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We are interested in what fabric can bring to life. Our blog is a celebration of the lifestyle, culture and design that influences what we do.

Strong, colourfast, and cleanable, polypropylene (also known as olefin) is a trusted choice for outdoor and coastal textile applications. Naturally resistant to UV damage, mildew, abrasion, and stains, polypropylene fabrics demand minimal maintenance and because the fibre resists moisture absorpt...
We are thrilled to announce the arrival of our expanding FibreGuard Outdoor fabric range, just in time for the much-anticipated summer months. With outdoor living and entertaining as popular as ever, and our outdoor dining and lounge furniture takes the brunt of our harsh Australian climate, it’s...
Zepel’s FibreGuard Le Bar Rouge has been gracing showrooms across Australia and New Zealand throughout the winter, popping up in Melbourne, Sydney, and Auckland to introduce visitors to the magic of FibreGuard’s stain-resistant technology. At Le Bar Rouge we set out to prove that even the boldest...
The belief that velvet is a high-maintenance textile in need of protection from the demands of heavy use couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, ours are particularly robust. Advancements in textile manufacturing mean velvets can be constructed from synthetic fibres for indoor and outdoor us...
Wallpapers, wallcoverings, wall panels, heavy vinyls, grasscloths, and silks — this diverse category offers solutions for both residential and commercial interiors. But with so many options available, selecting the right product for each space can feel complex. To help, we’ve gathered insights fr...
Sound bounces off hard surfaces and reverberates, reducing privacy, ambience, and speech intelligibility within interior spaces. Textiles and soft furnishings work to absorb these reverberations; however, not all textiles perform equally as absorption depends on the weight, composition, and/or co...
What began as a modest family business handcrafting individual pieces of furniture and selling directly to customers has grown into one of Australia’s leading luxury furniture makers. Committed to Australian craftsmanship, Nordic Design Furniture have crafted each piece by hand in their Adelaide ...
Performance is just as important as style when specifying curtains for your interior. Whether you're designing a family-friendly living space or a high-traffic commercial setting, FibreGuard drapery textiles strike the right balance between aesthetic appeal and everyday practicality. Read on to l...