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Introducing BLUE: Exclusive Wall Covering for Materialised
In short: BLUE is a 13-design wall covering collection now available exclusively through Materialised across Australia and New Zealand. It spans seagrass, woodgrain, stone, metallic and print styles, and every design carries a verified Health Product Declaration, an Industry EPD, low VOC certification and inherently antimicrobial performance, making it a considered choice for hospitality, healthcare, … continue reading
Circon Bio-Sourced Wall Covering: The First Carbon-Neutral Type II Vinyl
Some wall covering products ask you to choose between sustainability and performance. Circon™ doesn’t. It’s the first bio-sourced, carbon-neutral, recyclable* Type II vinyl wall covering of its kind. And it has just landed in our range across four designs: Croc Maison, Velato, Oakstone and Palomar. For a company built on the idea that design and … continue reading
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