Chicago — Top 50 home textiles retailer Crate & Barrel yesterday outlined a combination of commitments and guiding values that prioritize the well-being of people and the planet.
Within its soft home assortment, the company has pledged that 60% of its textiles assortment will be made with certified preferred fibers by 2025. These will include organic, recycled and responsible materials. The home furnishings retailer will prioritize fibers the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and Textile Exchange certification standards to define preferred fibers from raw materials to final product.
Those standards apply to recycled fiber content, responsibility sourced down and ocean waste, among others.
Crate’s two other core goals for 2025 include 50% FSC-certified furniture and 100% Greenguard Gold certified Crate & Kids furniture. Together, the company’s goals focus on leading Crate & Barrel, CB2, Crate & Kids and Hudson Grace with corporate responsibility and responsible design at the forefront of everything from products and packaging to people and social wellness.
Increased transparency for tracking and reporting progress across these commitments will be implemented as well.
More broadly, the company laid out seven core values guiding its sustainability goals:
Crate & Barrel is pursuing climate neutrality and circularity as part of its responsible sourcing plan.
- Climate Neutrality: Setting climate targets and reducing carbon footprint, from factories and facilities to the customer’s doorstep.
- Sustainable Materials: Using more sustainably sourced materials in products, including FSC-certified wood, preferred fibers and recycled packaging.
- Ethical Supply Chain: Engaging and supporting suppliers in continuous social and environmental improvement.
- Circular Solutions: Exploring ways to replace single-use consumption with circular projects, operations and products.
- Empowered Employees: Empowering teams throughout the organization to shape innovative sustainability programs and put them into practice.
- Conscious Customers: Simplifying the customer experience to promote responsible shopping with clear labeling, third-party verification and sustainable products.
- Digital Responsibility: Improving privacy, security and data collection while using tech solutions, such as remote meetings, to reduce emissions.
“Our vision is to build a home with purpose in order to create happier and healthier communities for future generations. These goals represent our commitment to helping our people and the planet thrive while growing our business,” said Janet Hayes, CEO of Crate & Barrel Holdings. “This is just the beginning; we are on a journey driven by passion, transparency and accountability at every turn, to leave the world a better place than we found it.”
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]]>New York – Chilewich is headed to this month’s Shoppe Object show with new collections of woven table mats and floor mats.
Tambour placemats and floor mats were developed through an iterative process of combining multiple weaves into one design, revealing patterns within patterns and stripes within stripes. Balancing the horizontal and the vertical to create a versatile visual rhythm, Tambour debuts with two colors: ivy and pop.
Twist
Twist placemats and floor mats were inspired by the abstract illusions of Op Art and combine layered curves and softened zigzags with the depth of a woven textile. The larger-scaled design was developed by Chilewich’s master weaver, who began by cutting shapes out of paper to experiment with composition, overlay effects and negative space. It launches in two colorways: magnolia and ocean.
Chord
Chord placemats and floor mats marry geometric rigor with a quieter surface. The line was designed to offer foundational texture via a dobby weave that evokes the woven rush of tatami mats. It is offers in two colorways: oak and ocean.
In edition to its wove collections, Chilewich is introducing three new pressed collections.
Daisy
Daisy placemats take the form of a tightly clustered bouquet of daisies as viewed from above. The flexible openwork placemat acts as a decorative base for whatever is placed on top. It is available in three colorways: black, gilded and gunmetal.
Domino shag mats employ a variegated stripe in lines of varying widths to create an ombré effect that is heightened when viewed at a distance. The floor mats are stocked in four sizes and come in two colorways: black/white and oak.
Pop Stripe
Pop Stripe shag mats reimagines the rainbow by bringing together bold hues, dynamic lines and tufted texture.
Bands of color are softened by their interplay with white. The floor mats come in four sizes and one multi-hued colorway.
Shoppe Object takes place Aug. 14-16 at Pier 36 in New York
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]]>New York – Tick tock. It’s time to get moving on prep for New York Home Fashions Market.
New product introductions are eligible to receive coverage in HTT’s print and online coverage in advance of and during market week, which is taking place from Sept. 19-22.
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Submit your new product images and information by email to https://forms.pbmbrands.com/home-textiles-today/forms/NYMarket_Submissions_Fall_2022/
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Philadelphia – Anthropologie has partnered with House of Nomad on an exclusive new collection of from Panama called the Capsule Collection.
“Known as the crossroads of the world, we had the opportunity to travel to Panama to source for this latest collection,” said Kelley Lentini and Berkeley Minkorst, founders of the House of Nomad, a design studio in Charlotte, N.C. “A country layered with history and culture – it’s no wonder that we didn’t come back empty handed.”
The collection includes pillows, cloth wallpaper, dinner and cocktail napkins, a tablecloth and art pieces.
The duo began by searching for molas, a colorful, intricately woven textile that has been made for generations by the local Kuna community. The textiles can be used to illustrate memories, dreams or experiences and are made from multiple layers of colored fabric sewn together and cut to expose different layers and eventually the overall design.
Molas, a colorful, intricately woven textile that has been made for generations. can be shown as artwork to illustrate memories, dreams or experiences.
House of Nomad turned these pieces of clothing into art by framing them to put them on display. The collection includes 15 of these pieces that retail for $695 each and can be layered with other art on a console, paired with other molas on a gallery wall or used as a one-of-a-kind piece.
Each embera mask is handwoven from Chunga palm fibers and dyed with vegetable dyes from local sources.
Another local art practice involves making Embera Masks where the women of an indigenous community are known for their detailed beading work and weaving traditions. Each mask is handwoven from Chunga palm fibers and dyed with vegetable dyes from the local roots, berries and river silt.
Traditionally, they were used for shaman rituals, and each can take months to complete. The collection features 12 Embera masks that retail for $425 each including a zebra, lion, aardvark and toucan.
“We advise to either hang the masks on a wall in a grouping or put them on a stand on your shelf,” Lentini and Minkort said.
House of Nomad sources from more than 20 countries and works either in direct relationship or via partners that work directly with the artisans.
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New York – Now is the time to think about coverage for your New York Home Fashions Market introductions and highlighted product.
New introductions are eligible to receive coverage in HTT’s print and online coverage in advance and during market week, which is taking place from Sept. 19-22.
DEADLINE is Wednesday, Aug. 31.
To be included in our coverage, please send the following:
- A brief written summary of your newest product introductions launching at the markets along with LOCATION information about where they will be shown.
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- Your name and contact information (email and phone, please)
*Digital image requirements: Images should be at least 3-by-5 inches at 300 dpi (900-by-1,500 pixels), and preferably not larger than 8-by-10 inches (2,400-by- 3,000 pixels). We can ONLY accept images in the following formats: .JPG .TIFF .PSD and .EPS BUT we HIGHLY RECOMMEND sending your images in JPEG format, provided they conform to the specifications above. (This will reduce attachment sizes, making your email easier to send and receive.)
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]]>Logan, Utah – Malouf this week introduced a bundled set of sleep accessories designed for in-store and online promotions.
Launched during Las Vegas Market, the Weekender Essential Bedding Bundle includes two medium-firm shredded memory foam pillows, double-brushed microfiber sheets, and a liquid-proof jersey mattress protector.
“We’re always looking for ways to simplify the sales process for our retail partners, and that’s one of the things we’re achieving with this Weekender launch,” said Ashlee Willes, brand manager at Malouf. “When a customer purchases this bundle, they get all the sleep accessories they need in one convenient package that’s easy to ship and transport.”
Weekender is a sister brand of Malouf and focuses on value mattresses, bed frames, furniture and sleep accessories.
“Several of our retail partners have success with attaching accessory bundles to a mattress purchase,” said Jesse Gibbs, VP of national sales.
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This 3-piece comforter set from Macy’s Akwaaba Inns for Hotel Collection features a digitally printed lace-like pattern on Pima cotton.
New York – Hospitality entrepreneur Monique Greenwood, former Essence magazine editor-in-chief, is applying her eye for distinctive design to Macy’s Hotel Collection.
The retailer today announced the launch of a limited edition collection that reflects the sensibilities of Akwaaba Bed and Breakfast Inns, which are sited in architecturally-rich buildings in New Orleans, Cape May, N.J., Washington DC, Philadelphia, The Pocono Mountains and Brooklyn, N.Y.
The curated Akwaaba Inns for Hotel Collection includes bedding, pillows, throws, duvets, bath towels, robes, slippers and tabletop. Prices range from $22.99-$259.99, and the line is now on macys.com, Macy’s mobile app and at select Macy’s department stores nationwide.
Akwaaba Bed & Breakfast Inn’s printed kimono for the Macy’s Hotel collection is made from 100% Tencel with a Pima cotton hem.
“I’m overjoyed to offer style-conscious consumers everywhere the kind of sumptuous bed and bath items and elegant tabletop pieces that lead to unforgettable experiences, which is what we’re all about at Akwaaba Bed & Breakfast Inns,” said Greenwood, founder and CEO of Akwaaba Bed & Breakfast Inns. “This collaboration with Macy’s is the manifestation of a vision-board goal I’ve had for nearly eight years.”
Designs in the collection include geometric patterns and textures in natural fabrics and earthy hues that aim to deliver a “global meets modern luxe” vibe.
Tabletop in the new collection includes glassware, trays, coasters, appetizer plates and a tea pot.
Stephanie Muehlhausen, Macy’s senior fashion director for home, lauded Greenwood’s unique style in home décor.
“As part of our social purpose platform, Mission Every One, we are committed to partnering with diverse designers and using Macy’s platform to showcase their talents,” she added. “This latest collaboration will provide our customers with more modern choices to express their personal style at home.”
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]]>Minneapolis – Bedding brand Siscovers is launching a new line under a licensing agreement agreement with one of the world’s most respected institutions of historical preservation, the Smithsonian.
Over the past year, Siscovers creative director Shari Hammer has sifted through thousands of digital records from the institute’s libraries and archives to create the debut Smithsonian bedding collection, which launches this week at Las Vegas Market.
The Smithsonian Collection by Siscovers encompasses 24 curated bedding ensembles featuring an array of illustrations of blackbirds and hummingbirds, butterflies and botanicals.
Orchidelia is one of 24 bedding ensembles Siscovers has created under its license with the Smithsonian Institute.
“It was both overwhelming and exciting to look through all of this artwork and to see the potential in each one,” said Hammer.
In addition to shopping the collection, designers and retailers can create their own custom Smithsonian soft-home products. Siscovers’ showroom at the World Market Center is located at B880.
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The new Depths collection from Enkay Rugs offers handcrafted rugs in different shades of blue that are inspired by nature.
Atlanta – Rug manufacturer Enkay has launched a new collection of handcrafted rugs called Depths that includes 23 new rugs in vivid hues of blue that are inspired by nature’s beauty and bodies of water.
“From the sky to the sea and all the flowers in between, there’s an endless spectrum of blue hues on planet earth – and each carries an emotional charge and memory,” said Kate de Para, Enkay’s designer, “Our rugs are deeply inspired by nature, and we strive to bring the best parts of the outdoors to your interiors. Blue is a calming and grounding color, which will give your home the serene atmosphere you need for decompressing after a busy day.”
De Para said the rugs are crafted to evoke water’s movement and iridescence as it responds to and reflects its surroundings.
Enkay partners with artisans in India to create these rugs with a desire to bring a wider variety of colors and designs into the home. De Para added that the collection combines low maintenance with timeless design.
Ancient cultures in Egypt and China practiced chromotherapy, according to de Para. They believed that exposure to certain colors would promote healing and changes in health.
In addition to rugs, Enkay also produces pillows, poufs and throws. The company’s mission is to create beautiful lives for its employees, customers, and artisans while preserving the age-old craftsmanship of handmade rugs.
“Our production process provides true livelihood to thousands of artisans,” said Asha Chaudhary, Enkay’s founder and CEO. “Handwoven rugs are a long-cherished art we have brought to the global marketplace.”
The new Depths Collection is available through enkay.com.
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Union, N.J. – Bed Bath & Beyond has created a branded one-stop shop for dorms, apartments and small living spaces.
Running to just over 260 items, The Novogratz collection for Bed Bath & Beyond encompasses bedding, bath, rugs, furniture and home décor. The collection is offered online and in stores.
Prices start at $12.99 (a welcome mat) and top out at $659.99 (a futon sofa bed). The designs reflect The Novogratz’s colorful, modern sensibility.
“Our collection includes ‘dorm in a box’ – everything from bedding to lighting, rugs, bathroom and accessories – it’s that seamless,” said Cortney Novogratz, who along with husband and design partner Bob have seven children – two now in college.
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The Novogratz’s curated collection at Bed Bath & Beyond is designed to serve as a one-stop shop.
To promote their collaboration, The Novogratz and Bed Bath & Beyond are running a sweepstakes that will result in a VIP college makeover by the design duo this fall. Details will be revealed over the coming weeks on on Instagram and TikTok.
“The Novogratz new collection offers unique items that we know our customers will love, while helping them transform their small living spaces into bespoke expressions of their personal lifestyle,” said Mara Sirhal, EVP and chief merchandising officer at Bed Bath & Beyond.
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