Best in Show: Heimtextil Sports-inspired fabrics reach peak performance in Frankfurt

THE 50TH EDITION OF FRANKFURT’S HEIMTEXTIL TOOK HIGH PERFORMANCE TO NEW HEIGHTS WITH SPORTS-INSPIRED FABRICS

STATUS LOOK AND EXTREMA WAVE

Italian manufacturer Flukso showcased a number of additions to its already expansive offering of fabric coverings at the 2020 edition of Heimtextil. Among them was Status Look (shown in orange) and the vibrant Extrema Wave (shown in yellow), a textured version of its eco-leather Extrema Au. The quilted surface adds depth, comfort and elasticity to the water-resistant product, which is also fungicide-treated and fire-retardant. Reminiscent of thermal insulated outerwear and available in eight tones, the scalloped design is perfectly suited for high-traffic environments. flukso.it

RUBBER ON

Lightfast, water-repellent and stainresistant, Austrian brand coverdec.one’s latest line marries cutting-edge material science with a refined futuristic aesthetic. Consisting of three unique dimensional designs — the angular Crush (shown), the faceted Diamond and the gridlike Cube — Rubber On is made from rubber condensed under high pressure and then heated into a polyester fabric, which increases the durability and performance of the 46-by-42-centimetre sheets. coverdec.one

OMEGA AND RUNNER

The three-dimensional structure of these Oeko-tex-certified, 100-percent recyclable polyester designs by German manufacturer ATN Kreative Produktionen evoke the fine mesh of sports- and activewear. With Omega (far left), a wide, knitted honeycomb grid sits atop a black backing to give the lightfast, waterproof and fireresistant textile a graphic edge, while Runner (identical in performance) features a tighter weave and subtle relief. Each come in 160-centimetrewide bolts. atn-vinyl.com