Cortina Studios x Fabric Lab with Rachel Irvani | October 14

About the Event

Connect with Berlin’s design community and explore textile specifications — learn how to choose the right fabrics for your next project with confidence and clarity.

This Fabric Lab session dives deep into the art and science of fabric selection — from drape and texture to sustainability and performance. Whether you’re a designer, architect, or stylist, this event will help you refine your material understanding and elevate your design process.

Hosted at Cortina Studios, a Berlin-based design space and creative showroom dedicated to interiors and material exploration, this event offers an inspiring environment where creativity meets craft. Cortina Studios curates a growing library of fabrics, curtain systems, and finishes — bringing together design professionals, makers, and material enthusiasts under one roof.

What You’ll Learn

  • Curtain Flow: Which fabrics drape beautifully vs. those that fight gravity
  • Piping Secrets: Overview of trims and upholstery details that elevate a finish
  • Hardware Specifications: Understanding curtain hardware and its applications
  • Sustainability Matters: What truly makes a textile “green” (beyond the label)
  • Specifying with Confidence: How to match fabric performance with project requirements
  • Texture & Light: How different weaves interact with natural and artificial light

Why Join?

  • Expand your technical and creative knowledge of textiles
  • Learn how to specify fabrics confidently for real-world projects
  • Connect with Berlin’s interior and design community
  • Explore Cortina Studios’ curated showroom and material library
  • Enjoy an informal, inspiring evening with peers and professionals

Who Should Attend

  • Interior designers & architects
  • Stylists, decorators & makers
  • Upholsterers & material specialists
  • Students & emerging designers
  • Anyone curious about how textiles shape interiors

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