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Miranda Brown – The Launch of Our First New Zealand Artist
New Zealand artist and designer, Miranda Brown, is redefining new models of what it means to be a visual creative in the 21st Century. Her new commercial, high-performance fabric, wall covering and art collection offers a cultural narrative of our time with her nature-based illustrations and design work. The Artist “Essentially my art and design … continue reading
Crypton Fabric Disinfectant Kills Virus that Causes COVID-19
Fabric disinfectant and keeping surfaces clean is more important than ever. Crypton Fabric’s system of disinfection is a solution to keep guests, patients, staff, and students safe. Don’t just sanitise, disinfect! Crypton Fabric Disinfectant & Deodorizer does just that on hard surfaces and Crypton® Barrier Fabric. Disinfect fabric? Yes, Crypton’s flagship barrier fabric, when used in conjunction … continue reading
Shibori – The Place of Zen
The Place of Zen is the brand new collection brought to you by the fabulous duo, Pepa Martin & Karen Davis from Shibori. What exactly is Shibori? Shibori is a Japanese resist dyeing technique dating back to approx 8th century. Using mainly indigo dye and natural fabrics, different resist techniques were used to create patterns. … continue reading
40 Years Of Furnishing Textiles
Reflecting on 40 years of Materialised evokes wonderful memories of the amazing people who have been part of our furnishing textiles journey. And there have been many. Probably even more interesting to my readers are the massive changes the furnishing textile supply industry has undergone, and the part we have had the privilege to have … continue reading
Sibella Court – Nostalgia Print Collection
Sibella Court is now amongst Materialised’s premium designers with her NOSTALGIA furnishing textile and wall covering print collection. The range is steeped in her memories of spending a decade living in New York City, a time dreaming up magical sets for magazine photoshoots, ads and catalogues. We are proud to be the new home for … continue reading
What To Consider When Designing Custom Bench Seats
Bench seats are always a big feature in Three Birds Renovations designs and no wonder, being perfect for lounging, dining and big family gatherings. We had the pleasure of working with them on House 11, helping to ‘Hamptonise’ a family home with a variety of Florence Broadhurst furnishing textiles for upholstery, bedhead and cushions. A … continue reading
Patricia Braune Capturing Our Iconic Australian Spirit
Enamoured by Patricia Braune’s whimsical hand-drawn illustrations, we are proud to welcome her into the Materialised family. Here are some words by Patricia to introduce her new collection to you… Inspired by the gratitude I feel to be able to live in such an amazing country, I felt compelled to create an Australian Collection. I see beauty … continue reading
Coastal Colours Explored by Grace Garrett
Coastal colours are the focus for my new collection exploring the coast and its colours! ‘Coastal Indulgence’ celebrates biomorphic forms and patterns that are a symbolic reference to contoured, patterned, textured forms that we see in our coastal environment and sea life. Coastal Colours Driftwood, sand dunes, gulls, coral, waves… Biomorphic forms and patterns have … continue reading
Antimicrobial Cubicle Screens
Infection control has always been a big issue, especially in healthcare facilities, and never more so than now! These invisible-to-the-naked-eye life forms are very invasive and very easily passed from person to person. Hospital cubicle screens and other furnishing textiles are prime suspects in cross infection, due to being prone to frequent touching. Our collection … continue reading
New Art! Q&A With Artist Max Hamilton from MH Design
Max Hamilton from MH Design is one of our exciting newest featured artists. Her illustrations are printed onto our fabric for acoustic and non-acoustic art as well as wall panelling. She uses mainly watercolours and pencils and takes her inspiration from Australian wildlife. The first collection consists of 13 artworks of beautiful detailed botanics, which can be … continue reading