110 FEATURED PARTNERS FIXTURES AND FITTINGS > Sileather is a high-performance silicone fabric that has been designed with sustainability and durability in mind. Using food-grade silicone, it offers exceptional resistance to weathering, UV light, and extreme temperatures, aligning with cruise interior and exterior standards. This versatile material is hydrolysis-resistant, does not support mould growth and avoids common degradation seen in other fabrics. Sileather is a fabric that is environmentally friendly, recyclable and free from harmful chemicals such as PVC, PU and formaldehyde. It complies with stringent safety standards including Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS), REACH and California Prop 65. Ideal for demanding applications, it significantly reduces the environmental impact while providing a luxury feel and extensive usability. Skopos Fabrics is a specialist with over 50 years of experience in the design and supply of flameretardant fabrics and soft furnishings for the cruise, leisure and hospitality sectors. The company is proud to have developed the signature styles of many luxury cruise ships, delivering highquality services and products that meet International Maritime Organization (IMO) standards, with many fabrics accredited with the IMO Wheelmark. Skopos meets the requirements of each customer, adhering to lead-times and budgets, and with in-house design expertise alongside collections launched each year, Skopos can offer bespoke design solutions that fit different brands’ needs. Skopos leads on innovation and considers specific requirements for fabrics such as acoustic properties, antimicrobial protection, and soil and stain resistance. The organisation was recognised as a carbon neutral Organisation in 2023 and is focused on reducing emissions and working with local supply routes. Recent collection launches have included products which have been developed using recycled waste and yarns. Trevira CS is a brand of the Indorama Ventures-owned company Indorama Ventures Fibers Germany. It stands for inherently flame-retardant fabrics, which do not lose their safety properties over their lifetime due to washing or ageing. Trevira CS fabrics are fit to be used onboard cruise ships, as they pass the International Maritime Organization fire regulations for the maritime sector. A broad variety of Trevira CS collections are on the market worldwide, as drapes, decorative fabrics, upholstery fabrics, interior sun protection, wall coverings and room dividers. A new range of 30 UV-stable solution dyed filament yarns has recently been launched to create long-lasting outdoor fabrics. Under the brand Trevira CS eco, fabrics with a minimum of 50 per cent recycled content are available. Trevira CS textiles meet the demands of designers and architects when it comes to creating an exclusive environment for passengers on luxury liners. F. Ball and Co. is a UK-based manufacturer of subfloor preparation products and adhesives. It has developed a range of marine-certified products to optimise the appearance and performance of floor coverings installed on cruise ships and used in other marine applications. The company’s floor levelling compounds ensure a deck subfloor is smooth and level before a floor covering is installed, preventing indentations and undulations. They are essential for resilient floor coverings, such as luxury vinyl and safety flooring, but also important for making carpeted floors look their best and feel firm and consistent underfoot. F. Ball flooring adhesives offer solutions for virtually every floor covering type, material and the environmental conditions they are likely to encounter. This includes protection against temperature fluctuations and moisture or water – even if the floor covering is installed on an open deck. F. Ball and Co. Churnetside Business Park, Station Road, Cheddleton, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 7RS, UK Jonathan Goold, Export Business Manager Tel: +44 1538 361633 jonathan.goold@f-ball.co.uk www.f-ball.com Indorama Ventures Fibers Germany GmbH Philipp-Reis-Str. 4, D-65795 Hattersheim, Germany Petra Kruecken, Manager Trademark Service and Business Development Tel: +49 8234 9688 2505 petra.kruecken@trevira.com www.treviracs.com Skopos Providence Mills, Earlsheaton, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 8HT, UK Tel: +44 1924 436666 sales@skopos.co.uk www.skoposfabrics.com Sileather Siotech France, 71 Boulevard National, 92250 La Garenne-Colombes, France Huashan Zhong, Regional Manager, Europe Division Tel: +33 6 89 82 96 87 contact@sileather.com www.sileather.com
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