KnollTextiles Intertwine Collection: An Exploration of Scale, Structure and Color
KnollTextiles is excited to introduce the Intertwine Collection: a cohesive group of five conceptually intertwined yet visually unique upholstery fabrics and two draperies. A single 1960s vintage fashion swatch served as the jumping off point for the collection. This vibrant, multi-colored fabric sparked an exploration of pattern, structure and geometry both on and off the grid.
Our design team visually de-constructed the vintage swatch extracting individual elements that became the genesis for 3 large scale woven patterns. Plaidtastic is directly informed by the multi-color grid of the fashion swatch. Each colorway of Plaidtastic has an exceptional 26 yarn colors. Expert color work combined with an extra-large repeat makes Plaidtastic a modern and lively plaid. Double Agent is a large scale digitally printed pattern that explores the tension created when organic and structured elements are combined. A dynamic and rhythmic effect is created as undulating lines intersect blocks of color. Wild Thing recreates the movement of the swatchâs textural ground in an exaggerated scale that can be read as a large scale or allover pattern.
The Intertwine Collection also includes Day Tripper, a two-tone solid with majority wool content giving it an exquisite hand. Groovy polyurethane has shimmering glitter pigments set against a dark ground creating a captivating illusion of movement and depth. Groovy is traditionally used for sneaker design and was developed for upholstery application exclusively for KnollTextiles.
There are two drapery fabrics in the Intertwine Collection. Donovan is woven with a mixture of wool and silk fibers giving it a sophisticated appearance, luxurious soft hand and easy drapablility. The use of silk noil yarn produces nubby multi-color flecks throughout the drapery. Donovan is the perfect backdrop to any interior. KnollTextiles adds to its selection of acoustic sheers with Bewitched. This innovative drapery has unique acoustical properties that absorbs up to 65% of the sound energy that contacts the fabric without interfering with the transmision of daylight into an interior. Bewitched has some luster and textural horizontal striations on the face of the fabric.
The name âIntertwineâ captures the spirit of the collection, where all patterns intertwine with each other, while experimenting with the interplay of scale, movement, color and weave structure. The collection has 5 upholstery fabrics and 2 draperies with prices ranging from $28-$78 per yard.
Upholstery:
Plaidtastic
Plaidtastic is an extra-large, multi-color plaid inspired by a vintage fashion textile. What makes this fabric exceptional is the number and placement of colors throughout the pattern. Each of the 6 colorways has a total of 26 perfectly balanced yarn colors (15 warp, 11 weft), that allow the eye to travel and play across the width of the fabric. Plaidtastic is a high-performance upholstery. It is bleach cleanable, finished with InCase for stain resistance and withstands abrasion up to 100,000 Double Rubs. 100% Post-Consumer Recycled Polyester gives Plaidtastic a positive environmental story.
Contents: 100% Post-Consumer Recycled Polyester
Width: 53â
Repeat: 27â h, 55.75â v
Abrasion 100,000 Double Rubs
Colors: 6
Cost: $55/yard
Double Agent
Double Agent is a large scale, tri-colored pattern that is digitally printed on a linen-like ground. There is a beautiful balance between structured blocks of color and rhythmic line work. The FR polyester content allows Double Agent to also be considered for wrapped panel application.
Content: 100% FR Polyester
Width: 54â
Repeat: 25.5â h, 50.53â v
Abrasion: 45,000 Double Rubs
Colors: 5
Cost: $75/yard
Wild Thing
Wild Thing has free flowing line work that is both structured and organic at the same time. Wild Thing can be read as a large-scale or allover pattern. The tri-tone colorwork gives the pattern dimension and heightened visual interest. Wild Thing is bleach cleanable with a majority recycled content.
Content: 59% Post-Consumer Recycled Poly, 41% Polyester
Width: 54â
Repeat: 27â h, 18.5â v
Colors: 8
Abrasion: 50,000 Double Rubs
Cost: $28/ yard
Day Tripper
Day Tripper is a counter balance to the large-scale patterns in the collection. Visual interest is achieved through the varying levels of pigment absorbed by natural and synthetic contents in the 2-dye bath process. Day Tripper is available in 16 distinct color options. Majority wool content gives Day Tripper a beautiful hand at an exceptional value.
Content: 52% wool, 26% Polyester, 22% Nylon
Width: 54â
Colors: 16
Abrasion 100,000
Cost: $36/yard
Groovy
The alluring color-play and sparkle of this unique upholstery will have you feeling Groovy. Within each colorway of Groovy are 3 individual glitter pigments set against a dark ground creating a perception of depth. The upholstery reads as an allover texture with varying degrees of luminosity and shimmer as it reflects light. Groovy was developed for upholstery use exclusively for KnollTextiles.
Content: 100% Polyurethane
Width: 54â
Colors: 6
Abrasion: 100,000
Cost: $42/yard
Drapery:
Donovan
Donovan is woven with 100% natural fibers for a luxurious soft hand and easy drapablility. The refined wool with silk noil yarn produces slightly nubby multi color flecks throughout the drapery. Donovan is stocked with an FR finish for commercial use.
Content: 76% Wool, 24% Silk
Width: 54â
Colors: 6
Cost: $74/yard
Bewitched
Bewitched is an innovative drapery with unique acoustical properties that absorb up to 65% (.65 NRC) of the sound energy that contacts the fabric without interfering with the transmission of daylight into an interior. Bewitched has some luster and textural horizontal striations on the face of the fabric.
Content: 80% TreviraÂź CS Polyester, 20% Flame Resistant Polyester
Width: 66â
Colors: 7
Cost: $45/yard
About KnollTextiles
KnollTextiles is currently under the creative direction of Dorothy Cosonas, who combines clean, clear color with modern, elegant patterns and textures. In 2005 Cosonas was named the 11th Creative Director of KnollTextiles. Her inaugural collection won a Best of NeoCon Gold award â her first of 8 along with 7 Silver awards for Knoll. In 2008, she founded Knoll Luxe as the fashion forward luxury component of KnollTextiles where she has contributed her own work along with collaborating fashion designers such as Proenza Schouler, Rodarte and Maria Cornejo. Her work was a major part of KnollTextiles 2011 retrospective exhibition at the Bard Graduate Center and has been accepted into the permanent collection of Cooper-Hewitt, Smithsonian National Design Museum. Most recently, Cosonas received the 2016 IIDA Titan Award. Founded by Florence Knoll in 1947, KnollTextiles is a division of Knoll, Inc., and maintains a marketing and design studio at 1330 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10019.
