Designtex, the leading designer and manufacturer of applied materials for the built environment, introduces Florette and Metroline, two expressive woven textiles that celebrate the structural beauty of weaving through layered color, intricate construction, and enduring performance. While distinct in character—one evoking Impressionist florals, the other graphic, architectural forms—both are designed to bring visual depth and lasting durability to workplace, hospitality, education, and other commercial environments.
“The visual impact of Florette and Metroline is immediate, but what makes them especially compelling is their performance,” says Eve Singer, Principal Designer, Designtex. “Both textiles are designed to withstand the demands of high-traffic spaces while bringing warmth, character, and dimension to an interior. Florette even extends that versatility outdoors.”
Florette brings an instant atmosphere to a space. Woven in a Belgian mill with a textile-making heritage dating back to the 1850s, it evokes the richness of an Impressionist landscape and the intricacy of a traditional tapestry. From a distance, Florette’s floral motif reads as an abstract wash of color; up close, the woven details emerge with remarkable depth. Constructed with five colors in both the warp and weft, the indoor-outdoor textile creates a layered, painterly effect while offering bleach-treatable performance for demanding commercial environments.
With its elegant and overlapping architectural forms, Metroline’s large-scale pattern translates graphic geometry into a lively woven textile. Contrast stitching layered over a heathered ground creates movement and dimension while maintaining a crisp, tailored appearance. The rhythmic composition adds energy without overwhelming a space, making Metroline well suited to environments that balance focus, collaboration, and hospitality. Available in seven colorways and bleach treatable, Metroline combines refined visual impact with the durability required for commercial interiors.
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