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
Marine fabric from orange peel
Using part of the annual 1.3 million tonnes of orange processing waste from Sicily, the Italian company Ohoskin can transform it into durable marine fabric
De Wave Group set for Renaissance Partners takeover
South African upholstery supplier reports growth via digital scanning
Morbern Europe partners with Boyriven to strengthen UK marine fabric offering
Sunbrella makes key promotion
SA yacht furnishings specialist expands footprint as exports surge
SA’s top yacht interior furnisher expanding under new ownership
Soft furnishingsWhy 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
NewsDe Wave Group set for Renaissance Partners takeover
The maritime interior outfitter for large yachts enters next phase of growth
NewsSouth African upholstery supplier reports growth via digital scanning
A new digital scanning service is enabling Jo Fensham Yacht Upholstery to serve increasingly mobile yacht clients, combining on-site data capture with remote design, manufacturing and global delivery
NewsMorbern Europe partners with Boyriven to strengthen UK marine fabric offering
The partnership addresses post-Brexit challenges while delivering durable, eco-friendly vinyl solutions tailored to the needs of UK customers
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