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Textiles

Textiles use base materials that are either natural or synthetic, and the production methods usually include weaving, printing or a combination of the two. Textiles have many technical attributes, including antibacterial and flame retardant features. Textiles are used in upholstery, curtains, sheers and acoustics.

Textured fabric rolls beside a serene interior showcasing Ultrafabrics' Sanctuary Palette, emphasizing a calming, design-forward wellbeing space.

Ultrafabrics: Restorative Sanctuary Palette.

Luxurious interior of The Lucky Cat restaurant, showcasing Art Deco design and Japanese-inspired decor in Tokyo.

Art Deco details meet 1930s Tokyo.

A delicate white bird perched on soft peach fabric surrounded by flowers, embodying Pantone's 2024 Colour of the Year, Peach Fuzz.

Pantone's Colour of the Year 2024 is Peach Fuzz.

Botanical illustrations featuring various green leaves, highlighting inspiration for clean air designs by BOBO1325 and Crown Paints.

BOBO1325 x Crown Paints: Clean Air range.

Upholstery fabric samples from Agua's VerdEco collection, showcasing textures and colors made from 100% upcycled textile waste.

Agua's VerdEco collection: Made from waste.

Brightly colored geometric shapes and textiles showcasing Camira's eco-friendly RePlay range of contract fabrics.

Replay by Camira: Playful primaries.

Stylish bedroom featuring Panaz's Meridian collection, showcasing textured fabrics and warm tones inspired by nature.

Signature jacquards with both style & substance.

A person holds a soft, recycled performance fabric swatch, showcasing various colors for innovative sustainable design.

7.5 plastic bottles in a Brisa backcloth.

Colorful swatches of Agua Fabrics' Eden and Bouclé upholstery collections displayed on a stylish tabletop.

Agua Fabrics introduces Eden & Bouclé.

Luxurious structured jacquard fabrics in rich colors and textures, ideal for hospitality upholstery by Panaz.

Shalimar: Vivid & velvety hospitality upholstery.

Head of Design Sarah Lloyd smiles confidently, showcasing her expertise in trend-led technical fabric design at Panaz.

Interview: Sarah Lloyd

Fabric samples and natural materials showcasing Camira's ten-year celebration of sustainable Hemp collection.

Camira celebrates ten years of Hemp.

Textile artist Alice Kettle working on a vibrant fabric piece in her Manchester studio, surrounded by artwork and materials.

Interview: MCR based textile artist, Alice Kettle.

Brightly colored interior showcasing a modern design, featuring a striking pink wall and stylish furniture inspired by the Awakening Palette.

Ultrafabrics & Pantone: The Awakening Palette.

Textile artwork featuring seaweed textures, showcasing Jasmine Linington's unique slow textile artistry inspired by Scotland's coastal landscapes.

Meet the maker: Jasmine Linington.

Stylish green tweed chair by Camira, showcasing innovative textile design with pure wool and flax materials.

Camira's Main Line Twist offers new take on tweed.

New spring colors of Camira's Yoredale bouclé fabric displayed on wooden surface, showcasing a vibrant range of British wool textiles.

Camira launches brand-new colours for Yordale.

Modern bar interior of El Hefe Supermacho Taqueria featuring stylish seating and vibrant decor, perfect for Instagram.

Insta-worthy interiors for El Hefe.

Sustainable blue fabrics and fishing net highlighting Camira's commitment to combat marine plastic pollution with SEAQUAL Initiative.

Camira's Quest against marine plastic pollution.

Sumi fabric swatches in various colors, alongside natural elements and decorative items on a textured surface.

Expanded colour palette from Camira.

MCR Studio

Material Source Studio Manchester

1 Federation Street
Manchester
M4 4BF

GLA Studio

Material Source Studio Glasgow

180 West George Street
Glasgow
G2 2NR

LDN Studio

Material Source Studio London

120 Saffron Hill
Farringdon, London
EC1N 8QS

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