What Is Kravet Fabric?

Kravet sells thousands of fabrics.

Kravet is a manufacturer of high-end fabrics for furniture, window treatments and other home goods, and they sell directly to interior designers nationwide.

History

Kravet sets trends in design.

Kravet, based in Bethpage, New York, has been in business for over 80 years. The company has a strong tradition of offering traditional, sumptuous fabrics to designers while still keeping up with and setting the latest in contemporary home decorating trends.

Significance

Colorful silk is just one Kravet offering.

The fabrics Kravet manufactures have numerous uses, from upholstering furniture, to making draperies and wall hangings, bed covers and tablecloths. The wide variety in fabrics from Kravet ensures that designers will be able to find the fabric most suitable for their uses, whether a sumptuous golden jacquard or an economical recycled polyester.

Types

Find couture fabrics for design.

Kravet produces fabrics in numerous categories, from the high-end Couture collection, containing luxurious chenilles and damasks, to the Window, Modern, Contract, Smart and Green designs. Kravet works with the most esteemed fabric designers in the business, including Calvin Klein Home, Windsor Smith and Barclay Butera.

Fun Fact

Inspired Designs is Kravet's first book.

The employees at Kravet operate a blog, Inspired.talk, located at http://kravet.typepad.com. They keep up with the latest design developments, and Kravet released its first coffee table book, "Inspired Designs," which showcase the work of 17 different designers who have made Kravet fabrics their own.

Location

Visit Kravet showrooms nationwide.

All Kravet fabrics are viewable and searchable online at www.kravet.com. Visit one of the company's showrooms across the United States and Canada to shop in person. Visit the Kravet website to find the one nearest you.

References

• Kravet.com

Resources

• Inspired Styles Book