The pursuits of Christian Fischbacher to implement advances in sustainability and unconventional methods with the manufacturing of recycled textiles and yarn, have been remarkable. Our partnership with this luxury Swiss brand has been fortunate, and Zepel are honoured to represent a brand produci...

The interior style of modern rustic is gaining momentum and arrives at an ideal moment, or perhaps it’s this current uncertain time, that has ushered in this inspiring trend. There is a focus on creating stress-free environments that combine elements of natural fabrics, raw materials, earthy colo...

Sheer fabrics are often overlooked when window coverings are called for. However, they provide another layer to a room, as well as privacy. “Spaces tend to feel more intimate and quite ethereal,” says interior designer Kerry Phelan, director of K.P.D.O. Interiors + Architecture. “They can also be...

Selecting a fibre for your upholstery and drapery can be a complex and overwhelming task. We tend to place initial importance on a fabric’s the aesthetics qualities – such as colour, texture and pattern – without considering the characteristics of the fibre. Although aesthetics are a significant ...

At the forefront of designer furnishings, the Texdecor Group comprises seven brands including Casamance, with whom Zepel has maintained a dynamic partnership since 2012. The renowned French interiors brand continually reimagine classic and contemporary furnishings which surpass industry standards...

Proven to be both stain-resistant and long-lasting, FibreGuard fabrics are engineered from the inside out to perform for the home, for work and for you. The inherent FibreGuard protection is the result of years of research and testing by interior designers and textile engineers offering a range o...

We asked the Zepel studio to start at the beginning, to tell us how they go about sourcing inspiration for their ranges and all aspects of their design and development process.  

In late 2019, we ran a fabulous competition to win a custom made Molmic couch covered in our brilliant stain resistant fabric, FibreGuard. With entries received all over New Zealand and Australia, only three couches were up for grabs. Each entrant was asked to give us their reason for why they ne...