2024 End of Year Wrap Up

We celebrated a decade of Biobased Xorel®, reinforcing our commitment to material innovation with a refreshed palette for our legendary Xorel classics, Dash and Strie. This milestone also marked a major achievement in sustainable design: the announcement of Biobased Xorel C2C Gold, now with a third-party verified Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) in accordance with the international EPD system. With an embodied carbon footprint of just 1.12 kg CO2 per yard, we were thrilled to share this data after years of rigorous analysis, providing those with a scientific metric to earn credits for green building certifications. As the industry continues to prioritize responsible building materials and embodied carbon, we are proud to be part of the movement. And while we've celebrated ten years, this is just the beginning. We will never settle in our quest to create materials that are even more beautiful, durable, and responsible—materials that matter.

As designers continue to place greater emphasis on material composition, transparency, and long-term performance, we remained focused on developing solutions that help make those decisions easier. In 2024, we introduced Carnegie Siltech—a coated upholstery collection that combines exceptional durability, cleanability, and expressive design with a thoughtfully considered material composition.

Beyond product innovation, we also continued the conversation with the design community. Carnegie CEO Gordon Boggis joined Jonce Walker, HLW's Global Director of Sustainability and Wellness, on the "I Hear Design" podcast to discuss the evolving role of material transparency, responsible innovation, and how thoughtful material choices can support the future of commercial interiors. For another perspective on emerging material innovations, explore Fast Company's roundup featuring seven solutions shaping the future of interior design.

After the acquisition of Kirei in 2022, the Carnegie team worked tirelessly to develop a new acoustic solutions division that brought together both the Kirei and Xorel Artform brands. In 2024, we introduced two brand new collections of fully customizable, sustainable acoustic products designed to balance collaboration with personal space in open-plan interiors. Our inaugural launch, Hyper Sonic, saw the first new Xorel Artform products in three years, offering dynamic new shapes and texture, while the second, Tuned, showed how Kirei and Xorel Artform products could work together to inspire and create acoustically healthy spaces. 

Whether partnering with ArtLifting, a for-profit public benefit corporation committed to building financial resilience for artists with disabilities , or expanding our portfolio with new acoustic innovations, Carnegie has made it its mission to design beautiful acoustic products with purpose. Designers deserve acoustic solutions that are not only visually stunning but also environmentally friendly, sustainably sourced, and thoughtfully developed to build responsible, more comfortable spaces.

As we look back on 2024, we remain steadfast in our commitment to transforming spaces with responsible, innovative solutions that help our clients create beautiful, lasting commercial environments that are mindful to both people and the planet. Through design, education, and service, we are proud to be part of this journey. Thank you for being with us every step of the way. Together, we continue to inspire a brighter, more sustainable future for generations to come.

Check out our latest collection of the new year: An Ode to Textiles.

Michelle Ko is the Marketing Manager at Carnegie. With a natural curiosity and a deep appreciation for beautiful design, Michelle enjoys writing stories about creativity and the people behind it.