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Bernhardt Textiles Introduces the Common Thread Collection

Furniture World News Desk on 1/16/2025


Bernhardt Textiles has announced the launch of the Common Thread Collection, a new range of fabrics that combines vibrant colors, geometric patterns, and diverse textures. Anchored by a cohesive diagonal design motif, the collection includes four distinct fabrics that integrate performance, sustainability, and functional design.

The Common Thread Collection features a dynamic palette ranging from earthy greens to bold reds, with applications suitable for upholstery and vertical surfaces. The collection includes two performance fabrics and two sustainable fabrics, offering both aesthetic and practical benefits.

Introducing the Fabrics

  • Dotted: A sustainable fabric featuring a two-colored small dot mélange with a textured look. Made from 100% recyclable New Zealand wool, Dotted is naturally stain-resistant, biodegradable, and meets environmental standards, including SCS Indoor Advantage™ Gold and OEKO-TEX® certifications. Available in nine colorways. Price: $72/yard.

  • Knot: A modern solid fabric with a palette of 17 fashion-inspired colors. Crafted from 83% recycled polyester, Knot has a luxurious hand feel and subtle sheen, balancing sustainability with style. Price: $47/yard.

  • Prism: A high-performance textile with a three-dimensional textured Jacquard weave. Prism is durable, bleach-cleanable, and available in 12 colorways, including blues and greens. Made from 100% polyester, it combines the look of natural fibers with the practicality of performance fabric. Price: $80/yard.

  • Rhombus: Highlighted by hand-drawn diagonal lines, Rhombus is a performance fabric offered at an accessible price point. Constructed from acrylic, nylon, and polyester, it is bleach-cleanable and available in 13 versatile hues. Price: $45/yard.

Sustainability Commitment

The sustainable fabrics in the Common Thread Collection incorporate renewable materials, recycled content, and are free from harmful chemicals. Designed to reduce environmental impact, the collection reflects Bernhardt Textiles’ commitment to eco-friendly practices while delivering quality and functionality.

The Common Thread Collection represents Bernhardt Textiles’ dedication to merging innovative design with sustainability, offering textiles that are both enduring and environmentally conscious.

 

 

ABOUT BERNHARDT DESIGN
 Bernhardt Design was founded in 1980 by the 130-year-old Bernhardt Furniture Company and continues to be a leader and innovator in furniture design and production. During the past 30 years, President Jerry Helling has assembled an extraordinary creative team that has positioned Bernhardt Design as one of the leading international design companies with a roster of talent that includes Ross Lovegrove (London), Arik Levy (Paris), Jaime Hayon (Valencia), Luca Nichetto (Venice), Ini Archibong (Neuchâtel), Patrick Jouin (Paris), Fabien Baron (New York), Monica Förster (Stockholm), CuldeSac (Valencia), Claudio Bellini (Milan), Chrissa Amuah (London), Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance (Paris), Raleigh Denim (Raleigh), Farg & Blanche (Stockholm), Charles Pollock (New York), Claudia and Harry Washington (San Salvador), Anabela Chan (London), Océane Delain (Paris), Joe Gebbia (San Francisco), Cory Grosser (Pasadena), and Terry Crews (Los Angeles).

Setting a precedent for leadership within the corporate community, Bernhardt Design founded and annually sponsors an interdisciplinary course with the world-renowned Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, challenging students to create world-class designs for mass production. The company also sponsors the ICFF Studio, a scholarship program that provides emerging design talent exposure to manufacturers, retailers, and media from around the world.

American Design Honors, an annual award to recognize the most noteworthy American designers, was established by Bernhardt Design in 2010. Internationally, Bernhardt Design supports young designers through its sponsorship of the annual Contempo program conceived to advance the design profession in El Salvador, and America Made Me, a program to promote new brands and young American design talent abroad.

As a founding member of Be Original, Bernhardt Design is committed to the importance of preserving original design through education and informational programming.