Behind Ode to Textiles
By Michelle Ko


The inspiration for "An Ode to Textiles" springs from a deep-seated love for the art of fabric creation, driven by an unwavering quest for perfection. This collection embodies the designer's relentless drive to harmonize beauty, durability, and sustainability in textiles. It reflects a journey fueled by both passion and craft, where each fabric is a testament to a commitment to excellence and an emotional connection to the product. In a world where many might see obsession, the designer finds purpose, transforming her vision into a tangible celebration of textiles that are as enduring as they are beautiful.
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An Ode to Textiles introduces an expanded range of offerings, transforming our product line into a comprehensive turnkey design system for designers seeking high-performance, authentically sustainable, and beautifully crafted solutions. Inspired by years of client feedback, this collection enhances beloved classics and introduces entirely new product categories to support designers at every stage in their specification journey.


An Obsession
“Designing ‘An Ode to Textiles’ means embracing every intricate step of the process. Each product innovation we’re launching represents years of development, including rigorous performance testing, hundreds of artwork sketches, and countless color samples to achieve the perfect palette. It may seem obsessive, but for me, it’s a profound commitment to the art and integrity of textile design.”




The Moment We've All Been Waiting For
We're thrilled to introduce a long-awaited expansion of the world's first biobased high-performance textile: Xorel Luxe, a new addition to the Xorel family. Designed for both indoor and outdoor use, Xorel Luxe features a plush bouclé yarn, creating a much softer hand and relaxed aesthetic. This is the first time we've combined Xorel with bouclé, enhancing the tactile experience with an inviting, luxurious softness unlike any other Xorel textile.


The new Xorel Luxe collection embides the essence of refined ease—perfect for dreamers who want to lounge in comfort and sophisticated elegance, and for owners who seek enduring durability and ease of maintenance.




The First of Its Kind
We are proud to unveil another industry first: Carnegie Siltech Biobased—the first biobased high-performance coated upholstery fabric made from corn starch. Designed with comfort seekers in mind, this collection combines extreme durability, superior hydrolysis, bleach cleanability, and stain resistance with dreamy textures, serene hues, and romantic patterns for a truly carefree experience.


“Bouquet Print features the same pattern as Xorel Bouquet Signature, part of the Xorel Signature line for bespoke patterns. After the overwhelmingly positive response to Xorel Bouquet, we wanted to offer it as a coated upholstery option for designers seeking to create sophisticated spaces that exude quiet luxury and dynamic, illustrative movement.”




Don't Be Fooled
Expanding our industry-leading portfolio of high-performance PVC-free wallcoverings, we are proud to introduce Carnegie Armor—the new standard in sustainable wall protection. Crafted with Clean Olefin technology and post-industrial recycled content, Carnegie Armor is the first ever wall protection offering from Carnegie, meeting Type III requirements, allowing designers and end-users to protect walls without compromising on durability or sustainability.


Don't be fooled by the visual softness of these subtle, timless textures—the new Carnegie Armor collection combines zen-like sophistication with unmatched performance. Inspired by natural raw materials, these patterns evoke mindful minimalism while adding warmth to any space.




Reach out to a Carnegie rep today for a special presentation or new samples. And enjoy this short 60-second video summarizing the collection!
About the Author
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.