All fabrics in the collection are colour-coordinated and can be combined with each other. Typical colours of the collection are sage, olive green, saffron yellow and a soft sorbet red. Bright gold, cantaloupe melon and sky blue perfectly compliment the colour mood of the Meridian collection. Contrasts in the colour palettes are created by the warmth of saffron yellow and burnt sienna with cool sky blue and gentle sage. The colour ranges are rounded off by elegantly patterned natural and grey shades such as desert sand and silver grey.
The range of our functional DELITHERM® fabrics is expanding. With two new articles the selection is widened. Delitherm® fabrics are energy savers both in the summer and in the winter. In the summer the drawn curtains reduce solar radiation by up to 55% and prevent the extreme heating up of rooms. Equally, in the winter Delitherm® prevents the loss of heat through the window and keeps the heating in the room. One can save up to 15% of heating cost.
PHOS DELITHERM®
The two-coloured melange yarn, which produces a horizontal pattern, gives Phos a warm look. Phos DELITHERM® is available in 4 neutral colours.
EOS DELITHERM®
Eos DELITHERM® has a smooth, closed surface and is available in white.
DELITHERM® fabrics are usable as:
sheers
curtains
linings
roman blinds
panels
DELITHERM® summarised briefly:
energy saving thanks to the reflection of light rays and heat
reduction of CO2 emissions
washable at 30°
soft drape
hard wearing in daily use; unlike with coated sun protection qualities there are no crease folds
For more information please email nisha@nishadesigns.com or call 702.622.8321
Life & Soul Magazine’s Travel Guide to Eco Spas will whet your appetite for a vacation that brings healing to holidaymakers in accommodations that work in harmony with the planet.
21. Banasura Hill Resort, Kerala, India
One of India’s greenest resort and spas, Banasura Hill Resort, is applauded for being the largest “earth” resort in the country.
Constructed entirely from natural materials – mainly mud known as rammed earth, recycled wood, and bamboo and coconut palm leaf roofs, Banasura Hill Resort sits some 3500 ft above sea level nestled on a 35-acre eco-friendly farm in Kerala’s Wayanad district.
The earthly, rustic charm of the resort, constructed using mud excavated from the very site that it stands on, blends harmoniously with its lush green surroundings which include gushing mountain streams, spectacular waterfalls, and coffee, tea, pepper and cashew plantations.
Using sustainable archictecture techniques, “earth” architecture was chosen in the building of Banasura Hill Resort as it would cause the least amount of ecological damage in this biodiversity hotspot, which is part of the Western Ghats UNESCO World Heritage Site. With its mountainous range sprawling with forests, the Western Ghats is believed to be older than the Himalayas, and indigenous tribes of the region have long been familiar with the rammed earth method of building.
An indigenous tribe from the nearby Kurichiya village played a significant role in contributing their skill and expertise in the construction of Banasura Hill Resort, including creating a bio-fence by planting thousands of bamboos of different varieties around the resort’s perimeter.
Since Banasura Hill Resort stands in the middle of a tropical forest, all views from the resort’s naturally cooled earth huts and cottages are awe-inspiring, including a view of Banasura Hill which looms majestically behind the resort. The natural terracotta-coloured walls of the accommodations are largely left bare so guests can marvel at the craftsmanship gone into Banasura Hill Resort, while bamboo furnishings enhance the natural look and feel.
The resort also has a rejuvenating Ayurvedic spa where guests can experience massages which make use of traditional herbal preparations and medicated oils. It also has an outdoor pool.
Banasura is committed to sustainable practices throughout its operations including harvesting rainwater, and a biogas plant which recycles organic waste into manure and kitchen fuel.
Banasura Hill Resort is likely to appeal to people of all ages, however it’s nature lovers that are to benefit the most from a stay at the Kerala-based resort given that stunning greenery such as cascading waterfalls, plantations, caves and a national park is “on your doorstep”.
Rosa Medea is Life & Soul Magazine’s Chief. She writes about lifestyles including sustainable and green living. She also offers content services to businesses and individuals at Rosamedea.com
Within the Cruise Industry great importance must be placed upon the materials that are to be used, especially in terms of sustainability and function. Design requirements and ambience are part of the process and these must create a memorable impression & feeling that people will not forget.
Safety plays an important part therefore the decorative and upholstery fabrics must pass special flame-retardancy tests specially developed for shipping (IMO Res. A471 (XII), IMO Res. A652 (16).
Especially with curtains, high light fastness is of great importance, since the solar radiation is much stronger than on land due to the reflection of the sea surface. Substances used in outdoor areas must withstand extreme solar radiation, seawater and possibly chlorine water.
For more information on samples, pricing please contact Nisha Desai at nisha@nishadesigns.com or 702.622.8321
Nisha Designs is now representing DELIUS GmbH in USA.
DELIUS GmbH is a leading manufacturer of permanent flame-retardant fabrics for the highest standards. You will be able to appreciate our high-quality decorative and upholstery fabrics in renowned hotels and on the most modern cruise ships throughout the world.
Sophisticated design and innovative colour schemes as well as the highest standards of quality and functionality are summarized in our collections. Blackout fabrics like dimouts and blackouts as well as elaborate jacquard fabrics and functional furniture fabrics are the basis of our product range – at a very good price-performance ratio.
We would like to offer our supplying service concerning decorative and upholstery fabrics to you and would like to support your future projects.
Feel free to browse through our virtual showroom giving you an overview not only of our complete product range but also brochures, certificates and technical data of all articles.
It would be our pleasure to support you with your future projects and present our collection and many other services Nisha Designs can offer personally to you.
Should you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me at 702.622.8321 or email nisha@nishadesigns.com
Nisha Designs is now representing DELIUS GmbH in USA.
Feel free to browse through our virtual showroom giving you an overview not only of our complete product range but also brochures, certificates and technical data of all articles.
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