Fabric

Staff -- Interior Design, 5/31/2007 12:00:00 AM

Maharam

Come in—the water's fine. Scuba sports the matte finish and the soft smoothness of neoprene, but has the toughness of polyurethane. Combine that with a knit backing, and it can stretch to cover any furniture shape. The 54-inch wide fabric comes in 25 colorways, including coral, Drizzle, Bottle, brick, mahogany, vanilla, cinnamon, Tourmaline, cocoon, charcoal, fig, Electric, and Dolphin. 251 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010; 800-645-3943; maharam.com. circle 450

Christian Fischbacher

Savor the romance of velvet with Violino and Valetta. Violino is a solid in cotton-viscose with a raised floral pattern, and is available in eight rich colorways: light and dark purples, scarlet, aqua, pewter, gold, beige, and brown. The coordinating stripes of Valetta, a viscose-cotton-polyester blend, come in five colorways. Each measures 54 inches wide. 570 South Melrose Street, Placentia, CA 92870; 800-776-6999; fischbacher-usa.com. circle 451

Jacquard By Georgette

A material girl once said Express Yourself. The Expression jacquards takes that showy attitude to heart with its play of turquoise velour paisley-esque swirls over its natural ground. It is available in lime green, magenta, chocolate brown, and tangerine. The polyester-viscose fabric is imported from Belgium. 1956 South La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90034; 310-841-0303; jacquardbygeorgette.com. circle 452

Douglass Industries

Check out Limited Edition Volume II's dazzling specialty yarns and constructions. Solange is available in Sea glass, salsa, and orchid; Petrona in Spa, Blackjack, graphite, sapphire, Spice, and Mineral; Starrynight in Surf, Candy, twilight, and forest; and Olivia in Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall. All sizes range from 51 to 54 inches. 412 Boston Avenue, Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215; 800-950-3684; dougind.com. circle 455

Carolyn Ray

Feel the cool breeze coming off the computer screen? Internet is a hand-painted linen sheer that recalls the sea in a trio of blues, grays, and greens. Each sports a fluid three-tone vertical ombre. Choose from indigo, kelp, or shadow. Each measures 57 inches wide. 578 Nepperhan Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10701; 914-476-0619; carolynray.com. circle 454

Spatial Element

Shibori is a fabric made utilizing a Japanese resist dye technique and the silk organza of Arashi Grain is lined in an ethereal pattern that evokes light reflected in a swimming pool. It's available in widths of 44 or 54 inches, and is offered in olive, turquoise, charcoal, royal, cherry, and custom colors. 255 West 94th Street, Suite 10F, New York, NY 10025; 917-701-9134; spatialelement.com. circle 453

Unika Vaev

The Flying Colors upholstery collection is all about rich colors, layered texture, and a touch of whimsy. Madly Plaid is a wool-nylon holding up to 40,000 Martindale rub cycles. Live Wire, Feathered Nest, and Straight Arrow are all polyester blends able to take at least 61,000 double rubs. Available in 37 colors collectively. 607 Norwich Avenue, Taftville, CT 06380; 800-237-1625; unikavaev.com. circle 456

Lepere

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Take a trip to the zoo with Zebrano. The striped pattern is formed by leather and suede cords, and is backed with latex. The stain-resistant piece is offered in five colors: red, black, brown, taupe, and orange, and comes in four standard sizes, and almost any custom size. 20 West 22nd Street, Suite 1105, New York, NY 10010; 212-488-7000; lepereinc.com. circle 457

Keleen Leathers

For the softest in leather, go for Buft. The fine Nubuck has a soft, velvet-like hand, and is made using a slightly thicker hide, which contributes to its pebbly appearance. Sizes average 60 to 65 square feet. Available in nine earthy colorways that will last, thanks to a treatment to resist spotting. 2315 Enterprise Drive, Suite 100, Westchester, IL 60154; 708-409-9800; keleenleathers.com. circle 460

Galbraith & Paul

Step into Spring Garden. This playful geometric floral is unique because each time artisans hand block the paint onto the cloth, the colors turn out differently. The pattern is offered on two weights of upholstery linen, in custom colors, or five fresh colorways: pale yellow, robin's egg, marigold, tangerine, and stone. 116 Shurs Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19127;215-508-0800; galbraithandpaul.com. circle 458

Cowtan & Tout

Caro is a retro design perfect for modern interiors. The horizontal weave of the semicircles was designed to allow for an extended range of colors that when blended, create even more shades. The viscose-cotton is offered in five colorways: Multi, beige, aqua, red, and blue, on natural and cream grounds.11 Eighth Avenue, Suite 930, New York, NY 10011; 212-647-6900; cowtan.com. circle 459

Kova Textiles

Your favorite candy has grown up to be a sophisticated fabric. Twizzle, part of the Krystal Weave SHEER Collection, enshrines those famous waves in vinyl-coated polyester and patent-pending clear and white polymer yarns, and can withstand up to 100,000 double rubs. Available in silver, black, and gold. 32 Union Square East, Suit 216, New York, NY 10003; 212-354-7591; kovatextiles.com. circle 461

Joseph Noble

Pachyderms are praising Elephant—it provides the look of their hide without their hide. Made of Poly Vinyl with a urethane top coating, and a polyester/cotton backing, the material can withstand 45,000 double rubs and still look fabulous. Available in African, Asian, Sumatran, and Indian. Maybe poaching is headed for extinction? 2025 Irving Boulevard, Suite 110, Dallas, TX 75207; 214-741-8100; josephnoble.com. circle 462

Cortina Leathers

The Couture collection offers several suites of ultranap suede, including solids, with geometric or decorative compliments. Chamois is a plain leather, Romina is a laser-cut geometric pattern, while Romina Perforated is laser-cut with perforations. The pure aniline-dyed hides average 15-18 square feet and come in 10 colors, including wedgewood, rouge, asphodel, Chino, Token, mole, senape, rust, mink, and sable. 45 West 25th Street, New York, NY 10010; 800-338-6229; cortinaleathers.com. circle 465

Moore & Giles

What do you get when you mix the wild with the refined? Serengeti Houndstooth. The unexpected twist on the tweedy original comes when the classic pattern is stenciled on soft, supple hides with short fur. Available in navy, black, and chocolate. The hides average 40 square feet. 1081 Tannery Row, Forest, VA 24551; 800-737-0169; mooreandgilesinc.com. circle 463

Luna Textiles

The Suite 280 Collection brings a modern sense of glamour to classic ornamental designs. Boutique is a cotton-nylon fabric in 6 colorways, including Chalkboard. Mezzanine and Plaza sport small, delicate curves and are made of Eco Intelligent polyester, an antimony-free fabric designed to stay in a closed-loop system of manufacture. Mezzanine is available in 11 colorways, including Jubilee; Plaza comes in 10, including Brulee. 2415 Third Street #280, San Francisco, CA 94107; 415-252-7125; lunatextiles.com. circle 464

Premier Leather and Suede

Let's go on Safari this spring (and bring the Easter bunny). In a nod to the season of rebirth, the manufacturer has combined a leopard print on cowhide with the pastel pink of an Easter bonnet. Offered in pink, blue, tan, white, and custom colors, the hides average 48 to 55 square feet. PO Box 6624, Oakland, CA 94603; 800-723-7720; premierleatherandsuede.com. circle 466

F. Schumacher & Co.

Interior Design Hall of Fame Member Jaime Drake has expanded his fabric collection with Babe's Tweed, a festive mélange of color and texture. The 54-inch wide fabric, sporting natural silk and novelty yarns, is perfect for draperies, and can be backed for upholstery application. Available in Maraschino, Granny Smith, Woods, and Manhattan. 79 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016; 800-332-3384; fsco.com. circle 467

Pindler & Pindler

Ayano is a floral silk damask any geisha would be proud to wear. It nods to Japanese kimono design, and is offered in five colorways: fuchsia, Incense, Garden, tangerine, and jasmine. Compliment it with Ming, a solid silk shantung. Available in eight colorways, including plumwine. Both are 54 inches wide. 11910 Poindexter Avenue, Moorpark, CA 93021; 800-669-6002; pindler.com. circle 470

SoFar/SoNear

Welcome to Fantasia. The three designs— Paysage Fiabesque, Jardin Japonais, and Dans l'Eau—are inspired by nature. But the fanciful pieces are closer to Walt Disney than Walden Pond. All patterns can be printed on an array of 55-inch wide ground cloths, including silk, silk velvet, and satin cotton. Available in several combinations of silver and hot colors—fuschia/silver, black/silver, red/silver, and violet/silver. 24 Via Solferino, Milan, Italy 20121; 39-340-543-5370; sofarsonear.com. circle 469

Kinnasand

Rocco snared Cologne's Interior Innovation best detail award. No wonder—new weaving technology creates multi-layered colored panels that flow into each other, and the change from sheer to densely woven stripes creates cool airiness. The polyester drapery fabric is 118 inches wide and comes in pink-red, blue-brown, green-yellow, and white-grey. 6 Danziger Strausse, D-26655 Westerstrede, Germany, 49-04-488-5160; kinnasand.com. circle 468

Sina Pearson

Springtime in Italy informs the sprightly Primavera's two complimentary patterns. Spumoni's playful spots and abstractions of fruit and nut pieces, and Capri's stripes evoke the Italian seaside. The delicious cotton-polyester upholstery fabric comes in 10 buoyant coordinating colorways. 150 Varick Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-366-1146; sinapearson.com. circle 471

Townsend Leather

The Expressions Collection of embossed and hand-tipped leathers is all about rich texture, pattern, and color. From the delicate leaf pattern of Floreale to the large swooping Plume and the tighter weaves of Chain Link and Maze, there's something for everyone. In 10 colors from cardamom and saffron to clove. 45-49 Townsend Avenue, Johnstown, NY 12095; 518-762-2764; townsendleather.com. circle 472

Brentano

Compass keeps your designs on course. The collection takes inspiration from antique instruments and direction locators on exploration maps. The viscose-chenille yarn, which forms the compass, gives the fabric its lustrous, sculptural appearance. Offered in nine adventurous colorways, including royal purple, ice blue, and a fiery red. 1451 Paddock Drive, Northbrook, IL 60062; 800-338-7210; brentanofabrics.com. circle 475

Robert Allen

The Global Accents collection boasts 93 designs and a world of style. Contemporary touches like metallic yarns, multi-textured constructions and geometric shapes update classics. Global Luxury is seen in Peacock and avocado; Walk About in Peacock; Satisfaction in Pistachio; and Celocia in chocolate. The wovens withstand between 30,000 to 60,000 double rubs. 11 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036, 800-333-3778; robertallendesign.com. circle 473

Nanimarquina

Déployé blankets utilize innovative metal-working techniques to create geometric cuts in a modern variant of the traditional shawl. When spread out in the home, other colors and textures are visible through the cuts. The wool blankets measure 53 1/5 by 70 9/10 inches and are available in red/black and green/black. Església 10 3er D, 08024 Barcelona, Spain; 34-932-376-465; nanimarquina.com. circle 474

twenty2

This studio is expanding its line of hand-printed fabrics with ground cloths and the Peekaboo pattern. They can be customized with any color combination, including gingerale, derby, wheatgrass, or massmam, or a variety of stock grounds, including linens, cottons, and a synthetic avora for high-traffic areas. The earth-friendly fabrics are printed with water-based inks and washed with a chemical-free saline solution. 21 Camp Dutton Road, Litchfield, CT 06759; 888-222-3036; twenty2.net. circle 476

Yoma Textiles

Bardot brings traditional French brocade a modern bombshell sensibility. The scale of the vividly colored jacquard has grown and taken on an Asian influence. The rayon-polyester is not just a pretty face; it can take 80,000 double rubs. Available in seven colorways: sable, azure, celadon, poppy, cinnamon, leaf, and sand. 580 Broadway, Suite 1209, New York, NY 10012; 212-431-4794; yoma.com. circle 477

Henry Calvin Fabrics

Travel the Serengeti with this large scale pattern's elongated basket weave. Note how the pocket-weave construction creates a softly puffed effect, highlighted by the contrasting weave lines. The relaxed and slightly rugged linen-cotton-nylon blend is available in blue hibiscus, grassland, Antelope, Giraffe, desert clay, and safari brown. 2046 Lars Way, Medford, OR 97501; 888-732-1996; henrycalvin.com. circle 478

Pollack

These lush fabrics will whisk you to Indochina. Hmong Plush's viscose velvet draws the eye to both voided ground and luxurious pile. Pattaya Plush, the smaller-scaled geometric, provides contrast, while Hmong Check's cotton-boucle and polyester yarns create a fascinating pattern. Each heavy-duty fabric comes in at least seven colorways, such as Tidal Pool and jade. 150 Varick Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-627-7766; pollackassociates.com. circle 479

Knoll

Spring is the perfect time for Renewal. Betwixt, Spark, and Prep are both sharp-looking and eco-friendly. Made of recycled and recyclable polyester, they have no added backing or finishes for easier recycling. Plus, the sturdy durable trio can withstand between 80,000 and 100,000 double rubs. Available in eight to 12 colorways, including Delft, cornflower, and aqua. 1235 Water Street, East Greenville, PA 18041; 800-343-5665; knolltextiles.com. circle 480

Kravet Contract

The sleek Techno Vinyl collection is keeping it simple with two snappy patterns: TechStripe and Tech Vibe. TechStripe is in 24 bright iridescent colorways, including cherry, spice, apricot, citron, lime, fern, Pool, Spa, and sapphire; Tech Vibe, a basketweave, boasts 10. Both are made of polyurethane—TechStripe is backed with polyester, and Tech Vibe with nylon. They can withstand up to 80,000 double rubs. 225 Central Avenue South, Bethpage, NY 11714; 800-648-5728; kravetcontract.com. circle 481

Hinson & Company

In Taurus Chenille, geometry rules. The ¾-inch squares are placed at ¾-inch intervals creating a satisfying pattern any mathematician—and the rest of us—could love. The frames are woven from non-chenille polyester, which makes them pop against the background's irregular weave. The acrylic-polyester comes in spruce, sand, mocha, straw, and bronze/olive. 27-35 Jackson Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101; 212-475-4100. circle 485

Janus et Cie

This manufacturer is introducing its first textile line with a bang. More than 150 fabrics cover all the bases: stripes, herringbones, chenilles, failles, voiles, burlaps, and jacquards come in a world of colors from neutrals to brights. Made of solution-dyed acrylic, they are as tough as they are pretty. 8687 Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood, CA 90069; 800-245-2687; janusetcie.com. circle 482

Weave Design

Samba this spring. The latest fabric from the Extravagant Textures collection is an appropriately rich, nubby upholstery. Its intriguing texture was inspired by chipped granite. But unlike its stone muse, the cotton-silk-paper blend is soft to the touch and is offered in white sand. 250 West 103rd Street, Suite 11C, New York, NY 10025; 212-666-9252. circle 484

Anzea

Test the Outer Limits with this spacey new upholstery textile. The cotton-polyester can take 50,000 double-rubs and measures 54 inches wide. Its mid-century modern vibe is lightened by a wink to the sci-fi genre. Colorways include Sci-Fi, Enterprise, Twilight Zone, Galactica, Ghost Hunters, and White Light. Beam us up, Scotty! 901 Foch Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107; 877-862-6932; anzea.com. circle 483

Place Textiles

Petaluma is named for the California town whose hills are covered in wild poppies. Those blooms, which appear to be stitched on the surface of the finely woven ground, dominate the pattern of this fun polyester-cotton fabric. The 12 vibrant colorways sport tone-on-tone combinations and contrasts, including Valencia, Meadow, Azalea, Night Sky, Tabriz, and sable. 150 Varick Street, 9th floor, New York, NY 10013,212-255-7978; placetextiles.com. circle 486

Texstyle

The manufacturer is expanding its popular Esprit leather line with five new colors: cherry, pitch brown, Java, Root Beer, and polar white. The French calfskin hides, which average 25 square feet, are vegetable-tanned and finished with pure aniline dyes. Like all full-grain leathers, they achieve a lovely patina with age. 200 Lexington Avenue, Suite 243, New York, NY 10016; 800-524-1598; texstyledesign.com. circle 490

Malabar

Why not welcome spring this year with a green fabric? Taishan, an eco-friendly velvet, blends cotton and bamboo, a plant that needs no pesticides or fertilizers, and creates no pollution in processing. It's versatile too: light and supple enough for curtains, yet sturdy enough for upholstery. Available in 35 colors, including lotus, liquid gold, fern, Rubia, Orchid, Paris, and Aubretia. 8A Trowbridge Drive, Bethel, CT 06801; 877-625-2227; malabar.co.uk. circle 487

Donghia

Suzani draws inspiration from a traditional blanket made in central Asia in the 19th Century. The woven fabric is a viscose-silk-polyester blend, which measures 54 inches wide, and is available in four colorways: blue bliss, pink passion, green envy, and ivory innocence. 265 Washington Street, Mount Vernon, NY 10553; 800-366-4442; donghia.com. circle 489

Arc-Com Fabrics

Head Uptown with this directional jacquard. The 54-inch upholstery fabric is a cotton-nylon-polyester blend that can take up to 100,000 double rubs. Available in nine colorways, including Ocean, Spice, cinnamon, Mineral, Godiva, pecan, lichen, butterscotch, and bay leaf. 33 Ramland Road South, Orangeburg, NY 10962; 800-223-5466; arc-com.com. circle 488

Designtex

Die-cut Ingeo is from the manufacturer's third collaborative line with the Soloman R. Guggenheim Foundation. Made from Ingeo PLA, a biodegradable material derived from cornstarch, the lightweight drapery was inspired by the rotunda of the famous New York museum. The swirls are created by fusing, embossing and die-cutting the Ingeo. 200 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014; 800-221-1540; dtex.com. circle 491

Fabricteria Maki

Maki Yamamoto designed Musubi—which means "tied" in Japanese—as a paean to that country's custom of wrapping gifts with elaborate papers and bows. Ribbons of white vinyl dotted with bows are sewn down silver linen to elegant effect. Perfect for window treatments or wall hangings. Offered in 4 by 8 foot panels. 4877 Broadway, #4I, New York, NY 10034; 212-304-0540; fabricteriamaki.com. circle 495

Duralee

Go graphic and monochromatic this spring with Domino Prints. Bold patterns (33 to be exact) cover all the bases, from ogees to geometrics, dancing silhouettes to florals. Classics have been refreshed, with a focus on positive and negative space. All fabrics are 100 percent cotton and measure 54 inches wide. 1775 Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore NY 11706; 800-275-3872; duralee.com. circle 492

Jim Thompson

Urban textures inspired the Metro Cloth collection; appropriately, it's heavy on industrial chic. Take 57th & 5th, which evokes aerial photographs of New York. Dots represent people, rectangles symbolize the grid. Available in five colorways: ivory gray, silver gray, banana oil, tawny gold, and chocolate. The cotton-polyester-rayon blend is 56 inches wide. 1694 Chantilly Drive, Atlanta, GA 30324; 800-262-0336; jimthompson.com. circle 494

Le Studio Anthost

Halloween comes early this year with the eerie Fantomes. Astrid de Saint Anthost folds a piece of light, medium or heavyweight linen (or a custom fabric) in random pleats, irons the pleats down, then airbrushes the cloth. When unfolded and ironed flat, apparitions appear where the cloth was untouched. The 58-inch-wide fabric can be airbrushed in custom colors. 21-79A 24th Street, Astoria, NY 11105; 718-267-8907; lestudioanthost.com. circle 493

Dessin Fournir

Grab your picnic basket and head to the country with Sonoma Check. This cheerful linen is the perfect fabric for the lazy days of summer. It is available in 11 delicious colorways: clove, indigo, Maraschino, Caper, faded denim, tarragon, cornflower, pumpkin, pistachio, mustard, and natural. 308 West Mill Street, Plainville, KS 67663; 785-434-7200; dessinfournir.com. circle 496

Chilewich

The woven vinyl fabric originally invented as an alternative to traditional flooring is now available backed and un-backed for upholstery, panels and wall covering. Plynyl By-the-Yard comes in three weaves: bamboo, basketweave and Ikat. Available in 23 colorways, including walnut, latte, almond, tan, and dark brown. 44 East 32nd Street, New York, NY 10016; 212-679-9204; chilewich.com. circle 497

Circa Furniture

Behold the Marrakesh Gate. Or at least, take in the exotic motifs found in the Medina Souk in Morocco's most famous city. This 54-inch heavyweight polyester-rayon carries a subtle sheen, beckoning all to touch. Available in four rich colorways: pearl & platinum, sapphire & truffle, espresso & platinum, and pearl & gold. 655 North Robertson Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069; 310-289-4804; circafurniture.com. circle 500

Andrea Valentini

Certain to set designers a buzz, the Hive honeycomb will evoke beehives without the stickiness. The polyethylene and polyurethane fabric is light, durable, washable, and fire retardant—suitable for wall and ceiling applications and works as upholstery as well. Produced in panels of 20 by 20 inches, it is offered in metallic silver, Godiva brown, and charcoal gray, or in custom colors. 558 Mineral Spring Avenue, #331, Pawtucket, RI 02860; 401-467-7104; andreavalentini.com. circle 499

Carnegie

Pick up some good Karma. The large-scale design—the signature pattern of the Vibe Upholstery Collection—takes inspiration from fractals. Feel your stress dissipate as the rough, fragmented geometric shapes subdivide into space. The 54-inch polyester-cotton comes in seven standard colors named for numbers. It can take up to 66,000 double-rubs. 110 North Centre Avenue, Rockville Center, NY 11570; 800-727-6770; carnegiefabrics.com. circle 498