Crypton Fabric showcases HATS OFF event at HIGH POINT

Crypton Fabric showcased hands-on activities it ran with furniture manufacturers under the HATS OFF banner at the HIGH POINT market. The company summarized the program as "HATS OFF TO HIGH POINT" and thanked participants at the close of the market for creating, learning and spending time together, saying it looks forward to meeting again at the next market.

The panel addressed how performance fabrics have developed over time and how designers can use these fabrics in their clients' spaces.

The source does not provide any product feature, measurement or technical data for HATS OFF, the main title of the HIGH POINT post, or for HIGH POINT, where the event took place; the post focuses on contact between manufacturers and designers during the market rather than on a fabric launch.

Workshop and panel approach in upholstery

Upholstery fabrics are heavier-woven textiles used to cover furniture such as chairs, sofas, armchairs and headboards, compared with drapery fabrics. Usage intensity is the key selection factor: densely woven, wear-resistant fabrics suit frequently used seating areas, while more delicate surfaces may be chosen for decorative pieces. The pattern and texture of an upholstery fabric are assessed together with the form of the furniture; large patterns tend to look balanced on broad surfaces, while small patterns and solid colors work better on smaller parts. For this reason, direct work between a fabric producer and furniture workshops makes it possible to observe in person how the fabric behaves during cutting, sewing and covering.

The hands-on workshops allow fabric to be evaluated not only on sample cards but also in the production process. The panel aimed at designers provided information on how fabric selection affects a project.

In its own promotion, the company states that its upholstery fabrics repel stains, spilled liquids and odors. This is the company's general description and is not presented in the above event post as a feature tied to a specific product.

On its website, the company also says that celebrities have chosen its fabrics for reupholstery projects and furniture renewal, and that its fabrics come in countless color, texture and pattern options. The same page highlights performance, durability and sustainability attributes as well as luxury home applications, and cites custom banquette projects as examples.

Hands-on activities run with manufacturers at markets such as HIGH POINT can be read as part of the company's effort to make the relationship between fabric supplier and furniture maker more visible.

Looking at the sector as a whole, home textile exports reached 109.6 billion dollars in 2025. China held the first place with a 54.5 percent share, while Türkiye ranked sixth with 2.70 billion dollars. This picture shows that product promotion and manufacturer collaboration remain important in international markets.

This content was compiled with AI assistance from the cited source. (EU 2024/1689 Art. 50)