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Leisure Vehicles & Campervans

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Stain-Resistant Upholstery For Leisure VehiclesLeisure vehicle rental owners face tough challenges managing wear and tear from fr...

Offices & Workspaces

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Stain-Resistant Office Fabrics for a Clean Workplace Fabrics Essential for comfortable spaces and cozy chairs, our easy-to-clean ...

Hospitality

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Hospitality Fabrics: For Stain-Free Hotels & Rental HomesEasy to clean and comfortable, our wide variety of fabrics are ready...

Mechanical Textile Tests

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Style spotlight: urban rustic

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There are lots of words that go together but shouldn’t. ‘Pineapple’ + ‘pizza’ come to mind as an example that just works (for som...

Neo-gothic bedrooms: style spotlight

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With a penchant for the supernatural, the otherworldly and the unknown, gothic design is Having A Moment. The dark and mysterious...

Spotlight on sustainability: 'ecologically' grown cotton

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Today we give you a deeper look at our own work within the Organic Content Standard (OCS), and at what ‘eco cotton’ or ‘organic a...

The sensory delight of velvet upholstery

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When it comes to interior design, we often focus on the visual aspects of a room—colour palettes and furniture arrangements, for ...

Style Spotlight: 4 Secrets of Beautifully ‘Lagom’ Spaces

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At FibreGuard, we invite you to take a step back from the rampant cycle of endless consumption, to invest in well-made items that...

Colour trends: a spotlight on jewel-toned burgundy interiors

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Associated with grandeur and luxury, burgundy is having its moment in the sun right now in terms of interior trends. But what is ...

Yes, you can specify light neutrals in high-traffic spaces

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Every designer knows that moment. Your client wants a sophisticated neutral palette for their high-traffic space, but you're hesi...

Embracing transformation and creativity: introducing our 2024 Trends Book

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We are thrilled to unveil our highly anticipated 2024/2025 Trends Book!In this year's edition, we’ve carefully curated five theme...

Why modern glam is the ultimate decor trend

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Glitz and glam in our interiors: is there anything more delicious? Today, we're taking a look at this trend that's both retro and...

Our practical how-to guide for timeless interiors

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At FibreGuard, we always strive to create upholstery styles that are both timelessly beautiful with high level durability to matc...

Embrace a lifestyle of ‘idyllic idleness’ with the help of FibreGuard fabrics

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In our increasingly busy world, sometimes the best course of action is to do nothing at all. This approach ties in with the lates...

The cosiest interior design ideas we’ve ever had for your autumn refresh

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The changing of the season means a sea-change in trends, influencing everything from coffee to fashion to interior design.The mai...

What is bouclé material?

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Bouclé fabric is a luxurious option for upholstery projects thanks to its bumpy yet soft textured surface, which looks fantastic ...

How to clean and care for your outdoor furniture throughout the seasons

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Indulging in the loveliness of the outdoors is fantastic with your favourite lounging setup in your backyard. Simply taking a sea...

Sustainable Textiles Are Redefining Biophilic Design

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Biophilic Design & Sustainable Textiles: Weaving Nature Indoors Right, let's talk about biophilic design and furnishing fabri...

7 small space design lessons we learned from the 'tiny home' trend

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The tiny home movement continues to captivate homeowners and designers alike. People across the nation and around the world are t...

Fostering creativity in your living room through decor

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Your home is often the only space you have to be creative. You might have a full-time job and do more creative work in your spare...

Organise, style, and design your interiors to do your best remote work

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The amount of people working from home has skyrocketed in recent years as many companies turned to remote work in the wake of COV...

10 steps to glamorous hotel interiors

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First impressions are very important. Doubly so when it comes to hotel designs. The snap judgement a guest makes when they walk i...

Design is life - a chat with our design director, Didier Pické

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In FibreGuard it all starts with our textile design team, and in this post we’ll be giving you a behind-the-scenes peek into the ...

What upholstery fabrics are best for when you have a dog?

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What furnishing fabrics are best for when you have a dog? It’s a question we get asked a lot, which is understandable. People com...

Here’s where to find ideas to decorate vacation rental interiors

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Making the interiors of properties you’re renting out inviting is one thing, but making them stand the test of time and still loo...

Wonderful wanderlust: how do your adventures inspire your interiors?

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Personalising your home interiors is one of the best parts of having a place to call your own. No matter whether you’re renting o...

What healthcare interiors can learn from the hospitality sector

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What do hotels have to do with hospitals? It all comes down to a few shared concepts – sharing of space, the volume of traffic an...

Productivity, remote work, and the psychology of colour

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(Updated 9/6/2020)Millions of people in the new normal of 2020 have transitioned to working from home. Now that the novelty is we...

The ultimate guide to staying in

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(Updated 23/7/2020)Flashback to 2019. Many people were either afraid of spending too much time alone (because boredom was scary),...

How to go maximalist in your interior design - without the clutter

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Maximalism is a fabulous interior design trend that is going from strength to strength. In this blog post, we will be looking at ...

Trends and challenges for the future of the hospitality industry

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The very concept of hospitality interior design has been undergoing a quiet sea change in recent years. What industry professiona...

Interior architect and girlboss: a conversation with Hanne Gathe

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In today’s blog post, we chat with Hanne Gathe: emerging interior architect with over a decade of experience. We talk interior, s...

Moisture Barrier Performance Fabrics: Introducing FibreGuard Pro Contract Upholstery Fabrics

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We're proud to introduce our newest range of high-performance fabrics to the contract fabric market today.FibreGuard Pro contract...

3 glamorous ways to make your interiors sparkle

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Working with metallic décor elements when you’re working on an interior design project can be tricky, but this post lays out the ...

Your colourful restaurant décor guide to banishing seasonal blues

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Restaurant owners ready to renovate: have you thought through the ‘colour strategy’ part of your overall interior design?If that ...

Hotel lobbies are transforming, and so is their wall design

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As we delve into the transformative trends of hotel interiors, FibreGuard's soft, durable upholstery fabrics not only align with ...

Our Guide to...Decorating with Neutrals

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Neutrals can be surprisingly hard to decorate with, but we've created an easy guide for how you can incorporate them into your ho...

4 fabulous reasons to get redecorating today

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Fear is a big reason that people don’t live their dreams. It’s pervasive. Fear of failure, or success, or even just change, affec...

What bedrooms can teach you about minimalist design

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When we were looking to define minimalism for this blog post, we went to two experts on it: our own in-house design director Didi...

3 clever design choices that keep your café customers coming back

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Do you understand why people come back to your coffee shop? The short answer to this may be ‘good coffee’ but the longer answer i...

This is Feng Shui: 4 valuable tips to guarantee harmony in the office

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Today we look at how the interior environment of your office or workspace can affect how you feel, and how productive your workin...

This is Japandi (A mash-up of elegant Japanese minimalism and rustic Scandinavian simplicity)

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It's 2025, and Japandi style isn't just surviving - it's thriving. As upholstery experts at FibreGuard, we're more excited than e...

Expert styling tips for your living room

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These are the years of the hybrid interior design style, from Japandi to urban rustic to cottage industrial. This is really inter...

How to clean a fabric sofa at home

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Welcome to our step-by-step guide to cleaning your fabric sofa: no baking soda, vinegar or liquid cleaning detergents required!Ca...

This is the waiting room decor guide you need to excel

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(UPDATED (5/6/2020)Waiting rooms and the reception areas of doctors’ offices have undergone a massive shift since we wrote about...

Easy ways to boost the luxury feel of your vacation rental

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In 2020, luxury is about what money can’t buy. If you’re looking for ways to appeal to the luxury traveller, that’s the first thi...

Small apartment entertaining: the ultimate guide

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You might think that small space living restricts your ability to host gatherings, but with the right approach—and the right stai...

Romantic luxury in the breath-taking heart of East Africa

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One&Only Gorilla’s Nest is a luxury resort cushioned in the foothills of the breath-taking Virunga volcano range in Rwanda. ...

14 of the best entryway decor ideas on Pinterest

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The entryway is an important part of the home. It’s the first and last impression that people have when they visit, so you want t...

The Tiny House Movement Gets a Luxury Upgrade

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It’s exactly a year to the day since our first post on the tiny house movement and now it’s time to look back and see what’s chan...

Will Jan-Félix take on the FibreGuard challenge?

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FibreGuard has been installed in hotel upholstery around the world to protect customers and hotel staff from the widespread damag...

How to refresh your home decor this spring - the easy way

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Today is officially the first day of spring! And it keeps getting better: there are 93 days left until summer. Now is the perfect...

Better healthcare means smarter interior design

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UPDATED FOR 2020On a personal level, you’ve probably noticed that it isn’t just medicine that makes you feel better when you’re s...

Improve your small restaurant's ambience with vintage touches

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Do you want to create a distinctively inviting atmosphere in your small restaurant? In this article, we will explore how you can ...

FibreGuard Pro

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FibreGuard Pro anti-microbial fabrics are woven to protect This soft-to-the-touch range has a uniquely breathable and flexible m...

FibreGuard Outdoor

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FibreGuard Outdoor fabrics: a smart choice for areas exposed to the elements FibreGuard Outdoor fabrics incorporate the original...

Office design is transforming in the new now

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This post is part of our series focused on the seismic shift in work systems, traditional office typology, and more. Start at the...

COVID-19 shapes the open-plan office of the future

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This post is part of our series focused on the seismic shift in work systems, traditional office typology, and more. Start at the...

How to bring your summer decor into autumn

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Are you ignoring the hints of red that are creeping into the trees outside? It’s OK: we’re clinging to the last weeks of summer t...

COVID-19, smart technology and workplace design

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This post is part of our series focused on the seismic shift in work systems, traditional office typology, and more. Start at the...

Why modern rustic interiors are perfect this autumn

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Modern rustic design is the style we need right now. It gives us a chance to escape into a cabin in the woods (see below!) even w...

FibreGuard Pro fabrics in the Ronald McDonald House, Auckland

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The main aim of the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) is to provide a place to stay for families with hospitalised children ...

What you need to know about Belgian style interior design

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Belgian low-key luxe interiors are officially Having A Moment. Belgium is, of course, no stranger to aesthetics: this is the land...

Outdoor décor tips for every season

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Outdoor living: great in warm weather, not so great in cold and rainy weather. We say: gardens and patios of all shapes and sizes...

The ‘stay home’ holiday season: trending styles in 2020

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We’ve had a six-month period of reassessing our homes, and now with the holiday season approaching, what does this mean for our i...

8 high-end poolside deck paradises to keep your summer vibes going

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It’s always sunny somewhere! Winter in the northern hemisphere might be underway, so to brighten up the dull days, we’re taking ...

An exclusive party just for you: this is your home decor guide to January 2021

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Guestlists for our homes are very exclusive these days (for so many reasons), and of course, it’s important to decorate according...

Wabi-sabi: The Stress-Free Design Style Everyone Needs Right Now

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In our tech-driven world, finding ways to build a little calm and serenity in our daily lives has become a top priority. This nee...

Hospitality trends for 2021 you need to know

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2021 has unprecedented opportunities for the hospitality industry. In this blog article we draw on our experience in the contrac...

Multipurpose fabrics: upholstery, drapery and beyond

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When we talk about décor fabrics, there are generally two main groups that they fall into: upholstery fabric and drapery fabric. ...

The power of us: Be inspired by our key trend 'In It Together'

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2020 was the year none of us could have predicted. It was the year that surprised us and challenged us in equal measure. But in t...

How to design indoor public spaces

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Architects claim the spaces we inhabit have a major impact on our lives, and with good reason. The built environment has been sho...

A new reality: Say hello to our Digitally Authentic trend

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With many of us physically isolated from friends and family over the past year, it would be natural to assume that we have been a...

A more natural approach: An introduction to organic certification

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As well as creating beautiful, easy-to-clean fabrics for the home, the workplace and the hospitality industry, we're also deeply ...

The two fundamentals of every major decorating style

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Have you ever been asked what kind of interior style you prefer? For design professionals and amateur design enthusiasts alike, t...

Water repellent, water resistant and waterproof textiles: the facts

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Water-repellent and waterproof characteristics open a range of more demanding specification environments for contract fabrics tha...

Proven 'LEED' tips for the eco-conscious interior designer

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LEED standards offer guidance on the design, build, maintenance or retrofit of energy-efficient buildings – and that is only the ...

The 2021 Summer Staycation: bars and restaurants edition

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Optimism is at an all-time high as we head into the middle of 2021 In many parts of the world, vaccination procedures are rolling...

Your guide to the calming organic modern interiors that are taking social media by storm

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Today we unpack what we love about organic modern interiors, with fantastic examples from our own interior shots and lifestyle ph...

Gender-neutral room design with our easy clean fabrics

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Gone are the days when a little girl's room had to be pastel pink, or a little boy's room defined by blue. In fact, not only has ...

Creating the perfect bedroom sleep sanctuary

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We all know that getting a good night's sleep is essential for optimum health and wellbeing. It improves concentration, boosts yo...

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The four key phases of commercial interior design

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Exceptional interiors don’t begin with the space: they begin with the unique needs and preferences of the people who will use it....

Designing healthcare spaces as healing environments

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There used to be a time when hospitals were predominantly cold, clinical environments designed with little imagination and minima...

Eco-friendly architecture: the importance of sustainable design

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Let's shift the focus from our performance fabrics to architecture for a moment.As we become increasingly aware of the importance...

Vanlife: the perfect fabrics for life on the road

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The experiences of the past year have made a massive impact on the way we live. Freedoms have been curtailed, health concerns hav...

Sofa upholstery showdown: leather, upholstery fabric and vegan leather

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A sofa, like a bed, is a great opportunity to invest in your future. A quality couch will last you for years, so it’s important t...

Garden picnics and outdoor tea parties: the ultimate FibreGuard style guide

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Today we invite you to a lovey picnic on your patio, balcony, garden…or anywhere you like! We’re here to help you revel in the wa...

Educational spaces: why inspirational design is vital

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We all know that the built environment can have a powerful impact on how we think, feel and behave. When it comes to architecture...

Colour inspiration: an autumn of zen colours

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As autumn approaches in the Northern Hemisphere, our natural response is to make our homes as cosy as possible as we hunker down ...

Dining out again: trends in restaurant interiors, 2021

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We all know that the pandemic has rocked the hospitality sector to its core. Sadly, many restaurants have failed to weather the s...

Organic cotton, the Organic Content Standard, and FibreGuard

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The Textile Exchange has confirmed that 2019/20 saw the largest volume of organic cotton fibre harvested globally to-date. Today ...

The structure of Stain Free Technology: engineered by textile scientists

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FibreGuard’s promise to our customers is the highest quality…but how can we calculate ‘quality’? The perfect formula for world cl...

Your insider guide to FibreGuard Pro’s breathable moisture barrier

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FibreGuard is committed to delivering fabrics that combine the highest degree of protection, performance, comfort, and durability...

Four unique restaurants create special moments (trend watch)

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We embrace the creation of remarkable experiences at FibreGuard. Every collection we release is overflowing with opportunities fo...

5 colourfastness tests that secure FibreGuard fabrics’ optimal fade protection

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FibreGuard fabrics undergo rigorous laboratory testing to ensure the most robust colourfast to light-resistant results. The colou...

From Korea to the work floor: the rise of privacy as wellness

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With many of us returning to the workplace after a long period of enforced isolation, it's inevitable that our ways of working ha...

How to create a cosy look in a smaller interior

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There's a school of thought that says you have to go for a pared-back look when decorating a smaller space. After all, neutral co...

Cosy up your outdoor spaces with inspiration from the hospitality industry

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The temperature may be dropping, but that doesn't mean you can't still enjoy time outside this winter. Borrowing a few tips from ...

Simple living room refresh ideas for 2022

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With the approach of a new year, this is the perfect time to turn your thoughts to a simple living room refresh. You may well be ...

Small is beautiful when it comes to sustainable design

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There's no doubt the pandemic has made many of us reassess the way we see the world. Recent events have encouraged us to slow dow...

2022’s rising trends from FibreGuard’s design team

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Welcome to the launch of our 2022/2023 Trends Book, a roadmap from our design team for the aesthetics, styles, colours, and mater...

The great office interior design revolution is now

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Since the earliest days of the global pandemic, headlines, and opinion pieces about the changing world and interior architecture ...

Kidding Around with MINGO Soft Play Sofas and FibreGuard Fabric

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MINGO’s soft sofas give kids the room to dream and imagine, where every day is another adventure and opportunity to explore the g...

The essential colour aesthetic guide from FibreGuard’s design team

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Loving colour is kind of our job – which is fantastic because it’s our passion too! Our FibreGuard design team knows instinctivel...

Magical Realism: a dreamy mega trend in design, art, and architecture

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Our 2022/2023 Trends Book covers 50 pages and 5 trends, exploring the overarching preoccupations within the worlds of design and ...

How to create a welcoming and relaxing outside space

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Our gardens, patios and balconies have become more important than ever over the past few years. But how do you create a relaxing ...

Digital prototyping: the future of sofa design

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When it comes to creating new furniture designs, building a prototype has always been a critical part of the process. When a new ...

Slounge Comfort: slow living for wellbeing

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Our 2022/2023 Trends Book covers 50 pages and 5 trends, exploring the overarching preoccupations within the worlds of design and ...

Choosing the best fabric for outdoor furniture

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Choosing outdoor fabrics for garden furniture is tricky because there are a lot of performance boxes to tick. It must be a colour...

Comfort and simplicity: the key bedroom looks for 2022

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You could argue that the bedroom is the essential room. It's where we retreat from the world to rest and rejuvenate our body and ...

How office design is responding to the changing needs of employees in 2022

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With many workers now returning to the office, it's interesting to see how the design of office environments is responding to emp...

The 3 things FibreGuard's social media audience love the most

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We know you love interacting with our social media feeds. It's a great way for us to keep you up to date with our new products, a...

Biophilic bedrooms: a natural approach to a good night's sleep

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It's widely known that spending time outdoors is good for your health. Exposure to nature can reduce stress levels, boost your im...

Key differences between indoor upholstery and outdoor furniture fabric

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Outdoor upholstery fabrics have always been extremely high-performance fabrics because they have had to be. They have had to reck...

Choosing couch upholstery and cushions for RV camper van life

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Carefully chosen furnishing fabric for motorhome seating and cushion covers can have so many benefits beyond just aesthetic appea...

Innovation, digital technology, and our need for a more sustainable textiles industry

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Welcome to the second part of our interview with Tom Stevens, our Marketing Director, who is also closely involved in all our inn...

Are white couches a bad idea?

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Today we look at the most common reasons that people have told us they would never consider getting a white sofa…and lay all thei...

What does “slub” or “slubbiness” mean for fabrics or textiles?

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If you’ve ever shopped for furnishing fabric or even professionally in the contract textiles industry, you may have come across t...

Autumn trend watch: it's the 1970s again and Wes Anderson inspired interiors are IN

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Earthy tones, dark wood, bright yellow and orange splashes have all arrived from the 1970s to reinvigorate our interiors.But don’...

Embracing fun with the curved furniture trend

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20th-century modernism’s straight lines and hard edges have been ruling the roost for years. Once synonymous with a contemporary ...

5 juicy colour and texture trends from Milan Design Week that are still with us now

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Milan's Salone del Mobile was back in full post-pandemic force this year, and we were so delighted to be able to attend again! Wh...

How to choose your perfect dining room furniture

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Dining rooms are often the most formal area of the house, sometimes abandoned in-between holidays to gather dust. Sometimes thoug...

Case Study: DIYGirls choose FibreGuard's stain-resistant fabrics

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Rather than simply creating an appealing interior space, DIYGirls designs functional interiors that appeal to their clients' spec...

Spark joy in interior spaces with the Memphis Design Revival

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Remember when all we could see on Instagram were millennial pink sofas? That sweet, slightly muted shade was everywhere—and on ev...

5 ways to make your front porch functional and inviting

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They say that first impressions count, and what better way to make a good first impression than with an attractive and welcoming ...

Soothing decorating ideas for a peaceful home

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Wellbeing is a hot topic at the moment. With many of us leading increasingly stressful lives, it has never been more important to...

Performance Fabric 101: A Guide for Retail Sales Associates

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Every salesperson knows that it's important to become knowledgeable about the product you're selling, but when it comes to perfor...

Spring home decorating ideas from our 2023 Trends

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Spring is the perfect time to freshen up your home in so many ways, from decluttering to setting intentions as to what you want f...

How to create your own emotional escape room sanctuary

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An ‘emotional escape room’ is a private sanctuary in which you can de-stress and chill out. Here, we look at ways FibreGuard upho...

Hideaway home office design tips from FibreGuard

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For many of us, the pandemic brought a new and often overwhelming concept into our lives – working from home. While some people h...

Designing for the Metaverse: creating a VR utopia with FibreGuard

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We all know that the digital world is rapidly evolving. And in the same way that we saw 3D digital renders transform the way desi...

Listen Up! Acoustical room design tips for a more enjoyable living space

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In this blog post, we show you how to optimise the acoustics in your home through the use of carefully chosen, sound-absorbing ma...

Small bedroom ideas: max out your space in style with FibreGuard

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Small bedrooms can be deliciously cosy, but if you’re renting in a shared accommodation, the bedroom can frequently be your only ...

Mastering neoclassical interior design: a guide to achieving timeless elegance

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Celebrating timeless elegance via symmetry, order and a subtle sense of grandeur, neoclassical design has a wide-ranging appeal. ...

How To Embrace Brutalist Interiors With FibreGuard’s High Performance Fabrics

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‘Brutalism’ has always been a divisive topic. This austere architectural style characterised by geometric concrete forms has its ...

How to create an elegant bedroom with the help of FibreGuard fabrics

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If there’s one room in your house that should encourage rest and relaxation, it’s your bedroom. This is the place where you shoul...

Stay Ahead of the Curve with Bru Textiles' 2023/2024 Trend Book

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We’re thrilled to announce that Bru Textiles, a leading global supplier of interior furnishing fabrics, has published their 2023/...

The 4 Best Interior Decor Styles with Easy-Clean Furnishing Fabrics for Your Home

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If you're looking for some fresh ideas to spruce up your home this year, you might want to consider these four interior decor sty...

Grey & green living room ideas from FibreGuard

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Grey and green are two of our favourite colours, but they're not always easy to combine. Greys can be too cool, while greens can ...

The professional guide to our revolutionary moisture-barrier fabrics

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Are you tired of constantly cleaning or even replacing stained or worn-out furniture in your business locations? Whether you own ...

Microtrends to Watch from Milan Design Week 2023/2024

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Sustainable design and the idea of durability took centre stage at this year at Milan Design Week. Both emerging and established ...

Choosing upholstery and furniture for business reception spaces

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Many businesses and companies choose furnishings for their office areas with great care… but may not remember the value of a rece...

Beach House Bliss: Celebrating the Coastal Aesthetic

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In coastal-style decorating, comfort is key: it's a decor style that encourages you to put your feet up and just enjoy life. You ...

Inspiring hospitality design solutions for small spaces

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As urban areas continue to grow and space becomes a premium, the hospitality industry is faced with the challenge of creating inv...

Unveiling the 'Stillness' trend: Milan Design Week and beyond

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Welcome to Part 2 of our Microtrends to Watch series, where we look back at our experiences and observations during Milan Design ...

How to use colourful fabrics in your bar or restaurant

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Colour can have a profound effect on how we feel in a hospitality setting. The clever use of colour can influence our mood, energ...

Soft furnishings: a step-by-step guide for interior designers

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As an interior designer, you have the power to transform spaces and make them truly remarkable. One key element in creating a bea...

Transforming hospitality spaces: the role of texture in bar and restaurant design

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In this Instagram age, the appearance of a restaurant can be just as important, if not more important, than the food and drink on...

Designing wabi-sabi hospitality spaces with smooth fabrics

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We love finding fresh ways that our performance fabrics are used in the real world to create relaxing environments. Today we're l...

Dopamine décor and Pop Baroque celebrate joy and full-colour living

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As part of our Microtrends to Watch series, we look back at our experiences and observations during Milan Design Week 2023. Today...

Cultivate carefree living with soft neutral room styling

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Interior design is all about creating a beautiful, comfortable environment, and the timeless appeal of soft, neutral colours and ...

Creating chic, child-friendly homes with Melanie B Interiors and FibreGuard (case study)

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Melanie B Interiors, founded by Managing Director Melanie Berry, is an interior design company with a rich background in textiles...

Embracing brown: the top interior design trends for 2024

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Do you follow trends or tend to stick to your own instincts when it comes to interiors? Either way, it’s always fun to look ahead...

Why FibreGuard upholstery fabrics are safe and non-toxic

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As consumers, we are all becoming increasingly aware of the importance of sustainability. Today we're addressing a question that ...

How to use complementary colours to style every part of your home

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At FibreGuard, we're experts in colours and materials. We completely understand that it's hard to know where to start when it com...

The ultimate guide to velvet upholstery: durability, cleaning and colours

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Velvet is synonymous with luxury and opulence. Associated throughout history with royalty, this deliciously soft and tactile mate...

Material matters: the role of fabric selection in sustainable interior design

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With many of us trying to live a more sustainable lifestyle, there’s a growing focus on environmentally-friendly options when it ...

Global inspiration: how three businesses achieved their vision with FibreGuard upholstery fabrics

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In this case study, we highlight three different companies sharing their success stories with FibreGuard upholstery fabrics: Norm...

Why Jessica Boyer Interiors use FibreGuard in every project [CASE STUDY]

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Jessica Boyer is a South African interior designer whose work with FibreGuard's performance fabrics has been on our radar for a l...

Embracing hygge: tips for creating a cosy interior with FibreGuard

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It’s February and it’s hard to resist the urge to hunker down with a good book in the cosiest spot you can find. But what are the...

Interiors that sparkle with jewel tones and FibreGuard

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Jewel tones are having their moment in the sun in the interiors world and we’re all for it. At FibreGuard, we’re big fans of jewe...

Our quilted velvet upholstery shines in The Highway Hotel [CASE STUDY]

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The Highway Hotel, located in Plympton, South Australia, recently underwent an exciting redesign of its dining area. As a popular...

Open plan living made easy with FibreGuard’s low-maintenance upholstery

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In this blog post, we’re discussing the three elements that can make all the difference when it comes to open-plan living: furnit...

Pantone's Peach Fuzz: the FibreGuard edit

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Have you ever felt the transformative power of colour? From blissed-out blues to zesty yellows, colours can influence our mood an...

Two takes on Japandi style in two FibreGuard case studies

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Japandi design is a union of two iconic styles - the simplicity of Japanese minimalism and the practicality of Scandinavian desig...

How to combine fabrics, textures, and colours for a peaceful Japandi style

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In this second part of a Japandi special, we stroll into the world of upholstery textiles, providing you with practical tips and ...

FibreGuard upholstery and colour psychology: perfect for educational settings

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In this blog post, we're looking at the impacts of colour in school environments, focusing, as always, on FibreGuard's upholstery...

Exploring the comfort and durability of FibreGuard fabrics for camper vans [CASE STUDY]

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Do you ever dream of life on the open road? Well, some people not only dream it, they do it. Ditching a conventional home in favo...

The art of rejuvenation: how to use soothing colours to create relaxing, restorative spaces

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Colour can have an enormous impact on our lives. That’s because the colours we choose for our homes can profoundly affect how we ...

Craft immersive textile stories with KNOW-STALGIA and FibreGuard

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The defining ‘feeling’ of a room doesn’t just appear magically from nowhere: it’s created by interior designers with an eye for d...

Design 3D material boards online with Mattoboard and FibreGuard

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Here at FibreGuard, sustainability is a topic close to our hearts. We are committed to reducing our environmental impact across o...

Tropic like it's hot: the FibreGuard Outdoor edit

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Summer is upon us, and one of the hottest trends for the season is tropical chic. It’s a vibrant, nature-inspired aesthetic that ...

Upholstery and Soft Furnishings: Challenges in Modern Restaurants

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In this blog post, we look at the unique challenges faced by the restaurant industry and how FibreGuard’s performance upholstery ...

Why designers choose FibreGuard jacquard upholstery for contract projects

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Jacquard fabrics have a rich history dating back to the early 19th century. The world fell in love with the fabulously complex de...

FibreGuard fan favorites: your top 3 features

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We love seeing you engage with our social media feeds and connect with the interior design content we share. It's a great way for...

Elegant, durable upholstery: the success of FibreGuard’s partnership with Spectrum by Larry’s

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Retailers are only as good as the products they supply. Never has this adage been more true than in the case of Spectrum by Larry...

Following the thread: FibreGuard's sustainability milestones in 2024

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What happens when a fabric company puts sustainability first? You’re about to find out. Our 2024 metrics tell a story of innovati...

Basic to breathtaking: luxe textiles for every space

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As textile specialists who've spent years working with home fabrics, we understand that the path to creating a truly glamorous in...

FibreGuard's velvet upholstery in a heritage apartment setting [CASE STUDY]

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This case study features a boxy apartment transformed into a Parisian getaway thanks to the work of a talented designer with incr...

FibreGuard upholstery at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando Resort [CASE STUDY]

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Today we’re sharing a case study from the beautiful Waldorf Astoria Orlando, where Fabricut Contract supplied FibreGuard’s easy c...

Crayon-proof to Cabernet-ready: 2 spaces, 1 versatile upholstery

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We believe every home tells a unique story, and our fabrics are designed to be part of that narrative. Drawing from our deep expe...

The corduroy effect: how this classic sofa fabric became 2025's most sought-after upholstery

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Since 2020, design has been driven by our desire for comfort. The market is firmly focused on sensuous indulgence and simple plea...

The moisture barrier technology behind our soft touch FibreGuard Pro range

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In especially demanding environments like healthcare settings or airports, traditional upholstery fabrics often fall short of mee...

2025 Upholstery: A Guide Through Natural vs. Plush Textures

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While colour and pattern remain important in upholstery design, 2025 has seen texture take on a more prominent role. We are seein...

Maximalism and jewel tone textiles: go bold with FibreGuard

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As textile experts, we're watching a fascinating transformation take shape in homes worldwide. "After years of minimalism dominat...

Exclusive design trends revealed: Mystic Desert and Age of Aquarius

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Touch is becoming increasingly important in interior design. After years of an emphasis on the purely visual side of design, the ...

Spring fabric inspiration: relaxing spaces and our 2025 Trends

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Spring is the perfect time to refresh your home's textile elements, creating spaces that help you unwind and recharge. As perform...

Maxing and relaxing: low maintenance maximalism with FibreGuard

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At FibreGuard, we've woven comfort and style into the fabric of everything we do. Nothing brings us more joy than hearing how our...

Stain-Resistant, Easy Clean Furnishing Fabrics

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Stain-resistant fabrics for home, for leisure, for work, for you Woven to protect Proven both stain-resistant and long-lasting, F...

No more wrinkles: FibreGuard's answer to curved upholstery challenges

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Let's talk curves. Not just any curves – those gorgeous, sweeping lines that transform ordinary furniture into showstoppers. They...

Fabric Colour Stories Showcase: Pinterest's Cherry Red Vibes

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Welcome to the first edition of our Fabric Colour Stories series. Today taking a bite into the deep and delicious CHERRY RED colo...

Fabric Colour Stories: Mocha Mousse

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We're continuing our Fabric Colour Stories series with Mocha Mousse: The Pantone Colour of the Year 2025. 17-1230 Mocha Mousse is...

Fabric Colour Stories: Pinterest’s Aura Indigo

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We're continuing our Fabric Colour Stories series with Aura Indigo, one of Pinterest's colours of the year for 2025.Mysterious.En...

Fabric Colour Stories: Hello Butter Yellow

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We're continuing our Fabric Colour Stories series with Butter Yellow, one of Pinterest's colours of the year for 2025 (read the f...

Mystic Desert Meets Wabi-Sabi: The Perfect Match for Performance Fabrics

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You might remember our fabric guide to Wabi-Sabi here on the blog, and it's showing now signs of going away. This timeless concep...

Fabric Colour Stories: Alpine Oat

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Welcome back to our Fabric Colour Stories series. We’re taking a deep dive into key colours from Pinterest's annual palette, alon...

Fabric Colour Stories: Dill Green

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Welcome back to our Fabric Colour Stories series. We're taking a deep dive into key colours from Pinterest's annual palette, alon...

FibreGuard Fabrics at Namia River Retreat (CASE STUDY)

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Today we’re bringing to a dream location: the Namia River Retreat on Cồn Ba Xã Islet in Hoi An, Vietnam. Their luxurious attenti...

What to Know About Eco-Friendly Fabric Products

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Sustainable Fabric Guide: Comfort Meets Eco-Conscious Living Sustainable textiles are really seizing the spotlight lately, but wh...

The Avant Garde Aesthetic: Curves, Gloss, and Reimagined "Vintage" Fabrics

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This year we're welcoming the return of a kind of 'Age of Aquarius' vibe that invites us to dream bigger. We're calling this offs...

Upholstery that's Cleanable with Water Especially for Wellness-Centric Interiors

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Why the Future of Healthy Interiors Depends on Fabric Chemistry The Hidden Health Cost of "Clean" Close your eyes. Imagine a room...

The truth about 'hypoallergenic' fabrics

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Summary: The right fabrics in your home can help reduce allergens like dust mites, pet dander, and mold, which can trigger allerg...

Grey & silver: FibreGuard’s performance & design unpacked

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Why are grey and silver tones popular? Grey and silver represent 17% of all FibreGuard fabrics sold in the last 12 months. This s...

Australian Furniture Manufacturers Choose FibreGuard Performance Fabrics

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Australian furniture designers are making a name for themselves by blending traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technolog...

FibreGuard: Creating Market-Leading Soft Neutral Fabrics

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Summary: This article details FibreGuard's collaborative and multi-step process for developing high-performance, soft-touch upho...

Upholstery Fabric

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Understanding Upholstery Fabric When it comes to the appearance and performance of a furniture piece, upholstery fabric plays a k...

FibreGuard Outdoor: The All-Weather Fabric That Fights Mould, Mildew, and Germs

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Summary: Learn how anti-bacterial / anti-microbial fabric treatments like those in FibreGuard Outdoor actively combat bacteria g...

Performance fabrics

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What Are Performance Upholstery Fabrics? Your Complete Guide Performance fabrics are a special class of textiles engineered to wi...

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Contract fabrics for any space. Indoors. Outdoors. Everywhere. Stain-resistant. Easy to clean. Zero harsh chemicals. Our fabrics ...