Carnegie Launches Hygeia Collection as Demand Grows for Truly Sustainable Performance Textiles
Published In: OfficeInsight
July 31, 2023


"We continue to see the crossover of styles in every segment, with performance, durability, and cleanability as key drivers. Since the pandemic, designers want to create these spaces that people feel safe and comfortable in, whether it is a healthcare environment or a hospitality setting. They want to be able to mix materials that work for all areas, so this collection was created to be all-encompassing,” said Mary Holt, Carnegie’s chief design strategist. As we grapple with a variety of issues, from climate change to conservation of limited resources, there continues to be a shift both in thinking and action. Specifiers are using a holistic lens when selecting products, and wellness includes care for people and the planet. “Everybody’s interested in healthy interiors now,” Holt noted. They don’t want to put products in that are going to affect the air quality or change the natural lighting. All of these things that have been a part of Carnegie’s thought process for decades are now becoming mainstream.”