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Responding to the industry’s need for more accessible, accurate material options, Configura is advancing an initiative to enhance CET Commercial Interiors through a dedicated materials database. The first stages of this initiative will be released with the 16.0 Major update on May 19th, 2025. We’re excited to announce the addition of Mayer Fabrics, Momentum Textiles, and Maharam—three leading manufacturers whose high-quality, precise materials are now readily available to designers within CET.
By inviting top manufacturers like these to participate, this project aims to provide designers with an expanded selection of premium materials—including textiles, fabrics, and more—making the design process faster and more efficient than ever.
Why This Initiative Matters
Gone are the days of manually applying swatches or struggling to visualize materials in your designs. Configura’s new materials database addresses a common challenge: designers need an easier, more accurate way to explore and select materials that truly capture the look and feel they envision.
With Mayer Fabrics, Momentum Textiles, and Maharam already on board, and more manufacturers joining, this database makes it easier than ever to access a wide variety of materials within CET.
1. A UNIFIED APPROACH TO MATERIAL SELECTION
The new materials database brings much-needed consistency to the design process. Designers can now access standardized material data, from color accuracy to textures and finishes, ensuring what you see is exactly what you get. This consistency reduces errors, boosts confidence, and ensures that every project feels cohesive and on-brand.
2. SIMPLIFIED INTEGRATION OF CUSTOMER-OWNED MATERIALS (COM)
Designers often work with customer-specific materials (COMs), which can be time-consuming to manage. This new system makes adding and customizing designs with these unique materials simple, streamlining the process and saving time. It also ensures that your material choices align perfectly with client's expectations and brand identities.
3. EMPOWERING MANUFACTURERS AND DESIGNERS ALIKE
By allowing material manufacturers to manage and update their products within the database, we ease the load on furniture manufacturers. This shift ensures that a broader selection of textiles is accurately represented without placing additional upkeep demands on furniture brands.
4. LESS REDUNDANCY, MORE EFFICIENCY
Our centralized materials database eliminates repetitive data entry across different design extensions, streamlining the workflow for designers. This reduces storage requirements and ensures you always have the latest, most accurate materials at your fingertips, minimizing the risk of outdated or inconsistent information.
Conclusion
With this new materials database, Configura is answering the call for a more efficient, integrated approach to material selection. By expanding the selection of materials—including textiles, laminates, and other finishes—designers can create more vibrant, accurate, and cohesive designs with ease.
This initiative is a game-changer for the design community, helping designers save time, reduce frustration, and focus on what truly matters: creating inspiring, functional spaces.
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