Kvadrat
Steelcut Trio fabric
Steelcut Trio is a hardwearing woollen upholstery textile with the same construction as Steelcut. Originally designed by Frans Dijkmeijer, it comes in updated colour-ways crafted by Giulio Ridolfo.
The three-dimensional surface of Steelcut Trio resembles small pyramids or steel points. Despite the complexity of the textile’s innovative weave, it has a simple, precise expression. Steelcut Trio is yarn-dyed and made from 3 differently coloured yarns.
Kvadrat was established in Denmark in 1968 and has deep roots in Scandinavia’s world-famous design tradition. A leader in design innovation, Kvadrat produces high-performance, design textiles, rugs, window covering and acoustic solutions for both commercial and residential interiors.
Their products reflect their commitment to colour, quality, simplicity and innovation. Kvadrat consistently pushes the aesthetic, technological and functional properties of textiles. In doing so, they collaborate with leading designers, architects and artists including: Patricia Urquiola, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Margrethe Odgaard, Alfredo Häberli, Doshi Levien, Giulio Ridolfo, Peter Saville, Pipilotti Rist, Thomas Demand and Olafur Eliasson.
For all of their brands, Kvadrat strives to develop products of high quality that enrich people's lives. They are pioneers, always in motion and open-minded towards design and cooperation. their approach to product development is defined by collaboration, curiosity, knowledge sharing, responsibility and consideration for the environment.
Their close collaboration with the world's finest artists, designers, architects and our manufacturing partners, enables them to push the boundaries of textile design and innovation. Kvadrat continuously explores new ideas for the usage of materials and techniques in design and manufacturing.
They treasure colour as highly as they value collaboration. Reflecting this, they continuously refresh their approach to colour design, always striving to lead the way in this field.
Kvadrat has a heavy care for sustainability and is constantly going above and beyond to increase their efforts, especially equal opportunity. They are committed to the United Nations Sustainability Development Goal 5, Gender Equality. They want to foster a diverse and inclusive working environment. A diversity of ideas drives creativity and innovation in all areas of our business. By providing equal opportunities for all of their employees, Kvadrat strives to support their development so they can reach their full potential.
Their success relies on the unique strengths, experiences and interests of their team. Kvadrat wants to ensure that they create an environment at Kvadrat where diversity is cherished and can flourish. Their diversity quotas and the elimination of structural biases will promote long-term cultural change and ensure they don't take diversity and equality for granted.