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Hyphyn–the biodegradable vinyl

Jenny — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:46:17 +0000

Design to disappear, Hyphyn by Nassimi is regarded as the first truly biodegradable performance vinyl — uncompromising in strength, refined in aesthetic, progressive in composition. This vinyl will only degrade in landfill when it meets anaerobic bactera (these are bacteria that do not need oxygen and thrive deep in the ground).

Years of research and development have culminated in a significant innovation: a durable, luxurious vinyl engineered to biodegrade by over 90% within two years in landfill conditions, or to incinerate at low temperatures with 99.5% less dioxin than conventional vinyls.

Hyphen is a game changer

Scientifically proven to biodegrade over 90% within 24 months in landfill conditions, Hyphyn sets a new benchmark for environmental stewardship. It offers a responsible solution to today’s environmental challenges—without compromising on performance, durability, or design.

Contract-grade durability. Thoughtfully priced. Beautifully resolved designs and colours — and new designs in the pipeline. Hyphyn offers the sustainable answer the industry has been waiting for.

High performance and sustainability

After a long and successful life, enzymes embedded in Hyphyn will meet anaerobic bacteria (ones which live without oxygen) and slowly break-down

Safe For Incineration

Hyphen will burn at a much lower temperature and thus emits little toxins into the atmosphere–99.5% less dioxin than regular vinyls.

Forget microplastics and toxins, Hyphyn biodegrades. Instead it remarkably converts into inert gases that are reclaimed and can be transformed into energy. We are left with uncontaminated soil.

Design to disappear, Hyphyn by Nassimi is regarded as the first truly biodegradable performance vinyl — uncompromising in strength, refined in aesthetic, progressive in composition. This vinyl will only degrade in landfill when it meets anaerobic bactera (these are bacteria that do not need oxygen and thrive deep in the ground).

Years of research and development have culminated in a significant innovation: a durable, luxurious vinyl engineered to biodegrade by over 90% within two years in landfill conditions, or to incinerate at low temperatures with 99.5% less dioxin than conventional vinyls.

Hyphen is a game changer

Contract-grade durability. Thoughtfully priced. Beautifully resolved designs and colours — and new designs in the pipeline. Hyphyn offers the sustainable answer the industry has been waiting for.

High performance and sustainability

After a long and successful life, enzymes embedded in Hyphyn will meet anaerobic bacteria (ones which live without oxygen) and slowly break-down

Safe For Incineration

Hyphen will burn at a much lower temperature and thus emits little toxins into the atmosphere–99.5% less dioxin than regular vinyls.

Forget microplastics and toxins, Hyphyn biodegrades. Instead it remarkably converts into inert gases that are reclaimed and can be transformed into energy. We are left with uncontaminated soil.

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Takesada Shoten

Jenny — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 05:09:00 +0000

This is the story of Takesada Shoten and the inexplicable charm of bamboo. Japanese have long revered bamboo, enchanted by its beauty and delicacy, captivated by its flexibility, strength and versatility as a building material. Takesada Shoten was founded in Kyoto in 1877; bamboo artisans with a rich and enduring heritage. Over generations, they have cultivated their own traditions — honouring timeworn techniques while quietly refining and innovating. Master craftspeople, they create bamboo wallpanels and installations with precision & grace.

Kyoto’s bamboo forests

With an excellent climate for growing the highest quality bamboo combined with a huge respect for artisan skills Takesada Sotan has produced many famous bamboos known as the ‘Kyoto bamboos’. These include ‘white bamboo’, ‘drawing bamboo’, ‘sesame bamboo’ and ‘tortoiseshell bamboo’.

“A dedicated team of Kyoto artisans, continuously engaging in a lifelong dialogue

with bamboo”

Skilled bamboo artisans

With its unique flexibility, strength and delicacy, glossiness and smoothness, bamboo transforms into various fabulous products. Takesada Shoten partners with designers to advance bamboo’s possibilities, honing each idea through precise refinement and testing.

In the groves the bamboos are selected for their individual features, the spirit of each is honoured and they are observed and cared for from their first days as a small shoot

Bamboo panels, ceilings & screens made in Kyoto

Uniquely flexible yet very strong, fine and delicate and with a smooth lustre, bamboo makes for a compelling building product. Kyoto’s unique climate, cultural environment and skilled processing have produced numerous renowned bamboo products which are considered traditional Kyoto crafts. Thus Takesada Shoten’s bamboo artisans have created a wonderful and beautiful selection of designs.

On the ceiling is a thin ‘flat-split’ bamboo; beautifully balanced with a flat yet slightly curved surface. Takesada Shoten manufactures flat-split bamboo from exactly 2mm to 60mm, splitting the round bamboo and carefully shaving the side to uniform widths. In the far left corner is a panel in the impeccable ‘hammer-split’ design – a popular wall decor in Kyoto homes that we know that it will look excellent in Singapore spaces adding a refined luxurious texture.

Hospitality

Artisan bamboo is undoubtedly popular for restaurant interior design, whether for Japanese restaurants or cocktail bars, this is a romantic material that creates elegant textures.

Flat split

Bamboo can be processed in a variety of widths from 2mm-60mm, different colours and several different ways of splitting. This is a Hirawari panel, known as flat split, the profile is less round and traditionally used in Kyoto townhouses

Hammer split

An absolutely beautiful bamboo panel, known as Hishigi it is made using a specific tool. The cracks provide the charm and thus it is a popular decoration in Kyoto homes. Below you can see it being made.

Half Split

More curvaceous than the flat split panel the half split is more three dimensional. Here you can see dyed green bamboo (natural green bamboo fades), black bamboo with fading, and white bamboo. In this case the white bamboo is more refined with the sides shaved off. So many options.

Parallel Split

Bamboo in cross-section is revealed, a fascinating repetition. The outer-sides are retained whilst the front and back are shaved off, and depending upon the width and position of the bamboo nodes the look changes. When thick and robust the result is more three-dimensional whilst thin and delicate bamboo is planar.

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Aux Abris

Jenny — Sun, 18 May 2025 08:10:10 +0000

Aux Abris (pronounced OHS ABREE) is known for their stunning high-end wall coverings and murals. Aux Abris create luxury designer wallpaper that we think Singapore will love. These designs are sophisticated, rich and tactile,—an intense sensory experience perfect for the modern interior. Printed on innovative materials including grass cloths, silks, linens, metal leaf, and woven papers.

Paradiso

Inspired by traditional Japanese art this mural captures the ethereal beauty of cranes, their graceful & serene forms. There are six panels printed on metal leaf paper either in gold or silver. The design layers organic fluidity with geometric detail, creating a rich, textured composition. Adding extra depth their Moneta design creates a stunning geometric band, Rooted in classic aesthetics yet infused with a contemporary spirit, it offers a timeless, sophisticated character. Available in two colourways: Tranquillo, Arrabbiata.

We’re loving the interplay of scale—juxtaposing a bold mural with a delicate repeat. And you can just see the beauty of Aux Abris luxury designer wallpaper in the close-up above: Paradiso, a sweeping mural, is balanced by Moneta, a compelling floral inspired by kimono patterns. Its small repeat and layered elegance hint at a Peranakan sensibility that we think will resonate in Singapore interiors.

The Alchemy Collection

Undeniably sophisticated this collection is printed upon metal leaf in either gold or silver. There is a depth to all these designs and the paper is thick and opulent. Above is ‘Vespa’ a funky chevron with a ton of movement.

You’ll have a lot of fun with Aux Abris ‘Martini’ design. It’s quirky but still very chic.

‘Metallurgy’ is papered on the ceilings in both these spaces, in gold or silver metal leaf this is a beautiful and subtle textured wallpaper. We find it useful for many a setting, and absolutely spectacular here. The design on the walls of the left hand room is the sublime ‘Ponte Vechio’.

Cosmo

Like BODE, Aux Abris love marbled papers, and for the Alchemy collection they take it a step further printing on metal leaf papers. All the colours are named after cocktails reflecting the bubbly explosive fun that these papers will add to your space. @h.qdesign

Aux Abris do their own printing and they like to do it well, there is attention to detail and you can see that they don’t skip corners. We hold this desire to be as good as you can be dear. Note, their non woven bases and inks are the highest quality and there is flexibility in roll lengths.

This is Dragonfly—a striking design with graceful movement and a soft, painterly watercolour finish. The colour palette is exceptional, Dragonfly is a standout example of the Aux Abris luxury designer wallpaper artistry, showcasing their impeccable eye for colour — with each colour way more captivating than the last.

Tartan wallpapers are smart and cool for many a reason. First you can subtly add several colours into a space, secondly they look great with art upon them and thirdly the grid is great upon the eye. Aux Abris have many a tartan upon woven papers and some are printed with a metallic base to make them extra special.

Botanicals

Printed upon silk this classic chinoiserie mural is particularly detailed with birds, butterflies and blossom. In the style of John James Auduban it comes in a myriad of colours and custom colours are available. The repeat is 3 panels and will be custom fitted to your wall dimensions which minimises waste.

Dining room image: designer dara rosenfeld julia lynd photo1, the jade image: designer kara adam interiors, girl’s bedroom: designer amelia carter interiors

This is Criss Cross, a smart, small geometric printed upon grass cloth, or you can customise and select one of many fine base papers. Aux Abris collections include several textured wall coverings with small useful repeats and all come in very compelling colour ways. See below.

Adorably called ‘Friends’ and so stylish & funky too. You can view the Auxabris website here

This is a ‘Bird in the hand’, which we all know is better than two in the bush. However these woodblock styled birds look like they are roaming around free. At the end of the day the design repeat is great and it cheerfully brings the outdoors in.

Aux Abris (pronounced OHS ABREE) is known for their stunning high-end wall coverings and murals. Aux Abris create luxury designer wallpaper that we think Singapore will love. These designs are sophisticated, rich and tactile,—an intense sensory experience perfect for the modern interior. Printed on innovative materials including grass cloths, silks, linens, metal leaf, and woven papers.

Paradiso

The Alchemy Collection

You’ll have a lot of fun with Aux Abris ‘Martini’ design. It’s quirky but still very chic.

Cosmo

Tartan wallpapers are smart and cool for many a reason. First you can subtly add several colours into a space, secondly they look great with art upon them and thirdly the grid is great upon the eye. Aux Abris have many a tartan upon woven papers and some are even printed with a metallic base to make them extra special.

Botanicals

Dining room image: designer dara rosenfeld julia lynd photo1, the jade image: designer kara adam interiors, girl’s bedroom: designer amelia carter interiors

Adorably called ‘Friends’ and so stylish & funky too. You can view the Auxabris website here

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Casamance Wall Coverings

Jenny — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 10:59:37 +0000

Casamance is a charming French brand with a true understanding of how simple decoration enhances your space. Timeless, modern and sophisticated Casamance wall coverings span textured natural weaves, embossed vinyls, appliqués and embroideries combined in an outstanding collection. These French designers are adept at colour which adds to our pure enjoyment of these wallpapers.

Sora

Japanese inspired and using remarkable technology the designs from the Legendes collection are silk-like and finely textured. Sora is the perfect blend of the finest silk and raw silk with its subtle dupion texture. Sora has been recreated on an extra-wide vinyl and comes in 17 colours, including several deep shades.

Nami

A timeless design with impeccable harmonious shading, it is easy upon the eye. Originally an embroidery and now in fine vinyl Nami represents breaking waves, a sound we never grow tired of. Casamance produces excellent vinyls, wonderfully priced, easy to care for and in exquisite colours.

‘Vannora’ is rattan-like, richly textural and inspired by Thai artisans. It comes in 12 neutral colours and in very easily installed ten metre rolls.

Nature Precieuse

Casamance press the veins of leaves create embossed patterns, the stripes on Iris leaves, the blades of banana palm, or gingko leaves form repetitive motifs. Then, on some, raised edges twinkle with gold leaf. Choosing with this collection will not be easy with rich colours and five design to select from.

Casa Azul Collection

Celebrate the rich colours of Mexico with this is very useable design. Combine the large patchwork-like check with the uplifting floral. There is a plain hessian design too, all the designs are in great colours–of course. These are embossed and printed on high quality vinyl.

Théia Collection

Théia is heavenly, named after a goddess who was the mother of the moon, it is ethereal and tantalising. In two versions, both voiles, one in a complex pleat and the other plain, they are laid upon metallic or matte foils which twinkle like the moon beneath. The colours are no less sublime and alluring too.

Hasu-Hikari Collection

Impeccably embroidered upon sisal, Hasu pictures an ancient Japanese lotus garden. Creating a stunning and textured landscape scene it is one of Casamance’s most beautiful wall coverings and is available in four colour-ways.

Serti–Linora Collection

Serti is a funky geometric that is perhaps reminiscent of bold jewellery. Using a thick ink the shapes are raised from its linen base and a metallic foil highlights each creating a subtle patinated mosaic. Stunning on this screen pictured you can see all four colour ways on the Casamance wallcoverings page.

Casamance weave linen fabrics and attach them to non woven paper backings allowing one to glue that fabric directly to the wall. Fabrics are finished with a matt invisible varnish making them spongeable.

In Japan the sun releases rays of Hikari, a joyful emotion, a metaphor for hope, and like this design this is a strong feeling. Here Casamance appliqué their sun-like shapes onto a natural sisal. It is a fascinating and daring combination, tactile and exciting one finds oneself stroking Hikari’s velvet suns.

Arcane–acoustic wall-covering

Perfect for noisy spaces ‘Arcane’ is a padded three-dimensional textured wall-covering comes in velvet and in linen. Go wild with the purple velvet colour way on the left. To see more acoustic solutions visit our Materialised page

Darker toned wall coverings add elegance, drama and sophistication. Fabulous in a dining room they can make for intimate conversation. They do combine well installed next to rich woods.

Above are just four of Casamance’s charcoal and navy coloured wallpapers. Like a starry night, we do like the little gold spots on the ‘Astral Solaire’ linen on the above right-hand paper.

Solal Collection

Natural and fibrous is the best way to describe these very textured Casamance wall coverings. From palm leaf shaped woven rattans, to thick hessian strands this collection is fascinating and woven in Panama using various techniques. Four of the designs are shown above but you can see the rest of the Solal collection here

Casamance is a charming French brand with a true understanding of how simple decoration enhances your space. Timeless, modern and sophisticated Casamance wall coverings span textured natural weaves, embossed vinyls, appliqués and embroideries combined in an outstanding collection. These French designers are adept at colour which adds to our pure enjoyment of these wallpapers.

Like a hand woven rattan ‘Vannora’ was inspired by Thai artisans and is texturally very rich. It comes in 12 natural colourways and in 10m easy to install rolls.

Nature Precieuse

Casa Azul Collection

Hasu-Hikari Collection

Théia Collection

Serti–Linora Collection

Arcane–acoustic wall-covering

Darker toned wall coverings add elegance, drama and sophistication. Fabulous in a dining room they can make for intimate conversation. They do combine well installed next to rich woods.

Above are just four of Casamance’s charcoal and navy coloured wallpapers. Like a starry night, we do like the little gold spots on the ‘Astral Solaire’ linen on the above right-hand paper.

Solal Collection

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A picnic in Provençe by Materialised

Jenny — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 06:10:26 +0000

Small & funky designs
A little history: Provençal fabrics are quintessentially French but originally they drew inspiration from “Les Indiennes”, Indian cotton block prints. These brightly coloured fabrics were initially imported from India in the mid 17th century. Popular with the French and British nobility soon cheaper ‘copies’ were being made in France. This created competition to the lucrative silk industry & the French court, under Louis XIV, banned the wearing of the prints until 1759, for 73 years. However these attractive & easily applied designs regained favour and today they are symbolic of Provençal culture.

What is so excellent about a small pattern

A tiny modest repeat is often overlooked by the magnificence of the large, especially nowadays. But the the small has many advantages, sometimes one could replace a textured plain. Mix and matching of wee repeat patterns is simple. More practically small patterns are very easily applied as pattern repeats are straightforward to match compared with a larger pattern. Exemplified by the Picnic in Provençe collection, the tiny pattern is often adorable.

As well this collection includes an attractive plain made up of several colours that they call ‘Bouclé’. Pictured on the stool it looks textural and the multicolours tone with other elements with ease

Introducing “A picnic in Provence”

Materialised’s latest in-house print collection is meticulously crafted by Chloe Evans and Brigitte Marlot (who is French). This collection is a heartfelt tribute to ‘Les Indiennes,’ the vibrant cotton fabrics that grace Provençal markets, capturing the irresistible charm of southern France with a contemporary twist.

Delving into archives Materialised did extensive research developing their collection. They began with hand drawn sketches and retained a painterly effect for authenticity.

Materialised have a comprehensive website and their collections include a myriad of innovative solutions. Spend some time looking at acoustic sheers and artwork, high performance base cloths and wallcoverings, plus their case studies are rich with ideas. Materialised allow you to create bespoke solutions at a high level, they use superior printing machines including 3m widths, well certified bases and a wealth of expertise contributes to your success. Discover Materialised

Small & funky designs
A little history: Provençal fabrics are quintessentially French but originally they drew inspiration from “Les Indiennes”, Indian cotton block prints. These brightly coloured fabrics were initially imported from India in the mid 17th century. Popular with the French and British nobility soon cheaper ‘copies’ were being made in France. This created competition to the lucrative silk industry & the French court, under Louis XIV, banned the wearing of the prints until 1759, for 73 years. However these attractive & easily applied designs regained favour and today they are symbolic of Provençal culture.

Introducing “A picnic in Provence”

Materialised’s latest in-house print collection meticulously crafted by Chloe Evans and Brigitte Marlot (who is French). This collection is a heartfelt tribute to ‘Les Indiennes,’ the vibrant cotton fabrics that grace Provençal markets, capturing the irresistible charm of southern France with a contemporary twist.

What is excellent about a small pattern

Six colour stories
Palettes include flint (above), amber, navy, terracotta, seafoam, and olive. The colour palette reflects the French countryside but with an eye to contemporary colours. View the entire collection

Discover the collection here

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Glamora

Richard — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 09:21:56 +0000

Glamora design exquisite bespoke wallpapers. Beautifully printed, they understand what it takes to make a wall beautiful and their research team are knowledgeable and experimental. From Northern Italy, using leading edge bases, their aesthetic sensibility is unparalleled.

Glamora effortlessly blend stunning Italian style with practical functionality, and because this is bespoke wallpaper there is no wastage whether you decorate a feature wall or several walls.

Glamora has curated their bespoke wallpapers into two distinct categories, the ‘creative collection’ and ‘special editions’. The creative collection can be printed on the versatile GlamDecor vinyl base or their charming cellulose paper base, Glamtrace. Every year they present an impressive range of new designs.

The Special editions are thematic collections, expertly printed on innovative bases tailored to specific uses. GlamPure is printed on an organic fibre base to create a serene and tranquil atmosphere. The luxurious metalised base of GlamSatin imbues designs with an unparalleled sense of elegance and grandeur. And with GlamFusion, the completely waterproof wall-covering, Glamora has truly surpassed all expectations, enabling designers to create impeccable wet-area installations.

Libecco draws inspiration from traditional batik patterns capturing the essence of Southeast Asian style. These vibrant & exotic bespoke wallpapers will infuse any space with energy and warmth, making it the perfect addition to spaces throughout the region.

Flutti is contemporary yet from an ancient time. It looks spectacular on these expansive walls, however for smaller spaces select the portion of the design that you like best. Glamora’s bespoke wallpapers are fitted to your exact wall size, there is no waste and they’ll send you a schematic presenting how your custom wall murals will look.

View wall murals at a distance, Sensation, above, looks 3-D but a close-up examination shows it is created graphically using intricate shadowing.

Glamora’s creative collections, Book XIII, features many exceptional designs, for example “Alseidi” on the left and “Bird List Song” on the right. These designs exemplify Glamora’s commitment to creating sophisticated and luxurious wall coverings that bring charm and gravitas to any space.

Tropicalia is a retro leafy design

Add some colour with Mosaico

Sipario is a strong geometric

Your installer probably won’t love you, but try Glamora on the ceiling. One can print the creative collection on glamdecor (vinyl), which is potentially best on the ceiling, or glamtrace (a cellulose paper base).

Overseas is from Glamora’s creative collection, Chapter XI. An exuberant botanical, layers of design, shapes, colours, textures and stripes make for real design depth and Overseas can brilliantly hide an uneven wall surface. Like many from the creative collection there are two colours-ways, one is bright above and below right is more a more subtle colour.

A close-up of Overseas details the intricacy of the design.

Overseas' second, more subtle colour variant

Glamora’s creative collection designs are each presented in two colour-ways allowing you to choose to suit your personal style and aesthetic preferences. Feast your eyes on Cascade, a stunning design that captures a painterly bird’s-eye view of water lilies, in both a bright and flamboyant hue above, and a subtle and luxurious antique gold coin-inspired colour on the right.

Behold the wondrous GlamFusion, a revolutionary completely waterproof wall-covering that is a true game-changer for designers. This innovative material has and exquisite silk touch that melds seamlessly with a Glamora’s creative aesthetic. Imagine the luxurious feeling of this heavenly wall-covering on bathroom walls, shower cubicles, kitchen backsplashes, spas, Turkish baths, and gyms. Not only perfect for residential and commercial settings, but also ideal for the hospitality and healthcare industries, GlamFusion is the ultimate choice for creating spaces that inspire and rejuvenate.

GlamFusion makes renovation work a breeze. Gone are the days of endless demolition work, noisy disturbances, and waste disposal. With GlamFusion, the need for such chaos is reduced, if not eliminated entirely. You can finally renovate with ease, allowing businesses such as wellness centres and hotels to make changes without the fuss and the noise.

Cleaning is a breeze, one can use diluted alcohol, ammonia, anti-limescale, degreasers and bleach to clean as the surface is completely non-porous. Glamfusion designs come with their own glue and silicone sealant. There are four collections, above is Kamini from the Hydra collection.

Komorebi is printed upon Glampure, an organic base which is softer, more delicate and very sophisticated. Tones are harmonious and muted, designs are elegant inspired by a Japanese aesthetic, nature and a desire for harmony. Komorebi invites mindful wellbeing into your space.

Calm and gorgeous at the end of this walk-in wardrobe, and tidily installed on the doors too.

The Divina Collection is printed on silky GlamSatin & was created in response to a desire for timeless beauty. These bespoke wall murals are loosely inspired by the Art Déco period, they evoke the glorious, sophisticated atmosphere of Francis Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, and the many iconic women of that time.

Golden swallows on the ceiling sweep your way into this art deco rejuvenation by designer Alessandro Pagani. A few miles outside of Milan this restaurant brings Italian gastronomy to the small town of Olgiate Olona.

Glamora’s website is probably one of the more inspirational websites, so many ideas in the most beautiful interiors. It has even won awards for it’s design Visit Glamora.it

Glamora design exquisite bespoke wallpapers. Beautifully printed, they understand what it takes to make a wall beautiful and their research team are knowledgeable and experimental. From Northern Italy, using leading edge bases, their aesthetic sensibility is unparalleled.

Glamora effortlessly blend stunning Italian style with practical functionality, and because this is bespoke wallpaper there is no wastage whether you decorate a feature wall or several walls.

The Special editions are thematic collections tailored to specific uses. GlamPure is printed on an organic fibre base to create a serene and tranquil atmosphere. The luxurious metalised base of GlamSatin imbues designs with an unparalleled sense of elegance and grandeur. And with GlamFusion, the completely waterproof wall-covering, Glamora has truly surpassed all expectations, enabling designers to create impeccable wet-area installations.

Libecco draws inspiration from traditional batik patterns capturing the essence of Southeast Asian style. This vibrant & exotic wall mural will infuse any space with energy and warmth, making it the perfect addition to spaces throughout the region.

Flutti is contemporary yet from an ancient time. It looks spectacular on these expansive walls, however for smaller spaces select the portion of the design that you like best. Glamora bespoke fit the parts of the design you like to your exact wall size, there is no waste and they’ll send you a schematic presenting how will look.

Wall papers are viewed at a distance, Sensation, above, looks 3-D but a close-up examination shows it is created graphically using intricate shadowing.

We feel that this design fits perfectly in a South-East Asian environ, these softly lit palm trees are just perfect.

Glamora’s website is probably one of the more inspirational websites, so many ideas in the most beautiful interiors. It has even won awards for it’s design Visit Glamora.it

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Nassimi

Richard — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 05:00:41 +0000

Nassimi makes high performance fabrics and faux leathers that are resilient and a beautiful quality. Design is at the heart of this business driven by ideas, manufacturing expertise and a mandate to continuously improve sustainability and product performance.

Creating high performance fabrics requires multiple factors, not just resilience and durability, dependant upon use one should consider: contract grade abrasion & pilling resistance, enhanced stain resistance, a liquid barrier, resistance to bleach and disinfectants, and the environmental attributes.

Faux Leather

Faux leathers traditionally come in polyvinyl-chloride (PVC), polyurethane (PU) including ink-resistant versions, and silicone. And now the vinyl that we have been waiting for: Hypyn is 100% biodegradeable in landfill. Hyphyn and silicone are the way forward for a better planet and health. Each design is crafted to ensure a luxurious appearance with physical performance embedded into the fabric, giving a natural and lifelike appearance and surface touch.

At the crossroads of luxury and performance, you will find ‘Resilience’ faux leathers. Resilience fabrics have a soft supple hand, a natural authentic look and are exceptionally durable and stain resistant. There is added peace of mind as they are bleach cleanable and phthalate free.

For those days when you need a shiny finish ‘Glaze’, with its dash of texture, is perfect. And it comes in a sophisticated colour palette.

'Vintage' is our most look-alike-leather, here in colour 'luggage'.

It even has a 'pull-up' effect, here in 'Cypress'.

'Vintage' comes in a traditional colour palette, here in 'Sherry'.

Nassimi’s Shagreen is particularly good, upholsters well to furniture and saves many a stingray’s life. Those little patches of wider beads cannot be seen in this image, but trust us they are there.

Nassimi pioneered the creation of medical grade silicone faux leather from silica found in sand. It is toxin free, flame resistant without additives, anti-microbial/ bacterial without added chemicals, inherently ink & stain resistant, ready for bleach and it is suitable for outdoor & marine use too.

Supreen is PFA Free

Supreen is the textile ‘that keeps the liquid out and the beauty in’. A high performance fabric that is tough, soft, breathable, water-proof, anti-microbial, inherently fire retardant and stain repellent.

Stain and Ink resistent

‘Writer’s Block’ polyurethanes are ideal for areas where people might be using pens, such as desks and banquettes. The repel-and-release stain inhibiting system protects from the toughest stains and they are engineered to outperform, with healthcare grade hydrolysis resistance, and bleach resistance

High performance fabrics

‘Resilience TX’ is a wonderful collection of contract fabrics that are proven favourites for restaurants, hospitality, offices… anywhere where the going gets tough. Designed for performance from the yarn up with built in stain protection, superior abrasion resistance, anti-pilling fibres, stress-free seam strength plus a great price. Love your upholstery, not just on day one, but for years to come.

Available as velvets, weaves, wool blends & flat finishes – below is a selection of the designs in a single colour but for all go to the Nassimi site here.

Shiny and smooth: 'Prince' Velvet in Tiger's Eye.

‘Christie’ in coral

Tweedy ‘Morton’ in dusk

'Perry Wool' in a pretty mustard

‘Walker’ in cascade

‘Ludlow’s’ a favourite in popular Kudzu

Two-toned ‘Bleecker’ in skipping stone

‘Thompson Velvet’ is chic in caspian

‘Essex’ is perfect in formal spaces, in zebra

Linen-like ‘Montauk’ in mustard

‘Hudson’ relaxed and perfect for resorts, in fuscia

Smart ‘Harrison Wool’ in papaya

‘Greenwich’ wool in perry

Oversized weave, ‘Fulton’ in oyster

‘Franklin’ in grey marl

Compelling ‘Hester’ in biscuit

‘Stanton’ in oregano

‘Varick’ is good and industrial in indigo

Charming ‘Lafayette velvet’ in brick red

Crushed – ‘Gramercy velvet’ in autumn

‘Minetta’ is slightly shiny & tweedy in hydranga

High performance fabrics for contract use such as hotel design or commercial spaces requires creativity and innovation. At BODE we are continuously looking for more creative solution that are both sustainable and will make the difference to your design. To see more options visit our commercial page here.

Nassimi high performance fabrics and faux leathers are resilient and a beautiful quality. Design is at the heart of this business driven by ideas, manufacturing expertise and a mandate to continuously improve sustainability and product performance.

Faux Leather

At the crossroads of luxury and performance, you will find ‘Resilience’ faux leathers. These PVC’s with their soft supple hand, natural authentic look, exceptional durability and stain resistance. There is added peace of mind as they are bleach cleanable and phthalate free.

For those days when you need a shiny finish ‘Glaze’, with its dash of texture, is perfect. And it comes in a sophisticated colour palette.

'Vintage' is our most look-alike-leather, here in colour 'luggage'.

It even has a 'pull-up' effect, here in 'Cypress'.

'Vintage' comes in a traditional colour palette, here in 'Sherry'.

Supreen is the textile ‘that keeps the liquid out and the beauty in’. A high performance fabric collection that is tough, soft, breathable, water-proof, anti-microbial, inherently fire retardant and stain repellent.

Nassimi high performance fabrics for contract use, such as hotel design or commercial spaces, requires creativity and innovation. At BODE we are continuously looking for more creative solution that are both sustainable and will make the difference to your design. To see more options visit our commercial page here.

Nassimi high performance fabrics are available as velvets, weaves, wool blends & flat finishes – below is a selection of the designs in a single colour but for all go to the Nassimi site here.

Shiny and smooth: 'Prince' Velvet in Tiger's Eye.

‘Christie’ in coral

Nassimi high performance fabrics

'Perry Wool' in a pretty mustard

Two-toned ‘Bleecker’ in skipping stone

‘Thompson Velvet’ is chic in caspian

‘Greenwich’ wool in perry

‘Stanton’ in oregano

‘Varick’ is good and industrial in indigo

Charming ‘Lafayette velvet’ in brick red

‘Minetta’ is slightly shiny & tweedy in hydranga

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ROA Handmade

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ROA natural wallpapers are from Java in Indonesia. These exquisite wallcoverings are sophisticated and creative, and are beautifully made. ROA’s weavers are skilful artisans, craftspeople with attention to detail, diligence and patience. Designs are inspired by the handmade process itself, they play with the texture and weaving process, newer designs are increasingly intricate and ambitious yet retain a natural beauty.

Khatulistiwa in tarnished silver has depths of glinting colours.

Khatulistiwa in teal is modern and makes an impact.

Strand by strand the tough rattan fibres of Pangihot are woven and knotted to create this design. Made up of several striped elements: the top band, the central column and where they intersect. Select their dimensions and even the actual width of the panel up to one metre to fit your space. Small twinkling beads are woven into part of the pattern further embellish the intricate pattern.

Pangihot Jasper, opulent, elegant and rather contemporary we think

Gold raffia twinkles between dyed painted cotton and a thin string forms the warp, typical of ROA Tapis is fascinating and quite unique. Excellent when you require a good deal of texture.

Impasto is a shiny rafia wallpaper coming in three gold tones.

Close-up of Tapis in safari

Reliev is made from woven rice paper.

Cakrawala is a set of four ombré designs. One can select which ones to use and how to order them.

Abaca, is cultivated in North Sulawesi where sun and sea, harmonise in tropical islands. Natural wallpapers are tough and coated with a matt varnish.

‘Rannu’ on the left is created by pounding the paper on the loom, thus forming wrinkles and interesting textures. Whilst ‘Relieve’ on the right is handwoven and hand painted rice paper, randomly cut into strips

‘Nusa’ has a tropical feel, Raffia is from East Java, the home of the ancient Javanese kingdom. Fibres are shredded by hand.

‘Nusa’ has a tropical feel, Raffia is from East Java, the home of the ancient Javanese kingdom. Fibres are shredded by hand.

With diligence and tremendous care, these craftswomen weave on traditional looms in the weaving house.

This paper ombre is an exploration of classic methods resulting in contemporary design, texture and colour.

Pretty in pink, 'Rannu' is a pounded paper wall covering.

'Wai' is a 'painterly' woven paper

'Coral' in abaca.

Papers are woven to order and exactly to fit the space. This ensures perfect placement of the panels and, importantly, no wastage.

Custom abaca panel in the elegant Oku Restaurant, Jakarta.

Custom Raffia paper at OKU Restaurant in Jakarta.

Ideal for resorts and villas, ROA’s natural wallpaper designs sing in a South East Asian environment. Here at Apurva Kempinski, Bali.

Artisanal, sustainable, local, creative and extraordinarily beautiful, espouse the ROA Handmade brand, to view more visit retota.com/roa/about-us

ROA's natural wallpaper is handwoven in Java in Indonesia. These exquisite wallcoverings are sophisticated and creative, these papers are beautifully made. ROA’s weavers are skilful artisans, craftspeople with attention to detail, diligence and patience. Designs are inspired by the handmade process itself, they play with the texture and weaving process, newer designs are increasingly intricate and ambitious yet retain a natural beauty.

Abaca, is cultivated in North Sulawesi where sun and sea, harmonise in tropical islands. ROA’s natural wallpaper is tough and coated with a matt varnish to protect.

‘Nusa’ has a tropical feel, Raffia is from East Java, the home of the ancient Javanese kingdom. Fibres are shredded by hand.

With diligence and tremendous care, these craftswomen weave on traditional looms in the weaving house.

This paper ombre is an exploration of classic methods resulting in contemporary design, texture and colour.

Pretty in pink, 'Rannu' is a pounded paper wall covering.

'Wai' is a 'painterly' woven paper

'Coral' in abaca.

Papers are woven to order and exactly to fit the space. This ensures perfect placement of the panels and, importantly, no wastage.

Custom abaca panel in the elegant Oku Restaurant, Jakarta.

Custom Raffia paper at OKU Restaurant in Jakarta.

Natural wallpaper is ideal for resorts and villas, ROA’s designs sing in a South East Asian environment. Here at Apurva Kempinski, Bali.

Artisanal, sustainable, local, creative and extraordinarily beautiful, these natural wallpapers espouse the ROA Handmade brand, to view more visit retota.com/roa/about-us

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Stolz Leather

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Stolz source the finest furniture leathers from two of Italy’s best tanneries. Leather tanning is one of the oldest human activities, and Stoltz employs a craftsmanship that has carried down through the ages.

Nixta is a bustling Mexican Restaurant and this fresh green leather does much to convey a Mexican love of colour. This is ‘Kansas’ from Stolz, a semi aniline leather which over time has developed a good shine. Semi aniline leather has thin protective layer which means it works well in a restaurant but is still luxuriously soft. By Perinelli Design: Perinellidesign.com

Rich, luxurious and speaking of fine wines and cocktails, this red leather at Barood is a truly great red. By Matthew Shang Design Office: msdesignoffice.net

‘Kansas’ by Stolz is charming in 8M Real Estate’s office. Tan & caramel coloured leathers match well with many interior furnishings. And note our Liberty wallpaper on the left. By Perinelli Design: Perinellidesign.com

Stolz’s colour palettes are sophisticated, with furniture leathers that are pliable and textural. Quality leather, like Stolz’s, will develop and evolve in its beauty over many years, maturing gracefully.

In the Stolz warehouse hides are thoroughly checked. This is “Luxury”, a thick untreated aniline dyed leather, it creases, stains, scratches and ages absolutely beautifully. A furniture leather for the truly passionate.

All European leather is tanned in a single Italian location with strict controls, and production is sustainable. This combined with leather’s durability makes leather an eco-friendly choice. Please request certification if required. To discover more on their wonderful work, you can visit the Stolz leather website here.

Stolz source the finest furniture leathers from two of Italy’s best tanneries. Leather tanning is one of the oldest human activities, and Stoltz employs a craftsmanship that has carried down through the ages.

Rich, luxurious and speaking of fine wines and cocktails, this red leather at Barood is a truly great red. By Matthew Shang Design Office: msdesignoffice.net

The majority of their hides are large, from Scandinavian and German bulls, thus reducing waste. Because Stolz works directly, their stock availability and value is very good.

Stolz’s colour palettes are sophisticated, with leathers that are pliable and textural. Quality furniture leather, like Stolz’s, will develop and evolve in its beauty over many years, maturing gracefully.

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Materialised

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``We strive to make a positive difference to our community, our industry, our clients and those occupying the spaces we furnish” - Gary Price, founder of Materialised.

Materialised specialise in digital printing on fire-retardant fabrics and wall-vinyls, where one can customise or select from their extensive collections.

This is an Australian family-owned company, that is phenomenally innovative, and has been supplying high performance fabrics for over forty years. Incredibly enthusiastic, energetic and supportive, they are a joy to work with.

Materialised is continually updating and improving their extensive collections of high performance fabrics and products, it is hard to keep up. From printing upon a vast variety of bases for furnishings, walls and ceilings, to providing an extensive collections of acoustic solutions to creating new designs to suit many a need. Originating in the healthcare industry they have a plethora of specialised products especially designed for the rigours of this sector.

Using superior print technology one can select from Materialised’s library or print your own designs. These can then be applied to dozens of base fabrics, wall vinyls and roller blinds. Their printing is very precise with performance outcomes for any and every situation. Materialised operate the fastest, wide-width textile digital printer in Australia. Lightning fast, 2 weeks of normal production, is now completed in only one and a half days. Above is ‘Minerialism’ by Shibori.

Perfect for commercial, hospitality, healthcare and residential spaces, base cloths and wall vinyls are all high performance fabrics that are fire retardant and many are anti-microbial. These leafy designs are by textile designer Patricia Braune.

Materialised have an excellent collection of wall mural designs which you can click here to view. We have changed the colours of this design, My Space, to grey tones from the original colourful creation to better suit it’s surrounds. By Studio Epilogue at the Raffles Hotel in Singapore.

Studio 54 is a shiny dramatic metallised vinyl. Colours are vibrant and the paper seems to almost glow. Materialised have several bases for wall coverings however this is the most exciting, and of course it is contract grade. Here Cooop.co have used it effectively on the ceiling of this restaurant in Sydney’s CBD: The Meat & Wine Co, Seagrass Hospitality Group,

Materialised's innovative acoustic sheers

One of the highest performing acoustic sheer available the ‘Hush’ sheers are woven with a ribbon-shaped Trevira CS yarn. Bouncing backwards and forwards sound waves are adsorbed on this filament muffling the sound and significantly reducing sound levels–not convinced, watch the video.

Plus see more about Materialised’s extensive offer for acoustic solutions by clicking here.

WhisperArt® provides a wonderful acoustic solution, printed fabric is wrapped around an acoustic sustainable panel (it has a green rating). Choose from Materialised’s library or create your own design.

Printed sheer fabrics turn an ordinary polyester textile into something super special. We have produced many a bespoke ombré in multiple colours, for walls too. Above at the Novotel at Christchurch New Zealand’s airport day curtains are used to divide spaces. Warren and Mahoney, Christchurch © Stephen Goodenough

We install many curtains and to learn more visit our Curtains and drapes page here.

This is a render of Telopea by Patricia Braune design where we doubled the size of the flowers for greater impact in a commercial project.

Originating in the healthcare industry Materialised have a plethora of specialised products designed for the rigours of this sector. A good deal of knowledge is required to service this industry and Materialised are experts. An example is BLOX a modular, non-disposable cubicle screen system that has a myriad of benefits to hospitals which you can find out more here.

Shibori throw cushions

By Sibella Court the ‘Nostalgia’ Collection showcases her love of Australian history and celebrates restoration of heritage houses.

Interior designer, product designer, author, and content creator, Sibella Court has written award-winning books and creates content for her own newspaper and social media channels. Plus she contributes to magazines including Belle, Vogue Living, House & Garden Australia and Domino.

The lobby of ANZ Bank, Sylvia Park in Auckland, New Zealand. This stunning velvet curtain is a continuous image. The image is divided up and each part printed and sewn together in order.

The Ovolo Woolloomooloo is a hotel with many bedhead designs. Designed by Hassell Studio these bedheads become the focus in the room. Each panel would need to be printed with a bleed to ensure a continuous flow of the design across the bedhead.

To the right is a jacquard weave and to the left a printed version by Materialised whose dye sublimation process allows for subtle printing that doesn’t affect the fabric’s performance.

The difference between stumbling blocks and stepping stones, is the way you use them.

To see more spend some time on Materialised’s comprehensive website, we recommend taking a good look at their ever expanding case studies: materialised.com.au

``We strive to make a positive difference to our community, our industry, our clients and those occupying the spaces we furnish” - Gary Price, founder of Materialised.
Materialised specialise in digital printing on fire-retardant fabrics and wall-vinyls, where one can customise or select from their extensive collections.

This is an Australian family-owned company, that is phenomenally innovative, and has been supplying high performance commercial fabric for over forty years. Incredibly enthusiastic, energetic and supportive, they are a joy to work with.

Materialised is continually updating and improving their extensive collections of high performance fabric and products, it is hard to keep up. From printing upon a vast variety of bases for furnishings, walls and ceilings, to providing an extensive collections of acoustic solutions to creating new designs to suit many a need.

Using a superior print technology one can select from their library or print your own designs. These can then be applied to dozens of base fabrics, ensuring precise performance outcomes for any and every situation. Materialised operate the fastest, wide-width textile digital printer in Australia. Lightning fast, 2 weeks of normal production, is now completed in only one and a half days.

Studio 54 is a shiny dramatic metallised vinyl. Colours are vibrant and the paper seems to almost glow. Materialised have several based for wall coverings however this is the most exciting, and of course it is contract grade. Here Cooop.co have used it effectively on the ceiling of this restaurant in Sydney’s CBD: The Meat & Wine Co, Seagrass Hospitality Group,

Perfect for commercial, hospitality, healthcare and residential spaces, base cloths and wall vinyls are all high performance commercial fabrics that are fire retardant and many are anti-microbial. These leafy designs are by textile designer Patricia Braune.

Materialised's innovative acoustic sheers

Plus see more about Materialised’s extensive offer for acoustic solutions by clicking here.

We install many curtains and to learn more visit our Curtains and drapes page here.

This is a render of Telopea by Patricia Braune design where we doubled the size of the flowers for greater impact in a commercial project.

Shibori throw cushions

The Ovolo Woolloomooloo by Hassell Studio, who designed multiple graphics for bedheads.

“People with taste will find me.” Florence Broadhurst quoted in The Australian Women’s Weekly, August 25, 1965. Fans of the Australian design legend, Florence Broadhurst, can now purchase her wallpaper and fabric designs from Materialised.

The difference between stumbling blocks and stepping stones, is the way you use them.

Lobby of ANZ Bank, Sylvia Park in Auckland, New Zealand.

To the right is a jacquard weave and to the left a printed version by Materialised whose dye sublimation process allows for subtle printing that doesn’t affect the fabric’s performance.

To see more spend some time on Materialised’s comprehensive website, we recommend taking a good look at their ever expanding case studies: materialised.com

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