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Heritage with Chieftain Fabrics

BCFA member Chieftain Fabrics have a whole array of heritage collections available to look at – in fact, their first collection was the Heritage collection introduced in 1988! Thirty years later, it has endured and more than deserves its own pattern card to differentiate it from the other smooth vinyls in the Chieftain Collection.  Design… Read More >

1 November 2018

Manufacturing processes at Ulster Carpets

Ulster Carpets have allowed us to explore the whole process of creating their marvellous weaves. This BCFA member has answered our questions and even given us videos to show you how it is done! Design Insider have asked Ulster Carpets about the four stages, which they have provided videos for: Spinning, Dyeing, Weaving and Finishing…. Read More >

1 November 2018

Style Library Contract with CRYSTAL CRUISES

London based design firm, AD Associates are creating a new standard in river cruising. Over the past two years, Crystal Cruises has completely reimagined the European river experience. With the most spacious, state-of-the-art fleet of river yachts, boasting exceptional design and unparalleled all-inclusive amenities along with extraordinary personal attention and service, they offer six-star service, superior… Read More >

1 November 2018

Vescom: Tactile metallics.

Vescom’s new 23-product collection adds tangible depth and character to spaces with their Eschewing slick surfaces – now synonymous with omnipresent screens and digital devices. Responding to an increase in industrial-style interiors, the BCFA member’s range of non-woven materials comprises concrete-like tones and earthy hues – colours that bring the use of new advanced techniques… Read More >

31 October 2018

BAUHAUS: Inspirations and Influences

The Bauhaus only existed for 14 years: from 1919 to 1933. Despite this, it became the twentieth century’s most important college of architecture, design and art. Following the closure of the Bauhaus in 1933, its material heritage was scattered all over the world. In 1960, the German art historian Hans Maria Wingler therefore founded the Bauhaus-Archiv… Read More >

30 October 2018

Gallery: Orgatec 2018

The ORGATEC in Cologne is the world’s leading trade fair for Office and Facility.  In 2018 the fair aimed to ‘generate momentum while paving the way for pioneering advances, demonstrating its role as a successful presentation platform and meeting place for all decision-makers in the office and facility market.’ This was the first time that I had the opportunity to attend Orgatec and so it… Read More >

29 October 2018

Q&A: Delius Textiles

Fitting beautifully with this month’s Heritage theme, BCFA member Delius is showing creativity and a spirit of innovation as there is no other material on the market as yet with such flame retardant properties. A remarkable knitting series featuring a three-dimensional pattern is joining the Delius product line. Sylke Mikolajczak answers some of Design Insider’s… Read More >

29 October 2018