A major cover-up ‘We create upholstery solutions for the new normal,’ is how coated-fabrics heavyweight Morbern describes its purpose. No Johnny-come-lately, the company has been manufacturing hard-working, engineered textiles for over half a century – products that resist the elements and resist the toughest of cleaning regimes. Which is why Morbern's time, more than ever, is now. As weather patterns become more erratic, outdoor-furniture brands are increasingly choosing to skin their furniture with its high-performance products; while, indoors, their easy-to-disinfect quality sees them moving beyond healthcare settings to hospitality and the workplace. Simon Keane-Cowell, Editor-in-Chief | | Morbern Facts & Figures · Founded: 1964 Headquarters: Ontario, Canada · Presence on three continents – North America, Asia and Europe Employees: 440 · High-quality design and performance upholstery solutions for the contract, healthcare, hospitality, marine, outdoor, automotive, recreational and transportation markets | | | Singing in the rain: Morbern Europe Morbern Europe's all-weather materials withstand the most extreme of applications – just one of the reasons why premium outdoor-furniture manufacturer Extremis chose them... Read more | | Less is more Produced with minimal additives and without the use of flame retardant chemicals, Morbern Europe's environmentally friendly solutions make the company one of the leading suppliers of sustainable, vegan leather... Watch the video to find out more | | Clean sheet Originally developed for the healthcare sector, Morbern Europe’s sustainably produced fabrics today have a far wider range of applications, namely ‘upholstery solutions for the new normal’... Read more | | | | Cover story More than 50 years of experience in the production of upholstery fabrics for the contract sector has once again helped Morben earn the title of ‘Best Managed Company (Canada)’... Read more | | | |