sustainable textiles. made by camira

Sustainable textiles.Made by Camira.

Sustainability looms large in our thinking. It goes to the core of who we are, what we do and the legacy we leave behind. It’s reflected in the products we design, the materials we use and the time-honed skills which go into making yarn and fabric.

We have innovated a totally new category of materials using nature’s finest and cleverest renewables – natural “bast” fibres from the stems of harvested plants and pure new wool. So our sustainable textile expertise goes right from farm to fabric and we handle everything in between.

Made sustainably, responsibly, perfectly.

That’s our promise.

From farm to fabric

FlaxA symbol of purity, the magic of flax has been woven into human history as one of the oldest cultivated plants grown for both its textile fibres and its nutritional seeds. The Latin name for flax is “Linum Usitatissimum” which means “most useful” and gives us the common term which we use for flax–linen. It’s an annual plant sown from seed, with attractive pale blue flowers, and soft, silky, long and strong textile fibre.

Main Line Flax Wild flax contains strong, long and smooth fibres found inside the stem of the plant. The fibre is spun into a 70/30 wool flax blend, fibre dyed and spun into yarn, then woven into Main Line Flax.

Victoria MLF19

Brompton MLF35

Tower MLF36

Edgware MLF28

Temple MLF16

Westminster MLF22

Upminster MLF20

Monument MLF09

Tufnell MLF18

Finsbury MLF30

Farringdon MLF29

Greenford MLF32

Goldhawk MLF31

Kensington MLF07

Morden MLF12

Leyton MLF13

Barbican MLF03

Lambeth MLF08

Kilburn MLF06

Aldgate MLF01

Parsons MLF14

Northfields MLF40

Paddington MLF39

Highgate MLF33

Charing MLF27

Waterloo MLF21

Stanmore MLF37

Bayswater MLF24

Pimlico MLF34

Newbury MLF10

Bethnal MLF25

Holborn MLF05

Hillingdon MLF41

Russell MLF38

Tooting MLF17

Wembley MLF11

Euston MLF04

Patina White flecks, created by the flax content, scatter across the surface of Patina just as the flax flowers would appear in the fields from which it is grown.

Seasoned PAT03

Timeworn PAT08

Smudged PAT30

Matured PAT10

Evolved PAT11

Petrology PAT29

Tessellate PAT22

Engrave PAT43

Striated PAT40

Covered PAT14

Lacquer PAT42

Glisten PAT25

Languish PAT31

Anodised PAT32

Temper PAT28

Reclaimed PAT05

Restored PAT07

Speckled PAT41

Inlay PAT37

Flecked PAT38

Lustre PAT16

Aged PAT02

Meander PAT21

Imprint PAT39

Weathered PAT01

Salvaged PAT06

Layered PAT12

Seamless PAT23

Veneer PAT04

Stony PAT34

Chiselled PAT24

Strata PAT33

Anneal PAT35

Rippled PAT19

Toughened PAT20

Dusted PAT13

Braise PAT27

Blurred PAT18

Twisted PAT36

Bloomed PAT15

Glazed PAT26

Irregular PAT09

Sheen PAT17

Camden MLF26

Archway MLF02

Bank MLF23

Stockwell MLF15

24/7 Flax 24/7 Flax incorporates a blend of wool and flax fibre to enhance the sustainability characteristics of the fabric while maintaining the robust technical performance for 24-hour use.

Chronology FYR04

Vernal FYR02

Indiction FYR06

Ancient FYR16

Annual FYR15

Shift FYR17

Continuance FYR11

Stint FYR12

Zone FYR09

Future FYR10

Equinox FYR03

Eternity FYR18

While FYR21

Linearity FYR20

Quarter FYR19

Olympiad FYR05

HempHemp is grown from plants of the Cannabis genus, usually associated with recreational drugs and medicines, although the strain we cultivate is grown under licence and contains only minute amounts of the psychoactive THC substance. It is one of the fastest growing biomasses, with a rapid seed to harvest cycle, growing to around 10 feet in just 120 days. Hemp fibre in natural wool blends combines beautiful colouration with technical high performance.

Hemp A mix of nature’s renewables, hemp and wool have been blended together to create Hemp, a fabric with unique performance, appearance and environmental properties.

Hebden Hebden is an evolution of Hemp, in the same composition of 60% virgin wool and 40% harvested hemp with a diffused and large scale dappled plaid.

Trough HWP20

Fallow HWP28

Ashworth HWP26

Dale HWP18

Hectare HWP21

Acre HWP19

Root HWP06

Sickle HWP30

Dew HWP16

Arable HWP04

Grain HWP27

Heath HWP07

Bale HWP02

Oat HWP05

Gorse HWP03

Pollen HWP08

Alec HWP12

Plough HWP01

Barn HWP23

Hedgerow HWP09

Seed HWP13

Hawes HWC16

Horsforth HWC08

Hayton HWC03

Honeywell HWC19

Hopton HWC07

Hornby HWC20

Hexby HWC02

Sustainable textiles - Made by Camira

Nettle AztecIt is now over a decade ago that Camira innovated a new category of textile fibre from nettles grown commercially as agricultural crops on UK farms. The pioneering project involved research into nettle clones and cultivation; harvesting methods and fibre extraction; blending, spinning, weaving and dyeing; technical performance evaluation and lifecycle assessment. The culmination was the launch of Sting, an acronym for “Sustainable Technology in Nettle Growing”, which has now matured into Nettle Aztec.

Aztec Aztec is the plain solid version with the same appealing texture.

Maya OWA06

Native OWA01

Canvas OWA02

Inca OWA04

Tollan OWA03

Horizon OWA05

Sunset OWA07

Eagle OWA08


SilkSilk is a luxurious natural fibre produced by the larvae of silkworms and other insects to form protective cocoons. It has a shimmering appearance because it refracts incoming light at different angles, producing sparkling colours which add a touch of glitz and glamour. The silk we use is upcycled from “noils” which are the short fibre waste remnants from the combing process before yarn spinning. Valuable and visual, they form a key part of the textile fibre blend.

Silk Made from a blend of three natural fibres, silk, flax and wool, this product, Silk, has a fantastic eco-story, a luxuriously soft handle and is inherently flame retardant.

Persia SLK04

Divine SLK13

Byzantine SLK03

Emperor SLK16

Sovereign SLK18

Pamir SLK14

Monarch SLK15

Parthian SLK09

Forbidden SLK07

Sahara SLK01

Dynasty SLK17

Chancellor SLK19

Empress SLK05

Arabia SLK02

Assam SLK11

Imeon SLK20

Oriental SLK12

Tussah SLK21

Incense SLK06

Brunel SLK08

Kingdom SLK10


WoolWool is Mother Nature’s wonder fibre for textiles – a natural evolution which is ultra intelligent, highly complex, supremely technical, rapidly renewable and environmentally sustainable. It has evolved from nature over millions of years, giving us the most versatile textile raw material imaginable with amazing performance benefits: long lasting appearance, beautiful drape and handle, breathable, air purifying and flame retardant.


Blazer Blazer is a classic pure new wool upholstery fabric with a billiard cloth felted finish.

Blazer Lite Blazer Lite is a finer version of Blazer making it lighter in weight for use on desk screens, panels and other vertical surfaces.

Craggan Craggan, a rich woollen fabric is enhanced by a highlight shade in the background of this simple chunky weave creating a raw, yet inviting upholstery fabric.

Barlborough CUZ3D

Cardiff CUZ1N

Glasgow CUZ1M

Hull CUZ1P

Glenalmond CUZ62

Oxford CUZ09

Edinburgh CUZ1Y

Newcastle CUZ1W

Eynesbury CUZ2W

Knightsbridge CUZ26

Manchester CUZ1V

Aston CUZ02

Latymer CUZ33

Fairfield CUZ47

St Andrews CUZ86

Trevelyan CUZ31

Napier CUZ08

Silcoates CUZ30

Winchester CUZ12

Kingsmead CUZ67

Aberlour CUZ1J

Surrey CUZ1E

Plymouth CUZ1R

Silverdale CUZ28

Sheffield CUZ1T

Wellington CUZ13

Edge Hill CUZ90

Goldsmith CUZ39

Oriel CUZ18

Handcross CUZ63

Bryanston CUZ53

Dartmouth CUZ2Q

Stanford CUZ2R

Barnard CUZ2S

Daydream LTH46

Aspire LTH52

Tender LTH53

Love LTH47

Hope LTH50

Graceful LTH51

Praise LTH54

Buddha LTH56

Happy LTH55

Devoted LTH58

Worship LTH59

Shelter LTH60

Pillow LTH43

Harmony LTH63

True LTH61

Dainty LTH64

Bliss LTH48

Angel LTH49

Verity LTH57

Retreat LTH39

Haven LTH40

Mood LTH44

Hush LTH42

Freedom LTH69

Balance LTH41

Faith LTH68

Cuddle LTH62

Wish LTH67

Pamper LTH66

Solace LTH70

Pastel LTH65

Scree ZAN10

Cairn ZAN02

Gravel ZAN08

Marsh ZAN04

Foss ZAN05

Bracken ZAN03

Swale ZAN09

Cave ZAN06

Millstone ZAN07

Fell ZAN01

Newport CUZ1L

Camphill CUZ1K

Ulster CUZ1F

Dunhurst CUZ58

Wesley CUZ82

Scottsdale CUZ3E

Woodcroft CUZ2Z

Holyoke CUZ2T

Magdalene CUZ21

Penola CUZ2X

Tyndale CUZ2Y

Vassar CUZ2U

Bromsgrove CUZ35

Montcrest CUZ3A

Abertay CUZ3B

Marymount CUZ3C

Oxygen Oxygen is a subtly textured lighter weight dobby weave fabric with high wool content which can breathe new life into a wide range of commercial interiors.

Synergy and Synergy 170 Synergy (LDS) is a 140cm soft handle wool fabric, featuring exquisite fibre dyed shades and sumptuous piece dyed solids. Carefully considered colours have been added to Synergy 170 (LDP), the 170cm panel partner to our popular wool-rich upholstery fabric Synergy.

Aquarius Made from 100% natural wool, Aquarius has a classic crepe weave effect, for an understated appeal which lets the furniture do the talking.

Venture LDS05

Fate LDS07

Combo LDS77/LDP77

Contribution LDS75

Congregate LDS83

Likeness LDS82

Apt LDS80

Mutual LDS84/LDP84

Share LDS85/LDP85

Global LDS86

Amiable LDS79

League LDS50

Collaborate LDS68/LDP68

Warmth LDS67

Fellowship LDS66/LDP66

Together LDS70

Open LDS71

Compose LDS72

Medley LDS36

Values LDS87

Regard LDS54/LDP54

Append LDS49/LDP49

Comply LDS52

Pact LDS53/LDP53

Summon LDS45/LDP45

Marry LDS43

Linea LDS37

Frame LDS22

Loop LDS18/LDP18

Tag LDS33

Bracket LDS23

Chain LDS19

Cordial LDS78

Success LDS76

Collective LDS39

Intertwine LDS42

Process LDS88/LDP88

Sync LDS69/LDP69

Pair LDS31

Wed LDS34

Unity LDS38

Co-operate LDS40

Hook LDS29

Bond LDS24

Team LDS21

Couple LDS41

Bridge LDS26

Affinity LDS74

Work LDS73/LDP73

Similar LDS81

Accord LDS60

Group LDS59/LDP59

Kindness LDS51

Engage LDS57

Support LDS55/LDP55

Integrate LDS47

Gather LDS46/LDP46

Lateral LDS28

Relate LDS44

Interfuse LDS48

Affix LDS32/LDP32

Partner LDS16

Serendipity LDS08/LDP08

Level LDS20/LDP20

Chemistry LDS35/LDP35

Seek LDS27

Compound LDS25/LDP25

Mix LDS17

Order LDS64

Huddle LDS65

Guild LDS63/LDP63

Assemble LDS61

Family LDS58

Kinship LDS56/LDP56

Alike LDS62/LDP62

Virtue BA059

Namaskar BA050

Vishnu BA057

Pose BA051

Serene BA021

Tranquil BA005

Aloe BA020

Inhale BA001

Reiki BA011

Cleanse BA002

Silence BA054

Revive BA010

Karma BA004

Free BA014

YarrowBA34

Liberty BA030

Spruce BA039

Life BA035

Massage BA012

Garden BA013

Meditate BA007

Relax BA008

Smurf JA159

Courgette JA201

Mariner JA016

Paderborn JA047

Biscay JA059

Manta JA194

Vico JA435

Chomsky JA443

Tombola JA442

Aristotle JA416

Poison JA084

Vermillion JA062

Cherry JA419

Circus JA428

Purple JA157

Tambourine JA183

Porcelain JA024

Jezebel JA027

Zippy JA426

Rhino JA022

Mushroom JA125

Ceres JA409

Spinoza JA448

Swart JA069

Heron JA001

Pitch JA002

We have two accredited seminars which are great if you’d like to find out more on making informed choices for environmental specification: Sustainability and innovation in contract fabrics (RIBA accredited for the UK) – from fibre types to flammability, dyeing and eco-labelling, this seminar examines the environmental impacts of textile material choices to help you become a more sustainably aware textile specifier.

Specifying sustainable fabrics to enhance health and wellbeing (IDCEC accredited for North America) – how to identify more environmentally sustainable fabrics, whilst examining the importance of health and wellness in commercial interiors. Both seminars count towards continuing professional development (CPD) and education (CEU), so you can get credits while you lunch and learn.

Learn more about sustainability in textiles.

Photographic scans are not always colour accurate to the fabric; please request actual samples before ordering.

Landscape The Landscape Collection is inspired by the re-imagined plaids of the catwalks, bringing bold pattern to contemporary interiors.

Individuo Individuo is a wool-rich fabric with a distinctive tie dye effect available in a selection of four contemplative colourways.

Olivia IND01

Laguna IND03

Baya IND04

Tierra IND05

B. Symmetry LDB01

C. Connect LDC01

B. Equal LDB04

B. Align LDB05

C. Converge LDC04

C. Companion LDC07

B. Adapt LDB03

B. Focus LDB06

C. Reach LDC06

C. Signal LDC03

B. Tune LDB02

C. Touch LDC02

C. Network LDC05

B. Parallel LDB07

B. Landscape Balance C. Landscape Contact

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