For homeowners, manufacturers, and designers, maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of upholstered furniture is crucial. It can be challenging to select an everyday fabric that not only looks aesthetically pleasing and feels comfortable, but also endures everyday usage. However, with the adv...

Baz Luhrmann’s biographical masterpiece, Elvis, explores the life and music of American rock 'n' roll icon Elvis Presley. The visual spectacle includes all the glamour and eccentricity that we have come to admire from Luhrmann’s films, all adorned with rhinestones, glitter, and stylised interiors...

Contemporary living areas are often designed as versatile spaces that serve multiple purposes, such as lounging, dining, watching movies, exercising, meditating, and even working or studying. When selecting decorative and functional elements, it's crucial to give careful thought to this space and...

The sheer curtains of today have undergone a significant transformation from the net-like doilies of the past. Instead of florals and lace, modern sheers prioritise texture, whether that be fine, chunky, or smooth, with a lustrous or organic appearance. While the allure of sheers lies in their ca...

Designing furnishing fabrics while being mindful of the environment opens many expected as well as surprising discussions during the development process. At Zepel, we not only look at the quality of recycled yarn being used in textiles design, but the operational practices of our Mills to ensure ...

The curvaceous lines favoured by master craftsmen like Vladirmir Kagan and Pierre Paulin have inspired contemporary designers to create pieces with organic forms. In this article we reveal manufacturing secrets, and discuss which upholsteries will accentuate curves in all the right places.

In 2009 Christian Fischbacher introduced their first offering of luxury fabrics composed of recycled yarn in the collection, Benu Recycled. This milestone was fostered by Creative Director Camilla Fischbacher, who has been consistently working towards incorporating sustainable practices and innov...

With an eye for innovative textile technologies, multidisciplinary creatives, and an expanisve vintage textile collection, we knew it was time to sit down with Zepel Product Developer Bonnie Mack to find out what inspires her as a textile designer.