Created as a part of the Phase Change collection, Angled Ombre brings a colorful and angular offering to the 2020 release, with linework that give depth to the already lively pattern. Inspired by the idea of Shifting states as well as cleanability, sustainability, layers of color, new structures, this one fabric embodies all these ideas and is fit to add a punch to any interior while providing a design inspiring set of multi-color options for designer to use as a way to pull together a scheme.

More recently, the color Roden was added to the line, an earthy blush of a color combination that plays well as a bold neutral or rich pop of color, depending on its surroundings. For samples or more information, contact me.

We got round, we got square, we got oval, we got rectangle, we got runners, and we even offer irregular shaped rugs at no extra cost! You read right!

Just fill out the request information form here or, if you’d like assistance, contact me and I would be happy to help you through the process, whether working with a running line pattern or a custom rug.

Happy rug designing!

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Year 10 for The Material Collective has come to a close and I find myself even more grateful for the amazing growth that has come from a collective effort this past year. Iris keeps you all informed of new introductions from our wonderful manufacturing partners. I love that we have a similar wit and whimsy and that we sprinkle it into these weekly updates for your reading pleasure. Karine has been a welcome addition, not only for her sales performance, but also for the camaraderie and idea sharing that comes with having a teammate. Even though our collaboration with Vanessa in Las Vegas is new, her energy and deep connections there are sure to provide a solid foundation for her success. Finally, to our manufacturing partners and customer service teams who provide us the constant support needed for pursuing challenging custom projects, meeting installation deadlines and budgets, and going above and beyond for our VIP's - we couldn't be successful without you!! Cheers to 2023 and the next 10 years!!

Bolon knows that it’s unique woven flooring can stump the person in charge of cleaning it—despite it being an underfoot choice that was created to be long lasting if maintained properly. To make things easier, they have provided maintenance information for the different users of the product: The Architect Specifying it, the Property Owners buying it for their space and the Professional Cleaners who will be cleaning it. This way, each party is given the information they need to select, purchase, and clean the product.

For more information, contact me.

As the weather chills, The Material Collective are wishing each and every one of you a very cozy and merry Christmas! Thank you for all your specifications and never hesitate to contact me if you need anything.

Add a little something extra to your acoustical panel designs with Kirei Ink. Choose from four collections: Wood, Natural, Geometric and Biophilic inspired designs to add that much more oomph to your projects.

Acoustical walls, baffles, and dividers now have an extra layer of possibility to take your sound levels down, and your visuals up.

Choose from 48 different patterns made of 60% recycled post-consumer material. Layer onto your acoustic designs as desired, or you can even design a custom pattern for your unique project and client needs.

For more information, contact me.

Modern Nature Rugs have an infinite number of looks and custom color combinations, but they also have a wide range of textural and height ranges in their offerings. Follow this link to discover a sampling of texturally delightful underfoot options and for samples or more information, contact me.

Designed by Piergiorgio Cazzaniga for Andreu World, Liceo has been a recent favorite in the Southwest seating market. Contemporary and timeless, the chair has an eye-catching curved wooden frame with innovative technological methods. Its form is informed by how the human body sits, twists, and moves as we perch, so to speak.

Made of solid ash wood, the Collection is composed of armchairs and lounge chairs with leather, braided rope, and upholstered seat options that make for very different aesthetics to choose from.

For more information on this NeoCon award winning chair, contact me.

Want to make a statement? Clad, shade or divide your project with Parasoleil. Coming from art and sculpting roots, Parasoleil is built to last and protects each project as if they were unique pieces of art—because they are.

Parasoleil's Design Assist Team is ready to help Architects during the early phases of design and till the end of project to ensure every detail of the design is created and installed flawlessly. And the ALFA—Art Lab For Architecture—Team steps in to help bring publicly funded art projects to reality. Read more here or contact me for more information.

Camira has done the twist, the Main Line Twist, to be exact! Evolving from the popular Main Line Flax Collection, Twist is a brand new collection that blends flax & wool fibers to create a Tweed-like woven fabric that is the epitome of sustainability by design.

The homespun finish coordinates well with its predecessor, Main Line Flax which just added 24 new colors to its offerings that work well when used together.

Perfect for use on seating, panels, and curtains, these fabric lines are commercial and residential ready. For samples and more information, contact me.

Shooting for a LEED, WELL, Living building challenge design? Integra can help you quickly find furniture that can contribute to these sustainable goals. Being a manufacturer of component-based construction, Integra has always been mindful of making products that can be fixed piece by piece, and well made for longevity with 1000 lb. dynamic capacities and even lifetime warranties for 24/7 projects.

Use the Ecomedes database that’s now live on Integra’s website, or contact me for assistance.

It’s no secret that many of Parasoleil’s patterns are inspired by nature, so despite the tough material they are cut into, depending on the patterns, they can soften and bring a certain calm, especially when the patterns mimic, say leaves falling, or waves flowing.

 Biophilic patterns—patterns inspired by nature—have the ability to reduce stress, improve our well-being, and stimulate creativity. These “symbolic references to contoured, patterned, textured or numerical arrangements that persist in nature,” are the inspiration for many of Parasoleil’s patterns and can help people in spaces with such designs feel closer to nature—whether indoors or out—receiving the positive aspects of Biophilic design cues. For more information, read Parasoleil’s article on Biophilic Design and contact me for your biophilic cladding, shading, screening and ceiling needs.

Not only does 2022 mark The Material Collective’s 10th year, but many of our lines are also celebrating milestone years.

15 years of Parasoleil

The idea of Parasoleil arose in Founder Uriah Bueller’s mind in the canyons of the Grand Canyon from the question: “What do you do?” Uriah with uninterrupted time sitting in the canyon realized that his work centered around framing space to make people feel more welcome… and that is the origin of Parasoleil’s history. Since then, the company has evolved their products to help shade, divide and clad Architecture in interesting and artistic ways made to weather the storm and awe the public whenever the pass a panel, stair railing or overhead made by the company. A true “Oh the places you’ll go” story come to life and ever evolving and refining as the company’s story unfolds.

20 Years of Kirei

“Clean,” “pure,” and “truthful,” these are the multiple meanings of Kirei’s name. They started as a company making Architectural Recycled Panels for the A&D community to use in their designs, always exploring products recycled and sustainable in their offerings. Most recently they added Shoe waste in a collaboration with Nike, using Nike's post-consumer textile material, Nike Grind, a combination of manufacturing scrap and end-of-life shoes material, and added it into Kirei’s Air Baffle to create a baffle system that is 40% pre-consumer recycled content, and  100% recyclable. Most recently, Kirei joined the Carnegie fold in a mutually environmentally minded partnership with double the environmentally minded innovation sure to happen in the near future. Keep your eye on this pairing for further sustainable evolution. For more on Kirei’s 20 years and its intention beyond them, read this article.

40 Years of Integra

Integra’s reached their 40 year mark and have come a long way from offering just one lounge series. Today the company has grown into two buildings, the second a 52,000sf facility across the street from the original . The company still holds true to their component based design ideology and has continued to be a family affair, with Owners Monroe and Deena along with their children, Chandra Putnam, Tracey Putnam, and Jeff Putnam comprise the current leadership team and “look forward to new opportunities in the coming months and years to come,” to quote Monroe, as he reflected over the last 40 years and beyond. To read more on the company’s milestone year, read the press release here. 

For any of your Parasoleil, Kirei and Integra needs, contact me.

Alfredo Haeberli designed a new furniture collection that straddles both private and work spaces: The In Out Collection. The trapezoidal form hugs users that sit within it, and shelters those who sit in front of it to work, shading them from noises within its fabric wrapped form. It is a design that Haeberli has said sits between the idea of Office at Home and the idea of Home at the Office that has emerged from the beginnings of the Covid pandemic.

Contact me for more information on this exciting live work solution that won Gold at NeoCon for Lounge seating. 

You can also head over to the official In Out webpage on Andreu World’s website, or Alfredo Haeberli’s website and pdf for more insight and sketches of this innovative collection.

Looking to add a soft touch to a lounge piece? Consider two new plush products from United Fabrics latest offerings, Linx and Speckle.

Linx has a meandering line pattern for a half raised plush feel,

while Speckle is a 100% solid plush. Both are Crypton options, so they are made to withstand stains and odors while being easy to clean.

Check out United Fabric’s latest lookbook for more of their most current offerings, and if you need sample swatches, don’t hesitate to contact me.

Luna’s summer release, the Activate Collection was inspired by the pent up energy from the recent years we’ve all had and releasing that energy with a soft neon glow output. There are brilliant pops of color, and a focus on multi-color outputs, that are very useable with lots of pattern and texture options making it easy for designers to use them in tandem to create a cohesive design in the spaces they are specified for.

Split Signal Implies movement

Highline shows off an array of color pops in a sophisticated striae

Lana is an energized duotone of electrifying boucle construction

Memphis is a bold “hot dot” microstructure

For more information, contact me.

With the Coffee House collection being one of Integra’s most popular lounge lines, it only makes sense that the line expanded into miniature territory for continuity, offering CH Kids, a children’s coordinating line to be used in tandem with Coffee House’s full sized pieces. For more information, contact me.

If you’re a fan of the art of Pollock, Rothko, and Lichtenstein, this collection is for you. Inspired by Modern Art, the strokes and splatters and patterns of the collection nod heavily in the Modern Art direction. These patterns and colors are sure to add pops and zings to any project.

Read the full press release below and contact me for more information and a visit to the showroom to see large scale patterns of the collection.

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Contact: Mary Blanchard
Phone: 602.515.2736
Email: mary@thematerialcollective.com
Website: thematerialcollective.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2022

Modern Art Fabrics, The Exhibition

The Material Collective proudly announces an exhibition to be held at the showroom featuring United Fabric’s latest line: #522 Modern Art Collection.

Like a walk through a Retrospective exhibition at MOMA, you can visit or have mailed to you a set of Sunbrella fabrics inspired by such artists like Jackson Pollock, Lichtenstein, and Rothko.

These fabric designs were inspired by art that pushed boundaries and can bring a sense of playfulness and creativity to any space—indoors and out. As they are Sunbrella fabrics, they are made to exceed ACT Performance Standards, so your project-- whether residential or commercial in nature—can weather any storm.

A total of 8 Fabrics are featured in the collection with 5 standout designs and 3 supporting designs. Meet them in person at The Material Collective Showroom by appointment, or you can also request specific colors and patterns to be mailed to you from Material Bank or The Material Collective via phone or email in the patterns and color ways that coordinate with your design ideas.

Celebrating over 10 years as a company and over 20 years of experience representing fine contract finishes and furniture lines, The Material Collective provides excellent customer service throughout the specification, purchasing and installation process. This special Modern Art Collection Showroom Exhibition features United Fabrics, one of their fabric lines that offer an array of residential and commercial grade fabrics in a wide array of patterns and textures to meet the needs of interior designers.

If you would like more information on this collection, samples, or a tour of the collection exhibition at the showroom, contact Mary Blanchard at mary@thematerialcollective.com.

Meet United Fabrics #522 Modern Art Collection

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Jackson: A dynamic brushstroke pattern, Jackson captures the energy and emotion of abstract expressionism. The loose composition is inspired by the intuitive act of putting paintbrush to canvas, and the mark making is inspired by the energy produced by the creative process.

Rothko: Inspired by large-scale color field paintings, Rothko embraces the bold use of color in high contrast combinations. This playful, yet modern take on a cabana stripe is enhanced by the tactile quality of the woven texture. Rothko comes in high contrast color combinations providing a fresh stripe to coordinate with a variety of patterns.

Pop: Pop is a large-scale pattern inspired by the layered process of screen- printing. The boldly graphic dot motif is arranged in a color blocked layout creating one-of-a-kind combinations.

Rubix: Rubix is a rectilinear pattern inspired by the clean lines and gridwork of mid-century modern architecture and design. With bright, bold, and far from basic color combinations this deconstructed plaid catches the eye.

Toggle: Toggle is a signature United Fabrics statement pattern. The irregular block shapes provide an upscale contemporary aesthetic. New colors such as Lemon Drop and Terra Rosa bring vivid interpretations to this upbeat pattern.

Kudos: Kudos is a versatile texture woven in a broad range of hues. The color combinations bring maximum impact to modern spaces both indoors and out. Kudos is the perfect tactile addition to mix and match in a variety of upholstery applications.

Vincent: Coming in a single color, Vincent gives in impressionistic feel in a light neutral hue.

Vestige: Like a wrought iron fence pattern, Vestige has a bold and playful pattern ready to add interest to both hospitality and residential designs—in color or black and white.

Quotes on the Modern Art Collection

“Modern Art inspires creativity and artistic exploration. It was a pleasure to partner with Sunbrella on our third contract upholstery collection together and our intent was to honor the role that Modern Art plays in the design world and in our everyday lives,” said Lindsey Josepayt, director of design and marketing at United Fabrics. “The patterns in the collection were inspired by richly saturated color field paintings, the bold use of graphic shapes in pop art and, of course, gestural mark-making in abstract expressionism. This collection invokes designers to make a statement with not just the art on the wall but the functional design of the furniture in a space.”

“Art, expressionism, and creativity are central to the design landscape,” said Greg Voorhis, executive design director at Sunbrella. “This Modern Art collection is a celebration of color and artistic creativity and is meant to inspire countless design possibilities. We’re proud to once again partner with the United team to provide soft and comfortable fabrics with the added durability required for commercial spaces.”

“With the collection being an art inspired collection, we couldn’t help but put together an exhibition featuring the collection in larger samples for designers to view at our showroom. It’ll be on display for the indefinitely and can be seen by appointment.” – Mary Blanchard, Owner of The Material Collective

Andreu World unveiled two collections that focus on circular economical furniture designs at Neocon: Patricia Urquiola’s Õru Collection and Philippe Starck’s Mariya Collection. Despite working to the same sustainable end goal, the designs are very different from one another.

The Õru Collection has inspiration from a Japanese feeling and the 70’s era. It’s rounded and playful.

The Mariya Collection is very sharp with 90 degree lines, and it capitalizes on its plywood structure being designed with joinery that needs no glue or screws to hold itself together.

As a bonus, the Mariya has arms that serve as both rests and storage of things users like to display or use within arm’s reach.

Both collections are designed to be easily separated into their separate components to aid in recycling and reuse as sustainability in design from beginning to end of use is an important focus in Andreu World’s processes and the design world has taken notice. Both won awards at NeoCon, the Õru Table earning a Gold Award for Table design and the Mariya for Innovation in Seating. For more information on these pieces, contact me.

Need a fabric that performs in heavily soiled situations? Look no further than United Fabrics Supreen collection.

Supreen fabrics have been designed with a coated technology that resists liquids. It works hard and yet has an amazingly soft hand to it. It resists bleach, a plethora of cleaners and disinfectants to keep your client’s furniture safe despite spills and extreme cleaning through its life cycle.

For more information, contact me.