April 2018 Product Briefs: Finishes
Origami Field
Lunada Bay Tile’s Origami line includes three-dimensional glass field tiles in six shapes. Moxie imitates the look of unfolded origami paper. This and the additional shapes come in nine opalescent colors including Crystal, Silver, Latte, Bancha, and Clear, plus blues Cottage, Java, Aqua, and Midnight.
Paint Dot
The simple hand-printed appearance of Designtex’s Paint Dot wallcovering is a biophilic design intended to stimulate room occupants’ sense of discovery and exploration. Made from latex, cellulose, and polyester, the covering is also low-VOC—an SCS Indoor Advantage Gold–certified alternative to PVC.
Inner Strength
Carnegie’s line of woven upholstery features two retro patterns. Cross Stitch combines delicate florals and commercial durability. The 100% polyester fabric holds up under abrasion tests of 50,000–100,000 rubs. This design and Beam, which features stripes, are available in five colorways.
Natural Selection
Perennials Fabrics’ Natural Selection features mildew-, stain-, and UV-resistant, solution-dyed acrylic upholstery with classic looks. The 6" horizontal pattern repeat on the collection’s Go To Stripe can be specified, in bolts measuring 54" wide, in 12 colorways.
Eastern Hemisphere
Designer Suzanne Tick based this Luum Textiles line on her impressions of Tibet’s colorful Plateau region. Eastern Hemisphere includes Dhurga, a direct-glue wallcovering; Monotex, a coated, bleach-cleanable, polyurethane upholstery; Ghat, a polyester, wool, and nylon blend for walls and upholstery; and Thangka, a polyester upholstery.
These materials combine commercial toughness with retro colors, classic patterns, and handcrafted details.
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