WEDNESDAY AUGUST 2, 2023

We have discontinued PW89e Everest from our Tailored-to-Size Papyrusweave Collection. Effective immediately, this weave is no longer available. Please remove and recycle this memo from your designer sample kit and/or library. As an alternative weave, consider PW94w Cotton, PW10w Pearl Silk, or PW158-03 Blanched.

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DISCONTINUED: PW89e Himalaya – Everest

MONDAY JULY 3, 2023

Sano is an aquatic, flowering plant native to the wetlands of southern Asia. To harvest it, workers paddle small boats into marshes and rice paddies, where it grows up to six feet tall and has roots that extend deep into the water. They wash the long stalks, trim the ends, and lay it out to dry for several days. Later, they remove the bark from the soft, woody stem to reveal its milky-white, spongy interior, which is cut into layers and transformed by skilled craftsmen into textiles and objects of art and utility.

Eco-friendly, durable, and renewable, sano wallcovering is crafted entirely by hand and features the look and feel of cork. Hartmann&Forbes has introduced sano to its collections with the new Aleutian wallcovering series. 

Discover Aleutian Natural Wallcovering

THURSDAY JUNE 15, 2023

In the green state of Oregon, known for its commitment to sustainability, we are so proud to be named one of the top green companies. Recognized for the 11th consecutive year and in the Top 10 for the third year as one of Oregon Business Magazine’s “100 Best Green Workplaces” we have also earned a spot in the Hall of Fame. Passionately committed to leading the revolution in sustainable design, it’s with thoughtful consideration that we continually seek ways to minimize our impact throughout our harvesting, weaving, and finishing processes, as well as continuing to drive change within our industry.

Each Hartmann&Forbes handwoven product begins as a seed. Plants are cared for in well-managed ecosystems until harvested. Careful examination of fibers, and weaving near the source, ensures authentic craftsmanship, leaving a smaller environmental footprint. 

We would like to extend our congratulations to all the companies in Oregon who have achieved this remarkable recognition. Together, we are making significant strides toward a more sustainable future.

LEARN MORE ABOUT H&F SUSTAINABILITY

MONDAY MAY 22, 2023

Continuing to draw on nature’s gifts with mastery, imagination, and the utmost respect, the H&F Studio design team has introduced 30 new arrivals for Spring/Summer 2023.

Gaining insight from the past to carry tradition forward, the Grassweave Origins Collection of classic evenly-spaced warp designs, handwoven to size of exotic fibers, delivers beautiful light-play as sun rays gently filter through the open grass weaves. We are delighted to add two new designs, Heirloom and Genesis, to this quintessential collection this spring. 

The Studio Concepts Collection was founded by artistic curiosity and aimed at presenting a grouping of individual, limited-edition designs of exotic fibers that, over time, may evolve and reside inside a broader collection. This season we added two new designs to this collection – Creel and Plait. Both are woven on our jacquard handloom incorporating a complex layering of textural materials yielding rich, organic beauty.

The Bargello series, offered in four colorways, is a new introduction to our Ertheweave® Collection of relaxed and earthy linens. An exquisite collection that masterfully blends artistry, luxury, and style with environmental sensitivity. Woven of natural flax fibers in historic weaving workshops, bearing the Masters of Linen mark, authenticating excellence and 100% European traceability at each stage of processing.

Additionally, we’ve added new designs in warm natural hues to our Woven-to-Size Grassweave Windowcovering and Natural Wallcovering Collections.

Explore all new arrivals for Spring 2023

TUESDAY MAY 9, 2023

Not sure which method of operation is best for the Roman or Roller shade you’re specifying? Our new calculators will help simplify the specifying process by validating your selections.

Have more questions or need additional assistance? Our showroom representatives have been professionally trained to help you with specifying, quoting, and general ordering assistance. To find a showroom near you, visit our showroom listings. Hartmann&Forbes’ Customer Relations Team is also available 7am-5pm at 888.582.8780 to quote projects or provide additional assistance.

Hartmann&Forbes’ Automation Project Management (APM) program has in-house automation specialists to work with designers and integrators to configure and specify automated shading systems. Schedule a consultation.

MONDAY MAY 8, 2023

Since the Fall of 2021, with the launch of the Max Humphrey Collection by Hartmann&Forbes, we’ve been experimenting with unique patterns on our jacquard handloom. Jacquard is a classic weaving technique in which pattern and color are woven directly into the textile with a visible reverse pattern. We loved the graphic and creative designs we could create using this technique, and thus the Woven-to-Size Grassweave Motifs Collection was born. 

A visual representation of the concept of motifs, this collection deploys repeating decorative patterns to artfully express emotions and ideas. These intricate designs are handwoven using natural fibers on a jacquard loom for rich color and texture and a calming, rhythmic effect. For Spring/Summer 2023, we’re introducing two series to the Motifs Collection, Canework and Pinisi, each offered in four colorways. Look for more designs in the seasons to come!

Explore Grassweave Motifs
Explore All New Arrivals for Spring 2023

WEDNESDAY APRIL 26, 2023

LE6203 Cottonseed, LE6209 Flaxseed, LE6215 Grainseed, and LE6236 Linseed from the GENESIS series are no longer available as a Roller Style shade but continue to make a beautiful Roman Style shade or Top Treatment.

Please cross off or whiteout “roller” on the back of your current memos and note it on your 2023 Spring Update Addendum.

Please direct any questions you might have regarding this update to your Regional Sales Manager or Customer Relations at 888.582.8780.

MONDAY APRIL 17, 2023

Made from the flowering stalks of the Chinese nettle plant, ramie has been used in fabric production for more than 6,000 years. One of the strongest natural fibers – six times as strong as cotton – it is light, lustrous, and naturally breathable, giving it growing appeal in the fashion and interior design industries as a sustainable alternative to synthetics.

Eco-friendly ramie requires no pesticides or herbicides to grow and is naturally resistant to mold, mildew, and bacteria. It’s harvested several times a year when the plant begins to flower – a sign it’s reached maximum fiber content. The long stems are cut and the cortex is separated from the plant then scraped of remaining bark. The residual material is washed and dried and adhesive resins are removed to extract the spinnable fiber. 

The result? A refined, durable textile that figures prominently in many Hartmann&Forbes collections. 

EXPLORE ALL RAMIE WINDOWCOVERINGS
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR NATURAL FIBERS

MONDAY APRIL 3, 2023

Introducing New Designs from J. Randall PowersIntroducing New Designs from J. Randall Powers

Celebrated for his classic, yet cosmopolitan style, the J. Randall Powers Collection reveals the artisanal quality of Hartmann&Forbes’ handwoven textiles combined with Powers’ penchant for tailored patterns with panache.

For his Spring23 update, J. Randall Powers drew inspiration from his collection of Native American baskets to create MORGAN, a gravure-printed wallcovering. Marked by a refined zigzag pattern, the wallcovering delivers visual dimension with a touch of playful flair. WINDSOR, his new Woven-to-Size Grassweave windowcovering series, is the perfect coordinating match. Inspired by corded French textiles and detailed with yarns that are individually hand-twisted into pencil lines, their two-tone palette and horizontal relief offer a fresh take on a traditional stripe. Both new designs offered in Cognac, Taupe, and Slate.

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VIEW ALL NEW ARRIVALS FOR SPRING 2023

TUESDAY MARCH 7, 2023

Founder of the award-winning design firm, Erinn V. Design Group, and ERINN V. furniture brand, as well as the visionary behind StyleRow, Erinn Valencich’s signature look is synonymous with the classic California lifestyle. Based in Santa Barbara, her designs are distinguished by impeccable craftsmanship and luxe livability, creating dynamic spaces with a sense of drama. Erinn’s wide-ranging work has been featured in such publications as Architectural Digest and ELLE DÉCOR and includes projects from coast to coast. Her collection by Hartmann&Forbes was inspired by the play of light through an open weave in the window and the natural textures and colors of the California Coast.

“The goal was to design a very usable and liveable neutral assortment of windowcoverings that would fit well in a modern home to warm it up or in a traditional home to modernize it. Hartmann&Forbes’ natural handwoven fibers provide organic beauty and texture that brings an extra element to the design, making it so special and luxurious”. ~Erinn V.

The Erinn V. Collection by Hartmann&Forbes features three Woven-to-Size Grassweave Windowcovering designs in multiple colorways.

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VIEW ALL NEW ARRIVALS FOR SPRING 2023

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