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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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ROA Handmade

pixadmin — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 05:14:34 +0000

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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Curtains

pixadmin — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 07:34:25 +0000

Beautiful curtains finish a room, framing the windows and adding warmth and character. This is especially true in many modern spaces. Curtains can be ethereal, luxurious, rustic, dramatic or discreet, however, whether toning in or standing out, they pull a room together.

Wai means water in Maori, and ‘Wailaki’ has a subtle fluidity, wavy lines in two-tones make a ripple effect. This creates a discreetly luxurious and elegantly organic look. By Designs of the Time and 100% linen choose from one of the eight colour variations of Wailaki: white, ochre, brown, dark blue or coastal grey.

Indulge in a poetic garden, Misia-Paris translates the beauty of Asian illustration onto a luxurious fabric. Little Wenzhou features river plant motifs in gold while discrete tigers play with layers of light and shade in the background. This gives the fabric a lovely depth, you can almost step into the garden. Wonderful as curtains as well as other decorative pieces, such as cushions. Available in six soft shades, including blues, ivory, and powder pink, “Little Wenzhou” is sure to add a touch of elegance to any space.

Bold design

Stretching from ceiling to floor the curtain in this room is sophisticated, exciting and confident. The beauty of the curtain will endure over time as the design is strong and we find reminiscent of the Art Deco movement combined with creole art. Talisman Sacré comes in two colour-ways.

At BODE we have a lot of experience designing curtains, and if we do not know we ask our curtain-makers, the true experts. We help guide through the design decisions that are required for new window treatments.

'Ombre Furtive', by Misia-Paris, is sublime.

Luxury curtains

Linens, velvets, patterns, silks, plus many other options, combined with pleat styles will change the sensibility of your space. Window treatments can be functional, purely decorative, or strike a balance between the two, dependent upon your space and the amount of light you prefer.

Should your beautiful curtain puddle a little on the floor, or sit a bit above? There are pros and cons, it does look tidy sitting half a centimetre above but most curtain fabrics can stretch… and shrink too. So we recommend touching the floor as this takes the weight of the drape and gives one some room if the fabric shrinks upon cleaning.

Outdoor curtains

Let your curtains billow in the wind and rain, sun resistant Andia is the perfect marriage of contemporary design with technical performance. The modern and breathable mesh of Andia is particularly striking in sable, and has a four-ply twisted yarn that resembles classic crochet. Made from UV polyester, it is an ideal choice for both indoor and outdoor use, catering to the needs of individual and professional clients. (A close-up can be seen above right).

In every house, when the curtains are drawn, there’s a story going on, and you never get to hear… You get the public side of things, the happy, smiling, social activities.

Day curtains

There has been a revolution in day curtain design, weaves are more complex letting in the light exquisitely. Do consider the amount of sunlight you want let in, different opacities can be selected.

'Helki' is a stunning pocket weave sheer in linen with a delightful colour palette.

Let the light shine through in a more beguiling way with textured sheers for day curtains.

Because forgiveness is like this: a room can be dank because you have closed the windows, you’ve closed the curtains. But the sun is shining outside, and the air is fresh outside. In order to get that fresh air, you have to get up and open the window and draw the curtains apart.

‘Voltera’ from Hemptech will drape and blow in the wind. Discover Hemptech

Beautiful curtains finish a room, framing the windows and adding warmth and character. This is especially true in many modern spaces. Curtains can be ethereal, luxurious, rustic, dramatic or discreet, however, whether toning in or standing out, they pull a room together.

Bold design

'Ombre Furtive', by Misia-Paris, is sublime.

Luxury curtains

Outdoor curtains

There has been a revolution in day curtain design, weaves are more complex letting in the light exquisitely. Do consider the amount of sunlight you want let in, different opacities can be selected.

'Helki' is a stunning pocket weave sheer in linen with a delightful colour palette.

Let the light shine through in a more beguiling way with textured sheers for day curtains.

'Voltera' from Hemptech will drape and blow in the wind.

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Spring Rhythm

pixadmin — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 03:45:04 +0000

Spring Rhythm create traditional block printed fabrics, rugs, cushions and tableware. Founded by Sonali Kapoor, designs are inspired by the rhythms of nature, influenced by her time living in Japan & Sweden.

The thought, care, and attention to detail paid to each product is commensurate with her belief in the meditative art of doing things well.

Textiles are produced in-house, in Bangalore, where second and third generation craftsmen employ the art of hand block printing, passed down from their fathers and grandfathers, to create unique impressions.

‘Minimum waste, maximum joy’ Sonali Kapoor lives by this adage, quoting TS Eliot and George Harrison on her website, she endeavours to sustain the environment and respectfully treat and remunerate all suppliers and staff well.

Each textile is conceptualised, designed and sustainably produced. The dyes used are water-efficient and meet EU-certified safety codes.

Spring Rhythm create traditional block printed fabrics, rugs, cushions and tableware. Founded by Sonali Kapoor, designs are inspired by the rhythms of nature, influenced by her time living in Japan & Sweden.

The thought, care, and attention to detail paid to each product is commensurate with her belief in the meditative art of doing things well.

Each textile is conceptualised, designed and sustainably produced. The dyes used are water-efficient and meet EU-certified safety codes.

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Designs of the Time

pixadmin — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 02:48:11 +0000

Designs of the Time, by Yvan Puylaert in Belgium, is the epitome in relaxed sophistication. Depth of colour and texture define a collection that is imbued with a spirit of adventure. Inspired by indigenous communities from around the world, designs are exotic yet contemporary.

Mendocino

Take a journey to California’s Lost Coast. Designs of the Time’s Mendocino collection echoes its rustic landscapes and indigenous heritage, the collection evokes a sense of boundless nostalgia. Idyllic patterns, artisanal weaves, and rich hues bring this sentiment to life, weaving a timeless tapestry of nature and craft. To see all the fabrics in this collection click here.

The Mendocino colour palette is tantalising and rich, forest greens, autumnal leaves, dirty mustards softened with sea blues and good greys. The problem will be choosing.

Designs of the Time create impeccable day curtain fabrics. ‘Pomo’ on the left is a very textured extra wide linen with a natural look created using threads of varying thicknesses. On the right ‘Chigaga’ is a sun resistant indoor outdoor fabric made of polyolefin that is tough and more opaque.You can line either to create a full night curtain. Both are extra-wide. See more of our curtain fabrics here.

‘Saba’ means sun, and here the motif features a palm leaf entwined with the flaming rays of the sun. A deep textured ton-sur-ton design it comes in lush earth tones.

Tactile ‘Molera’ on the left is a thick chenille named after a beach on the Big Sur in California. To your right ‘Lobos’ is a tapestry jacquard that takes you to the leafy woods and comes in four incredible colours.

This is a lovely video, the colours are sublime, and even the model’s clothing and the horse’s blankets are from the Mendocino collection.

Wilder Collection: Awaken the curious wanderer within you

The colour palettes take a walk on the wilder side. Ages old, from times past there are oches, burnt siennas, raw umbers, soft greens and stunning indigos. These are complemented with pinkish clay tones and chalky off-whites.

Hemp is a fascinating plant, the toughest of natural fibres, in the past it was used for ship’s ropes. Hemp is the most environmentally friendly of all fibres available. Designs of the Time’s hemps are finely woven, here Chaco is such a beautiful white it almost seems to glow.

This is what I really love, so we make no concessions. We very deliberately choose top quality materials that we like ourselves and from these we try to assemble a fascinating, personal and unique collection. This is not just my way of working, it’s my way of living.

On the seat pads is a textural linen with a baked-on chalk finish. Designs of the Time believe that fibres such as linen and chalk help one to connect with the natural world.

Linen is a tough plant and does not require insecticides. It dyes beautifully, does not collect dust and is cool, fresh and comfortable. Truly it is a miracle fabric.

These textiles may appear casual yet a second glance proves that they are fabrics born from sophisticated and meticulous design practices. The result is confident, unique and very easy-to-use and live with designs. Yvan Puylaert and his team are steadfast in their pursuit of quality.

Soft tone-on-tone blue linens combine with the whitest sheets

Many of these linens have exceptional rub counts. Linens will last for years, contain no toxins and are grown and manufactured to high environmental standards. Without being cliched it is time that we consider the environment in our interior choices and there are plenty of options.

Natural fibres such as linen, jute, hemp and wool, including goat’s wool, prevail creating textural structures.

An obsession with what can be done with natural fibres results in the perfect relaxed luxury. Visit designsofthetime.be

Designs of the Time, by Yvan Puylaert in Belgium, is the epitome in relaxed sophistication. Depth of colour and texture define a collection that is imbued with a spirit of adventure. Inspired by indigenous communities from around the world, designs are exotic yet contemporary.

Mendocino

The Mendocino colour palette is tantalising and rich, forest greens, autumnal leaves, dirty mustards softened with sea blues and good greys. The problem will be choosing.

Designs of the Time create impeccable day curtain fabrics. ‘Pomo’ above is a very textured extra wide linen with a natural look created using threads of varying thicknesses. Directly above ‘Chigaga’ is a sun resistant indoor outdoor fabric made of polyolefin that is tough and more opaque.You can line either to create a full night curtain. Both are extra-wide. See more of our curtain fabrics here.

‘Saba’ means sun, and here the motif features a palm leaf entwined with the flaming rays of the sun. A deep textured ton-sur-ton design it comes in lush earth tones.

Tactile ‘Molera’ above is a thick chenille named after a beach on the Big Sur in California. Directly above ‘Lobos’ is a tapestry jacquard that takes you to the leafy woods and comes in four incredible colours.

This is a lovely video, the colours are sublime, and even the model’s clothing and the horse’s blankets are from the Mendocino collection.

The colour palette is rooted in organic tones such as yellow ochres, burnt charcoals, indigo blues, brown umbers, and deep greens. These colours are complemented by clay-like pinks and yellows and chalky off-whites.

Shot on the magnificent and jagged volcanic fields in Lanzarote, Canary Islands. Take a look as this is perfect for the Designs of the Time’s collection.

Linen is a tough plant and does not require insecticides. It dyes beautifully, does not collect dust and is cool, fresh and comfortable. Truly it is a miracle fabric.

On the seat pads is a textural linen with a baked-on chalk finish. Designs of the Time believe that fibres such as linen and chalk help one to connect with the natural world.

These textiles may appear casual yet a second glance proves that they are fabrics born from sophisticated and meticulous design practices. The result is confident, unique and very easy-to-use and live with designs. Yvan Puylaert and his team are steadfast in their pursuit of quality.

Soft tone-on-tone iinky-blue linens combine with the whitest sheets

Natural fibres such as linen, jute, hemp and wool, including goat’s wool, prevail creating textural structures.

An obsession with what can be done with natural fibres results in the perfect relaxed luxury. Visit designsofthetime.be

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