Relate is a sophisticated twill weave upholstery textile designed by Patricia Urquiola made from Trevira CS, which has a soft hand resembling natural fibres.
A faux-uni, Relate looks monochromatic at first glance but, under closer inspection, reveals a dense diagonal weave that unites two different unicoloured yarns which seemingly melt together. The textile’s compact twill-woven construction subtly references the world of fashion and captures a sense of movement.
Patricia Urquiola: “I wanted to play with colours and rethink the concept of melange. Together with Kvadrat, we chose to pair hues that are very close in the colour scale to give much more volume to the texture, which results in a monochromatic effect.”
Kvadrat
Australia
Kvadrat, founded in Denmark in 1968, is a globally respected textile design company rooted in Scandinavian design tradition. They produce high-performance textiles, rugs, curtain fabrics, acoustic panels, and other related products for both commercial and residential interiors.
What Makes Kvadrat Exceptional
• Collaborative Design Approach
Kvadrat consistently engages with world-leading talents—including Raf Simons, Patricia Urquiola, Peter Saville, Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, Thomas Demand, and Olafur Eliasson—to push the boundaries of textile aesthetics, technology, and functionality.
• Sustainable Production & Longevity
With ownership of weaving mills in England, Norway, and the Netherlands, Kvadrat maintains strong control over environmental impact and quality. Most of their products carry a 10-year warranty, many meet ISO 14001 standards, and numerous ranges have EU Ecolabel certification. Kvadrat is deeply committed to circularity—evident through products like “Ame” (recycled polyester textile) and “Diade” (made entirely from ocean-bound plastic waste).
• Diverse & High-Capacity Product Range
Kvadrat’s catalog includes upholstery and curtain textiles, rugs, acoustic panels, and textile-based accessories. Their offerings cover more than 150 designs and over 2,200 colorways—and they even provide bespoke options for tailored projects.
• Architectural & Cultural Integration
Kvadrat’s textiles have adorned landmark modern architecture such as The Reichstag (Berlin), The Gherkin (London), MoMA (New York), Walt Disney Concert Hall (Los Angeles), Guggenheim Bilbao, and the Oslo Opera House.
• Kvadrat Acoustics & Innovation Platforms
Kvadrat's innovations span beyond textiles into acoustic solutions and thought leadership. For example, new launches like their acoustic ceiling system “Waves” showcase their technical prowess and response to architectural needs
Kvadrat is a visionary textile house that balances design excellence, sustainability, and technical rigor—making them a favorite among architects, designers, and specifiers worldwide.
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