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Trevira Press Kit for the Heimtextil Trade Fair

Trevira GmbH & Trevira CS: Business in 2018

Trevira GmbH can look back on a good year in 2018. Despite the globally dismal growth forecasts, massive increases in the price of raw materials, additives, energy, and transport as well as various trade conflicts, our business has stabilised at a good level. This year, sales amounted to approx. €235 mill. Pleasing progress was recorded especially with business in specialties such as flame retardant fibres and yarns (Trevira CS) and bicomponent fibres. Due to the general economic conditions, sales of low-pill apparel fibres fell short of expectations.

Sales of flame retardant fibres remained stable. Sales of flame retardant filament yarns could even be increased, thanks, in particular, to the current trend towards smoother, brighter designs, which has led to more sales of filament yarns. The principal customers for flame retardant fibres and filaments continue to be producers in Europe (especially in Italy and Germany).

 

Sustainable and Innovative: Trevira’s Product Developments

At the Heimtextil 2019, Trevira will be presenting important new developments in the “Product Developments by Trevira + Partners” Trevira Lab. The function and nature of these developments have significantly contributed to the expansion of Trevira’s portfolio of flame retardant products. One important developmental focus has been on recycling and sustainability.

 

This included flame retardant filament yarns made from recycled PET bottles. For these products, Trevira relies on an especially high-quality raw material supplied by our parent company, Indorama Ventures, which is based in Thailand. Indorama recycles PET bottles to make regranulate for the production of polyester. Since only transparent PET bottles are used in Thailand, the bottle flakes and the chips obtained from these flakes are of a particularly good, very uniform quality. By adding a flame retardant additive, which is securely anchored in the fibre or filament, Trevira uses the chips to produce flame retardant filament yarns that are made from 100% recycled materials. Indorama’s regranulate carries the certificates GRS (Global Recycled Standard) and RCS-NL (Recycled Claim Standard). At the trade fair booth, Trevira will present a woven piece dye from Schmitz Textiles GmbH + Co. KG that is made solely from Trevira’s flame retardant filament yarns consisting of the recycled material. Flame retardant recycled Trevira fibres are also in the development stage.

© Photo: Trevira GmbH/Schmitz Textiles GmbH + Co. KG

Another current topic is the use of Trevira CS fabrics in outdoor products. These fabrics must meet the special demands of the hotel, restaurant and shipping industries, which require material for both indoors and outdoors. Materials for indoor use must comply with fire safety regulations, whereas materials for outdoor use require high performance with regard to resistance to light and tearing. People are increasingly enjoying being outdoors. Consequently, outdoor spaces in both the private and public sectors are being extensively decorated with great care. When it comes to textile materials, there is a high demand for fabrics with an especially nice feel and a wide range of colours; after all, people do not want to forgo comfort and design when outside. In order to be able to produce high-performing and well-designed textiles, Trevira now offers a range of 22 spun-dyed filament yarns that are UV-resistant. Spun-dyed yarns, i.e. yarns dyed by adding colour with the master batch to the spinning mass, have a high degree of light resistance. A UV-stabiliser is also added to the spinning mass, which increases the resistance of the yarns and the fabrics made from them. In addition to a depth of colour and resistance, spun-dyed yarns have another advantage. They are more sustainable than yarn dyed products because of the omission of additional steps in the dyeing process that are harmful to the environment. The process also saves money and energy. At Trevira’s trade fair booth, we will present outdoor cushions from PIF Textile, Morocco, with covers which are made from UV-resistant, flame retardant Trevira yarns.

Melange designs continue to be an important trend for home textiles. Increasingly, the strong and contrasting properties of matching shades are particularly popular. People are also on the lookout for less expensive methods to achieve this look. The use of yarns that are cationic dyeable is one option. When these yarns are combined with conventionally dyeable yarns, they can be immersed in a one-step dye bath with two different dyes (cationic and discationic). The yarns absorb different amounts of colour, thus creating a melange effect. This method is much cheaper and more energy-efficient than using different coloured yarns. Trevira now offers cationic dyeable yarns in a flame retardant version in order to give fabric manufacturers the option of using larger quantities of cationic yarns without endangering the flame retardant properties of their fabrics. Trevira produces flame retardant, cationic dyeable filament yarns in both an air-textured (ATY) and draw twisted (DTY) version. The cationic proportion of the yarn can be adjusted to meet individual customer demands.

Fibres that are cationic dyeable are also available. Dyeing these fibres together with conventional fibres results in bicoloured yarns that can also be given a melange effect.

Over the course of 2019, Trevira’s flame retardant fibres will be antimony-free as a standard. The aim is to continue to improve product safety and satisfy potential client requirements for antimony-free products for specific applications. Trevira is also planning an antimony-free version of filament yarns.

© Photo: Trevira GmbH

Textile Values: Trevira at the Heimtextil 2019

Trevira is relying once again on the joint booth concept that was so successful in 2018. The manufacturer of high-quality flame retardant polyester fibres will be expanding its fair booth for 2019 with an area of over 2200 m2. Under the banner “Textile Values”, Trevira will be working together with 26 of its biggest customers and partners to represent the entire textile value chain. Starting with the basics − fibre production and yarn manufacture – the exhibition will then move on to show the colouring, weaving and warp and weft knitting stages, eventually taking the visitor right up to textile editing. Meanwhile, Trevira’s customers will reveal their Trevira CS collections for home and contract textiles at individual stands, demonstrating their contribution to the value chain.  Visitors will catch a glimpse of the complex and complicated world of textiles manufacturing, while also gaining an insight into how polyester fibres are transformed into attractive, functional fabrics conveying true visual and sensory appeal along with authentic value. A film shot at Trevira and the businesses of various Trevira partners shows the way of the material from the production of the polyester until it is selected by interior designers. 

The following customers will be presenting their newest Trevira CS collections at Trevira’s joint fair booth: Engelbert E. Stieger, FIDIVI Tessitura Vergnano, Gebrüder Colsman, Gebrüder Wylach, Georg und Otto Friedrich, Gerriets, Hoftex, Interstil, JAB Josef Anstoetz, Jenny Fabrics, Lonfil, Mattes & Ammann, Mewes, Mottura, Panaz, Pozzi Arturo, Pugi, Spandauer Velours, SR Webatex with Getzner Textil, Swisstulle, Tessitura Mario Ghioldi, Torcitura Fibre Sintetiche, Torcitura Lei Tsu with Ilcat, Velvetex, VLNAP, Wagenfelder Spinnereien and Wintex.

Trevira GmbH’s CEO, Klaus Holz said: “The overwhelmingly positive market response to our joint booth at Heimtextil 2018 showed us that we are moving in the right direction, and we will continue to build on this concept in 2019. We are delighted to welcome even more of our customers and partners at our booth this year. The concept of a joint booth has been well received by our customers.”

The Heimtextil 2019 will see the premiere of “Trends in Contract by Trevira CS” where Trevira will introduce inspiring ideas and trend predictions for the areas of work, hotels and restaurants, and health and care. Here, visitors can find out more about innovative textiles and current colour trends on the home and contract market, something that will be of particular interest to interior designers, decorators and the design sector in general.

Head of Marketing, Anke Vollenbröker, said: “We are convinced that both the trade fair concept and the trend area will provide real added value for trade fair attendees. Interested visitors can learn about the wide range of products offered by our customers and Trevira’s new developments at a one-stop shop. The trend area offers inspiration and reflects the design skills of the Trevira CS partners.”

Trendy: Trevira CS Trend Show & Trend Book

The Trevira CS Trends idea, concept, themes and colour palette were developed by the Frankfurt trend forecasting agency stilbüro bora.herke.palmisano. An all-star trend forecasting panel made up of Sebastian Herkner of Studio Sebastian Herkner (Offenbach), Markus Hilzinger of FINE ROOMS (Berlin), Corinna Kretschmar-Joehnk of JOI Design (Hamburg) and Sylvia Leydecker of 100% interior (Cologne), worked together to come up with ideas and contributions in the areas of product development, hotel and catering, and work and healthcare environments. The jury was particularly impressed by the innovative standard of yarns manufactured from flame retardant Trevira fibres and filaments, which are also part of the trend exhibition. Each expert singled out certain Trevira CS fabrics to be spotlighted at the Trevira joint booth. In total, 240 fabrics from 44 fabric suppliers and 62 yarns from 7 yarn suppliers will be included in the trend exhibition. They impressively demonstrate that thanks to their diversity these latest Trevira CS fabrics with their cutting-edge designs are more than capable of satisfying the demands of new trends on the contract market.

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Jury of the new exhibition f.l.t.r.: Markus Hilzinger, Bernhard Zimmermann, Claudia Herke, Sylvia Leydecker, Anke Vollenbröker, Corinna Kretschmar-Joehnk, Sebastian Herkner, Cem Bora

At the Heimtextil 2019, Trevira will publish the “Trends in Contract by Trevira CS 2019/2020” trend book, which was designed by the stillbüro and presents four style worlds for the contract market.

© Trevira GmbH

Trends in Contract by Trevira CS

Barely another topic is as important to us as our homes and relationships. All over the world, people are migrating to the cities. The digital revolution is reaching into every area of our lives, at work and at home, as never before. At the same time, there‘s an increasing need for individuality, safety and a sense of well-being. In a world marked by demographic and technological transformations, people are looking for new visions of how to live and work together. The idea of co-living and co-working continues to resonate. New approaches to design are creating efficient solutions for a mobile lifestyle. Workplaces with an eye to the future are integrating technology, functionality, well-being, a sense of community and quiet zones, using flexible, innovative approaches to space. In the hospitality sector, the trend is towards a combination of eye-catching design, comfort and sustainability. In the healthcare sector, too, rooms are increasingly being designed in a way that supports recovery, literally helping people feel better.

 

Topic 1: advanced + sensitive

TECHNOLOGICAL VISIONARY EMPATHETIC EMOTIONAL SENSITIVE SENSUAL

Technology is opening up new paths. Innovative developments are revealing new design possibilities and changing the way we look at things. In the world of design, this phenomenon is mirrored in a fascination with immateriality and transparency, in the use of optical effects, sensual progressions and alluring surface structures. Designs come with a fluid and dynamic appearance, solutions are highly aesthetic and functional. The central themes of this visionary trend are quiet, well-being and relaxation.

The colours have a balanced mixture of intense fluorescent and neutral shades. Fuchsia and intense yellow create bright accents against a palette of radiant white and a variety of subtle greys.

A closer look at the fabrics reveals precise materials, clear cuts and 3D effects. A wide range of fancy yarns is at disposal to create transparent materials like organza, chiffon, scherlis and leno weaves with shimmering and iridescent effects, reflective surfaces and metallic accenting. The structure and feel of the fabrics have a natural appeal, often with a paperlike quality, or disclosing intriguing and unexpected creases, folds or pleats.

© Photo: Trevira GmbH

Topic 2: balanced + responsible

BALANCED RESPONSIBLE THOUGHTFUL MODEST MINDFUL CALM

The combination of simple forms and restrained colouring creates a calm and unfussed appearance. The debt it owes equally to Scandinavian and Japanese influences can be seen in the way it balances minimalism, attention to detail and a very contemporary “normcore” design approach. Mindful solutions are needed to protect resources and guarantee longevity.

Non-colours and natural tones create a sense of calm and aesthetic equilibrium in all areas of life. A gentle wood tone, harmonising with anthracite, dark blue and claret, makes for a relaxed feel, while neutral greys, rosé and white provide lighter accents.

A particularly high value is placed on authentic materials. The surfaces are vibrant and have a natural appearance. This is reflected in high-quality basics, woven fabrics with a conspicuous cotton or linen character, which are so characteristic of this material. Heavy, voluminous, and rustic qualities are also included. Transparent fabrics and light, open, loose weaves add a feeling of lightness. Textile innovations play a role, particularly when it comes to furnishing contract interiors. They complement the aesthetic and feel of a style by adding functional properties such as safety and durability, while also offering solutions in the areas of room acoustics and sun protection.

© Photo: Trevira GmbH

Topic 3: spirited + diverse

SPONTANEOUS EVERYDAY SURPRISING PLAYFUL EXPERIMENTAL

In terms of design, this trend is realistic, joyful and informal. Conventional design processes are questioned. Trend-setting principles include alternative construction techniques and recycling and upcycling technologies. The interior design of the future – whether for homes, temporary spaces, co-working or co-living – offers a convincing mix of comfort and optimal flexibility. This trend is creatively expressed in experimental approaches to materials, colours, products and styles. A key theme is modification. A fresh look that plays with ideas of collage, diversity and flexibility.

This vivid stylistic universe has a colour palette that combines leached-out tints with vital, intense hues. More neutral shades such as blue ashes, grape, grey and a light wood contrast with vigorous, optimistic tones such as petrol green, turquoise, ochre, rapeseed yellow and burnt orange.

The material in this trend topic is full of fascinating patterns and creative surface designs. Features include a nod to sportswear with hot-cut materials, Velcro details and functional refinements. The designs are virtually unlimited – ranging from graphic patterns, dip dyeing techniques and over-dyeing to monochrome colour surfaces. Also of note are photographic motifs, coarse-resolution screen prints and high-resolution digital prints.

© Photo: Trevira GmbH

Topic 4: sophisticated + singular

SOPHISTICATED HIGH-QUALITY DECORATIVE DRAMATIC UNIQUE

Luxurious, yet comfortable. This contemporary style places cutting-edge features in a decorative setting, with compositions that unite a bohemian character with an almost sculptural language of form. Intriguing combinations of materials work with fine, supple textiles to create a sophisticated effect. Soft and gentle shapes and materials reveal how much value is placed here on comfort and elegance, while discreet, gleaming surfaces express a sense of delicate costliness.

These colours have an extraordinary depth and brilliance. The elegant palette reveals a spectrum that reaches from pastel-soft rosé and apricot via sand and sage right up to rich velvet shades. Intensity is added with jade, petrol, black and a dark, matt silk graphite. These subtle colourings emphasise the alluring surfaces, while richer colours feature lustrous elements that highlight the extravagant look.

These textiles are characterised overwhelmingly by their soft, voluminous and supple qualities. The high-grade materials include fabrics with a natural fibre look recalling cotton or – especially – wool. We find twill, bouclé and velvet qualities alongside silk and leather looks, combined with opulent jacquards to express brilliance and elegance.

© Photo: Trevira GmbH

Highlights: The Special Mentions of the Trevira CS Trend Show

Suppliers of Trevira CS fabrics as well as yarn manufacturers have provided us with their most recent products to help design the trend show. The trend panel and especially the stilbüro selected fabrics from among the numerous submissions for use in the trend installations at Heimtextil 2019. In addition, we worked together with the forecasting panel to choose fabrics for each trend topic whose special features are worthy of a special mention. Each trend expert named their favourite fabric and assigned it to a trend topic. These articles are provided with special labels in the trend installations.

stilbüro bora.herke.palmisano, Frankfurt
SPECIAL MENTIONS “Trends in Contract by Trevira CS 2019/2020”

PUGI, Mirage Col. 496 / sophisticated + singular

This fluid material with its heavy drape and clean appearance is reminiscent of lush, contoured fabrics from the fashion sector. Elegant and purist, sensual and modern – Mirage is the perfect fit for the contemporary style of sophisticated + singular. Highly modern aspects were staged in a decorative home environment. The dark yet colourful fabric, here a Dark Emerald, has a particular depth of colour – the secretive, expressive green is a compelling, monochrome statement in the aristocratically decorated ambiance. One effective application is in the hotel industry, for example as a covering for prominent furniture or as sculptural and perfectly draping curtains.

© Photo: Trevira GmbH/Pugi RG S.R.L.

FIDIVI, Safari / balanced + responsible

The natural effect of this woven fabric makes it particularly appealing. The natural yarn and striking weaving pattern with its strong contrast between warp and weft knitting and characteristic irregular thickness of the yarn creates a very vibrant surface. Typical cotton and linen designs were skilfully imitated – the woven fabric has an overall natural look. The beautiful hand-made character of the material gives the fabric an elegantly simple and reserved appearance that is suitable for everyday use, making it the perfect fit for the balanced + responsible style. It has a wide variety of potential applications, for example as curtains, coverings, table runners, etc. for restaurants. Charming material contrasts can be achieved, especially with wood and ceramics.

© Photo: Trevira GmbH/Fidivi Tessitura Vergnano S.p.A.

Création Baumann, Spark / Col. 313 / 0101745.0313 / spirited + diverse

This unusual knitted fabric has an impressive artistically designed multicolour effect as well as a generous, perforated honeycomb structure. On the one hand, this vibrant knitted fabric has a striking effect from a distance, while, on the other, the ingenious transparent multicolour elements allow it to be easily integrated into a variety of design concepts. This material is a real eye-catcher, especially for fresh and innovative styling ideas in the original hotel industry where a mixture of vintage and modern designs are currently popular. Another interesting field of application is in the workplace. Here, too, designers are currently very experimental in their selection of material and prefer a mixture of patterns. Spark reflects this spirit and is thus a perfect fit for the spirited + diverse style that represents a playful look with a preference for a wide range of colours.

© Photo: Trevira GmbH/Création Baumann AG

Tintoria Sala, Zeus NM 2/10 (yarn) / balanced + responsible

Tintoria Sala’s Zeus NM 2/10 yarn has a remarkably natural appearance with a convincing look and feel that makes you think you’re seeing and feeling a mixture of viscose and linen. The typical linen style and characteristic, irregular natural shades of colour give it a convincing natural appearance that suggests it was hand-made.

Made in plain weave, the fabric is compact, sturdy and vigorous, in line with the unpretentious style of balanced + responsible.

© Photo: Trevira GmbH/Tintoria Sala s.r.l.

Wagenfelder, MINIMIX 1745.008 / Col. salmon-pink/ Lot: 117731 / balanced + responsible

This subtle melange yarn has irregular and natural-appearing thicker sections, giving it an impressive unpredictable and vibrant colour. Two colours – rosé and natural white – create a graceful, salmon-pink that is a charming contrast to the rustic look of the material and gives the tweed fabric a special touch. The feel of the yarn and its delicate rustic British character represent the natural and traditional aspect of balanced + responsible.

© Photo: Trevira GmbH/Wagenfelder Spinnereien GmbH

Sebastian Herkner/Studio Sebastian Herkner, Offenbach
SPECIAL MENTIONS “Trends in Contract by Trevira CS 2019/2020”

Lodetex, Giglio 17181 A Var. 101 / advanced + sensitive

This checked curtain is reminiscent of rice paper and develops an interesting play of light and shadow. A reinterpretation of a checked pattern in a lightweight, airy weave.

© Photo: Trevira GmbH/Lodetex s.p.a.

nya nordiska, Jalousie CS Col. 08 white / advanced + sensitive

A transparent woven fabric with delicate, even stripes. The interplay of transparent and opaque stripes produce an effect similar to that of venetian blinds. The all-round quality makes this decorative, linear fabric a traditional basic. Simple and timelessly elegant.

© Photo: Trevira GmbH/nya nordiska innovation GmbH

Tussy XXI, Carpatos / spirited + diverse

A decorative fabric in double width. The linear pattern is created by different coloured stripes that alternate between glossy and matt at irregular intervals. The interplay of turquoise stripes with silvery metallic sections makes the fabric shine like water and ice.

© Photo: Trevira GmbH/Tussy XXI S.L.

Engelbert E. Stieger, 334044 / balanced + responsible

A voluminous woven fabric with a net-like appearance. The considerably thicker sections of the yarn and the black and white contrast give the woven fabric a lively, irregular structure.

© Photo: Trevira GmbH/Engelbert E. Stieger AG

Markus Hilzinger/FINE ROOMS, Berlin
SPECIAL MENTIONS „Trends in Contract by Trevira CS 2019/2020”

Spandauer Velours, VANILLA CS 7893 Col. 8326 / sophisticated + singular

An upholstery velours with a very soft and luxurious feel and a beautiful, silky gloss. The range of colours is also very impressive.

© Photo: Trevira GmbH/Spandauer Velours GmbH & Co. KG

ROMO, 7842 / 07, Oxana Peacock, Coll. Habanera / spirited + diverse

This article has the appearance of a material from the colonial era but with fresh colours – modern and trendy for both outdoors and indoors. The weave is particularly attractive – a chevron pattern reminiscent of basketwork. This article feels soft to the touch and is extremely durable. A fantastic material for coverings and wall decorations.

© Photo: Trevira GmbH/Romo Ltd

DHJ Weisters, TOVE 3218 (3336) / sophisticated + singular

This article has an impressive geometric pattern reminiscent of an Art Deco motif. Discreet colour accents give it a classic and elegant yet modern effect. The structured surface creates different optical refractions.

© Photo: Trevira GmbH/DHJ Weisters Ltd

SAHCO, CARMEN 006 / sophisticated + singular

A striped fabric with stripes in varying widths that, however, give it a very modern look. The result is a geometrically interesting pattern repeat. The fabric has convincing details including intriguing colour combinations such as green and violet or turquoise and orange. A ribbed surface in combination with a subtly elegant gloss round off the effect of this special article – “a truly outstanding fabric.”

© Photo: Trevira GmbH/Sahco GmbH

Corinna Kretschmar-Joehnk/JOI Design, Hamburg
SPECIAL MENTIONS „Trends in Contract by Trevira CS 2019/2020”

Hohmann, 2963 Col. 28 / advanced + sensitive

This article’s entire range of colours consists of gentle tones, especially in the subdued range of brown and beige nuances that create a lovely basis for JOI Design’s concepts. The alternating shimmer of this article makes it an ideal shiny touch for hotels.

© Photo: Trevira GmbH/Hohmann GmbH & Co

Pongs, Silencio Size 5 + 10 (Col. 235, Col. 333, Col. 739) / advanced and sensitive

This article is especially well-suited for office projects. It has a lovely technical appearance thanks to the surface relief, which gives office concepts an innovative and revitalising twist.

© Photo: Trevira GmbH/Pongs Textil GmbH

Lelièvre, MARACAS 751-06 M1 TOURNESOL / balanced + responsible

This article is suitable for office and hotel projects. It adds a lovely natural touch to projects, particularly the lighter pattern in a black, white, and grey structure. Elements that only become visible on second glance are very important for JOI Design. This fabric can definitely be counted as one of them: a particularly interesting design only becomes apparent upon closer inspection. The melange pattern gives it a variety of potential applications.

© Photo: Trevira GmbH/Lelièvre S.A.S

Lodetex, Star Light black, 17210 C, Var. 205 / sophisticated + singular

This fabric has an interesting texture and a slightly different appearance when observed from different angles. One possible application could be as a semi-transparent room divider in offices. It adds a technical touch to the design as well as a certain gloss and elegance, making it ideal for hotel projects.

© Photo: Trevira GmbH/Lodetex s.p.a.

Sylvia Leydecker/100% interior, Cologne
SPECIAL MENTIONS „Trends in Contract by Trevira CS 2019/2020”

Swisstulle, 2.02906 Col. raw coloured / spirited + diverse

A fascinating hint of lace, which, however, is not traditionally homemade, takes this weave to extremes with its technical three-dimensional look. The delicately woven filament yarns – both ornamental and transparent – of this machine-made textile are knit with discreetly metallic elements, giving it both a high-tech aura and a modern poetry. This combination is creative and inspiring, evoking a variety of ideas, from minimalistic room applications and splendid curtains to attractive artistic room installations that serve as transformer spaces.

© Photo: Trevira GmbH/Swisstulle AG

Création Baumann, SIAM Col. 0011 / balanced + responsible

A very delicate and restrained woven fabric with an impressive subtle sophistication. The natural range of colours within a single area, the skilled combination of different thicknesses of material and the discreet three-dimensional appearance create a liveliness that is otherwise typical of hand-made articles. The fabric is reminiscent of traditional horsehair fabrics and Meissen porcelain yet does not seem outdated – even though it would blend in well with historical objects. Instead, it represents a sustainable future that connects the highest quality machine production with a yearning for nature and timelessness that transcends any particular style.

© Photo: Trevira GmbH/Création Baumann AG

Lelièvre, ANTICA M1 LAPIS 4236-01 / sophisticated + singular

A shimmering quality like little girls dream of for long, shiny dresses in fabric that looks like a light reflected on water. The metallic woven fabric combined with various blue nuances from night blue to South Sea turquoise is particularly appealing. From an interior designer’s perspective, the emphasis here is also on patina and the elegance of the morbid charm of old palazzi and chateaus. The subtle sophistication of this fabric therefore has two advantages.

© Photo: Trevira GmbH/Lelièvre S.A.S

Rubelli, OSKAR Co. 30129-04 / sophisticated + singular

This jacquard fabric appears to have been naturally manufactured, which gives it a unique and appealing character. When you look at it, you imagine you can hear the rattling of old looms, wool, manual labour – the primordial form of weaving becomes tangible thanks to the woollen and coarse texture of the fabric. The fabric can also be perfectly integrated into a Scandinavian-style interior with cosy neutral yet modern colours. The attractive colour gradient creates a successful symbiosis of traditional and modern designs by elegantly und unobtrusively bringing the spirit of the weaving traditions of the past into our century.

© Photo: Trevira GmbH/Rubelli S.p.A.

students@trevira: Platform for Students and Young Professionals to Present their Work

Under the banner “students@trevira”, Trevira offers students and young professionals who have worked with Trevira products to present their textiles to a wider audience at the Heimtextil trade fair. This year, Theresa Scholl and Marie Schuhmann will be showcasing their work.

Theresa Scholl studied at the Hochschule Niederrhein and used Trevira’s bright flame retardant polyester yarns in her Master’s project entitled “Development of a modular concept for textile designs for lighting concepts in architecture (with an experimental case study of the construction of a new building for Leuchtfeuer in Hamburg, the ‘Festland’ project)”. The “Brücke” (Eng.: bridge) concept consists of two variations of knitted curtains, midweight and heavy, for privacy, as a sunscreen, or to absorb sound. The “Leuchtfeuer” (Eng.: bonfire) concept, which is also a privacy or sunscreen curtain, consists of different knitted fabrics that have a three-dimensional surface and overlapping drape for extra sound absorption.  

© Photos: Theresa Scholl: Leuchtfeuer (Eng.: bonfire) (left), Brücke (Eng.: bridge) (below)

Marie Schumann is a young textile designer who does contract work for companies and sells her work (Softspace) to private clients for interior designing. Marie Schumann studied in Hamburg and Lucerne and now lives and works in Zurich. Her SOFTSPACE – TEXTILE ROOM OBJECTS project works with space, material and architecture to reintegrate textiles back into our rooms by presenting a new perspective to textiles that contradicts their “dusty image”. Her woven tapestries with free-floating yarns have a three-dimensional and lightweight effect on rooms by interacting with the architecture and creating a new element. In her work, Marie Schumann uses Trevira’s spun-dyed, flame retardant hybrid yarns, among others.

© Photos: Marie Schumann

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