Carmela Martí will launch the first comprehensive collection of hospitality textiles, ‘Posidonia,’ at the Hospitality Innovation Planet (HIP). This collection is made from recycled fibers of plastic packaging collected from seas and oceans, as well as recycled cotton fibers.

“This collection includes all kinds of decorative fabrics found in a hotel, such as curtains and blackout drapes, bedspreads, cushions, and throws, meeting the same demanding technical characteristics required by the sector,” stated Carmela Martí.

Until now, there have been some sustainable fabrics on the market, but they were not specific to the hospitality sector. With this collection, the fabrics offer the necessary technical conditions for hospitality, including a range of fire-retardant curtains and blackout drapes. “It is a collection of sustainable decorative textiles that close the consumption loop without losing any design or functionality.”

This new collection has been named Posidonia in reference to the qualities of the Mediterranean seaweed of the same name, which has “immense” properties for preserving its natural habitat. It represents the environmental benefits these new fabrics offer.

Just as Posidonia is fundamental to the preservation of the marine environment, Carmela Martí aims for this collection to be a pillar in the transition towards more sustainable interior textiles.

The fabrics are made with two types of recycled fibers in different proportions. One type is polyester from plastic bottles and packaging made of PET (polyethylene terephthalate), often sourced from waste found in seas and oceans. The other fiber is recycled cotton, produced from garments made of this material, which are cut into small pieces to extract new fiber.

The main advantage of these textiles is that they not only address one of the main environmental issues, plastic pollution, but also their manufacturing process reduces environmental impact. For example, since recycled cotton is made from pre-colored garments, there is no need to re-dye, resulting in significant water savings and reduced chemical use from dyes.

Additionally, these fabrics have been certified by the Global Recycle Standard, ensuring their sustainable origin and process throughout the production chain, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the 2030 Agenda of the European Union.