Textile Design Exclusively Developed for Humanscale
Our chairs redefine industry standards, so it’s essential that our textiles do, too. Just as the chair’s recline mechanism allows sitters to change from posture to posture without the use of locks or levers, the cushion must also facilitate freedom of movement.
All of Humanscale's textiles are crafted specifically to enhance our products, and we make it a priority to partner with talented and innovative designers.
Bob King
Founder and CEO
Nobody else makes what our chair designs need, so we’ve created them ourselves. We use two types of textiles: mesh and upholstery. To develop them, we partnered with some of the most respected textile designers in the world who worked closely with our product design team to create fabrics that perfectly complement the functionality.
Monofilament Stripe
Made specifically for our tri-panel, mesh-backed chairs,
Monofilament Stripe has an elastic composition that achieves strength through its distinctive weave structure to provide unmatched support. Its classic stripe pattern is available in various striking colors.
Mesh | Designed by Elizabeth Whelan
Silver Check
Woven with monofilament and silver-plated yarns,
Silver Check has a subtle metallic shimmer that creates a sophisticated finish to any chair. This non-stretch mesh is flexible and strong, providing ergonomic support to every user.
Mesh | Designed by Elizabeth Whelan | Part of the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum Permanent Collection
Pinstripe
Inspired by the Brooklyn Bridge,
Pinstripe explores the idea of “suspension.” Composed of two Monofilament stretch yarns, Pinstripe helps the chair’s tri-panel backrest cradle the user’s body and features a floating line of color for a distinctive aesthetic.
Mesh | Designed by Elizabeth Whelan | Part of the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum Permanent Collection
Dash
Named for the way color dashes across the surface of this textile,
Dash was designed to resemble embroidery floss. It maintains a strong, responsive and lightweight composition to accommodate the user’s every move.
Mesh | Designed by Elizabeth Whelan
Catena
Catena features a pure, clean weave—free of any additional patterns or motifs—in colors inspired by the rich hues of spices, which allow the chair to seamlessly integrate into its setting. It’s simple aesthetic makes it a classic design choice for modern and contemporary environments.
Mesh | Designed by Elizabeth Whelan
Wave
Soft and supple with a distinctively flexible weave, Wave is a four-way stretch fabric that creates a form-fitting layer on the cushion. Its deep earth tones are inspired by nature's hues.
Textile Grade 1
Ginkgo
A wool textile,
Ginkgo is available in vibrant, saturated colors to complement any space. Its intricate weave structure creates a delicate, organic energy, for a robust and uniquely comfortable texture.
Textile Grade 2 | Designed by Elizabeth Whelan
Vellum
Developed to withstand the most rigorous use, Vellum is a highly durable textile that features a calming texture. Made from strong materials such as nylon, codura and elastic yarn, it accommodates shifts in the user’s body weight throughout the day. Textile Grade 1
Lotus
Ideal for healthcare and hospitality environments,
Lotus features water-repellent and easy-to-clean properties. Lotus has strong nylon backing and a polyurethane texture, bolstering its resilience and endurance.
Textile Grade 1 | Designed by Elizabeth Whelan
Sensuede
Sensuede’s faux-suede finish features breathable wrinkle-resistant recycled ultra-fine microfibers that are extra strong for enhanced robustness. Its soft texture provides ultimate comfort.
Textile Grade 2 | Designed by Elizabeth Whelan
Bizon
Exceptionally soft to the touch, Bizon is a thick, rich grained leather with excellent light fastness. It offers a plain, pigmented finish that has excellent stain protection, making it ideal for any user or application.
Leather Grade 1
Cervo Leather
Featuring a luxurious suppleness, Cervo is our thickest leather available. Its soft, textured grain provides a rich quality to the leather’s surface.
Leather Grade 3
Corde 4
Designed with a four-way stretch, Corde 4 provides sitters with ultimate comfort as they adjust positions. Its intricate weave structure, dimensional surface and wide array of neutral and vibrant shades are visually appealing and engaging to the touch.
Textile Grade 1 | Designed by Elizabeth Whelan
