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Designtex
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Profiles
Susan Lyons Discusses the Future of Contract Interiors with Metropolis
Part of this year’s Metropolis Specify Hot List, the president of textile manufacturer Designtex has led the company on sustainability efforts including operating carbon neutral for 11 years.
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Products
Four New Textiles for High Performance and Sustainability
A new generation of fabrics is addressing sustainability considerations without sacrificing durability or a luxurious feel.
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Projects
RxART Transforms Hospital Interiors with Colorful Art Works
The nonprofit has recently collaborated with three blue-chip artists to offer pediatric patients and families escape into their imaginations.
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Profiles
Remembering Ralph Saltzman
The Designtex founder, who passed away this year, is remembered as a textile innovator, facilitator of collaborations, and mentor to young designers.
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Products
Are Antimicrobial Materials and Surfaces Really What We Think?
Various metals and chemical agents have long been touted for their antimicrobial properties, but the effectiveness and safety of the materials are far from certain.
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Products
How Textile Designers Can “Hack” Fabrication Technologies and Techniques
For this six-part series, Metropolis asked the textile industry's foremost experts what inspires them—here's what Susan Lyons, president of Designtex, told us.
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Viewpoints
How Evolving Workplace Needs Are Forging New Partnerships Among Furniture Brands
As workplace design increasingly takes cues from homes and hotels, contract companies are adapting by strategically pairing up with residential and lighting brands.
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Products
Susan Lyons Instigates New Thinking at Designtex
Susan Lyons brings both the keen sensibilities of a designer and an open and collaborative managerial style to her leadership role at Designtex.
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Products
17 Surfaces That Combine Aesthetics, Performance, and Smart Tech
The latest materials and finishes bring together great aesthetics, high performance, and smart technology.
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Projects
Woven Histories: Contemplating the Legacy of Boris Kroll
Five prominent textile designers reflect on their early training with the master craftsman and weaver, Boris Kroll.