Study reveals PFAS Don’t Actually Prevent Furniture Stains

The AATCC Journal of Research released a new peer-review study that calls into question the touted stain-fighting benefits of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on furniture fabrics. According to researchers, the study found that they had limited to no effectiveness, particularly under real-world conditions. “It was surprising that these harmful but supposedly indispensable chemicals had no practical benefit,” said…

April 4, 2023

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Three ways metal ceilings are influencing design trends

Metal ceiling tiles have a rich history that date back to the late 1800s, when they were originally made from corrugated iron or tin covered steel. They were considered cost-effective and decorative solutions for interiors. The metal tiles brought intricate patterns to ceilings and lifted the eye upward, giving both residential and commercial spaces a…

February 24, 2023

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Mycelium is finding its way into the world of luxury furnishings

Biotechnology company MycoWorks announced that it has partnered with Ligne Roset, to bring MycoWorks’ flagship Fine Mycelium material, Reishi, into luxury furnishings. MycoWorks’ Fine Mycelium product, Reishi, is a made-to-order, natural material that compares to the finest animal leathers, with lower environmental impact.Fine Mycelium sheets are harvested at their peak and…

December 19, 2022

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Supreen launches new menswear-inspired patterns

Supreen’s new menswear-inspired patterns offer three new wool-influenced textures reminiscent of houndstooth, heathered flannel, and tweed men’s suiting — in over 54 colourways. Designed for commercial spaces from healthcare to hospitality, the new materials exemplify a marriage of performance, sustainability, and aesthetics. Prioritizing human health and the environment since its inception, Supreen has…

August 23, 2022

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Formica Canada launches new SurfaceSet and DecoMetal Laminates

Formica Canada expanded its DecoMetal Laminates line with seven new designs, and launched 20 new designs and two new textures in its new SurfaceSet 2022 collection . “The DecoMetal collection is loved by designers across the country who use it to bring warmth and innovation to the spaces they create,” said Christelle…

July 27, 2022

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Ukrainian invasion having serious impacts on Italian ceramic industry

Italian ceramic manufacturers have issued a statement in response to the soaring costs of natural gas and other production factors. The manufacturers state that they have done “everything possible to maintain their relations with the market and with their commercial partners at a time of strong domestic and international demand.” For…

April 21, 2022

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Formica Canada repurposes its samples and residues to reduce waste

Formica Canada and the Université de Sherbrooke’s Biomass Technology Laboratory are transforming the residue of discarded laminate samples into green energy, to reduce its ecological footprint. The project kicked off in 2021 with the Université de Sherbrooke's Business Partnership Group . The Formica Canada team has been working with researchers at the Biomass Technology…

April 18, 2022

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Formica Canada launches its 2022 Living Impressions Collection

February 18, 2022

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Formica Corporation announces new sustainability goals

Formica Corporation has recently announced a suite of new sustainability initiatives , including a goal to achieve net carbon neutrality by 2030. The company aims for a midpoint benchmark of a 25 per cent reduction of CO 2 emissions and 10 per cent reduction in primary energy demand by 2026. In…

August 9, 2021

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Marimekko celebrates 70 years with a nature-inspired collection

Finnish design house Marimekko celebrates its 70th anniversary with a fall 2021 collection that takes cues from a harmonious coexistence with nature. The ever-curious designers have drawn inspiration from the environment throughout all seven decades of the company’s printmaking. Marimekko’s home collection for fall 2021 presents the second edition of the Marikyläläiset ceramic…

February 12, 2021