Tift Merritt Textiles Collection 2017

Designers: Tift Merritt, Bernhardt Textiles, Lenoir, North Carolina, USA
Manufacturer: Bernhardt Textiles, Lenoir, North Carolina, USA

The Tift Merritt textile collection provides a wide variety of color, scale, and pattern, while maintaining the durability of contract-grade specifications. Each is unique stylistically, and the collection incorporates a wide range in scope from vibrant stripes to complementary solids, making the collection suitable for a variety of applications.

The patterns in the Tift Merritt collection meet all ACT requirements for contract upholstery – achieving over 64,000 to 100,000+ double rubs on Wyzenbeek abrasion tests qualifying their use in high traffic areas. Unique weave constructions and complex looming techniques use a variety of filaments including; natural fibers, recycled polyesters and man-made synthetics in combination with novelty yarns to create the multi-dimensional textures and patterns in the Tift Merritt Collection.

The collection consists of six designs in 51 colorways, ranging in scope from vibrant stripes to complementary solids. Pattern names Cadence, Forte, Reverb, Solo, Swing and Verse are derived from a variety of musical influences.

Cadence - Defined musically as the rhythmic sequencing of sounds, Cadence follows the same description in textile form for this densely woven hombre chenille. Inspired by an antique ribbon from Paris with a variety of ascending and descending stripes, Cadence is available in four multi-colored options.

Forte - The prominent dimensional quality of Forte mimics the structure of grosgrain ribbon. Offered in eight solid textures, Forte is constructed of a unique, multi-color boucle novelty yarn.

Reverb - Reimagining the vibrations of acoustical frequency in the form of a visual color gradient, Reverb reflects the texture and shadowing of layered leather strips. Available in seven colorways, Reverb is woven from an intricate structure of soft denier yarn, accentuated with a defining stitch.

Solo - Colorful enough to stand alone, Solo is a solid texture offered in a wide range of sixteen hues, which complement the overall collection. Constructed of a hefty single-ply acrylic yarn, Solo is a non-directional textile effective for any upholstery application.

Swing - Inspired by the close interaction between musicians, Swing is a bold multi-color stripe with a contrasting underlay of organic texture. Available in ten options ranging from bright to neutral, Swing is woven from an intricate mix of specialty yarns.

Verse - Similar to the words and phrases joined together to develop a verse in poetry or song – a variety of vintage ribbons in multiple sizes, colors and thicknesses were used in the design of Verse. Many different yarn types were woven onto a recycled nylon background to create interesting textures within the stripes of the six colorways.