HICKORY, N.C.—HBF Textiles introduces First Principles, a collection established on the central ideas that shape thoughtful design. Elements of balance, harmony & unity, scale & proportion, contrast, functionality, and rhythm are translated through six distinct patterns, giving designers the foundational basics to craft spaces with intention.
Rather than specifying how a textile should be used, First Principles celebrates the essential elements that let designers create cohesive interiors. From introducing movement and scale to creating continuity or commanding attention, each pattern fulfills a distinct role while contributing to a larger composition.
Featured Patterns
Artisan represents rhythm through its textured surface accented by a quiet depth. Subtle movement and a sketch-like repetitive pattern create a tactile quality that feels serene, considered, and intentional. Available in 13 colorways with names like Sketchbook and Spray Paint, Artisan proves that simplicity is never without purpose.
Bloc explores the power of contrast through its carefully considered color combinations. Deliberate arrangements of multiple hues introduce structure, create visual energy, and establish focal points. Bringing concrete definition to any interior, Bloc is a study in color’s potential.
Harmony is an elevated expression of balance, pairing 100 percent natural fiber with carefully curated shades. Available in eight softly layered, two-tone colorways, Harmony is a textile that feels refined without demanding attention.
Notable Grain brings unity to the collection through its elegant, tonal faux-leather grain. Now offered in seven new colorways, including Ginger Spice and Burgundy Wine, its high-performance coated surface provides subtle visual character while maintaining the versatility of a solid. Creating continuity within the larger collection, Notable Grain establishes a strong foundation that allows surrounding materials, colors, and patterns to coexist.
Picnic Plaid delivers familiarity and comfort as a longtime favorite. Now available in seven new colorways, its recognizable construction, performance-driven structure, and thoughtful scale create a sense of nostalgia. With names like Wicker Basket, Blueberry Cobbler, and Nightfall, Picnic Plaid carries the beloved residential comfort of its visual design into contemporary commercial interiors.
Still Life becomes the expressive element of the collection. Inspired by hand-painted artwork, its intentionally artistic quality commands attention, allowing designers to create focal points. Named after influential artists such as Claude, Henri, and Vincent, Still Life comes in seven colorways, introducing individuality into any space.
Together, the six patterns establish a foundation, create contrast, inspire movement, and define what strong visual moments should be. First Principles offers designers the tools to return to the fundamentals, creating interiors that are expressive, cohesive, and long-lasting.
Pattern Details
Artisan
- Colorways: Canvas, Yarn, Marker, Acrylic, Sketchbook, Clay, Oil Paste, Spray Paint, Wood, Watercolor, Ink, Graphite, Charcoal.
- Application: Upholstery.
- Content: 53 percent polyacrylic, 47 percent polyester.
- Made in Germany.
- Abrasion: 100,000 double rubs.
- Bleach Cleanable.
Bloc
- Colorways: Tone, Value, Tint, Hue, Shade.
- Application: Upholstery. Content: 100 percent polyester.
- Made in the United States.
- Abrasion: 80,000 double rubs.
- Bleach cleanable.
Harmony
- Colorways: Rise & Fall, Light & Shadow, Sun & Moon, Earth & Sky, Give & Take, Day & Night, Past & Future, Ebb & Flow.
- Application: Upholstery.
- Content: 100 Percent Wool
- Made in Italy
- Abrasion: 100,000 Double Rubs
Notable Grain
- New Colorways: Burgundy Wine, Blue Stone, Aegean Sea, Tropical Coral, Ginger Spice, Cold Brew, Black Olive.
- Application: Upholstery.
- Content: 100 percent polyurethane (polycarbonate) face.
- Made in Japan.
- Abrasion: 400,00 double rubs.
- Bleach Cleanable.
Picnic Plaid
- New Colorways: Blanket, Wicker Basket, Iced Tea, Backyard, Charcuterie, Blueberry Cobbler, Nightfall.
- Application: Upholstery, Wrapped Panels, Systems Panel.
- Content: 67 percent post-consumer recycled polyester, 33 percent polyester.
- Made in the United States.
- Abrasion: 100,00 double rubs.
- Bleach Cleanable.
Still Life
- Colorways: Henri, Mary, Claude, Vincent, Utagawa, Georgia, Maria.
- Application: Upholstery.
- Content: 42 percent polyester, 21 percent nylon, 19 percent acrylic, and 18 percent post- consumer polyester.
- Made in the United States.
- Abrasion: 70,000 double rubs.
- Bleach Cleanable.
