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International Entrepreneurship Since 1976 Kobe continues to be a successful Dutch editor of soft furnishing fabrics and wall coverings for the contract interior markets. Over 150 employees contribute to this success on a daily basis by delivering commitment and service to the highest standard. Passion for interior design is paramount combined with a strong focus on the development of innovative high end quality interior products. Kobe’s products and services are greatly valued by both interior design professionals throughout the contract markets and the end users.

Design The Kobe Design Team uses European historical style periods and fashionable interior trends for inspiration. This combination signifies the unique Kobe style; contemporary classic. The development process begins with the translation of inspiration into form and color. Thereafter, innovative yarns and production processes are applied. This results in a product construction which meets the needs of the customer with respect to quality, presentation, sustainability and relevance. A new product is born which both satisfies and expresses the proposed requirements, giving the Kobe style its own unique identity.

International Partners Kobe’s solid collaboration with architects and designers is available worldwide through a unique network of international partners. This network is a powerful tool for the development of contract market solutions. For over 25 years Kobe has worked with two prominent trademarks in the international contract market; Trevira CS, an innovative permanent flame resistant textile for curtain and upholstery fabrics and RJF Corporation / Koroseal, a permanent flame resistant vinyl wall covering.

Trevira CS fabrics fulfill worldwide all the important fire safety standards demanded in hospitality and care. In order to supply maximum safety, all materials bearing the Trevira CS brand are tested for flame retardancy. Only after passing the burn test do the fabrics receive approval and circulate under the Trevira CS trademark.

Antimicrobial Trevira CS fabrics in their antimicrobial variant are of particular interest for use in the hospital and care sectors, since they combat the spread of microbes. In addition to flame retardant properties, Trevira CS Bioactive textiles possess an active agent based on silver, which is firmly integrated in the fibre raw material. The additive exercises a permanently antimicrobial effect that is not affected either by washing or usage. The effect works on the fibre surface, yet the antimicrobial agent does not migrate into the environment. It can also be demonstrated that Trevira CS Bioactive effects no change to skin flora and is thus compatible with the skin. Trevira CS Bioactive textiles are consequently ideal for use in areas where there is strong emphasis on cleanliness and freshness. It goes without saying that both flame retardant and antimicrobial Trevira fibre and filament types hold the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certificate and are thus free from toxic substances.

Sustainability Sustainability is a subject that comes into play in selecting materials and products. Many experts see sustainable design as the most important trend in the hospitality and care industry. “Green products“ are in demand, but with them, however, one would not want to introduce any compromises in design. To accompany their flame retardant properties, textiles must be able to demonstrate a manu­ facturing process that is environmentally friendly and makes sparing use of resources, and ultimately one that is economic and energy saving for the user. Fabrics must not contain any toxic substances either and they have to be recyclable in a manner that is compatible with the environment. Trevira CS fabrics satisfy all these criteria.

Martingy CS

Chamonix CS

Ferden CS

Davos CS

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Ambiance Collection

Zermatt CS

Stockhorn CS

Stalden CS

Silveretti CS

Clariden CS

Eiger CS

Locarno CS

Pollux CS

KOBE’s partnership with Trevira CS The synthesis of design and function in hospitality and care. Any guest may always expect to receive service and safety at the place offering the accommodation and in which he or she has placed their trust. Textile furnishings have a decisive role to play here. They are not only part of an aesthetic concept, they also contribute substantially to safety. With Trevira CS fabrics every textile element can be designed safely: drapes and decorative fabrics, blackout materials, interior sun protection, upholstery materials, bed covers, decorative elements such as cushions or trimmings, mattresses, bed and table linen. The selection of materials available is so comprehensive that virtually all designs can be realized. And this holds true without abandoning textile properties, such as easy care, resilience and longevity.

Guaranteed safe Textiles have considerable influence on the origins and spread of fire. Where conventional textiles come into contact with a fire source, flames can spread with lightning speed over the material, soon engulfing the area. In contrast, Trevira CS fabrics counter the spread of flames and so help minimize the risk of fire. These textiles gives users the assurance that it is possible to furnish spaces safely. The secret of this inbuilt safety lies in the chemical structure of the polyester fiber. The flame retardant properties are in the form of a phosphor-organic compound that is firmly anchored in the fiber. External influences are not able to affect or alter this element. Fabrics can be given a finish that is applied at a late stage and this can lose its initial protective qualities through usage, age or frequent washing. Unlike these materials, Trevira CS textiles offer long-term safety.

Expression Collection

Flow CS

Palora CS

Giron CS

Lima CS

Espinar CS

Capto CS

Zamora CS

Popping CS

Grid CS

Chain CS

Pisa CS

Twin FR

Motion Collection

Vogue CS

KOBE’s partnership with Koroseal® Koroseal® by RJF International Corporation one of the world’s leading manufacturers of Contract Interior products – consisting of a complete and Designers selection of vinyl wall covering collections. The wall coverings are produced using a vinyl top dressing, which is then applied onto a textile backing, which is flame retardant and environmental sound. Sustainability is very important; RJF International Corporation is dedicated to protecting human health, natural resources, and the global environment. This commitment extends beyond compliance within the law. Koroseal® has continued to distribute its collections within Europe through KOBE since 1989. KOBE offers a range of collections in total consisting of over 3000 colors and designs. The collections are not only colorful; the materials are also low emitting, anti-microbial and non-inflammable. The KOROKLEAR® protective coating allows the wall covering to be washable, offering a superior protection and a barrier against staining. Koroseal® products are made with recycled content; using Inks which are 100% water based. The collections are directly available at any required amounts.

KOROSEAL® The top selling brand of commercial wall coverings in the world, the Koroseal® name is recognized for innovation, quality, and environmentally sound manufacturing. With hundreds of patterns and thousands of colors, Koroseal® offers more design options than anyone else in today’s market.

STUDIOS The Koroseal® STUDIOS wall coverings are designers selected. Designers involved are, amongst others, Maya Romanoff, Evans & Brown, Mark Pollack, Sondra Alexander and Anya Larkin.

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VICRTEX® The oldest name in the history is now the coolest collection. This pioneer wall covering brand offers classic designs that are known for their superior textual renderings and sophisticated color treatments.

SANITAS® Sanitas offers a wide variety of prints, textures and colors. All are produced with a fine attention to detail, and are available in a durable Type II construction.

WALLTALKERS®

Walltalkers offers a full range of presentation surfaces that transform a wall into a projection and/or dry erase writing surface. Depending on the application the surface is meticulously laminated with a specific high performance film, resulting in a product that is much more durable and easier to maintain than dry erase paints and coatings.

Achieving LEED® points with KOROSEAL® KOROSEAL® wall coverings contribute to achieving LEED® points to obtain LEED® certification. The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification was developed in the USA by the US Green Building Council in 1998. It certifies that a building was designed and built aiming at improving perfor­ mance for the most important issues like energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions re­ ductions, improved indoor environmental quality and stewardship of resources and sensitivity to their impacts.

Official Reports available for the following tests: -

EN 13501-1 : 2007,  criteria B-s2, d0 DIN 4102-B1 M1 IMO A, 653 (16) - EN 1350:1 (465g/m1, 651/m1) UL Rating NFPA 101 Life Safety Code NFPA 225 (ASTM E84, CAN S102M) BS 476, Part 7 Class I

SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT Sustainable Entrepreneurship Since 1976 KOBE has continued to be a successful Dutch editor of Soft Furnishing Fabrics and Wall-coverings for the Domestic and Contract Interior markets. Over 150 employees contribute to this success on a daily basis by delivering commitment and service to the highest standard. Passion for interior design is paramount, combined with a strong focus on the development of innovative high end quality Interior products. KOBE’s products and services are greatly valued by both interior design professionals within the active Retail and Contract markets through to the end Consumer. Our competence lies in developing long-term mutual efficiency and profitability.

Sustainable products In concurrence with our commitment to be innovative in both design and technology, the importance we place to the environmental factors has also become a priority. At Kobe, not only are we keen on the development of high-quality interior products with a strong connection with the current trend, we are also devoted to bring to our clients products that have a high sustainable value. Our timeless designs and colors in high quality gives us the sustainability in our collections in terms of its life span in the market. Kobe’s 100% Trevira CS fabrics are certified with Oeko-Teks® Standard 100, making them highly desirable in the Contract and Care markets worldwide. These fabrics meet the human-ecological requirements of the standard presently established for decoration material, as is recognized by REACH®. Kobe’s range of Koroseal Wallcoverings are low emitting, contains recycled material, require low energy to produce and are easily maintained. The use of Koroseal wall coverings contribute to a building towards achieving LEED® points.

Sustainable Suppliers Our commitment to encompass sound environmental practices applies also to the choice of our partnership with equally dedicated partners. Our continued partnership with brands such as Trevira CS and KOROSEAL WALLCOVERINGS have given us the advantage of having products which are very strong in their sustainability value. Our purchasing policy strictly requires all our suppliers to adhere to environmental principles in production, dyeing and finishing.

Sustainable Logistics Kobe’s products are distributed all over the world with ultimate logistical efficiency. With our fully automated state of art warehouse system and innovative ERP system, we have streamlined our logistical process to a highly efficient and effective level. We work with strong logistical partners with firmly based sustainable practice principles.

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Reputation and Collaboration Kobe’s products are used worldwide for the enrichment of contract market interiors. End users characterize our fabrics as practical and of high end user quality. Kobe’s list of impressive references includes contract projects from around the whole world in the travel, maritime and healthcare markets. Kobe closely follows international trends in these markets, allowing us to support architects and designers in their application of our fabrics and the development of tailor made solutions for specific projects. This intensive collaboration is highly valued by architects and designers because of Kobe’s professionalism and relevance • Hilton Copenhagen • Bangalore • Gdansk • London

• Holiday Inn Kiev • Brussels • Frankfurt • Dusseldorf

• Radisson Paris • Amsterdam • Dubrovnik • Corsica

• Marriott Amsterdam • Paris • Hannover • Copenhagen

• Intercontinental Dusseldorf • Budapest • Berlin • Doha

• Kempinski Bahrain • Bratislava • San Lawrenz • High Tatra

• Sofitel Brussels • Luxembourg • Cannes • Marseille

• Maritim Stuttgart • Braunlage • Bad Homburg • Kiel

• Movenpick Geneva • Nurnberg • Stuttgart • Lausanne

• van der Valk hotels Akersloot • Dusseldorf • Roermond • Breukelen

• Crazy Bear, UK • Crown Plaza, Berlin • W Hotel, London • Plaza United Nations, New York • Corinthia hotel, Prague • Encore Ramada, Doha • Jumeirah Carlton Tower, London • Trump Towers, Istanbul • Shangri la, Vienna • Bloom Hotel, Brussels • Hotel Emerald, Pristhina • Lydmar Hotel, Stockholm • Swissôtel, Geneva • Akasya Residences, Istanbul • Rydges Hotel Kensington, London • Grand Union Hotel, Ljubljana

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