Japanese-crafted and New York-based, Ultrafabrics’ Promessa collection has long been the go-to performance textile for specifiers who need a durable fabric solution for commercial interiors, furniture or healthcare applications. Confidently named for the Italian word ‘promise’, the 25-year legacy fabric collection by Ultrafabrics is the touchstone of the brand.
Nicole Meier, Director of Branding at Ultrafabrics, says: “Promessa embodies the Ultrafabrics offering perfectly: unrivalled haptics, performance, and beauty. In the same breath we never rest on our laurels and continue to innovate. We are proud to add new colors, a new recycled backcloth and, as a response to feedback in the healthcare market, we have removed anti-microbial additives. Whether it’s clinical settings and airports, to restaurants and higher education, Promessa always exceeds expectation.”
New Colors for 2024 and beyond
Promessa ventures beyond the designs of today with a refreshed color palette of captivating green hues, soft reds, and warmer neutrals that elevate its leather like, soft pebble texture. The Ultrafabrics’ team of color experts scanned the horizon for inspiration and trends and added these newest shades to reflect the importance of biophilic design and desire for comforting tones.
Desert Taupe – Warm, comforting Buttered Toffee – Subtle, classic Galaxy Fog – Cool, transformative Old Lime – Versatile, unassuming Olive Moss- Fresh, energising Lake Blue – Calm, crisp
Fireclay – Organic, earthy Rumba Red – Rich, alluring Aqua Spring – Clean, refreshing
Recycled backcloth and safer chemistry
Supporting Ultrafabrics’ material innovation goal to incorporate a minimum of 50% rapidly renewable and/or recycled materials in its portfolio by 2025, Promessa now incorporates recycled polyester and responsibly sourced viscose in the backcloth for all colors, both new and existing. Each yard of Promessa now has 8.3 recycled plastic bottles incorporated into the backcloth.
Beyond innovation, the brand has taken a significant stride towards better material health and safer chemistry by eliminating antimicrobial additives from the collection. This step, while offering various advantages, does not compromise performance and expands Promessa's suitability, particularly in projects where antimicrobial technology is not permitted.
Additional sustainability features of Promessa:
- PFAS-free
- Free of FR, PVC, plasticizer phthalates, and formaldehyde
- Low VOCs promote healthier indoor air quality
- SCS Indoor Advantage Gold certified
- REACH Compliant
Uncompromising Performance:
- Exceptional durability – industry-leading 16 weeks hydrolysis results
- Engineered for upholstery in active, high traffic spaces
- 400,000 double rubs (Wyzenbeek), 180,000 rubs (Martindale)
- Ease of cleaning including 1:5 bleach/water solution
Meier adds, “ In many ways Promessa is the ultimate definition of a performance textile and what we do here at Ultrafabrics. As much as Promessa is an achievement and a trusted product for our specifiers, it’s a promise that we are always innovating and looking to the future.”
About Ultrafabrics
Ultrafabrics creates materials for tomorrow by uniting Japanese craftsmanship and purposeful innovation. Based in state-of-the-art engineering, Ultrafabrics design intelligent, high-tech materials that combine high-performing functionality and comfort in an array of design styles that speak to the senses. Focused on unlimited creativity, lasting durability and greener solutions, Ultrafabrics is always innovating and evolving — with people and planet in mind.
This next generation of performance fabrics has been trusted by the most prestigious global brands across industries, including Virgin Galactic, MillerKnoll, Jaguar Land Rover and Fitbit. For more information, visit www.ultrafabricsinc.com.