Elevating spaces with sensory warmth and wellbeing
Designtex, the leading designer and manufacturer of applied materials for the built environment, has released Amble, Fenn Crypton®, and Marra, three new patterns that merge beauty and performance. From hospitality to wellness, these designs support moments of ease, focus, and everyday wellbeing, balancing sensory warmth with quiet sophistication. Amble, Fenn Crypton®, and Marra create environments that feel deliberate, welcoming, and intuitively comfortable, while meeting the rigorous performance demands of high-traffic settings. Durable, resilient, and engineered for longevity, each textile design seamlessly integrates aesthetic refinement with functionality.
Amble is a soft, large-scale geometric textile for both indoor and outdoor applications. Hand-drawn lines form overlapping shapes with a delicate, intentional rhythm, reminiscent of fossil imprints, woodgrain, and other quiet patterns that reflect nature. A refined texture and balanced tone bring depth, calm, and crafted warmth to any space.
“Amble reflects the restorative quality of nature through gentle geometry and thoughtful rhythm,” says Eve Singer, Principal Designer, Designtex. “Its soft structure and balanced tones encourage slowing down, creating spaces that feel grounded, breathable, and at ease – indoors or out. It’s a pattern designed to support comfort, connection, and calm.”
Fenn Crypton® blends the tactile richness of bouclé yarns with a softly distressed pattern that echoes the beauty of natural surfaces. Its interplay of texture and tone creates a warm, comforting presence, connecting biophilic design principles with high-performance needs. A Crypton® fluid barrier enhances durability, delivering a textile that feels handcrafted while standing up to everyday use.
Marra captures the fluid beauty of a painting in motion, with an array of colors that creates a sense of rhythm and vitality. Engineered with Supreen™ performance, it features a breathable fluid barrier that resists liquids and stains without sacrificing comfort. Marra brings durability and expression into balance, delivering a textile that’s as practical as it is poetic.
“Marra brings emotional energy into a room without overwhelming it. The movement of color feels expressive yet soothing, supporting creativity and wellbeing while maintaining comfort,” says Sara Balderi, Executive Design Director, Designtex.
Learn more about Amble, Fenn Crypton®, and Marra at designtex.com.
About Designtex
Designtex is the leading company in the development, design, and manufacturing of applied materials for the built environment. For over sixty years, Designtex has been providing innovative materials to customers around the world. Designtex is a Steelcase company, headquartered in New York City, with national and international locations. www.designtex.com