2008

Press Releases

12.30.2008

Brentano Announces New Sales Representative in Denver — Egg & Dart, Ltd. <pdf>

In fall of 2008, Brentano began representation of their fabrics by Egg & Dart, located in the Denver Design Center...

11.01.2008

Beauty by Brentano: Elements Collection Showcases Variety of Pattern and Texture <pdf>

The versatility of Brentano's Elements collection allows designers to add character and interest to a variety of environments. Whether the goal is a simple clean space or luxurious comfort, Elements goes beyond basics to provide pattern and texture-rich textiles to inspire beauty, whatever your definition...

10.31.2008

Brentano Eco-Fabrics in New Sustainable Material Program <pdf>

Brentano's 100% post consumer recycled polyester textiles included in the web's premier sustainable materials library, the new GreenBox program created by Ecolect....

09.16.2008

Brentano Fabrics in Esquire Hollywood Hills House <pdf>

Brentano is proud to be included in the 6th annual Esquire magazine Signature Space in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles...

09.12.2008

Brentano Design Director Participates in Sustainability Panel <pdf>

Brentano Design Director Iris Wang will participate Saturday, October 4 in a panel discussion about sustainable style. This discussion about what sustainability means and why it matters will be hosted by Jessa Brinkmeyer, owner of the eco-boutique Pivot in Chicago's Fulton Market neighborhood...

09.01.2008

Fall 2008 Elements Collection Launches Green Textiles <pdf>

Brentano's fall 2008 Elements Collection focuses attention on the components that make up our environment, and by doing so, allows everyone to share an artist's sensitivity to basic materials. These material elements are the inspiration behind their 22 new patterns, 11 of which are eco-fabrics and part of the new green label, Brenatno Green...

05.15.2008

Brentano Wins IIDA/HD Project Design Award <pdf>

While exhibiting for their first time at the HD 2008 Expo & Conference, Brentano was presented with the prestigious IIDA/HD Product Award in the bedspread/drapery category for their Intersection window treatment...

05.09.2008

Brentano’s Eco Fabrics Featured in “Chicago’s Greenest Home” <pdf>

Brentano's eco-fabrics are showcased in the Museum of Science and Industry's exhibit Smart Home: Green + Wired, Powered by ComEd and Warmed by People's Gas. On May 8, the Chicago Museum opened the doors to the fully-functioning, 2,500-square-foot exhibit home -- now designated "Chicago's Greenest Home" -- allowing Museum guests the opportunity to view Brentano fabrics that exemplify the growing range of beautiful, environmentally-minded products...

02.05.2008

Michele Fitzpatrick Brings Brentano to Smart Home <pdf>

"Sustainable design doesn't mean an upholstered bale of hay," jokes Michele Fitzpatrick, owner of Verde Design Studio. Fitzpatrick, a leader in sustainable design in Chicago, has recently has been working as an interior designer for the "Smart Home: Green + Wired" exhibit set to open this May at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry...