

Scoperta

This Spanish company is presenting its latest collections of fabrics for home decoration and upholstery.

Romain Maes

Scoperta

This Belgian velvet specialist is introducing New Classics, a refreshing approach to traditional designs, marrying hip colors with sophistication.

Rustika

Scoperta

This Spanish company, a division of the Antecuir group, is presenting its Natural Inspiration designs for 2006, inspired by rustic "sack" fabric, but with a smooth touch. Patterns include Curtis, Nicole and Bogart, in fresh colors with a variety of textures. Also showcasing Enoa, a high-performance fabric that is easily cleaned with plain water.

Satin Textiles

Scoperta

Introductions at this Thai manufacturer range from contemporary to nostalgic.

Sedac Textiles

Scoperta

This Belgian company is introducing a wide range of durable synthetic leather with easy-care performance and fashionable colorways.

Seteria

Proposte

Introductions from this Italian silk specialist include:

• Classical luxury fabrics including silk and linen in such constructions as brocade, lampasse and lisere, enriched with gold and silver metallic yarns, with both bright and opaque effects.

• Rustic luxury fabrics that blend silk and linen and silk and cotton.

Spandauer Velours

Scoperta

Introductions include the latest designs in velvet, flocked fabric and chenille constructions.

Sree Padmini

Scoperta

This Indian silk specialist is introducing pure silk in woven checks, stripes and plaids, as well as dobby and jacquard designs, tapestries, damasks, chenilles, printed silks and embroidered fabrics suitable for upholstery and other interior applications.

Tave Di Rossini

Scoperta

This Italian producer, in business for more than 60 years, is debuting a large collection of classic and modern coordinates and flame-retardant fabrics.

Tavelmo

Scoperta

This Belgian producer is launching its latest offerings of plain jacquard, chenille and printed fabrics.

Tessitura Fumagalli

Scoperta

This Italian company, which specializes in woven jacquard upholstery fabrics, is introducing Sogno, a collection characterized by geometric and floral patterns in combination with fresh, current colors.

Textil Casa Moda

Scoperta

Introductions from this Spanish company include an extensive collection of prints and jacquards available in wide width or as part of the company's ready-made range, including bedding, curtains, pillows and throws.

Textum

Scoperta

This German producer is introducing synthetic leather, microfiber and linen in plain, printed, flocked and chenille constructions.

Tissat International

Scoperta

This young Belgian weaver is introducing jacquard and dobby constructions in modern and traditional looks for upholstery and curtain fabrics.

Valdese Weavers

Grand Hotel di Como

Introductions from this upscale American mill include:

• Flamboyant — classic motifs in patchwork blocks in fig colorway. Rayon, cotton and polyester.

• Bonham — stylized contemporary floral with chenille accents and slubby matte ground in twig colorway.

Van Neder

Scoperta

Introductions from this Belgian company include woven jac-quard upholstery fabrics, on-trend velvets and flatweaves in new qualities and fresh colors.

Vanelli

Villa Parravicini

Introductions from this Turkish mill include:

• Makis — a textural stripe with multiple motifs in fresh colors. Polyester, viscose and cotton.

• Ombra — circles of boucle and chenille in rose, purple, aqua, melon, teal and lime.

• Vianna — a raw silk look with a foliage pattern. Polyester and viscose.

• Siragusa — a very heavily textured article mixing sheen and matte. Polyester, acrylic and viscose.

Waesland

Scoperta

This vertical Belgian company is introducing its latest range of high-end piece-dyed fabrics.

Zoli Dino

Scoperta

This design-driven Italian company, founded in 1972 and ISO 9001: Vision 2000 certified, is launching its latest "art" in the form of fabrics.