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How Do You Specify Sustainable Faux Leather?
As design professionals, your work shapes the spaces where people live, work, and gather. Spaces that are as thoughtful and enduring as the materials within them. Faux leathers can now offer many compelling sustainability benefits, from bio-based content to innovative, lower-impact compositions. But specifying sustainable faux leather goes beyond a single measure… Each material presents … continue reading
Ultrafabrics Faux Leather: Hydrolysis Resistance and Specification
(Main image: Brisa Distressed Lasso, Hilton Frankfurt, by The Hickson Design Partnership Ltd) As demand grows for high-performance, sustainable faux leather, Ultrafabrics has become a go-to specification across healthcare, hospitality, workplace, and transport projects. But what makes Ultrafabrics stand out, and why are designers increasingly searching for it by name? This guide breaks down the … continue reading
Biodegradable Faux Leather. A New Chapter in Responsible Product
Searching for a biodegradable faux leather? For decades, performance vinyls and faux leathers have been essential materials in commercial interiors, valued for their durability and cleanability. Yet recycling faux leather remains a complex global challenge. At Materialised, we work closely with Textile Recyclers Group (TRG) to recycle a large portion of our production offcuts, including … continue reading
Light And Layered: A New Era of Printed Drapery
Materialised continues to push the boundaries of pattern and surface design, underpinned by digital print expertise, with the launch of a new series of printed drapery designs across sheer and blockout curtain fabrics. A versatile collection, the designs span from soft floral watercolours and seamless tonal fades to disciplined, small-scale geometrics. Developed for architects, designers … continue reading
MAGIC GARDEN
Alive with Avant-Garde Botanical Design The Magic Garden Collection embodies Kingdom Home’s signature eclectic style. Styled alongside our metallic cork wall coverings, textured multi-coloured upholsteries and high-performance faux leathers, it demonstrates the diverse and beautiful looks the collection can achieve. Bursting with energy and playful spirit, it transforms interiors into lively, engaging spaces that are … continue reading
NATIVE NOTES
Beyond the Bush: Innovative Uses of Australian Natives in Commercial Interiors Introducing Native Notes, our newest Hot Off The Press collection. Get inspired by these curated looks, showcasing our products for seamless, full-room design solutions. Australian natives offer a sense of warmth, familiarity and comfort. Creating spaces that are not only functional, but also rich … continue reading
Leather, Redefined: Introducing Crypton Leather To Australasia
In 1993, Materialised was the first to bring Crypton performance fabrics to the Australasian design market, transforming expectations around textile performance in commercial interiors. Today, we are proud to lead once more with another game-changing innovation: Crypton Leather. Cortina has appointed us as the only authorised distributor of Crypton Leather in Australia and New Zealand, … continue reading
Discover ‘Nature’s Hideout’ – A Biophilic Interior Design Collection
In today’s design landscape, the demand for biophilic interior design continues to grow – and for good reason. The connection to nature has become more than a trend; it’s a movement towards wellness, calm, and sensory engagement. If you’re an architect, interior designer, or manufacturer looking to bring the outdoors in, the new Nature’s Hideout … continue reading
Sound Meets Style: Elevate Interiors with Printed Acoustic Panels
In our fast-paced world, interiors have evolved to meet demands of aesthetics, functionality, and comfort by prioritising wellbeing and sustainability. One of the most exciting innovations is printed acoustic panels, which combine sound-absorbing properties with visual appeal. Whether a bustling office, tranquil healthcare setting, or stylish hotel, these panels are transforming environments. SEE THE COLLECTION … continue reading
Why Responsible Fitouts Demand A Circularity Model
The design and manufacturing industry is at a turning point. As the built environment faces increasing scrutiny over its environmental impact, designers, architects, and manufacturers are shifting towards sustainable, responsible fitouts. A crucial aspect of this transformation is the adoption of a circularity model – one that prioritises repurposing, reusing, and recycling materials to divert … continue reading