Inspired by the modern style of the Bauhaus movement, Ultrafabrics launches Spectra, a high-performance fabric that looks like hand-woven cloth. The textile, designed for upholstery jobs on chairs and couches, is made of polycarbonate–a group of thermoplastic polymers that are exceptionally durable. The prismatic property of the proprietary material creates a textured, cascading look that is elevated, contemporary, and full of character.
Due to the unique design and material choice, the high-performance fabric moderates body temperature while maintaining its shape. The unique nature of the fabric also offers notable acoustic benefits, allowing the fabric to absorb sound in noisy environments. Spectra is easy to clean and can even withstand harsher cleaning products like bleach. It comes in a diverse array of colors, ranging from conservative neutrals to bold brights.
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What's Driving This Trend
- High-performance Polycarbonate Textiles
- The development of durable, attractive, and breathable polycarbonate textiles for upholstery and apparel applications represents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the textile industry.
- Sustainable Textile Alternatives
- As concerns for the environment grow, there is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the textile industry by developing alternatives to traditional materials that are both sustainable and high-performing.
- Acoustically Absorbent Textiles
- Incorporating acoustically absorbent properties into textiles represents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the interior design and architecture industries, as it could improve the acoustic experience in public spaces, offices, and homes.
Who This Affects Most
- Textile Industry
- The development of high-performance polycarbonate textiles, sustainable textile alternatives, and acoustically absorbent textiles represents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the textile industry.
- Interior Design Industry
- The development of acoustically absorbent textiles presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the interior design industry, as it could improve the acoustic experience in public spaces, offices, and homes.
- Architecture Industry
- The development of acoustically absorbent textiles presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the architecture industry, as it could improve the acoustic experience in public spaces, offices, and homes.
