Flame-Retardant Fabrics: Where Aesthetics Meets Performance
The 2026 edition of Proposte brought together at Villa Erba a wide selection of manufacturers of furnishing fabrics, all committed to seeking out high-quality materials and increasingly advanced solutions.
Alongside aesthetic appeal, growing attention is being paid to technical performance, with safety now a top priority for the furniture industry, particularly in contract projects.
We invite you to discover some of the new flame-retardant products presented by the exhibitors.
Cover Image: ©Valentina Sommariva. Installation at Ala Regina with Flame-Retardant Fabrics
Parà: The Flame-Retardant Evolution of Natural Fibres
Parà introduces new permanently flame-retardant versions of some of its most iconic cotton and linen collections. These include Caleido, a long-standing bestseller, and CrissCross, made from recycled pre-consumer spinning waste, both ideal for upholstery and upholstered headboards. The range is completed by the velvety feel of Alaska and the sheer textures of Isi and Ossi linen fabrics, designed for curtains and coverings. A vertically integrated Made in Italy production process that combines natural aesthetics, comfort and technical performance for the contract sector. Pictured: Caleido fabrics (headboard and orange cushion) and Ossi (curtain). Photo credits: Hermitage Hotel & Resort Forte dei Marmi.
Baumann Dekor: Embroidered Fabrics Become Flame-Retardant
Collection Corinna by Baumann Dekor is a first-of-its-kind range of 100% Inherently Flame-Retardant (IFR) embroideries, with both base fabric and embroidery yarns offering inherent fire resistance. Its 13 bold designs combine vibrant colour, rich texture and advanced embroidery techniques with compliance to international flame-retardancy standards, making it ideal for hospitality interiors and cruise applications where dramatic design meets demanding performance standards. Designed for lasting quality, Corinna brings together beauty, performance and sustainability. Pictured: Corinna collection, models: Delfin (curtain), Viking (cushions).
Hohmann: Textile Technology and Performance
A fifth-generation German family-owned company, Hohmann GmbH & Co. KG develops upholstery and curtain fabrics with an increasing focus on flame-retardant solutions made from FR polyester and Trevira CS. Among the new products presented at Proposte 2026 are 3224, a flame-retardant fabric with solar-reflective properties designed to help reduce heat build-up, and 3605, made from FR yarns and featuring a refined linen-like texture. Both are available in a width of 300 cm to meet the specific requirements of the contract sector.
Pozzi Arturo: soft bouclé textures with high-performance properties
Technical performance meets creativity with Mambo Quality by Pozzi Arturo Spa. Featuring a polyester bouclé weft combined with a polypropylene warp, this fabric line offers rich textures, exceptional softness and a wide range of colours and designs for both indoor and outdoor applications.With flame-retardant properties and IMO compliance, Mambo combines a soft, inviting feel with durability, easy maintenance and the technical performance required for applications across the contract, hospitality and marine sectors.
Lodetex: Textile Innovation and Sustainability for Contemporary Contract Design
As one of the leading companies in the curtain and interior decor fabrics sector, Lodetex invests in textile research for the contract segment, developing solutions that combine aesthetics, technical requirements, and sustainability to serve contemporary interior design projects. The new offerings include textured draperies with a natural look, available in various weaves that combine fire-retardant performance with a focus on sustainability through the use of recycled materials.
Trevira CS by Indorama Ventures: Pioneering Flame-Retardant Textiles
The special guest at Proposte 2026 was Trevira CS®, a brand of Indorama Ventures and the preferred choice for flame-retardant textiles worldwide. Since 1980, Trevira CS brings together comfort and safety in one innovative solution, developing and producing permanently flame-retardant polyester fibers and yarns—without relying on chemical finishes. Fabrics made from modified polyester can be granted the Trevira CS label only after passing brand testing, ensuring consistent quality and performance. Unlike conventional materials that depend on surface treatments, Trevira CS fabrics are inherently flame retardant, and these properties are firmly anchored in the fiber and cannot be washed off.
