Going with the flow

Wilson Fabrics

Peta Fitzgibbon, General Manager of Wilson Fabrics, tells WFA the company’s wide width blockout drapery and sheer collections, Ayers, Palm Cove and Whitsundays have been designed as co-ordinate with its existing blind fabrics Uluru and Daintree. The Whitsundays sheer has been developed with the Colour Flow concept that ties all Wilson collections together, “giving our customers the only Australian Made one-stop-shop complete window solution.” 

“Being an Australian Made Licensee represents trust, quality and reliability and supports local jobs, all values we take very seriously and align with everything we stand for,” she says. “It also comes with the responsibility to meet higher standards to ensure we remain competitive on value, rather than price. We are very proud to be able to use this logo and it’s a great way to differentiate our products and highlight the value of being Australian Made.

“Ayers and Palm Cove are manufactured locally at our Mill in Wangaratta to the highest quality standards to achieve our customers’ expectations and carry our core features and benefits; Wide Width Continuous, Pitch Black Blockout Coating, Fade Resistant, UPF50+, FR AS1530.3, 5-year Warranty and Greenguard Accredited. 

“Whitsundays Sheer is also manufactured locally at our Mill in Wangaratta and is the only Australian Made Sheer available in the market, this Sheer is key to our range as it’s been specially developed with co-ordinating colours that work back with our entire collection of Blockout Drapery, Blockout Blinds and Translucent Blinds.” 

Ricky Richards

Ricky Richards is promoting the benefits of its outdoor fabric Albis, positioned as a luxurious solution for exterior projects.  

“Designed and manufactured by Citel, a heritage textile company in Spain, the Albis collection is both high performing and space enhancing.

“To ensure longevity in the Australian landscape, Albis is crafted from 100% solution dyed acrylic, resulting in superior UV fastness. With functionality in mind, Albis has been treated for water repellency, rot, and mildew resistance. The open sheer design allows filtered light to pass through, while maintaining a level of privacy -setting this elegant outdoor curtain fabric apart from it’s in market counterparts. 

“Supported by a five year warranty, Albis is available in five colours and 300 cm wide rolls, ensuring a seamless finish for larger scale projects. Users who enjoy contrast can select two colours and combine them to create a contrasting hem. This finish minimises the appearance of dust and grime on curtain edges while ensuring an impactful feature.” 

Silent Gliss

Silent Gliss from Blinds by Peter Meyer has recently launched a new line of fabric, suitable for curtains and roller blinds, called Colorama 2. 

“Known for its versatility and sophistication, this light filtering fabric has become a very popular choice among customers,” Managing Director Simon Meyer tells WFA. 

“Its wide width of 3.4m, the widest on the Australian market, makes Colorama 2 truly remarkable, as it boasts both a beautiful texture and a uniform, stable weave. As a result, it is an excellent choice for those seeking a high-quality, wide fabric for curtains or blinds. In fact, Colorama 2 has been the most successful fabric for Silent Gliss over the past 20 years. 

“We also offer all of their technical fabrics on indent, providing even more options for customers. All of the fabrics in the Silent Gliss collection are flame-retardant and have been thoroughly tested on their systems to ensure consistent hanging behaviour. With such a wide range of options, customers are sure to find the perfect fabric to meet their needs.

“Colorama 2 Multicolour features a multicoloured woven fabric to add depth and texture to the Colorama collection. The versatile Trevira CS fabric comes in a range of neutral colours, making it an ideal choice for modern interior design.  With the same appearance on both sides, it also works really well as a room divider. The Colorama 2 textile is dyed before weaving, resulting in vibrant colours and a long-lasting finish.

“The Colorama 2 Eco fabric line is a more environmentally friendly version of the popular Colorama 2. Sustainability and environmental friendliness are the hallmarks of this eco-friendly sheer fabric made of 100% pre-consumer recycled polyester using ColoramaTrevira CS eco yarn. As a result, it is a good choice for architects and designers who are concerned about their carbon footprint and are committed to the ‘Road to Zero’ program. With a range of three neutral colours, it complements modern interiors well.

“The Colorama 2 Bioactive curtain fabric has been used extensively in healthcare settings, such as hospitals and clinics, due to its bioactive finish that helps to reduce the spread of bacteria, viruses, and odours. Consequently, it is ideal for use in patient rooms, examination rooms, and other areas where hygiene is of utmost importance. 

“With the rise of viruses such as Covid-19, Colorama 2 Bioactive has also become popular in other commercial and residential projects. In addition to its practical benefits, the Colorama 2 Bioactive fabric is also available in a wide range of colours, which can help to create a pleasant and calming environment for all.

“The trend towards open-plan living spaces with hard surfaces like stone or wooden floors and kitchen units has led to a growing demand for fabrics that offer exceptional acoustic properties. With higher ceilings and larger areas of glass, sound tends to bounce around a room more easily. 

“To address this issue, Silent Gliss has released Colorama Acoustic and Colorama Multicolour Acoustic, both excellent fabric options that provide superior acoustic performance by absorbing sound. These fabrics are available in a wide width of up to 325 cm and come in a range of colours, making them a versatile choice that can complement any modern interior design scheme or style.

Alpha

“Alpha prides itself on continuously looking for ways to better serve our customers and offer a full range of solutions, Matt Davey – General Manager, tells WFA, adding that as a result, at the beginning of 2021, Alpha Fabrics was born.

“Through an exclusive partnership with one of the largest textile mills in the world, Alpha has brought to the table one of the best ranges and highest quality fabrics in the industry. All Alpha Fabrics are engineered through German technology and machinery which has given enormous confidence to the market knowing they have the highest quality fabrics in the world offered at competitive prices.

“Standing as a core focus Alpha continues to demonstrate a passion for innovation and consumer focus. This has been shown through their easy online ordering platform which has been a contributing factor to Alpha’s sensational consumer experience. Through the platform, customers have complete access to a full range of 14 different fabrics, from external XT1 Fibreglass and PVC 

“Screen to external XT2 Polyester and PVC construction. Alpha continues to excite the market offering five internal jacquard block-out and light filtering ranges, as well as a full internal sunscreen range and two plain block-out and light filtering ranges. Alpha Fabrics’ 7-year warranty, Full Roll and Cut Length Service, competitive prices, and same-day dispatch are also contributing factors to their success.

“Alpha has a strong focus on continuing to work with other major fabric suppliers to offer its own branded products, large quantity purchases, including new textures and designs. We believe every competitor or manufacturer in the industry is a potential partner and we believe in assisting the industry’s growth.

Davey adds that the company’s new 10,000 square metre warehouse, currently in the planning stages will enable it to increase its stock holding and its level sof service.