Quilted bedspread illustrates fabric’s versatility

Press, 8 September 1989, Page 11

Quilted bedspread illustrates fabric’s versatility

An outline quilted bedspread in a stylised floral design is the focal point of Maurice Kain Fabrics’ stand at Furnishing ’B9. With its stunning, yet subtle pattern of large flowers, the bedspread illustrates the diverse possibilities of furnishing fabric for interior decor. Scatter cushions, tie-back curtains or swags in coordinating fabrics should provide inspiration for decorating ideas. The sunny yellow and gold with splashes of pink is an indication of yellow’s return to popularity, says Maurice Kain Fabrics South Island manager, Mr Geoff Williams. Outline quilted bedspreads are also popular. The pattern, which is called Grande Fleur, is available in blue tonings, combined with brown and hints of pink, and brick. The fabric is a printed chintz with a glazed finish. It was released three months ago. The bedspread is a throw-over style. Bed-

spreads can be tailormade in any fabric in the style of the customer's choice.

Another range of newly-released fabrics, the Manley, is also on display. This is an abstract floral pattern and is also a glazed chintz. The three different colourways are blue, mauve and yellow. Co-ordinating with these two releases is a range of plain fabrics called Sungleam. A full range of hanger samples of many other fabrics is on display.

Maurice Kain fabrics are unique in that they are designed in Auckland by a team of five specific* ally for the New Zealand market.

The advantages are that the local market is not dictated to by overseas fashion and that the market is closer to the product source. Consumers are offered a top quality product at an affordable price, Mr Williams says. Many Maurice Kain de-

signs are sold overseas. About 45 per cent of Maurice Kain fabrics are thermaldrape or back coated. They do not require a lining and keep in the heat. Top designs are available in this range, which is budgetorientated — up to $2O per metre. Maurice Kain Fabrics owns Wilson fabrics. Some new releasses are on show for the first time.

La Manchu, in the Silken Fantasy range, is a flame stitch pattern in soft, pastel colours. It is displayed against a backdrop of softly tinted pink voile.

A chair covered in a fabric called Aberdeen is part of the display. This fabric is new to the market. It is a union cloth (a mixture of materials) in cotten, linen and polyester.

Wilson fabrics are designed in Britain or the United States and are aimed at the middle to top end of the market.