Yes, that Starbucks. No, they haven't stopped making coffee. What they have started doing, though, is furnishing their interiors with a revolutionary new textile made from natural and renewable materials.
Through upcycling (creating waste materials into new products), Starbucks coffee sacks are combined with wool to create a completely unique sustainable fabric called "WoJo". The company ...Read More >>
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Tags: Design, Fabric, Fibers, Furniture, innovation, Interiors, Material, Sustainable, technology, Textiles, Upholstery, wool
Leave A CommentI was reading through the many updates of the various LinkedIn groups I follow and I came across a request from a member in search of a short run embroidery factory (or individual) based on in the United States for home interior products like drapery and pillows, in addition to yardage.
I thought this would be ...Read More >>
Tags: Design, embroidery, Fabric, Interiors, Material, new vendors, sourcing, suppliers, Yarn
Leave A CommentAs designers, whether apparel or home furnishing, fabric is often the cornerstone of your work. Things like color, weight, structure, and hand all come into play when creating your collection. In light of the fact that I chose to focus my time and attention on the apparel end of the textile spectrum, I tend ...Read More >>
Tags: color, Cotton, Design, Fabric, Fabric Supplier, Furniture, Interiors, Material, new vendors, sourcing, suppliers, Textiles, Upholstery, Woven
Leave A CommentHas anyone heard of the Design Library? It's in Wappinger Falls, NY and it's a place I have been meaning to visit for quite a long time but just can't seem to get my act together enough to make it happen. But now, more than ever, I need to find some time.
A quick background: ...Read More >>
Tags: Design, Fabric, Fashion, Interiors, Material, new vendors, sourcing, Textiles
Leave A CommentCompetition is fun. Competition where you get to promote your creative work is even more fun. Recently, I learned about a Pantone contest that promotes, what else, color. The rules are simple and the prizes are pretty darn good; for those of us in the fashion, interior and textile industry, of course. Below are some ...Read More >>
Tags: color, Design, Fabric, Fashion, Interiors, Textiles
Leave A CommentIt's not often that I come across a product that I find not only aesthetically pleasing but also socially and ethically responsible. However, when I do happen upon a company prospering under these criteria, I'm always excited to share.
Today's discovery is John Robshaw Textiles. The fabrics are hand block printed on linen and cotton voile ...Read More >>
Tags: block printing, Cotton, custom printing, Design, Fabric, Fabric Supplier, Interiors, Material, Pattern, Printing, sourcing, Textiles, Upholstery
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