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Journal

We are interested in what fabric can bring to life. This journal is a celebration of the lifestyle, culture and design that influences what we do.

FibreGuard promises to produce beautiful textiles from fibres to yarns to fabrics. Three core design elements ensure beauty is realised aesthetically through the visual effect and distinctive softness; technically through the performance standards and structural excellence; and inherently through...
Spring is upon us. As the days are inching longer and the chill begins to ease, we’re re-engaging with the outdoors and embracing our gardens. It’s the perfect time to reinvigorate your balcony, patio, and garden into an enticing outdoor living space for the summer days ahead. Read on to discover...
I’m not sure what it is – high summer in the Southern Hemisphere or the prolonged amount of time spent indoors seeking anything visually uplifting. Perhaps it is the resurgence of the late twentieth century interior palette, or possibly the vibrant confidence of our very own ‘roaring twenties’ fa...
The longevity of an item is relative to the environment in which it lives. When purchasing a new piece of furniture, or reviving an old one, it is important to consider the yarn, fabric, and construction in addition to the initial look and feel of the fabric to ensure it will align with your life...
Picture this:  You purchased a brand-new couch this autumn. It has extra wide cushions on the seat. It’s sleek, it’s chic, it takes up one third of your lounge and most importantly, you can melt into it on a Friday evening after work.  Fast forward to mid-spring. Sure, you passed all those cold w...
When it comes to choosing an upholstery fabric, it’s not just grabbing the best-looking fabric on the shelf and Bob’s your uncle.  To achieve long-lasting and practical results, serious consideration needs to take place before you shell out any of your hard-earned money. If you have read any of o...
Viscose, or Rayon, has been popular in fashion and soft furnishings since the early 1900s due to marrying cost-effective production with the extremely soft handle and subtle sheen of natural fibres. Although viscose begins as a natural fibre, it is different from products like linen and cotton be...
Selecting a fabric construction that suits your project is essential to optimizing the look, feel and longevity of your furniture and drapes. While the number of options may seem daunting, allow us to breakdown the most commonly manufactured constructions in this two-part article. Delve back into...