HBF Textiles Launches UP Collection by Kelly Harris Smith

“Living in the city, pattern is all around me,” explained Smith. “​I look up a lot. I’m an avid cloud watcher and architectural façade enthusiast, but I’m also looking down as I’m walking around, noticing brick patterns, seemingly unglamorous utility covers, and sewer grates. Witnessing the complete process – from photographing and sketching my inspiration, to seeing these designs translated by the mills to woven textiles – was truly special.”Smith used her experience as a trained architect to look at how pattern plays a role in modern interiors. The series showcases usable pattern scales and her signature, classic palette of fresh and vibrant hues. The collection encompasses five designs in a broad range of 41 colorways. Four of UP’s five designs are bleach-cleanable, and each textile features recycled fibers.

UP also boasts an intense commitment to sustainability: all the collection’s five designs feature post-consumer recycled polyester content in their construction. All of the textiles are woven in North America at employee- or family-owned mills, all serve a dual purpose for both upholstery and wrapped panel applications (meeting both flame code requirements), and all are third party certified SCS Indoor Advantage Gold.

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