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Non-Disposable Privacy Curtain – The Motivation Behind BLOX™
Written by Gary Price, Founder & Chairman of Materialised. 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 … 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
Aboriginal Print Collection Celebrates Multiculturalism
Dream is a contemporary Aboriginal print collection by Robyn Caughlan. It explores the different paths we all encounter, the opportunities we are faced with, the way we heal and the way we unite as one. Four artworks are re-imagined in 21 colourways through high-performance furnishing textiles and wall covering. “We all have many roads to … continue reading
New Designer: Illustrator & Biologist Kelly Kratzing
This week we got to welcome our newest designer to the Materialised family, Kelly Kratzing illustrator and biologist. Kelly’s signature style is inspired by her love of the natural world, in particular showcasing the Australian fauna and flora. Her latest collection with Materialised features 4 beautiful designs; King Protea, Eucalyptus Bud, Stormy Skies and Stripes. … continue reading
Australian Made Fabric
‘Australian Made’ fabric, or ‘Made Down Under’, is at the very core of Materialised’s beginnings, processes and practices. Textile production and providing comfort and safety to humans predates history. It has been incredibly important to the development of the society in which we live. The Industrial Revolution is one example where textiles changed the course … 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