Sector: Soft furnishings
Explore the latest in soft furnishings for marine environments with our detailed coverage. Stay updated on trends, company news, and product launches that are enhancing comfort and luxury aboard.
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Soft furnishings
Why marine upholstery is following the 'slow fashion' trend
Marine upholstery is following the ‘slow fashion’ trend by using more recycled material and eliminating harmful chemicals. The new collections of sustainable fabrics are proving tough, waterproof - and attractive
Soft furnishingsPoltrona Frau and the evolution of onboard furniture
Marco Gaspari, head of the Italian furniture specialist’s marine unit, talks design trends and the evolution of onboard furniture
Soft furnishingsDo diamonds hold the key to cooler boating clothing?
The impressive thermal conductivity characteristics of nanodiamonds have been harnessed by researchers from RMIT University in Australia to create a cotton fabric capable of lowering body heat by 2-3°C.
Soft furnishingsFashionable fabrics
The marine furnishing sector is moving steadily towards more sustainable fabrics, whilst also giving outfitters more textures and colours from exciting new collections.
Soft furnishingsTrend Watch | Milan Design Week
IBI checks out the key trends that will be driving interior boat design, unveiled in Italy’s capital of design
Soft furnishings News
NewsSA yacht furnishings specialist expands footprint as exports surge
Jo Fensham Yacht Upholstery has doubled its industrial footprint in Cape Town
NewsSA’s top yacht interior furnisher expanding under new ownership
The Cape Town business counts Maverick Yachts, Balance Catamarans and Robertson & Caine among its top clients
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