NEW YORK—Designtex, the leading designer and manufacturer of applied materials for the built environment, has released Duo and Silicone Levity. Dimensional, striated yarns and a versatile two-tone palette make Duo an effortless multitasker between panel and upholstery applications while bringing flexibility to a wide range of settings. Engineered for performance across demanding applications and designed for possibility, Silicone Levity expands Designtex’s growing number of silicone offerings, adding depth to the largest selection of performance-driven solid colors on the market.
Duo’s striated yarns create a subtle, dimensional effect that pairs core neutrals with unexpected color combinations in an expansive palette of 25 colorways for a versatile multi-use, two-color textile. Duo transitions seamlessly between panel and upholstery, delivering comfort with enduring performance across applications, making it an ideal multitasker.
“Duo celebrates the quiet power of contrast to create a dimensional two-tone story that feels soft yet resilient,” says Catherine Stowell, Vice President of Design, Designtex. “With unexpected color pairings, Duo is crafted to move effortlessly from panel to upholstery, delivering comfort, versatility, and enduring performance in every application.”
A Coated, PVC-free Alternative to Vinyl
Silicone Levity is a coated, PVC-free alternative to vinyl that is GREENGUARD Gold certified and REACH compliant. Foundational, colorful, and engineered to last, the 100 percent silicone upholstery delivers on performance while expanding Designtex’s robust silicone portfolio with 30 timeless colorways—adding to an offering of the most solid colors in the market. Designed to meet diverse needs, Silicone Levity provides application possibilities across a variety of spaces, without compromise.
“Silicone Levity creates a strong foundation—something colorful, confident, and engineered to endure. It expands what performance upholstery can be: versatile across every vertical, uncompromising in function, and elevated in form,” says Sara Balderi, Executive Design Director, Designtex.
Made from a synthetic polymer derived from quartz sand, this premium textile offers inherent, best-in-class performance without requiring a topical finish and is sustainably produced without the use of solvents or plasticizers.
Learn more about Duo and Silicone Levity at designtex.com.
