22 Understated Textiles To Add to Your Next Project
Luxe textures and subtle patterns that boost dimension
Words by: Alissa Ponchione + Stefanie Schwalb
22 Understated Textiles To Add to Your Next Project
Words by: Alissa Ponchione + Stefanie Schwalb
Luxe textures and subtle patterns that boost dimension

Made in Italy on large, heavyweight, select European hides, Cortina Leathers’ Azzurro collection has a smooth, delicate grain with a matte finish. The consistent color and minimal natural markings result in superior cutting yields and fewer seams.
Made in Italy on large, heavyweight, select European hides, Cortina Leathers’ Azzurro collection has a smooth, delicate grain with a matte finish. The consistent color and minimal natural markings result in superior cutting yields and fewer seams.

From blackout to dimout to sheer, Drapery Resource from Fabricut Contract brings window solutions across current, transitional, and traditional styles. With textured and decorative options in narrow and wide widths, the line balances performance and aesthetics for a variety of applications.
From blackout to dimout to sheer, Drapery Resource from Fabricut Contract brings window solutions across current, transitional, and traditional styles. With textured and decorative options in narrow and wide widths, the line balances performance and aesthetics for a variety of applications.

Fabric Innovations’ Let’s Play Outside line has been expanded with nine new drapery patterns that come in a range of colors. Crafted from 100 percent UV-resistant polyester, the 118-inch-wide sheers provide impressive colorfastness as well as durability.
Fabric Innovations’ Let’s Play Outside line has been expanded with nine new drapery patterns that come in a range of colors. Crafted from 100 percent UV-resistant polyester, the 118-inch-wide sheers provide impressive colorfastness as well as durability.

The Elements+ collection from Giati features 56 high-performance outdoor fabrics that combine a soft hand, rich visual texture, and a range of colors to create the fade-, crack-, and peel-resistant textiles.
The Elements+ collection from Giati features 56 high-performance outdoor fabrics that combine a soft hand, rich visual texture, and a range of colors to create the fade-, crack-, and peel-resistant textiles.

Reinterpreting a classic apparel motif in seven colorways, Perfect Balance from Luum is a coated upholstery that features an amplified puppytooth pattern with a woven look. Its patterned ground cloth is woven with polyester yarns, then fused with a TPE top layer for an impermeable surface.
Reinterpreting a classic apparel motif in seven colorways, Perfect Balance from Luum is a coated upholstery that features an amplified puppytooth pattern with a woven look. Its patterned ground cloth is woven with polyester yarns, then fused with a TPE top layer for an impermeable surface.

The Simple Pleasures collection finds Ultrafabrics and Pantone teaming up for a third year to produce a palette inspired by the latter’s 2025 Color of the Year, Mocha Mousse. The bleach-cleanable, Red List-free alternative leather pairs soothing tones with Takumi technology for a soft touch.
The Simple Pleasures collection finds Ultrafabrics and Pantone teaming up for a third year to produce a palette inspired by the latter’s 2025 Color of the Year, Mocha Mousse. The bleach-cleanable, Red List-free alternative leather pairs soothing tones with Takumi technology for a soft touch.

Sta-Kleen from Fabricut Contract comes in 16 easy-to-clean coated performance fabrics such as Flash (shown in Teal, Plaster, and Sienna). Designed for high-traffic areas, the line is durable, stain-resistant, and offers antibacterial and antimicrobial protection.
Sta-Kleen from Fabricut Contract comes in 16 easy-to-clean coated performance fabrics such as Flash (shown in Teal, Plaster, and Sienna). Designed for high-traffic areas, the line is durable, stain-resistant, and offers antibacterial and antimicrobial protection.

A sustainable textile made from recycled pre- and post-consumer waste, Odyssey from Samelson-Chatelane reduces reliance on non-renewable resources, promotes a circular economy, is free from lead pigments, and requires zero water for production.
A sustainable textile made from recycled pre- and post-consumer waste, Odyssey from Samelson-Chatelane reduces reliance on non-renewable resources, promotes a circular economy, is free from lead pigments, and requires zero water for production.

Made from Rolefin, a recycled olefin using zero water, the bleach-cleanable and eco-friendly Montage by Concertex boasts a multicolor, palette of 10 hues, ranging from an earthy fawn to a vibrant magenta.
Made from Rolefin, a recycled olefin using zero water, the bleach-cleanable and eco-friendly Montage by Concertex boasts a multicolor, palette of 10 hues, ranging from an earthy fawn to a vibrant magenta.

Using recycled materials, high-UV drapery, and bleach-cleanable fabrics, the rich textures, palettes, and versatile applications of Suzanne Tick’s Evolutionary Forces collection for Luum features five textiles inspired by nature.
Using recycled materials, high-UV drapery, and bleach-cleanable fabrics, the rich textures, palettes, and versatile applications of Suzanne Tick’s Evolutionary Forces collection for Luum features five textiles inspired by nature.

Available in three colors, including rose quartz (shown), the Ombré contract sheer from Rosemary Hallgarten meets all FR tests and is perfect for drapery, upholstery, and bedding.
Available in three colors, including rose quartz (shown), the Ombré contract sheer from Rosemary Hallgarten meets all FR tests and is perfect for drapery, upholstery, and bedding.

Brentano’s Evy line comprises the bleach-cleanable Catnap, a bouclé available in nine colorways with an abrasion resistance of 70,000 double rubs, and the velvety, eco-friendly Lenis.
Brentano’s Evy line comprises the bleach-cleanable Catnap, a bouclé available in nine colorways with an abrasion resistance of 70,000 double rubs, and the velvety, eco-friendly Lenis.

Made in Italy from high-quality European hides, Azzurro from Cortina Leathers is a heavyweight semi-aniline leather with large cutting yields, designed with a smooth texture, matte finish, and supple hand.
Made in Italy from high-quality European hides, Azzurro from Cortina Leathers is a heavyweight semi-aniline leather with large cutting yields, designed with a smooth texture, matte finish, and supple hand.

Fil Doux Textiles’ 100 percent biodegradable Otratex vinyl comes in the textured Travertine pattern—a more durable take on the company’s aniline leather design that is available in nine rich colorways.
Fil Doux Textiles’ 100 percent biodegradable Otratex vinyl comes in the textured Travertine pattern—a more durable take on the company’s aniline leather design that is available in nine rich colorways.

Comprising lasting materials and subtle textures, the Giati Elements fabric collection from Walters is suitable for year-round climates while also meeting California Technical Bulletin 117 and UFAC Class 1 standards.
Comprising lasting materials and subtle textures, the Giati Elements fabric collection from Walters is suitable for year-round climates while also meeting California Technical Bulletin 117 and UFAC Class 1 standards.

Reminiscent of a fluffy towel, Sense by Kirkby Design is a chenille fabric with a contemporary matte finish that is crafted from a blend of recycled cotton and polyester and available in 11 colorways.
Reminiscent of a fluffy towel, Sense by Kirkby Design is a chenille fabric with a contemporary matte finish that is crafted from a blend of recycled cotton and polyester and available in 11 colorways.

Made with a 100 percent recycled polyester backing, Renew is Momentum Textile & Wallcovering’s phthalate-free bio-attributed coated textile that is sourced from forestry waste and features a two-tone crosshatch pattern.
Made with a 100 percent recycled polyester backing, Renew is Momentum Textile & Wallcovering’s phthalate-free bio-attributed coated textile that is sourced from forestry waste and features a two-tone crosshatch pattern.

United Fabrics and Sunbrella took cues from the American Southwest for the Red Rocks collection, which features 24 SKUS, including four new performance fabric patterns in a variety of earthy colorways.
United Fabrics and Sunbrella took cues from the American Southwest for the Red Rocks collection, which features 24 SKUS, including four new performance fabric patterns in a variety of earthy colorways.

Blending rich tones and textures, Montage Weaves from Kravet is crafted with a luxe feel, bold geometrics, and intricate patterns. Nanotex by Crypton offers permanent stain resistance, making the fabrics ideal for high-traffic environments.
Blending rich tones and textures, Montage Weaves from Kravet is crafted with a luxe feel, bold geometrics, and intricate patterns. Nanotex by Crypton offers permanent stain resistance, making the fabrics ideal for high-traffic environments.

The latest addition to Brentano’s Green Label products, Calathea imitates its namesake foliage with its diffused, geometric leaf-like design in 12 colorways, including Kindling Wood (shown).
The latest addition to Brentano’s Green Label products, Calathea imitates its namesake foliage with its diffused, geometric leaf-like design in 12 colorways, including Kindling Wood (shown).

Samelson-Chatelane’s Odyssey pattern marries the beauty of a multicolored bouclé texture with sustainable elements. For example, it’s finished with a PFAS-free C-Zero face treatment and contains cradle-to-cradle certified Rolefin yarns.
Samelson-Chatelane’s Odyssey pattern marries the beauty of a multicolored bouclé texture with sustainable elements. For example, it’s finished with a PFAS-free C-Zero face treatment and contains cradle-to-cradle certified Rolefin yarns.

Inspired by plush textures, Supreen’s new eco-friendly designs comprise a multicolored chenille, an ultra-plush lambswool, and two cozy bouclé fabrics—all of which embody the company’s signature liquid-barrier and stain-resistant technology.
Inspired by plush textures, Supreen’s new eco-friendly designs comprise a multicolored chenille, an ultra-plush lambswool, and two cozy bouclé fabrics—all of which embody the company’s signature liquid-barrier and stain-resistant technology.