Dear Reader,

The design world has many options to choose from given the variety of textiles and textures that exist today. Choosing the ideal fabric for your home, office or healthcare facility is not an easy task. Crypton has been widely used in senior living for its residential look, durability and stain resistant properties and is now finding its way into our homes. Other fabrics commonly used such as leather, velvet, olefin and nylon are outlined in our second article taking into consideration the weave, backing, fiber blending etc. And always more about color trends, bold and bright are in for 2010. We hope that these articles help you with your choices.

Enjoy!

Sharon and the CURRIER Design Team

What is Crypton?

Crypton uses a patented system to encase textile fibers with a proprietary copolymer formula P385. Crypton offers stain, moisture, mold, mildew, bacteria and odor-resisting protection. It is not a surface treatment, but a textile that is transformed through a series of processes. Initially embraced by the healthcare industry, Crypton is also used in hospitality and contract industries and rapidly gaining popularity in residential markets.

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Fresh fabrics debut for 2010

THERE'S MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE

In opposition to the economic doom-and-gloom, expect to see bright, happy colors on the horizon, Matteson said. The palette will feel positive and dynamic.

Popular colors in the fashion world right now include orange, peacock blue, purple, indigo, pink and black and white, said Ellen Gefen, trend forecaster and author of thehome.com.

“These fashion trend colors will influence the home fashion trend colors in upcoming seasons,” Gefen said. “Trends often begin from the ground up from the shoes and handbags to the clothes you wear.”

Some other noteworthy fashion influences to keep a finger on are animal print being resurrected in new ways and colors.


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