by Shane Henson — January 30, 2013—Carnegie, a textile and wall covering manufacturer, has introduced two new textiles collections: the Lines & Shapes family of whimsical upholstery fabrics and the New Privacy line of privacy fabrics for healthcare applications.
The new Lines & Shapes collection is a compilation of fabrics designed by Laura Guido-Clark in conjunction with the Carnegie Design Studio. Harkening back to a time when “gaming” meant rolling up your sleeves and physically interacting, Lines & Shapes gets to the heart and magic of childhood, says Carnegie. Mixing whimsy with logic, the surprising color combinations and unexpected design twists create a modern feel with a twinge of nostalgia, connecting with memories of simpler, younger days. Lines & Shapes includes seven patterns in a multitude of colors and has something for every environment.
The aptly named New Privacy collection is a line of privacy fabrics designed to bring color and comfort to patient rooms inside healthcare, long-term care and wellness facilities. Designed to replace drab curtains that offer privacy but do little to brighten rooms or make them more inviting, the sophisticated collection includes four patterns for facilities managers to choose from: Cadence, Adagio, Cypress and Minuet.
Cadence was created to set the tempo for innovation in healthcare privacy. A new weaving technique allows for bright clean opaque whites and pops of clean color, never before seen in a reversible woven fabric, says Carnegie. Rhythmic lines create poetic movement throughout the cloth, and bold blocks of color evoke a variety of moods ranging from calm and soothing to bright and cheerful.
Adagio, “a musical term indicating music that is played slowly or meanders,” describes the movement of this modern plaid, explains Carnegie. Subtle striations meander in and out, softening the links and creating a serene ambiance. The underlying linear structure grounds the fabric, giving it a strong sense of balance and security, says the company.
Featuring a calming, neutral palette, Cypress is a very versatile, traditional pattern that works well in contemporary spaces, says Carnegie.
Minuet features a large-scale leaf motif that dances slowly and gracefully across the surface of this textile. The subtle hand-drawn outline adds a layered effect that gives the fabric a soothing rhythm.
