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What Is The Difference Between Commercial Wall Murals and Wall Covering?
Commercial wall murals, wall vinyl and wallpaper are very prominent in the design industry and are used to add style along with practicality and durability. But what exactly is the difference? Scale & Size One of the biggest differences is the scale of the design or artwork. Wall vinyl and wallpaper tend to work as … continue reading
4 Commercial Design Stories for New Architectural Collection
Commercial design inspiration abounds with Patricia Braune’s new collection, Sanctuary Lines. These incredible designs are printable on any of our commercial wall covering, fabric and roller blind base substrates, right here in Sydney, Australia. This time, Patricia takes us on a journey through the curves and shadows of sand, the dimensionality of woven grasses and the … continue reading
What Is ‘Railroaded’ and Wide Width Fabric?
What does the term railroaded mean when it comes to suppling a design printed on a fabric base cloth? Here you’ll find an explanation of railroaded (or railroading) as well as when to choose wide width railroaded fabric. So, what does railroaded mean exactly? STANDARD: Most directional patterns, be they woven or printed, run ‘up’ … continue reading
Improvision Design Develops 3D Fabric Wall
Innovation is in our blood here at Materialised, and we celebrate all those who pioneer the creation of novel new products and designs. So when we saw this new 3D fabric wall, we just had to share! Architectural upholsterers who have been in the industry for 60 years, Improvision Design is a fellow family business, … continue reading
Sustainable Faux Leather Alternatives for Commercial Vinyl Upholstery
Vinyl upholstery options have multiplied over recent years, and there are a variety of sustainable alternatives available. But how do you understand the difference between these eco-friendly faux leathers, and find the most suitable for your commercial upholstery project? Let’s take a closer look at our three main sustainable faux leather categories that all have … continue reading
What Is Type 2 Wall Covering
There are three types of commercial grade wall covering on the market. The classification of type 1, 2 and 3 is based on the weight / linear yard, which will drive the suitability of a wall covering in a specific environment. Type 3 / Type III This commercial, high impact wall covering is for the … continue reading
Non-Disposable Privacy Curtain – The Motivation Behind BLOX
Developing a non-disposable privacy curtain, or cubicle screen, has been my passion for over 18 months. So, what motivated me to develop this product? The concern and distress that the various Governments who espouse ‘jobs, jobs, jobs’ and condemn the use of plastic bags, are demonstrating an incredible hypocrisy! We hate waste of any kind … continue reading
Pantone Colour of the Year 2022: Very Peri
It’s that time of year again… The announcement of Pantone’s colour of the year. And for 2022 it’s a brand new blue shade, PANTONE 17-3938 Very Peri. “Blending the faithfulness and constancy of blue with the energy and excitement of red, this happiest and warmest of all the blue hues introduces an empowering mix of newness.” – CARLSTADT, N.J, December 9, 2021 The … continue reading
Seaworthy Collection Inspiration by Sibella Court
Inspired by the seasonal pilgrimage of French & American creatives of the 1920s, the Seaworthy collection embodies patterns drawn from my textile & object library that evoke the textures, charm & tales of sunny, leisurely expeditions to the Côte d’Azur. The warm East wind, Le Levant, signalled the end of winter as the writers, artists, … continue reading
Colour Influence on Mental Health
Colour influence and its impact on mental health is an important topic, and we are keen to highlight the impact of design and colour on our wellbeing. Asking an old textile man his opinion on colour and design as it affects mental health, is a little unusual. Colour and design are my stock in trade, … continue reading