Fabric

Staff -- Interior Design, 10/31/2006 12:00:00 AM

Precious Pieces

Washi, handcrafted Japanese parchment, is laced with delicacy. Made from the elongated fibers of several plants, including mulberry, it combines ancient technique with a modern minimal elegance. Kumo, or quilted cloud, is a web of paper, which can work as a small accent piece or a large wall covering. It comes in sheets of 2 feet by 3 feet, and can also be ordered in custom sizes up to 30 feet by 100 feet. 259 East 10th Street, New York, NY 10009; 212-598-5903; precious-piece.com. circle 415

Maharam

Get ready for the breezy season with Shepards Check—thick, soft tweed in an exaggerated houndstooth pattern. The fabric juxtaposes thick woolen yarns with finer ones on both the warp and weft to create a dense, soft texture. The wool and nylon fabric measures 53 inches wide and can withstand more than 30,000 Martindale cycles. Available in six colorways: black/white, ochre/gold, beige/white, berry/scarlet, black/taupe, and cobalt/turquoise. 251 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010; 800-645-3943; maharam.com. circle 416

Mokum

This textile manufacturer's newest collection is packed with both frosty naturals and timber-toned neutrals. The whimsical yet soft sensibility is the perfect compliment to this snug fall season. The upholstery fabric Karelian captures delicate, leafless trees that could almost read as frost patterns on glass. Five colors are available: Birch, Ebony, Glacier, Mulberry, and Peacock. 138 Pavilion Drive, Mangere, 1701, New Zealand; 866-523-4437; mokumtextiles.com. circle 417

Pierre Frey

This season, the French design house turns its attention to folk designs from the Ural plains to the steppes of Anatolia. Acrylic and cotton Mersina is a black-and-white jacquard, with timeless stylized flowers, that draws inspiration from the traditional indigo clothing worn by the women of the ancient Chinese Miao culture. 979 Third Avenue, Suite 1611, New York, NY 10022; 212-421-0534; pierrefrey.com. circle 420

Salt UK

With Horsehair, from the company's Bespoke Collection, designer June Swindell sought to create different densities in the panel through variations in weave. The idea was to help the eye travel quickly through the panel in some areas, but stop it on the surface in others. She's got our attention. Each piece is custom sized. 116 Oxo Tower, Bargehouse Street, London, SE1 9PH, UK, 44-207-593-0007; salt-uk.com. circle 418

Townsend Leather

Have the rich buttery feel of leather with the high drama of Black & White. The collection of 10 leathers include three embossed patterns—Abstract Floral, Royale Damask and Palm Damask—plus texture and contrast with Tweed Woven. The line is rounded out with subtly grained solids in black or white. 45-49 Townsend Avenue, Johnstown, NY 12095; 800-852-0144; townsendleather.com. circle 419

Woodnotes Oy

Add a bit of organic elegance to any space with a decorative knit made of spun paper yarn. The innovative and delicate textile is hand-woven and lends easy grace to everything from the sofa to the bed. Offered in eight colors: White Stone, cloud, Spring, dry straw, nature, sky, Absinthe, and Wengé. It measures 4 ½ feet by 6 ½ feet. Through Orange Living, P.O. Box 1253, Carrboro, NC 27510; 919-942-1608; woodnotes.fi. circle 421

Stacy Garcia

The Transitions collection gets its modern retro look by blending mid-century modern imagery with contrasting organic and contemporary elements. Atomic Leaf, made of Avora polyester, gets depth from its overlapping shadows created by the polyester jacquard of the Seabreeze base cloth. Meanwhile, polyester coordinates Swinger Stripe and Lounge keep things interesting. While shown in warm and rich Harvest Yellow, the patterns are also available in Blue Martini and Avocado, plus custom colors. 504 Airport Executive Park, Nanuet, NY 10954; 845-426-0756; stacygarciainc.com. circle 422

Jim Thompson

As sturdy as it is striking, Amazon Lily marries childlike, freestyle geometric forms and traditional techniques—their discharge printing technique is deployed on a pure cotton chenille canvas. This heavy-duty fabric is water and stain repellent, and measures 54 inches wide. It is in six colorways: Clove Dust, Burnt Red, Nougat, Aquasong, Ancient Bronze, and Buttercream. 1694 Chantilly Drive, Atlanta, GA; 800-262-0336; jimthompson.com. circle 425

Carnegie

The Mediterranean sunshine awaits: escape this fall to Malta and Capri. The open-net draperies lend a soft, modern touch to commercial interiors. Plus, they are not woven, but use state-of-the-art knit technology. Each is made of Trevira CS, and measures 118 inches wide. Capri comes in 15 standard colors; Malta boasts 16. 110 North Centre Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570; 800-727-6770; carnegiefabrics.com. circle 424

Garrett

Due to popular demand, the manufacturer has added eight new, rich neutral colors to its Distressed collection, including lynx, brass, palomino, oyster, fennel, moccasin, sepia, and anthracite. That brings the total to 18. The full-grain cowhides have been tumbled with aniline dyes and paraffin waxes, which produce unique variations in color and texture. The average hide size is 55 square feet. 1360 Niagara Street, Buffalo, NY 14213; 800-342-7738; garrettleather.com. circle 423

Madison

With Calf Nova, smooth young leather is dyed in five unique pearlized colors—silver, copper, dark bronze, light gold, and pewter. This water resistant line would look equally at home on chairs, tabletops, or screens. The hides measure approximately 12 square feet. 979 Third Avenue, Suite 816, New York, NY 10022; 212-207-3304; madisonleathers.com. circle 426

Bernhardt

Crusader, Maverick, Prodigy, Renegade, Tycoon, Wizard—words that describe outsiders and visionaries. Designer Teri Figliuzzi took that inspiration for her Dreamer collection, and named the patterns after these romantic types. The collection of primarily rayon and polyester fabrics are available in 50 colorways. 1839 Morganton Boulevard Southwest, Lenoir, NC 28645; 877-639-0728; bernhardttextiles.com. circle 430

Sina Pearson

Lines in Space gives the classic solid velvet a welcome reinvention by adding nonconformist chenille stripes. The cozy wool fabric comes in eight autumnal colorways: Topaz, Umbra, Reed, Madder, champagne, copper, olive brown, and black ash, and is 56 inches wide. 150 Varick Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-366-1146; sinapearson.com. circle 427

Henry Calvin

For rugged tactile textures, take a trip to the Austrian Alps—Innsbruck to be precise. The craggy pattern is formed by juxtaposing soft looped yarns against an exposed, color-saturated ground. The 54-inch wide acrylic and polyester fabric comes in four colorways: Tyrolean Blue, Golden Roof, Alps, and Autumnscape. 2046 Lars Way, Medford, OR 97501; 888-732-1996; henrycalvin.com. circle 428

Keleen Leathers

Take a dip with Tropical Splash and Coral Reef. The hides are acid-washed, which leaves behind both plain leather and hair-on-cowhide. They are then dyed to produce stunning patterns with multiple colors per hide. The 11 colorways include Lyon/gold, blackberry/bronze, cockatoo/silver, and waterlily/silver. The coordinating Coral Reef line is solid hair-on-cowhide, in 13 colors including Clownfish, Starfish, Seashell, Iguana, Salmon, and Eel. The average hide is 45-50 square feet. 2315 Enterprise Drive, Suite 100, Westchester, IL 60154; 708-409-9800; keleenleathers.com. circle 429

Yoma

Need a bit of rich autumnal color? Look no further than Persienne, a lush textural solid that is as tough as it is pretty: it can stand up to 50,000 double rubs. The acrylic-backed rayon and polyester fabric measures 54 inches wide, and comes in 10 delicious colorways, including Cinnamon, Celadon, Espresso, and Miele. 580 Broadway #1209, New York, NY 10012; 212-431-4794; yoma.com. circle 431

Hinson & Company

Raphael Chenille is one of eight products in the fall's Soft Geometry collection. Small monochromatic squares of chenille are woven against a ribbed boucle background, resulting in a sophisticated tone-on-tone fabric. The pattern is available in tan and in a dramatic black-and-tan. The robust upholstery is acrylic and polyester. 979 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022; 212-475-4100. circle 432

Edelman

Snuggle up in something cozy this fall—like Curly. The shearling upholstery material comes in eight colors, including swamp, green mist, smoke, silver fox, mocha, toast, white, and café latte, shown on the manufacturer's Teddy chair. Perfect for the cuddly fall season to come. 80 Pickett District Road, New Milford, CT 06776; 800-886-8339; edelmanleather.com. circle 435

Cortina

The Chamois line of suede comes with three embossment and laser-cut options in ten earthy natural colors: Asphodel, Token, Chino, Mole, Wedgewood, Senapé, Rust, Sable, Rouge, and Mink. The plain "ultranap" cowsuede is imbued with pure aniline dyes. The average hide size is 15-18 square feet, with an average thickness of 0.06 of an inch, and is treated with protective agents to make it water-resistant. 45 West 25th Street, New York, NY 10010; 800-338-6229; cortinaleathers.com. circle 433

Pollack

Monogram is a modern design with the look of a classical key pattern. Both the warp and weft are made of heavy yarns that alternate with fine nylon threads to create the needlepoint-like grid structure—and also to give this fabric its stability. The viscose and nylon fabric measures 48 inches wide and comes in ten colorways, including Chablis, Cherry, Yam, Robin's Nest, Granite, and Carnation. 150 Varick Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-627-7766; pollackassociates.com. circle 434

Ronin 27

From the Black-out collection comes the winkingly new pattern named Pea-out. The line of fabrics is spiced up with elements of leather, but the differences between it and the average curtain do not stop there. It also comes with exotic skin options, such as lizard and stingray. Just what every well-dressed wall needs to stay au courant this season. Untere Donaustrasse 27, 1020 Vienna, Austria; 43-1-214-23-57; ronin27.com. circle 436

Crypton

Toughen up, but don't sacrifice quality. The new In & Out Collection is a high performance fabric with an integrated moisture barrier that can withstand 50,000 double-rubs and boasts class 5 stain resistance. Not tough enough? It stands up to UV rays and bleach, to boot. Perfect for hospitality, contract and active households. Choose from 90 colors and 10 patterns. 6745 Daly Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322; 800-279-7866; cryptonfabric.com. circle 440

Rodolph

Balthazar, Quintessential, Kubo, and Klee are all formed in a deep, autumnal palette. As robust as they are rich, Klee is a viscose-polyester-cotton-linen blend; the others are a viscose-polyester-cotton blend. Balthazar passes California Flammability Bulletin 117, and meets the criteria for heavy contract use. Available in an array of 15 colors, including Cranberry, Caramel, Cocoa, Persimmon, and Russet. P.O. Box 1249, Sonoma, CA 95476; 707-935-0316; rodolph.com. circle 437

F. Schumacher

Trek to Turkestan in Central Asia with Tashkent Velvet Ikat. One of the manufacturer's new exotic fall prints, it is a modern take on an ancient weave. This rendition is given a shot of luxury with cotton velvet. It is offered in four rich jewel-toned colorways: Persimmon, Java, Jewel, and Mineral. 79 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016; 800-332-3384; fsco.com. circle 439

Brentano

From the fall Lantern Collection comes Cloudcover, an opulent drapery fabric from designer Iris Wang. The unique weaving method of hand-clipping a supplementary weft forms the robust swirling pattern. This polyester fabric is 116 inches wide and is available in four colors: Burning Sky, Daybreak, Sunshower, and Rainy Day. 1451 Paddock Drive, Northbrook, IL 60062; 800-338-7210; brentanofabrics.com. circle 438

Anzea

Like visual folk-rock, Lap of Luxury channels a Laurel Canyon vibe. The six introductory patterns are inspired by the 1960s – both the era's whimsical pop flowers and its resurgence of tapestry. The cotton and polyester blend is 54 inches wide and exceeds 75,000 double rubs and is in 6 discrete colorways: Mod, Psychedelia, Abbey Road, Paradiso, Woodstock, and Bleeker Street. 901 Foch Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107; 877-862-6932; anzea.com. circle 441

Duralee

Let the Silk Road lead you. This collection of delicate silk designs ranges from appliquéd florals, embellished styles, and quilted fabrics. Even classic plaids and stripes are represented. The patterns come in five colorways—Iris, Natural/blue, Natural/brown, Rose/green, and Springtime. 1775 Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore NY 11706; 800-275-3872; duralee.com. circle 442

Donghia

Go for the look of raw elegance with Artisanal. As its name implies, craftspeople in India make the fabric by hand out of Tussah silk. The circle design is created by applying cut appliqués of contrasting colors to the base cloth. It is available in two colorways: Bleached and Natural. 485 Broadway, New York, NY 10013; 800-366-4442; donghia.com. circle 445

Unika Vaev

Torque gets its good looks from the same place as the rest of us: pigments developed for cosmetics. Besides intense color depth, the fabric boasts a unique four-way stretch polyester backing. Torque is not just a pretty face: it can withstand 750,000 double rubs, and is available in 10 colorways, including Cirrus, Vamp, and Platinum. 607 Norwich Avenue, Taftville, CT 06380; 800-237-1625; unikavaev.com. circle 444

John Hutton

Revel in the elegant romance of Entwined. The glamorous tonal line features a large repeat cutout floral vine, in 11 tone-on-tone colorways, including Indigo Clematis, Bleeding Heart, Wisteria, English Ivy, Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Moonflower, Woodrose, Canary Vine, and Trumpet Vine. Meet you in the garden in the moonlight. 140 Regal Row, Dallas, TX 75247; 888-787-7827; johnhuttontextiles.com. circle 443

Kinnasand

Not ready for the fall? Turn to Scandinavian Midsummer. The light, airy Tven combines Swedish minimalism with a fun mix of colors and textures. Dense and light block stripes combine with a transparent sheer to remind the viewer of summer. This Trevira fabric measures 118 inches wide. One Design Center Place, Suite 350, Boston, MA 02210; 617-348-2870; kinnasand.com. circle 446

Stark Carpet

Fall is all about exotic travel, and Kashmir is the latest example. The dramatic large-scale paisley transports the viewer to the mountainous north Indian region. The smaller coordinate, Lima, magnifies a detail found in the paisley's circular tail. These cotton-viscose-linen blends are 54 inches wide and available in four colorways: green, Desert, white, and blue. 979 Third Avenue, Suite 1002, New York, NY 10022; 212-355-7186; starkcarpet.com. circle 447

Greystone Home

Checkmate! This fun fabric forces the viewer to do a double take, because the small velvet tiles could pass for the real thing. It is offered in five colorways: Slate Blue, Blue Depth, Southern Moss, Brindle, and Coffee Liqueur. The 52-inch fabric is made of viscose and cotton, and withstands 30,000 double rubs. 152 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019; 866-473-9826; greystonehomecollection.com. circle 450

Larsen

Spice things up with a trip to Brazil. The vivid, primitive, large-scale print is available in four colorways: Saffron and Plum, Green Tea and Teak, Aqua and Indigo, and Terra and Bard. Printed on a cotton linen union ground, the piece measures 55 inches wide. Through Cowtan & Tout, 11 Eighth Avenue, Suite 930, New York, NY 10011; 212-647-6900; cowtan.com. circle 448

Pindler & Pindler

Stover may not be at Yale anymore, but you can revisit those days in Stripes with Style, a preppy new fabric line in silk and polyester. While they exude country and university club, they have an unexpected toughness, thanks to a Teflon finish. Albert is a multicolored satin stripe with a textured background; Gilbert sports a mid-scale modern stripe, while Giles is a modern herringbone design. Each is available in three to six colorways, including Midori. 11910 Poindexter Avenue, Moorpark, CA 93021; 800-669-6002; pindler.com. circle 449

Motif Designs

Peer into the Mist, and you'll see a pattern emerge. Part of the Ocean collection in blues, grays, and naturals, designer Kristiinia Ratia's pattern sports wide, irregular stripes in a delicate, linen-like weave. The silk and rayon fabric measures 54-inches wide. 718 South Fulton Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10550; 800-431-2424; motif-designs.com. circle 451

Fabricut

The delicate Solstice line plays to your inner romantic. Embroidery, burnouts, and silk organza compete for attention. Bernandino is embroidered silk organza; Aventuras combines a cotton and linen ground cloth with a wild cut-cotton surface; Mazatlan boasts gossamer needlework, and the raw silk ground of Cuzama is shot through with shiny viscose ribbons. Bernandino is depicted in Seaspray, Aventuras in Flax, Mazatlan in Pecan, and Cuzama in Seaspray. Through Ailanthus, One Design Center Place, Suite 434, Boston, MA 02210; 617-482-5605; fabricut.com. circle 455

JA Felt

Glacier, the star of the Ice felt line, is an ethereal blend of textures. Inspired by the polar ice caps, the handmade fabric is as varied as nature itself. It encompasses silk, fine merino wool, soy silk, and silk metallic organza. All are combined on a base of pure silk net. Further, the fabric is made without chemicals or toxic materials, and is renewable and biodegradable. Old Grand Mound Schoolhouse, 20604 Grand Mound Way Southwest, Centralia, WA 98531; 360-273-8548; jafelt.com. circle 454

Silver State

The Sunbrella line of solution-dyed acrylic is expanding to offer sheers. The shimmery, neutral color palette of the new Mist fabric has a lightweight, crepe-like feel, and is perfect for draperies, side panels, and decorative applications. It is also resistant to soil, stains, and mildew. While it cleans easily, it does not repel water. 1010 West 2610 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84119; 800-453-5777; silverstatefabrics.com circle 453

Myung Jin

The designer is in a Continental state of mind. Point de Fleur, Bellagio, Loire, and Normandy are all part of the Texture Profonde collection. Featured in celadon, the textiles are inspired by European textured woven fabrics of the 19th century, but executed in contemporary colors. The collection's 30 patterns are each offered in six colorways. 10 Liberty Ship Way #370, Sausalito, CA 94965; 415-331-6373; myungjinfabric.com. circle 452

Le Studio Anthost

Designer Astrid de Saint Anthost delights fans once again with Herbe, (French for grass), a natural linen dappled with vivid green strokes applied by hand with a knife. The 58-inch wide material comes in a light and heavier weight, so it can be used for both draperies and upholstery. Available in olive green, black, brown, ochre, white, and custom colors. 21-79A 24th Street, Astoria, NY 11105; 718-267-8907; lestudioanthost.com. circle 456

K5 Design Source

Set sail for the Isle of Hope. The line of jewel-toned coated linens works well indoors or out, but shines where all-weather upholstery is needed. The fabric is water and mildew-resistant. Just wipe clean. Offered in Saba, Paprika, Limestone, Curry, Natural, and Garnet. 21 Jameswood Avenue, Savannah, GA 31406; 912-692-0285; k5designsource.com. circle 461

Jacquard by Georgette

The roaring 20's are anything but passé with the Smooth & Shimmer collection of Art Deco-inspired jacquards. The tangerine velour flower pattern of Filigree Bouquet pops on its natural ground, while the subtler coordinate, Filigree Branch, shimmers by its side. The patterns are also available in Turquoise-on-Chocolate and Lime-on-Natural. These polyester and viscose fabrics are imported from Belgium. 410 North La Cienega Boulevard, Suite 201, Los Angeles, CA 90048; 310-659-8853; jacquardbygeorgette.com. circle 460

Designtex

Looking for a good deal on a little textile staple? Check out Bon Marche, a ten-piece collection of eco-sensitive multi-purpose fabrics. There is Valet, a nubby rayon and cotton blend; Brasserie, a striped polyester and rayon fabric, and Fonte, a polyester and cotton blend with voluptuous scrolls. 200 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014; 800-221-1540; designtex.com. circle 457

P/Kaufmann

Hoist your sails, matey, keep your eye on the yardarm, and sail toward Ensign. The chevron iridescent fabric winks at the sea, but in an unexpected green color. Developed for the upholstery and top-of-the-bed hospitality markets, the Walk the Plank collection sports three patterns: Ensign, Buoy, and Pier. Each pattern is in seven colorways. 3 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016; 212-292-2200; designlibrary.pkcontract.com. circle 459

Chella Textiles

Just one look at tactile jacquard Aretha, and you want to sing out! The canvas sateen and luxury chenille combine to dramatic effect in this large-scale floral. Available in seven colorways, ranging from bold Caribe/Kiwi to neutral Sand Dune/Cream. 32 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805-560-8400; chellatextiles.com circle 458