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We want to share our fabric insights so everyone can understand the basics when it comes to soft furnishings and fabrics. So whether you are new to all of this, or maybe you just need a refresher, we strive to provide something for everyone. Browse the topics below to find helpful tips and advice to ensure you get a great end result.
Velvet is classified by the unique loom on which it is woven, but the pile can be crafted from almost any fibre. Known for being soft and lustrous, velvet is a surprisingly robust textile with a beautiful surface patina which develops over time and use. Rather than standing up straight, the pile ...
Sheer curtains have evolved to bear little resemblance to the doily-esque net curtains of old. Florals and lace have been usurped by a desire for texture – be that fine, chunky, or smooth – with a lustrous or organic look. The romance of sheers is in their ability to softly filter light into home...
Our high-resolution digital textures are photorealistic replicas (or twins) of physical fabrics. With far greater customer reach and longevity than hangers or memos can achieve, digital textures enhance and simplify the ideation of a project by allowing designers to present a virtual scheme, brid...
From crewelwork embroidery to digital printing and space-dyed yarns, a range of textile techniques contribute to the diverse colours and textures of the Soleil Voyage collection.
Demand for luxurious outdoor textiles which not only meet the aesthetic standards of our indoor textiles but also perform in our ever-harshening environmental conditions continues to increase. Luckily, advancements in yarn and dye technologies are keeping pace. In this article we decipher the ter...
Thoughtfully designed and luxurious to touch, our outdoor ranges fit seamlessly into transitional and indoor spaces. In a superior blend of comfort and performance our outdoor textiles offer qualities including UV, stain, and mildew resistance, and are often even machine washable. Stronger cleani...
From neatly tailored to exaggerated flounce, the style of a soft blind can influence the atmosphere of an interior in the same way a curtain header can. In this article we define the four most common styles of soft blinds: Roman, Austrian, London, and Balloon, and illustrate some of each styles m...
Melbourne-based interior designer Alyssa Owens’ seamless blend of vintage and contemporary pieces, bold colours, and evocative artworks creates spaces infused with intrigue. After seeing Alyssa’s application of Mokum’s Sahel and Panthera textiles in her Stable House and Heron House projects, we c...