Dorothy Cosonas Carries KnollTextiles' Storied Mantle
Dorothy Cosonas, creative director at KnollTextiles, turns history, collaboration, and inspiration from the fashion world into forward-looking textiles.
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Five Must-See Textiles at London Design Festival
For textile enthusiasts, there will be some fantastic examples of innovative materiality and craftsmanship at the London Design Festival.
At Bolon, Technology Looms Large
With expanded technological capabilities, Bolon makes a bold move toward customizable flooring.
Suzanne Tick's Luum Is a Fresh Force in U.S. Textiles
The newest entrant into the American contract textiles industry, Luum is based on artisanal approaches, material exploration, and a keen sense of how commercial spaces are evolving.
The Dutch Designer Behind Vitra's Color Revolution
As art director of Vitra’s colors and materials, Hella Jongerius has spent a decade mastering shade and tone.
With Its Silica Prints Collection, Momentum Goes PVC-Free
With the launch of the Silica Prints collection, Momentum Textiles is now a fully PVC-free company.
What Does a Game Changer Mean to You: Marimekko?
The president of Marimekko North America on the company's legacy of game-changing design
Longtime Issey Miyake Collaborator Steps Into the Spotlight
Handcrafted textiles and technically innovative fabrics often seem worlds apart. This Japanese powerhouse has been opening up exciting possibilities for textile design by combining the two.
Textile Designers Scholten & Baijings Break Down Their Process
In the course of developing textiles together, Maharam helps Scholten & Baijings articulate the story of their design process.
Susan Lyons Instigates New Thinking at Designtex
Susan Lyons brings both the keen sensibilities of a designer and an open and collaborative managerial style to her leadership role at Designtex.
Back in the Spotlight: Alexander Girard Makes a Splash at New York Design Week
A temporary exhibit celebrates the reissuing of several rare pieces by the architect-designer.
Doshi Levien's Rabari Rugs Play with Tradition
The designer duo's new flatweave rug collection is the result of a truly global process.
A PVC-Free Textile Made from Sugarcane
A revolutionary biobased textile uses sugarcane as its raw material.
Woven Histories: Contemplating the Legacy of Boris Kroll
Five prominent textile designers reflect on their early training with the master craftsman and weaver, Boris Kroll.
Grcic, Morrison, and Martens Design Special Totes for Maharam
Maharam collaborates with three leading designers for its first independent collection of bags.
Irma Boom and KnollTextiles Collaborate on New Collection
Irma Boom and KnollTextiles collaborate on an extremely versatile collection.
Why Carpet Manufacturer Interface Is Embracing Biophilia
In the post–Ray Anderson era, Interface sets itself even higher goals.
Inside Outside: Designing Textiles As Extensions of Architectural Thinking
Inside Outside shapes its stunning textiles through a constant dialogue with its collaborators.
Sheila Hicks and the Art of the Yarn
An exhibition spanning the textile artist’s 50-year career celebrates a woman with a deep connection to making and materials.
Trends: Textiles
With durability and eco-friendliness as standard practices, manufacturers of contract textiles can pursue other features including technological innovations or high style.
