Modern Synthesis uses bacteria to create biomaterial fabric
Biotechnology company Modern Synthesis has developed a biomaterial from bacterial fermentation that can be used to create a low-carbon alternative to traditional clothing fabrics. More
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Tom Atton Moore reinterprets imagery of knights and flora with hand-tufted Burberry installations
British artist Tom Atton Moore has created hand-tufted textile installations totalling over 80 square metres for British fashion house Burberry's Paris showroom and Rue Saint Honoré store. More
Loom Room shows 3D weaving is "the strongest and lightest construction"
Dutch designer Hella Jongerius has built a large loom in a university building in Eindhoven that was used to create a nine-metre-tall 3D-woven structure, celebrating the craft and creative potential of weaving machines. More
Printed textiles are "not just an accessory but something that can create a space" says Marimekko creative director
Bold colours and prints can enhance interiors in the same way as architectural details, argues Rebekka Bay of lifestyle brand Marimekko in this interview. More
Craft Collection by Carnegie Fabrics
Dezeen Showroom: textile brand Carnegie Fabrics has added to its Biobased Xorel range of plant-based textiles with the Craft Collection, which is designed to look intricate and elegant. More
Ten fabrics and soft furnishings with textural interest on Dezeen Showroom
Dezeen Showroom: from upholstery material and wall hangings to rugs and bedding, we've rounded up 10 textile products on Dezeen Showroom that add texture to interiors and outdoor spaces. More
Outdoor Biobased Xorel fabric collection by Carnegie Fabrics
Dezeen Showroom: textile brand Carnegie Fabrics has released a collection of outdoor bio-based upholstery fabrics named Outdoor Biobased Xorel, which is made from sugar cane. More
Helena Elston designs decomposable garments from mycelium and recycled materials
Designer Helena Elston has created a collection of upcycled clothing made from mycelium and London-sourced textile waste, which explores "how we can produce beautiful things from discarded materials". More
Tatiana Bilbao installs grid-shaped concrete washbasin at National Gallery of Victoria
Mexican architect Tatiana Bilbao has designed La Ropa sucia se Lava Encasa, an installation at Melbourne's National Gallery of Victoria that features a large washbasin and patchwork quilts to "produce a conversation about care". More
Cloe rug collection by Sit-in
Dezeen Showroom: Italian brand Sit-in has launched a collection of rugs designed to add "a touch of colour and freshness" to living spaces. More
Versus tapestries by Margrethe Odgaard for Ca'lyah
Dezeen Showroom: Versus wall tapestries by designer Margrethe Odgaard aim to capture the colours of Kathmandu, Nepal, and were created with Himalayan craftspeople for Danish brand Ca'lyah. More
Woven speakers by Paula Vogels carry sound of their own production
Design Academy Eindhoven graduate Paula Vogels has woven tubular speakers from copper wire and nylon fishing line to create an installation that explores the sounds and labour conditions of the textile industry. More
Nynke Tynagel designs "most complex 3D knit ever" for Anatomic chair
Dutch designer Nynke Tynagel has teamed up with textile brand Byborre to create a deck chair featuring an elaborate 3D-knitted tapestry of the human anatomy. More
Burnt and shorn Dryland rug captures consequences of drought in the Netherlands
Design graduate Liselot Cobelens has presented a rug at Dutch Design Week that visualises real-world data on how climate change-induced droughts are damaging local landscapes. More
Artisans and designers collaborate for Vision and Tradition exhibition in Mexico City
Craftspeople from rural communities were paired up with designers to create a selection of collectible design pieces for Design Week Mexico 2022. More
Eterble fabric tablecloths by Eterble
Dezeen Showroom: Japanese tableware brand Eterble has released a range of tablecloths made from the brand's own recycled fabric and sustainable cotton. More
Iben Høj knits containers that are "reminiscent of sea creatures or exploded stars"
Presented as part of our Dezeen x The Mindcraft project 2022, Sh(r)ine is a series of three-dimensional knitted objects created by textile designer Iben Høj that function as containers. More
Main Line Twist textile by Camira
Dezeen Showroom: British textile brand Camira has launched the Main Line Twist fabric, "a new take on tweed" made with a combination of wool and flax. More
Collection of Le Corbusier tapestries goes on display at Almine Rech Gallery
Almine Rech Gallery in New York has launched its Nomadic Murals show featuring the tapestries of Swiss-French architect and designer Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, better known as Le Corbusier. More
Pauline van Dongen to "create a new aesthetic for buildings" with solar textile
Dutch designer Pauline van Dongen has unveiled a vision to "reupholster our built environment" using a solar-energy-generating textile she is developing with manufacturer Tentech. More