Fabric & Wall Covering

Staff -- Interior Design, 5/31/2006 12:00:00 AM

Création Baumann

Saphir, the new sheer drapery from this Swiss textile manufacturer, conjures visions of gossamer stirring gently over patios in tropical breezes. Made of Trevira CS, the translucent fabric shimmers as sun- or moonlight angles in. Available in 29 standard colors, it measures 118 inches wide. Through Carnegie, 110 North Centre Avenue, Rockville Center, NY 11570; 800-727-6770; carnegiefabrics.com. circle 407

Designtex

The Runway collection, not surprisingly, takes its cues from couture. Brooch (top) sports chenille medallions on a linen-like ground; Gabrielle references Coco Chanel's classic tweed suits; Sunday Shoes pays homage to patent-leather shoes; and Allure recalls brocade designs in formal dresses. Most of the line's polyester-blends come in at least five colors. 200 Varick Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10014; 800-221-1540; designtex.com. circle 408

Luna

Le Bon Côté ("the bright side") welcomes spring in style. Frolic's thin, irregular stripes of cheerful color pop against a calming ground, while Amuse cranks the volume with vivid regular stripes. Each comes in eight colorways. Another fabric in the line, Cheer, comes in 10 solid colors and can do outdoor duty. All are 54 inches wide. 2415 Third Street, Suite 280, San Francisco, CA 94107; 415-252-7125; lunatextiles.com. circle 409

Pollack

Hang Ten, a new reversible jacquard drapery, sports its horizontal stripes in Shell, Sand (shown), Surf, and Coral. Made from Trevira CS polyester, the Italian-made fabric is an extra-wide 1271/2 inches, with a pattern width of 118 inches. See you at the beach. 150 Varick Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-627-7766; pollackassociates.com. circle 410

Kova

The airy, finely textured Krystal Sheer collection can stand on its own or coordinate with the manufacturer's earlier, heavier Krystal Weave SatinFR line. Made by combining a proprietary polymer with vinyl-coated polyester yarns, the lighter sheers come in at a lower price point. They are 54 to 56 inches wide. 32 Union Square East, Suite 216, New York, NY 10003; 212-254-7591; kovatextiles.com. circle 412

Momentum

The Sonoma and Viva collections, two cubicle textiles and nine upholstery fabrics, emit an aura of stylish yet soothing harmony, perfect for healthcare and hospitality venues. The 72-inch-wide cubicle fabrics come in six colorways. The upholstery is hard-working Crypton; each fabric measures 54 inches wide and comes in at least six hues. Sonoma's colors include Blush, Lilac, and Linen, and Viva's include Beet, Maize, and Pesto. 17811 Fitch Street, Irvine, CA 92614; 800-366-6839; memosamples.com. circle 411

Architex

The Loft collection of five patterns in 43 colors embody hip urbanity. Sartoria and Bespoke evoke the crisp, impeccable cut and feel of fine men's suits; Pique and Berwick riff on embroidery and tweed. All the polyester-blend fabrics can take 50,000 double rubs. 3333 Commercial Avenue, Northbrook, IL 60062; 800-621-0827; architex-ljh.com. circle 413

Classic Cloth

The plaid pattern and rich, autumnal colors of Selkirk conjure cozy evenings by a crackling fire. The milled finish on the wool creates a luxurious fabric for upholstery or drapes. Available in three colorways: Heather, Thistle, and Bracken. Pass the brandy. 308 West Mill Street, Plainville, KS 67663; 785-434-7200; classicclothfabrics.com. circle 414

Rodolph

The colors of Sardinia—russet, Verde, espresso, and natural—vividly evoke the countryside for which the product is named. One of the manufacturer's new neutrals, the fabric-backed cork offers excellent wear for upholstery, and meets criteria for heavy-duty contract use with 100,000 Martindale rubs. P.O. Box 1249, 999 West Spain Street, Sonoma, CA 95476; 707-935-0316; rodolph.com. circle 415

Stacy Garcia

Find your center. Ohm and Shanti Stripe, part of the aptly named Tranquility collection, transport the viewer to quiet Asian gardens, while colorways like Ginger, Green Tea, Red Zinger, and Chamomile strike a balance between repose and exhilaration. The fabrics are printed on shantung-like slub texture containing a Poly-Avora blend. 504 Airport Executive Park, Nanuet, NY 10954; 845-426-0756; stacygarciainc.com. circle 417

Knoll

Bliss, a new light and airy textural drapery that resembles grasscloth, is made of polyester with an FR treatment. The 118-inch-wide fabric is available in nine colorways, from a dark chocolate brown called Willow to a fresh spring green called Ginseng. 76 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY 10011; 866-565-5858; knolltextiles.com. circle 416

Larsen

Gala, a line of luminous, delicate florals, would look just as appropriate in a prim teahouse as it would in a sophisticated boudoir. Measuring 60 inches, the wide silk-cotton blend comes in four lustrous colorways: pewter, aquamarine, Tea Leaf, and bronze. 111 Eighth Avenue, Suite 930, New York, NY 10011; 212-647-6900; cowtan.com. circle 418

Edelman Leather

The new Enchanted Colors line brings soft, cool tones to European full-grain leathers. The new shades show up in aniline-dyed cowhide and vegetable- or chromium-tanned calfskins of every texture imaginable—pebbly, smooth, crackled, and more. The manufacturer's tanning and finishing processes are water-based and limit the emission of VOCs. 80 Pickett District Road, New Milford, CT 06776; 800-866-8339; edelmanleather.com. circle 419

Henry Calvin

Corsica Stripe Gauze's soft, muted colors are inspired by the sere landscapes and azure waters of the Mediterranean. The varied-width vertical stripes dance playfully on the light Belgian linen, transporting the viewer to a sunny veranda on the Ligurian Sea. The fabric measures 54 inches wide. 2046 Lars Way, Medford, OR 97501; 888-732-1996; henrycalvin.com. circle 420

Bart Halpern

Slim metallic pinstripes glinting across polyester double-width sheers create an eye-catching sparkle in the fabrics of the Gossamer collection, available in 18 new colors and seven textures. The iridescent organza sheer is railroaded with a leaded hem for easier fabrication. Zen is in Gold Dust; Kyoto in Golden Blu. 136 West 21st Street, New York, NY 10011; 888-216-0115; barthalpern.com. circle 421

Greystone

Get plugged in with Wired. The new viscose blend features a wavy grid over a gray-green ground crossed with five cool, natural colors: Slate Blue, Southern Moss, Sage Green, Sahara Sun, and Shitake. The Italian import is 55 inches across. 152 West 57th Street, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10019; 866-473-9826; greystonehomecollection.com. circle 422

Maharam

Dutch designer Tord Boontje has created three organically inspired polyester window coverings: Eternal Summer, Pressed Flowers, and Nectar. The latter two use a burn-out technique, with Nectar emphasizing a red-trimmed, pixilated botanical motif. Eternal Summer combines a laser-cut blackout curtain with a lighter matte surface. 251 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010; 800-645-3943; maharam.com. circle 423

Joseph Noble

The rich Marrakech line was inspired by a traditional Islamic interlaced geometric pattern, which is often found in Moroccan metalwork. The silk fabric is 54 inches wide, has an invisible stain-resistant finish, and is available in six colorways, from steel-and-cream Essaouria to gold-and-aqua Koutoubia. 2025 Irving Boulevard, Suite 110, Dallas, TX 75207; 800-774-7788; josephnoble.com. circle 424

Osborne & Little

Liberty Furnishings is seeking to evoke the elegant tailoring of a Parisian haute couture salon with the Tailleur collection. The four upholstery fabrics—Pied de Poule, Cambon, Tailleur Check, and Saint Honore—are available in 23 combined colorways. Très chic indeed. 90 Commerce Road, Stamford, CT 06902; 203-359-1500; osborneandlittle.com. circle 425

Ultrafabrics

The Stellar series is expanding the Ultraleather textiles line with three bold new textures: Pony, Buffalino, and Hammered. The surface is polyurethane with a backing of polyester and rayon. It is tough enough to withstand up to 400,000 double rubs. 400 Executive Boulevard, Elmsford, NY 10523; 877-309-6648; ultrafabricsllc.com. circle 427

Stroheim

The Connoisseur Color Gallery, the latest entry in the Connoisseur series, covers all the bases: florals, stripes, polka-dots, and solids. The Aqua line features Persephone and Yately Velvet, 54-inch-wide rayon-cotton blends; Tabula Chenille, a 54-inch-wide rayon-polyester blend; and Painted Fern, a 56-inch-wide fabric. 31-11 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101; 718-706-7000; stroheim.com. circle 426

Old World Weavers

The Elements II collection—a bright, sunny line from this division of Stark Carpets—shows that indoor-outdoor fabrics can have ample texture. Weaves, ranging from terrycloth and chenille to flat printing, lend zing, while Sunbrella yarns ensure they keep smiling through sun, rain, stains, and mildew. Offered in 11 colorways. 979 Third Avenue, Suite 1002, New York, NY 10022; 212-355-7186; old-world-weavers.com. circle 428

Jim Thompson

Silom, from the Thailand Contract II series, brings welcome texture to Trevira CS. The 56-inch-wide fabric replicates the feel of chenille with silk-like yarns and holds visual interest with bold horizontal stripes of varying width. It comes in five vivid colorways. 1694 Chantilly Drive, Atlanta, GA 30324; 800-262-0336; jimthompson.com. circle 429

Garrett Leather

Mosaic nubuck leather is as rich and complex in character as its name suggests, thanks to an intricately patterned design in applied stencil. Changes in the direction of the nap on the approximately 52-square-foot hides add another dimension, creating the illusion of light and dark areas on each hide. Offered in 12 new colors, including Pesto, Dune, Marble, and Mandarin. 1360 Niagara Street, Buffalo, NY 14213; 800-342-7738; garrettleather.com. circle 432

Victor Innovatex

In addition to impeccable Earth-friendly credentials (it's made with environmentally safe ingredients—no antimony, no PBTs, and no chlorine), Particule also happens to have a confident chic. The small-scale pattern and pinpoint surface textures of the 54-inch-wide fabric please the eye, while the fabric's makeup soothes the conscience. It's also safely and perpetually recyclable. 2805 90th Street, Saint Georges, Quebec G6A 1K1, Canada; 418-227-9897; victor-innovatex.com. circle 431

Robert Allen

The new Al Fresco Stripes and Al Fresco Patterns boast a possible 101 colorful designs. Thanks to solution-dyed poly-olefin yarn, the fabric feels like cotton but endures like something much tougher. It resists stains, microbes, and mildew; repels water; meets 1,500 hours of light-fastness; and can withstand more than 50,000 double rubs. 11 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036; 800-333-3777; robertallendesign.com. circle 430

Paul Brayton

Green continues to be the new black, with the rollout of Wool De Luxe, an ecologically correct velvet with a wool face and cotton back that lacks not a bit of sumptuousness. The 54-inch-wide fabric is available in 10 custom colors, including Herbal, Slate, Cherry Cola, Caffe Latte, and dark brown Adrift. 518 Old Thomasville Road, High Point, NC 27260; 800-882-4720; paulbraytondesigns.com. circle 433

Yoma

If sunshine and gentle rains haven't chased winter from your door, you can be sure Irise will. Designer Lee Olson's new taffeta is iridescent and crisp, suitable for both drapery and upholstery. The polyester fabric comes in 15 new colorways, including Azure and Peridot. It measures 54 inches wide and

is washable. 580 Broadway, Suite 1209, New York, NY 10012; 212-431-4794; yoma.com. circle 437

Twill Textiles

This season's offerings boast 20 classic patterns in a nature-inspired palette. The mini-plaid linen Greylock has four earthy colorways: Lake, Latte, Olive, and Paprika. The solid, all-linen Berkshire Twill is available in eight colors. 225 West Ohio Street, Chicago, IL 60610; 312-828-0088; twilltextiles.com. circle 434

Hinson & Company

Find you inner Gatsby with these linen stripes. Guthrie and Cornell, two heavy, canvas-like Belgian linens, call to mind natty awnings at an Ivy League redoubt. Guthrie's stripe is 1/2 inch wide; Cornell's is 1/4 inch. The colorways on offer combine natural with blue, green, bronze, or taupe. 979 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022; 212-475-4100. circle 436

Donghia

It takes an icy heart to resist Tuxedo. The sweet, silk-cotton blend showcases some of last year's biggest movie stars in a smooth satin weave. The penguins frolic over seven appropriately named grounds: Rockhopper blue, Crested yellow, Humboldt green, Emperor pink, Adelie bronze, Gentoo white, and Chinstrap cream. 485 Broadway, New York, NY 10013; 800-366-4442; donghia.com. circle 435

Sina Pearson

The words and imagery in Good Things and Wishes come directly from the minds of babes—second graders, to be precise. Pizza, dreams, family, love, vacations—these are the things these schoolkids came up with when asked what they thought would cheer up sick children. In polyester flat-woven Crypton, the 54-inch-wide fabric resists stains, moisture, mildew, and germs. Available in six colorways. 150 Varick Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-366-1146; sinapearson.com. circle 438

Madison Leathers

These natural European hides are dyed and finished by hand using special waxes that result in a delicate touch. The waxes give Calf Ariston a pulled-up effect when stretched, which will lighten the color slightly. But marks disappear with wear thanks to the natural oils in the finish. 979 Third Avenue, Suite 816, New York, NY 10022; 212-207-3304; madison leathers.com. circle 439

Barbara Beckmann

Inspired by bamboo cuts as they appear under a microscope, acrylic Botany is available in large scale for outdoor furniture as well as for draperies in wet areas. It is available in five colorways: copper, white on pale yellow, blue and white, black on moss green, and turquoise with white. 1911 North Kelly Road, Napa, CA 94558; 707-226-8772; barbarabeckmanndesigns.com. circle 442

Arc-Com

Symphony strikes a clear note in this manufacturer's polyester Woven Crypton line. The fabric is breathable and resistant to bacteria, water, and stains, and its ability to stand up to 150,000 double rubs means it can take pretty much anything the healthcare and hospitality markets can dish out. 33 Ramland South, Orangeburg, NY 10962; 800-223-5466; arc-com.com. circle 440

Teknion

With Frame, Europost, and Gaja, this manufacturer becomes the first in North America to offer environmentally friendly wool upholstery from Danish textile mill Gabriel A/S. Wool from environmentally certified New Zealand farmers is cleaned without chemicals; yarn dyes have no heavy metals. Each biodegradable fabric comes in 25 colors. 12000 Horizon Way, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054; 856-596-7608; teknion.com. circle 441