A good piece of furniture stays with us for a long time - and today it should not only impress with its design and function, but also with its attitude. For Aeris and Gabriel, this means using materials that are aesthetic and durable, prove their worth in everyday use, and are conceived to be as sustainable as possible.
In this article, we explain how this shared conviction shapes the partnership and how we are taking another big step towards a circular economy with the new Cura Loop fabric.
Sought and Found: About Our Partnership
Some connections start small and grow into something big over time. This is also true of the partnership between Aeris and the Danish fabric manufacturer Gabriel Fabrics.
Since 2009, the two companies have worked closely together and now have a solid design and development partnership that goes far beyond a classic supplier relationship. The collaboration is driven by shared values, a clear understanding of design, and the vision of rethinking seating.
"For us, sustainability is not a trend, but part of the design. Our furniture is durable, repairable – and we pay attention to ecological standards for all materials," emphasizes Dietlind Walger, Head of Product Development at Aeris.
Gabriel Fabrics is a textile manufacturer with roots in the 19th century, applying the latest technologies with a focus on design, function, and sustainability. The fabric manufacturer stands for durable, certified materials with a clear design language and excellent feel, which are both aesthetically pleasing and meet the demands of everyday life. With innovative solutions like the Loop family, the company sets new standards for tomorrow's textile circular economy.
Selection of sustainable and durable upholstery fabrics for ergonomic office chairs from Aeris.
"Our fabrics consist of recycled materials, are pollutant-free, certified – and yet demanding in design. We want people to love them – and keep them for a long time," says Benjamin Fett, Sales Director at Gabriel.
Sustainability in the Textile Industry
Compact, authentic, and approachable
In our new video format "Chair Whispers", we talk to experts from fields such as design, sustainability, corporate health, and health and sports.
Episode 1 is all about a topic that couldn't be more relevant: sustainability in the textile industry. Benjamin Fett talks about innovative approaches like sustainable upholstery fabrics and the use of smart technologies, but also sheds light on his very personal view of responsibility, material selection, and the challenges associated with real change in the industry.
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15 Years, One Principle: Change Through Quality
A lot has changed in over 15 years of collaboration. Topics such as New Work and sustainability have evolved from trends to societal necessities. What has remained is the shared pursuit of genuine quality – and the ambition to keep not only the body but also product development in motion.
From the very beginning, it was clear that two companies with the same goal were working together: to design furniture that goes far beyond aesthetics and functionally supports people in their everyday lives. The interplay of our patented Aeris 3D technology and the durable, easy-care, and certified sustainable Gabriel fabrics make our Aeris chairs so unique.
"You can recognize good furniture by the fact that it lasts. It still looks good in ten years, still works – and perhaps is even passed on," says Dietlind Walger.
The Perfect Harmony of Textile and Form
Good design begins in function and reveals itself in form. Fabrics lend a piece of furniture its character and determine whether it works in a room or not.
"Especially in the home office, materials are needed that support concentrated work and at the same time have a homely effect," says Benjamin Fett.
"Our furniture is often used in zones that are not clearly 'work' or 'living'. A Swopper might be at the dining table, a Numo in the reading corner. Fabrics help to soften these transitions," explains Dietlind Walger. Both the haptics and the corresponding colors ensure that we feel comfortable in our surroundings – whether for working or relaxing.
"Only when fabric and furniture not only look good together but also prove their worth in daily life, does real added value emerge," Benjamin Fett summarizes.
Responsibility Woven into Fabric: Cura Loop by Gabriel
At Aeris, sustainability is part of the design from the very beginning, which is why we already use Gabriel's Cura upholstery fabric in our products. This fabric is characterized by its resource-efficient composition, consisting of 100% recycled post-consumer polyester. With its warm mélange effect, soft feel, and high durability, Cura has long been an integral part of our product world.
With the development of Cura Loop, Gabriel has now gone a step further:
Cura Loop is the consistent evolution of the Cura philosophy: a technical and ecological upgrade that sets new standards. Unlike its predecessor Cura made from post-consumer polyester, Cura Loop is made from 100% recycled polyester textile waste - thus closing the loop with innovative chemical recycling technology. The textile waste from which Cura Loop is made is a mixture of used textiles and production remnants from various sources, such as fashion and home textiles.
Illustration of the manufacturing process of the new Cura Loop.
Discarded textiles are broken down, disassembled into their molecular building blocks, and processed into new yarn. This creates a fully regenerated fabric without loss of quality, but with maximum resource conservation.
💡 Cura-Loop Fabric Facts
- Consistent evolution of Gabriel Cura
- Made from 100% recycled polyester from textile waste
- Chemical recycling process for complete fiber regeneration
- Certified sustainable: EU Ecolabel & OEKO-TEX Standard 100
- 30 carefully curated colors
- High durability
- Supports quiet room acoustics
- Durable & easy to care for
"We always think about our materials from both sides: they should be emotionally touching, but also technically convincing," Benjamin Fett of Gabriel aptly describes. And that's exactly what Cura Loop delivers: Visually and haptically, the fabric remains true to the popular original – soft, voluminous, homely. At the same time, it takes the decisive step towards a true circular economy.
The new sustainable fabric is available in 30 shades - from calm to expressive - curated for modern work and living environments. Soft, comfortable, and robust, making it perfect for the modern working day between laptop and living room.
Furniture that Thinks Along
Our ergonomic office solutions keep the body in motion all day long. This can actively prevent common ailments such as back pain or cardiovascular diseases, as well as psychological problems. Current studies show that regular physical activity is significantly associated with a lower risk of depression and anxiety disorders.
We create furniture that not only functions but also sustainably improves daily life. That's why our Aeris seating needs upholstery fabrics that think just as far ahead: fabrics that are flexible enough to allow movement, durable enough to be sustainable, and comfortable enough for everyone who sits on them to feel good.
With Gabriel's new Cura Loop fabric, furniture pieces will in the future not only impress with their design, function, and ergonomics but also make a real contribution through quality and durability. For the people who use them and for the planet we live on.
👉🏼 And so much in advance: Cura Loop will definitely find a place in our assortment starting next year, 2026!
