Natural Fibres: Quality, innovation and new applications presented at Proposte 2026
Natural fibres were among the highlights of the latest edition of Proposte 2026, taking centre stage in the new collections presented by exhibiting companies.
Hemp, linen, cotton and wool, selected in the finest qualities, fully express their distinctive characteristics through the combination of traditional craftsmanship and innovative technologies. Authentic and versatile materials, able to combine aesthetics, performance and sustainability, are now finding their place in even the most advanced contract projects.
We invite you to discover some of the latest innovations presented by a selection of exhibitors.
Tessitura Enrico Sironi: research and artisan craftsmanship
Tessitura Enrico Sironi, a historic Italian textile company established in 1892, combines manufacturing tradition, research, and artisanal craftsmanship to create high-quality furnishing fabrics. Bregaglia is an upholstery fabric with a strong tactile presence, featuring a linen warp and a linen-wool intimate-blend weft. The result is a refined balance between the natural luminosity of linen and the warmth of wool, creating a rich, enveloping, and sophisticated surface, ideal for elegant and welcoming interiors.
Isle Mill: a tradition of fine craftsmanship
Isle Mill, a historic Scottish textile manufacturer, celebrates the beauty of nature with Cairngorm, a boiled-wool bouclé with a rich, tactile texture inspired by the landscapes of the Highlands. Woven from 100% Pure New Wool, it combines a tactile, richly structured bouclé surface with outstanding durability, making it equally suited to elegant residential interiors and demanding commercial environments..
Torri Lana 1885: innovation and textile research
With the new CANAPA collection, unveiled during Proposte, Torri Lana 1885 highlights the qualities of one of the world’s oldest fibres. Strength, durability, breathability, and comfort define the CANAPA Outdoor and CANAPA In-Out ranges, which reinterpret the tradition of botanical fibres in a contemporary way for both indoor and outdoor settings. Torri Lana 1885 received the INTERNI.PROPOSTE Award in the “Inspired by Nature” category for its Eidan fabric, developed for the Everyday Life project by Paul Smith + De Padova.
Audejas: quality, comfort and character
Lithuanian company Audėjas made its debut at Proposte this year with a textile collection that interprets natural fibres through quality materials, tactile surfaces, distinctive textures, and exceptional versatility. Among the new launches, the Amberley collection is made from 100% BCI cotton, supporting more responsible production practices. Designed for interiors with a strong personality, the collection features four refined and timeless designs, each available in a broad palette of natural shades.
Hield: the excellence of natural fibres
Hield, a historic British manufacturer of luxury textiles, celebrates the excellence of natural fibres with Super 90s Wool Cashmere, furnishing quality 1566L, inspired by refined wool-and-cashmere tailoring fabrics.
Containing 15% Italian cashmere, it offers a soft handle, a luxurious finish, and exceptional versatility for both drapery and upholstery. Presented at Proposte 2026, the collection reinterprets classic structures through a contemporary colour palette, expressing timeless elegance and British textile savoir-faire.
Nelen & Delbeke: sustainability and versatility of linen
Linen lies at the heart of the manufacturing tradition of Nelen & Delbeke, a Belgian family-owned company now in its fourth generation. The new collections showcase the transformation of this sustainable fibre through advanced dyeing techniques, artistic embroidery, and tactile finishes, creating sophisticated and versatile surfaces. From refined minimalism to layered luxury, linen reveals its full potential in contemporary interiors.
