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ILIV Contract Textiles

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Our mission is to design beautiful and unique fabrics to the highest technical specifications for every interior, including both commercial and residential spaces, helping you to create the most comfortable and beautiful environments with style, confidence and precision.

As one of the early pioneers of flame retardant fabrics, ILIV have over 30 years’ experience designing and sourcing flame retardant fabrics. With a printing facility onsite to meet urgent deadlines, ILIV’s activities provide comprehensive manufacturing facilities, supported by a 7-strong in-house design and sourcing team using the very latest market trends.

Textiles is in our DNA, carrying more than 11,000 SKUs across our ILIV Interior and ILIV Contract Textiles brands which are sourced in more than 10 countries and sold in over 55. We pride ourselves on partnership, working with designers and contractors to deliver projects together, offering a custom design service to suit your customer’s needs.

James Vardy

Senior Key Account Manager

T: 01772 651199

F: 0845 519 7736

http://iliv.co.uk

Pittman Way
Fulwood
Preston
Lancashire
PR2 9ZD
United Kingdom

T: 01772 651199

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  • ILIV: Bold New Textile Designs

    31 May 2024

    ILIV, part of the SMD Group, blends a passion for stylish, trend-led fabrics with a bold vision for British design. Under the guidance of CEO Jason Kenworthy, they have become the UK’s fastest-growing premium fabric design house, specialising in textiles for residential and commercial spaces. Their global team is committed to innovation and quality, meticulously...

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  • ILIV Launch Oakland, Hemsby and Lowther at Clerkenwell Design Week

    17 May 2023

    Clerkenwell Design Week showcases thousands of cutting-edge products within the world of interior design, allowing industry professionals to discover exciting brands, new collections and engage with installations, events and workshops. ILIV will be returning to Clerkenwell Design Week to present their brand new products with a strong focus on sustainable materials. Find ILIV through  Product Finder...

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  • ILIV’s Sustainable Plains

    1 Jun 2022

    The textiles industry is one of the largest polluting industries in the world contributing to 10% of all global carbon emissions and twenty-one billion tonnes of industrial waste. The dyeing and finishing processes used in textiles mills account for almost 20% of the global industrial water pollutants found in water supplies. [Find ILIV through the...

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  • SMD Group Iliv Launch the Serene Collection

    1 Nov 2021

    Featuring hand painted designs, Serene is a soft watercolour, collection crafted by the SMD Group Iliv in house design team.  Find out more about SMD Group Iliv Inspired by serenity, the collection has been designed to bring calmness and tranquillity to interior design, a strong trend which has swept the nation during the global pandemic....

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  • UK MADE: ILIV

    29 Mar 2021

    The Kelso collection has been woven in a charming village on the border of Lancashire and Yorkshire and draws on the centuries-old tradition of British textile weaving. [Find ILIV on the BCFA Product Finder] Manufacturing to high ethical standards, from all-natural, wool fibres without the use of harmful chemicals, we are proud to be using...

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  • The Rise of the Vinyls

    3 Jun 2021

    The lifespan of vinyl’s are incomparable to other fabrics. The longevity of their makeup Is remarkable making it a really cost effective and sustainable choice for contract settings. With 165 vinyl upholstery fabrics to choose from, ILIV’s collections have been intelligently designed to cater to every aspect of the contract market from faux-leather to herringbone...

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  • Onboard Norwegian Bliss Cruise Line with ILIV

    8 Apr 2020

    Weighing in at just over 168 tonnes and catering to 4,000 passengers and crew, the Norwegian Bliss Cruise Liner is a grand and majestic floating metropolis. Sailing to destinations such as Alaska, the Bahamas, the Mexican Riviera and the Pacific Coastal, the Norwegian Bliss exterior has been decorated with intricate blue paintings, reflecting its cultural...

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  • Designing Destinations: The Impact of Interior Products on Experiences

    21 Mar 2024

    In the ever-evolving landscape of commercial interiors, sensory elements are reshaping public spaces, and interior products stand at the forefront of this transformation. This article delves into the tangible influence that interior solutions have in shaping memorable spaces. We’ll unravel insights from industry leaders at Newmor Wallcoverings, ILIV, and Boss Design, exploring how their pragmatic...

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  • Trend Report: HIX 2022

    23 Nov 2022

    The hotel, and HIX, is back! Hospitality is defined as the relationship between a guest and a host, where a host receives their guest with joy and goodwill. We certainly experienced abundant hospitality during the two days of HIX, from the organisers, exhibiting brands, seminar speakers and event visitors. Across the two day our team...

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  • Review: Clerkenwell Design Week 2022

    31 May 2022

    It is usually always sunny for Clerkenwell Design Week and so I wasn’t completely prepared to be welcomed to this year’s event with a downpour of rain! That being said, I was warmly welcomed by the now familiar bright pink branded signage as I left Farringdon station and by all of the showrooms and event...

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  • Why So Blue?

    15 Feb 2022

    The Design Insider Wellbeing campaign launched in January, encouraging members to share how they address wellbeing in their own business and the sectors in which they operate. As an association, we believe in the power of working together, so were delighted to hear how three of our members decided to collaborate on a joint mood-board...

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  • The Rise of the Vinyls

    3 Jun 2021

    The lifespan of vinyl’s are incomparable to other fabrics. The longevity of their makeup Is remarkable making it a really cost effective and sustainable choice for contract settings. With 165 vinyl upholstery fabrics to choose from, ILIV’s collections have been intelligently designed to cater to every aspect of the contract market from faux-leather to herringbone...

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