Kvadrat Diade Fabric

Diade by Kapwani Kiwanga is a strik­ing uphol­stery fabric that embod­ies both artis­tic inno­va­tion and sustain­able design. Woven from recy­cled poly­ester made from 100% ocean-bound plastic waste, Diade is a modern textile with a time­less appeal, captur­ing the irides­cence of natural colours and their dual expres­sions depend­ing on the angle of observation.

The name Diade, derived from the Italian word for ​“two parts,” speaks to the fabric’s duality in design. Its pris­matic effect is achieved through a decon­structed twill-weave, combin­ing a diag­o­nal warp of one colour with a straight weft of another, creat­ing a dynamic inter­play of shades. The use of black in both the warp and weft results in a strik­ing irides­cence, while the 15 colour­ways feature vibrant tones like sky blue, sun yellow, airy green, and faded orange, inspired by the hues found in nature, such as bird feath­ers. A neutral palette of earthy tones further comple­ments these lively colours.

Diade is ideal for a wide range of commer­cial and resi­den­tial appli­ca­tions, with its rich matte finish, excel­lent dura­bil­ity, and recy­clable compo­si­tion making it partic­u­larly suited to office envi­ron­ments. The fabric blends modern design with sustain­abil­ity, offer­ing a forward-think­ing solu­tion for the textile industry.

Kapwani Kiwanga: ​“Working with ocean-bound plastic waste to create Diade allowed us to approach a diffi­cult reality with creativ­ity, colour, and inge­nu­ity. It’s inspir­ing to be part of a project that offers alter­na­tive choices for the future.”