In an Industry First, Duvaltex’s New Collection Uses a Biodegradable Polyester Material
Duvaltex’s Clean Impact Textiles uses the industry’s first recycled, biodegradable polyester, meaning its fibers can break down in landfills and wastewater.
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How Randy Rubin, the Very Definition of an Entrepreneur, Has Helped Break New Ground in Textiles
The Crypton cofounder discusses her company's technical breakthroughs, U.S. manufacturing, sustainability credentials, collaborations with designers, and more.
Preview Suzanne Tick's Newest Collection
In her new collection for Luum—which debuts at NeoCon—the textile designer looks across time for inspiration.
Frank Lloyd Wright–Designed Textiles Go On View at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
The textiles and wallpapers featured in Frank Lloyd Wright Textiles: The Taliesin Line, 1955–60 were based on Wright’s architectural vocabulary and inspired by specific buildings.
Humanscale’s New Four-Way Stretch Fabric Is Living Product Challenge–Compliant
Made with a satin base weave, the Fourtis textile features a two-color construction and a black warp that works best for an earthy palette.
Sarah Wertzberger Melds Handweaving, Industrial Processes, and Painting in Her Textiles
A Rhode Island School of Design MFA graduate, Wertzberger relocated to Portland, Oregon for a job at Nike but subsequently started her own studio.
Yabu Pushelberg Designs Two Luxe Rug Collections for Warp & Weft and Tai Ping
For Tai Ping’s KISO, Yabu Pushelberg took visual language from earth, wind, and water. There are variations within those categories: For example, Kawa I (seen here) was inspired by rivers while Ame II (see slideshow) was…
Textile Designer Begüm Cana Özgür Is Bridging Craft Tradition and Modern Industry
Just four years after founding her Istanbul studio, Özgür has forged collaborations with manufacturers like Spanish rug company nanimarquina while expanding the possibilities of craft production.
8 Deep-Dives That Reveal the State of Textile Design and Manufacturing
For our September 2018 issue, Metropolis talked to leading textile designers and companies about what's driving innovation in their field.
Putting the Health Back Into Health-Care Textiles
Textiles are key to designing health and safety into our hospitals—and the industry is changing its thinking about how these fabrics should be made.
The New Istanbul Design Biennial Wants to Change How We Learn to Design
The sprawling biennial’s installations highlight how designers can find new sources of knowledge and collaboration.
How Textile Designers Can "Hack" Fabrication Technologies and Techniques
For this six-part series, Metropolis asked the textile industry's foremost experts what inspires them—here's what Susan Lyons, president of Designtex, told us.
Trend Forecaster Li Edelkoort On Textiles Made From Selvage and, Yes, Human Hair
For this six-part series, Metropolis asked the textile industry's foremost experts what inspires them—here's what Edelkoort told us about designers expanding the scope of a product’s life cycle.
Take a Tour of Mohawk Group's Factory—and Its Sustainability-Minded Business Strategy
The commercial flooring manufacturer's pursuit of the stringent Living Product Challenge standards yields change at every level.
Resurgent Interest in Craft Is Injecting Fresh Perspectives in the Textile Industry
For this six-part series, Metropolis asked the textile industry's foremost experts what inspires them—here's what Nani Marquina, designer and founder of nanimarquina, told us.
Leather from Pineapple Leaves? New Sustainable Textiles Tap Unexpected Sources
Textile design is, to say the least, a varied field. High-tech woven wearables seem far removed from efforts…
How Fashion Can Signify Advances in Textiles’ Performance, Technology, and Ethics
For this six-part series, Metropolis asked Knoll Textile's creative director, Dorothy Cosonas, what inspires her—here's what she told us.
Why Good Old-Fashioned Wool Is Back in Modern Textiles
For this six-part series, Metropolis asked the textile industry's foremost experts what inspires them—here's what Maharam's senior vice president of design Mary Murphy told us.
Paola Lenti Reflects on 25 Years of Design
Lenti's namesake company, famous for its outdoor furniture and exuberant color schemes, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with new releases and as-yet-undisclosed festivities.
11 Textile Collections That Offer a Fresh, Casual Feel
These designs from Architex, KnollTextiles, Camira, nanimarquina, Bernhardt Textiles, and more, eschew rigid grids and crisp edges for a softer look.
