Material Matters Collection

Product catalog summary

Overview: The Material Matters Collection by Designtex, in collaboration with the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, showcases innovative textiles inspired by museum architecture and art. The collection includes upholstery, drapery, and wrapped panels, emphasizing material innovation and sustainability.

Collections:

Singular Forms (2004): Inspired by Minimalism, featuring eight upholsteries, four wallcoverings, and hand-tufted rugs.
Abstract Matters (2006): Reflects non-objective art with six upholsteries, one drapery, and three wallcoverings.
Material Matters: Focuses on art and technology, offering unique styles like audible upholstery and sustainable materials.

Key Products:

Artist’s Canvas: A 100% cotton canvas with NANO-TEX™ finish, resistant to spills.
Bilbao: Bamboo and polyester fabric inspired by recyclable materials, available in 12 colorways.
Fossil: Embossed textile with Trevira CS, suitable for upholstery and wrapped panels.
Kensho Multi: Reversible drapery with a high sheen, available in 24 colorways.
Sonic Fabric: Versatile polyester textile for corporate and residential use, available in five colors.
Thumbnail Sketch: Geometric pattern inspired by Frank Gehry's designs, available in 12 colorways.
Titanium: Reflective textile inspired by the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, available in 12 colorways.
Die Cut Ingeo: Sustainable drapery made from Ingeo™ PLA, biodegradable and compostable.
Ziggurat: Textured textile inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's designs, available in 10 colorways.

Sustainability: The collection emphasizes sustainable practices, with products like Die Cut Ingeo being compostable and made from renewable resources.

Philanthropy: A portion of proceeds supports the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, which oversees multiple art institutions globally.