
2019 Contour Collection: an introduction of innovations
KnollTextiles is excited to announce the introduction The Contour Collection. Contour was initially inspired by a Dior Couture coat showing circles in an orderly grid-like formation. As the collection developed, the study of mixing organic and structured elements broadened to include interlocking geometries found in art pieces and sculpture. In addition to being the largest collection of 2019, Contour also holds several exciting firsts for KnollTextiles.
There are five upholstery fabrics in the Contour Collection, including Twist Tie, a mid-scale geometric pattern. Infinite, Dottie and Code are 3 classic allover textures. Ultrasuede®, the premier high performance, multi-use faux suede gets fresh and exciting new colors. Ultrasuede®, Dottie and Infinite also pass ASTME 84 unadhered for wrapped panel use.
Making a bold and artful statement is large scale, double width Bounce drapery. Bounce combines a digitally printed circle and grid motif on 100% Trevira CS polyester. Pivot Stitch wrapped panel and direct glue wallcovering represents KnollTextiles’ first embroidered wallcovering.
Another first is Tranquil, an innovative 3 layer wrapped panel fabric offers inherent sound absorbing qualities.
Finally, Galileo, Light Year and Milky Way wallcoverings introduce a new nonwoven environmental wallcovering category for KnollTextiles. The three patterns are made with FSC certified wood pulp using highly sustainable manufacturing processes.

Upholstery
Twist Tie K2264
Twist Tie is a lively yet sophisticated mid-scale geometric pattern with a hand drawn effect. The full width repeat combined with the 65” vertical repeat allows for playfully random color placement within the hexagons. 3 layers of weft yarns give Twist Tie clean clear color. The combination of yarns including cotton and wool create a textural and engaging fabric.
Contents: 38% cotton, 27% wool, 25% rayon, 10% nylon
Width: 53”
Repeat: 53” h, 65.50” v
Abrasion: 40,000 Martindale
Finish: Nanotex
Colors: 6
Cost: $95/yard
Dottie K2259
Dottie is small but mighty with an appealing all over circular texture. Dimension is achieved by weaving with two different yarn sizes. A fiber reactive dye that absorbs into yarn at different levels brings richness and depth of color. Dottie is a KT upholstery bringing modern design for under $40/yard.
Content: 70% PCR polyester, 30% polyester
Width: 54”
Abrasion: 100,000 Wyzenbeek
Finish: Greenshield
Colors: 12
Cost: $33/yard
Infinite K2263
The possibilities are Infinite with this highly usable upholstery and wrapped panel fabric showing continuous circles defined by a fine black outline. Warp knit Infinite has a heathered appearance and a super soft hand. The long color line ranges from soft muted tones to vibrant lively choices. Infinite also has a beautiful selection of warm/cool neutrals. At $18/yard Infinite offers great quality for the price.
Content: 100% polyester
Width: 54”
Abrasion: 100,000 Wyzenbeek
Colors: 22
Finish: Stain Repellent
Cost: $18/yard
Code K2251
Code, a classic multi-color textural fabric, marks the first time KnollTextiles has woven upholstery on a clear warp. This means all the color and character of the fabric comes from the weft yarns. Tri-colored space dyed novelty slub yarn is twisted with 3 solid colored yarns to achieve a dynamic and alluring effect with a dry sophisticated hand.
Content: 64% polyester, 29% cotton, 7% nylon
Width: 54”
Abrasion: 100,000 Wyzenbeek
Finish: Stain Repellent
Colors: 9
Cost: $44/yard
Ultrasuede® K2251
Ultrasuede is the premier high performance, multi use faux suede. It is durable, inherently stain resistant and versatile with a soft hand. Ultrasuede is appropriate for upholstery, wrapped panel and direct glue wall covering. KnollTextiles now offers a total of 93 Ultrasuede colors. We have 12 exclusive stocked colors, 6 of which are new this year including high energy lime and orange that beautifully capture the continuing neon trend.
Content: 49% polyester microfiber (30% plant-based), 31% polyester, 20% polyurethane
Width: 55”
Abrasion: 200,000 Wyzenbeek
Colors: 24 stocked colors 62 custom colors
Cost: $108.50/yard
Drapery
Bounce K2251
Inspired by a Dior Couture coat with organized dots in a grid, Bounce plays with the scale and rendering of the circle and grid motif on this double width sheer. Digital printing allows for subtle color shifts that create big impact. The 100% Trevira CS polyester Bounce is finished with a crushed effect adding texture and surface interest. Bounce may be paired with an opaque drapery like Bon Nuit. It is also stunning simply on its own.
Content: 100% Trevira CS polyester
Width: 122” width
Repeat: 122” h, 116” v
Colors: 6
Cost: $56/yard
Wrapped Panel
Tranquil W2267
An innovative 3 layer construction gives Tranquil wrapped panel fabric inherent sound absorbing qualities. Tranquil helps to lessen reverberation times when wrapped on a non-acoustic substrate. It behaves as acoustically neutral when paired with an acoustic panel and may add to the sound absorption. Tranquil has a heathered appearance and soft hand. Additonally it is tackable, making it ideal for shared creative spaces. Tranquil may be used on the wall or ceiling.
Content: 100% polyester
Width: 54”
Colors: 10
NRC: 0.15
Cost: $27/yard
Wrapped Panel/ Wallcovering
Pivot Stitch W2243
Pivot Stitch is KnollTextiles’ first embroidered wallcovering. With the appearance of natural wool, nonwoven Pivot makes the perfect backdrop for chic embroidered vertical stripes. Pivot Stitch is offered in serene neutrals and energetic saturated tones with interesting ground/ embroidery combinations. Pivot Stitch shares ground colors with Pivot and the two may be combined in an interior. It is approved for wrapped panel and direct glue application.
Content: 100% Polyester
Width: 63”
Colors: 10
Cost: $58/yard
Wallcovering
Galileo WC2297, Light Year WC2299, Milky Way WC2300
Galileo, Light Year and Milky Way represent a new product category for KnollTextiles of nonwoven environmental wallcovering. These 3 patterns were created with FSC certified wood pulp using highly sustainable manufacturing processes . Galileo has the look of an oversized textural canvas. Light Year mimics a stylized grass cloth while Milky Way is a double layer wallcovering. The nonwoven top layer is laser cut to reveal hints of metallic foil below. These subtle and stunning wallcoverings are available in a range of mineral tones and warm/cool neutrals.
Content: 70% wood pulp, 30% polyester
Width: 54”
Colors: 10 per pattern
Finish: Stain repellent finish
Cost Galileo : $21/yard
Cost Light Year: $21/ yard
Cost Milky Way: $42/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 – 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.